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Field notes

Each page earns its place through a distinct decision, credible evidence, and a practical next move.

01 · Evidence-led comparison and fit guide10 MIN

Gushwork and dotSuper: Two Operating Models for AI-Search Inbound

A neutral comparison of Gushwork's broad AI growth system and dotSuper's evidence-controlled Inbound Engine, including fit, limitations, and buying questions.

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02 · Manufacturing workflow-selection playbook11 MIN

Manufacturing AI: How to Choose the First Use Case Without Buying a Demo

A practical method for selecting a first manufacturing AI workflow using operational value, data fitness, human oversight, integration, and a real stop rule.

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03 · 12-factor decision scorecard12 MIN

Build, Buy, Configure, or Partner? A 12-Factor AI Decision Scorecard

A vendor-neutral scorecard for choosing among packaged AI software, configurable platforms, custom builds, and delivery partners using evidence and whole-life trade-offs.

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04 · Buyer comparison guide7 MIN

AI Consultancy, Product Studio, or Systems Integrator? Choose by the Work That Must Change

A practical comparison of three common AI partner models, the work each is built to do, and the evidence a buyer should request before selecting one.

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05 · Procurement checklist8 MIN

The Industrial AI Vendor Evaluation Checklist: 18 Questions Before a Pilot

A buyer-side checklist for evaluating industrial AI vendors across workflow fit, data, reliability, integration, human oversight, security, and transfer.

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06 · Decision framework9 MIN

AI Proof of Concept vs Production Pilot: Know Which Evidence You Are Buying

A clear distinction between technical feasibility and operational proof, with gates for deciding what to fund and what each stage must produce.

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07 · Service comparison7 MIN

AI Readiness Assessment vs Strategy Workshop: What Should Leave the Room?

A buyer’s guide to distinguishing a useful readiness assessment from an inspiration session, transformation roadmap, or generic AI workshop.

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08 · Architecture comparison8 MIN

Digital Twin, AI Assistant, or Workflow Automation? Start With the Decision Loop

A fit guide for three different industrial system patterns and the operational problems each is equipped to solve.

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09 · RAG buyer scorecard9 MIN

How to Evaluate a RAG Vendor: The SME Buyer Scorecard

A practical scorecard for retrieval quality, source control, permissions, evaluation, integration, and ongoing ownership in an AI knowledge system.

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10 · Framework comparison7 MIN

NIST AI RMF vs ISO/IEC 42001: A Practical Guide for Operational Teams

A plain-language comparison of two influential AI governance frameworks and how a smaller organisation can use them without turning governance into paperwork.

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11 · Buyer and deployer checklist8 MIN

EU AI Act Checklist for Manufacturers Buying or Deploying AI

A non-legal operational checklist for inventorying AI uses, clarifying roles, risk classification, transparency, documentation, and supplier evidence.

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12 · Total-cost model9 MIN

The Hidden Costs of Industrial AI: A Total-Cost Model Beyond the Licence

A practical model for estimating data preparation, integration, evaluation, change, monitoring, exception handling, security, and ownership costs.

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13 · Operating playbook7 MIN

Human-Machine Collaboration in Operations: Define Authority Before Automation

A practical operating model for deciding what AI prepares, what people judge, how exceptions move, and who remains accountable.

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