Manufacturers have more data than ever. Benjamin Karrasch with Corello AI

ERP reports. Production data. Inventory reports. Financial statements. Customer information. Dashboards everywhere.

But in the leadership meetings I sit in, the same questions still come up.

The problem is rarely a lack of data.

It is a lack of clarity.

In my first guest episode of The Manufacturing Money Room, I sit down with Ben Karrasch from Corello AI to have a practical conversation about what artificial intelligence can actually do inside a manufacturing business.

We move beyond the hype and discuss how AI can help manufacturers reduce administrative work, preserve tribal knowledge, improve quoting, support multilingual teams, expand capacity, and make better use of the information they already have.

We also talk about the concerns many owners have:

• Will AI replace people?
• Is it only for large manufacturers?
• Does it require a major technology investment?
• How should manufacturers protect sensitive business data?
• Where should AI show up in profitability—not just productivity?

As a CFO, I am not interested in technology simply because it is new.

I want to know whether it helps a business make better decisions, improve capacity, protect margins, and become more profitable.

So instead of asking:

“How do I use AI?”

I want you to ask:

“What important decisions am I still making with uncertainty?”

That is where the real opportunity may begin.

Connect with Benjamin:

Website
https://www.corello.ai/

LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-karrasch-00b4a4127/

Tolani Lawson, CPA is a finance leader with experience at KPMG, WestRock, and Air Lift Company, specializing in manufacturing finance, FP&A, and helping businesses improve cash flow visibility and decision-making.

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