Departments that don’t talk
TodayProduction, receiving, shipping and the office each work from their own picture of the day.
With practical AIStatus changes reach the people who need them automatically, so nobody has to walk across the plant to ask.
For manufacturers · Fargo–Moorhead
AI for manufacturers, from someone who’s worked the floor.
Nine years in manufacturing, from the production line to managing receiving, inventory and shipping for four plants. I help Fargo–Moorhead manufacturers close the gaps that slow the floor down.
Where I’ve worked
I’ve stood where your team stands.
- Production line
- Fabrication lead
- Production supervisor
- Distribution center manager
- Warehouse manager, 4 plants
Nine years across the floor and the office: two and a half as a lead and supervisor, six in management, including helping stand up a new distribution center. I know what a missed handoff costs on second shift, because I’ve been the one chasing it.
What I’ve seen on the floor
Six gaps that slow every plant down.
And what practical AI can do about each one. Every plant is different, so these are starting points, not promises.
The same work done twice
TodayCounts, orders and notes get typed into the ERP, a spreadsheet and a whiteboard.
With practical AIEnter it once, and it shows up everywhere it’s needed.
Material flow and part shortages
TodayShortages surface when the line is already waiting on parts.
With practical AICompare the schedule against what’s on hand and inbound, and flag a shortage while there’s still time to act.
Machine issues
TodayDowntime gets explained on the radio and forgotten by the next shift.
With practical AIOperators log issues in a few words, and patterns show up for maintenance before they become the next breakdown.
KPIs, HR and timekeeping data
TodayNumbers are rebuilt by hand, timecards get corrected one by one, and nobody fully trusts the report.
With practical AIThe data is pulled together automatically, with a clear daily brief for each shift and fewer manual fixes.
Training gaps
TodayHow a job gets done lives in one person’s head, and new hires learn it differently on every shift.
With practical AIWork instructions become a step-by-step guide new hires can search and ask questions of in plain English.
Any kind of plant, any size.
- Ag equipment
- Metal fabrication
- Food processing
- Job shops
- Assembly
- Warehousing and distribution
If material moves through your building and people have to keep track of it, these gaps are there. The Opportunity Finder takes two minutes and shows where to start.
How it starts
Three steps. No big commitment.
- Step 01
A free 15-minute conversation
By phone, video or at your plant. Bring the problem your team complains about most.
- Step 02
Walk the floor
From receiving to shipping. We map how material, information and people actually move, and where they get stuck.
- Step 03
Fix one thing, then the next
A clear plan for the first fix, what it takes, and what to leave alone. Then we build it with your team.
Built by Ben
Proof, not promises.
Two things I built with AI — one for my work, one for my church.
My light-bulb moment
AIM Assess
I come from manufacturing management, so I know how businesses run — but not every industry. I built this AI interview guide to bridge that gap. It helps me ask the right questions anywhere and spot what matters as we talk. I use it on every assessment, the same way I’ll help you use AI in your business.
For the kids at my church and school
Stand Firm
A Scripture memory game where kids earn armor as they master each passage. It’s built real excitement among the kids about learning Scripture.
“The app Ben developed has been a game changer for our students at Shiloh Christian Academy, making memorizing God’s Word fun and exciting while giving us the administrative tools we need to manage the program effectively.”
Questions
Common questions
Will this work with our ERP and the systems we already have?
Usually, yes. Most plants run on a mix of an ERP, spreadsheets and whiteboards. We start with what you have and connect to it through exports, built-in integrations or the system’s API. Nothing gets ripped out, and if a connection isn’t possible, we tell you before any work starts.
Will AI replace people on our floor?
That isn’t the goal. The aim is to take the re-typing, chasing and report-building off your team so supervisors can supervise and leads can lead. People keep the judgment calls, the safety decisions and the relationships.
We’re a small shop. Is this for us?
Yes. Smaller shops often feel these gaps the most, because a few people cover every role. We start with one problem that costs you time every week and a budget that makes sense, not a plant-wide program.
Will you come out to our plant?
Yes. For manufacturers in Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and nearby, the first assessment usually includes walking the floor, from receiving to shipping, and talking with the people who do the work. That’s where the real problems show up.
How do you keep our data safe?
Any tool we build gets access only to the data it needs, people only see what their role allows, and your data stays yours. We review permissions with you before anything goes live.
Where should a manufacturer start?
With the problem your team complains about most: a shortage that keeps stopping the line, a report someone rebuilds by hand every week, or a handoff that keeps getting dropped between shifts. Try the two-minute Opportunity Finder, or book a free 15-minute conversation and bring that one problem.
Let’s solve something.
A free 15-minute conversation. Bring one problem — leave with a clearer next step.
Who you’ll talk to
Ben Warnock
Founder, Warnock Solutions
With more than 20 years of leadership experience, including military service and roles managing teams and operations, Ben helps organizations find practical ways to use AI that improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and support long-term growth.
- Military service & leadership
- 20+ years managing teams and operations
- Practical AI implementation
Less busywork. More business.