A History of Proven Success

 

For over 40 years, CGI has been a trusted, end-to-end partner for manufacturers like Michelin, helping the global manufacturing leader navigate decades of technological change and drive continuous innovation. This enduring relationship is a testament to our commitment to delivering tangible, long-term value. Watch the video to see how the principles of our collaborative approach come to life in one of the world's most demanding manufacturing environments.

The Challenge: Moving beyond "AI pilot purgatory"

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Fewer than 15% of companies are successfully scaling AI to achieve significant business value. Many manufacturers find themselves stuck. Promising AI and Industry 4.0 pilot projects often fail to scale, blocked by legacy infrastructure, data silos, and a lack of a clear, enterprise-wide strategy. This "pilot purgatory" consumes resources without delivering the expected ROI, leaving companies falling behind.

Canadian manufacturers are moving decisively toward smarter, more connected operations. Across the industry, organizations are investing in digitization, AI, industrial data platforms and automation to improve resilience, productivity and supply chain agility. Yet many still face challenges turning isolated initiatives into scalable enterprise-wide outcomes. Legacy systems, fragmented data environments and evolving operational demands often slow progress. Manufacturers need more than new technology. They need a clear transformation strategy, a modern digital foundation and a trusted partner that can help bridge innovation with measurable business value.

Our Solution: A proven framework for enterprise-wide transformation

We provide a comprehensive framework that moves your organization from piecemeal projects to holistic, AI-powered transformation. Our approach ensures that your digital initiatives are scalable, sustainable, and aligned directly with your core business objectives, delivering a clear return on investment.

How we enable AI in manufacturing
Strategic planning

From business goals to a digital roadmap

We ensure your digital journey is built on a solid foundation, directly tied to your C-suite agenda. We don't chase technology; we target high-value business outcomes.

How we do it Your outcome
• Digital Maturity Assessments • Clear view of your digital and data maturity, with prioritized next steps
• CXO Agenda Alignment • Executive-aligned AI strategy tied to business objectives
• Rapid Process Modeling • End-to-end process visibility with identified optimization opportunities
• AI use case targeting • Prioritized AI use cases with defined business value and ROI
• Partnership & Technology • Access to the right partners and technologies to scale AI effectively
Modern industrial backbone

Building the data foundation for AI

We modernize and secure your core infrastructure to unlock data and enable innovation, leveraging digital twin technology to work with your existing assets without requiring a complete overhaul.

How we do it Your outcome
• Infrastructure & network modernization • Modern, scalable infrastructure ready to support AI and real-time operations
• Digital Platform • Unified digital platform enabling seamless data access and integration
• Cybersecurity • Secure, resilient environment protecting critical systems and data
• Device Connectivity & IIoT • Connected assets and real-time data visibility across operations
AI engineering

We break down data silos and build a unified data engine. This provides the high-quality, governed data needed for powerful and responsible AI that your business can trust.

How we do it Your outcome
• MES / PLM / ERP Integration • Seamless integration of AI into core enterprise and manufacturing systems
• Advanced Agentic (MCP) • Autonomous AI capabilities that can plan, decide, and act across workflows
• AI Governance & Framework • Controlled, compliant, and scalable AI deployment across the enterprise
• AI Tools & Platform • Standardized AI platform enabling rapid development, deployment, and scaling
AI-Powered manufacturing

Deploying intelligence at scale

We empower your teams to use this new intelligence. Through agile methods and human-centric change management, we ensure technology adoption translates into sustainable operational excellence.

How we do it Your outcome
• AI Squads / Agents Factory • Deployment of AI agents at scale across operations.
• Digital Triplets • Real-time simulation and optimization of manufacturing processes
• AI Ops & Sustainable Optimization • Continuously improving operations through monitored and optimized AI performance

Why choose CGI

For decades, we have partnered with Canadian manufacturers to navigate change, strengthen resilience, and unlock growth opportunities. Drawing on deep industry expertise and technical excellence, we support organizations across key sectors of the Canadian economy, including automotive, chemicals, advanced manufacturing, technology, metals, mining, and natural resources. Our consultants and professionals work alongside your teams to improve agility, increase efficiency, and reduce costs while helping you achieve your strategic goals. Through business and technology consulting, systems integration, managed IT services, and intellectual property-based solutions, we help manufacturers across Canada embrace Industry 5.0, accelerate digital transformation, and build a more sustainable and competitive future.

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years in Canada

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professionals for manufacturing community globally

Powering your manufacturing transformation with a World-Class Partner Ecosystem

CGI manages more than 150 technology alliances around the world. This allows us to objectively select, integrate, and manage the best solutions for your unique manufacturing environment. We leverage our world-class alliances in cloud, data, specialized AI, and Industrial IoT to accelerate your transformation and de-risk your investment.

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Tell us about your needs

 

From skills shortage to optimization and resilience of your supply chain, environmental regulations, or cost reduction, CGI can support your business, from strategy development through to implementation, execution, and continuous learning.

No matter the size of your business, we have the right expertise for you.
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