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ManufacturingAI Governance

Enterprise AI Governance Program

Established comprehensive AI governance framework for a Fortune 500 company grappling with shadow AI proliferation across global operations.

Fortune 500 Manufacturer
4 months
2025

The Challenge

The organization discovered over 200 unapproved AI tools being used across departments with no oversight or governance.

  • 1200+ AI tools discovered in shadow IT audit
  • 2No AI usage policies or guidelines
  • 3Board and executives uncertain about AI risk exposure
  • 4Concerns about IP and data leakage to AI systems
  • 5Regulatory uncertainty with EU AI Act approaching

Our Approach

Implemented a NIST AI RMF-aligned governance program balancing innovation enablement with risk management.

1

AI Inventory

Conducted comprehensive discovery of AI tools across all business units globally.

2

Risk Classification

Classified AI systems using EU AI Act risk categories and business criticality.

3

Governance Framework

Designed governance structure including AI council, approval processes, and monitoring.

4

Policy Development

Created responsible AI policies covering acceptable use, procurement, and ethics.

5

Board Education

Delivered executive sessions building AI literacy and governance understanding.

The Results

Established AI governance program now managing AI adoption across the enterprise with board confidence.

200+
AI Tools Inventoried
85%
Approved for Use
15%
Remediated or Retired
Board
Approved Governance Framework

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