NO. 001 / DATA & AI CONSULTANCY TAIPEI · TAIWAN EST. 2018

The real bottleneck
isn’t AI engineers.
It’s translators.

Creart Lab is a Taiwan-based data and AI consultancy. We turn data into decisions, and AI ideas into production systems. From machine tools to process industries, from retail to energy—what we keep seeing on the ground is the same script: the gap isn’t technical. It’s the people who can translate between business language and AI language.

§ 01 — PAIN POINTS What B2B buyers actually struggle with

You may not need another AI model.
You may need a better path to decisions.

PAIN / 01

Scattered data

Your ERP, MES, Excel files, documents, and operational data are disconnected across teams.

PAIN / 02

Slow decisions

Dashboards show what happened, but not what to do next.

PAIN / 03

Knowledge gaps

Critical know-how lives in people’s heads, not in reusable systems.

PAIN / 04

POCs that never scale

AI demos work in isolation but fail to connect with real workflows and systems.

PAIN / 05

Unclear AI priorities

Your team wants to adopt AI but does not know which use case should come first.

§ 02 — SERVICES Three services, one purpose

Turn data into decisions.
Turn AI ideas into production systems.

SVC / 01

Data Analytics

Data governance, business intelligence, predictive modeling. We turn data scattered across systems into insights leadership actually uses. We don’t just build dashboards—we start with the right questions.

  • Data inventory & governance
  • BI dashboards & decision reports
  • Predictive models & anomaly detection
  • Data warehouse architecture
SVC / 02

AI Solutions

LLM applications, Agentic RAG, computer vision. From problem framing through tech selection, POC validation, and production deployment—we help you choose the right tool, avoid the traps, and embed AI into operations.

  • LLM apps & enterprise knowledge bases
  • Agentic RAG & multi-step agents
  • Computer vision & defect detection
  • AI governance & risk assessment
SVC / 03

System Integration

ERP, MES, IoT, APIs. When AI models can’t reach production, the cause is rarely the model itself—it’s the plumbing. We handle the integration work others would rather avoid.

  • Enterprise system integration (ERP / MES)
  • IoT data pipelines & edge computing
  • API design & microservices
  • Hybrid on-prem & cloud deployment
§ 03 — WHEN TO ENGAGE When to talk to us

When should you
talk to Creart Lab?

Creart Lab is a fit when your organization needs more than an AI prototype. We help translate operational problems into validated use cases, working systems, and measurable business outcomes.

SCN / 01
You have data, but no decision workflow Data exists, but it is not connected to daily decisions.
SCN / 02
You want AI, but don’t know where to start We help prioritize use cases based on value, feasibility, and data readiness.
SCN / 03
Your POC didn’t reach production We help connect models with systems, users, and business processes.
SCN / 04
Business, IT, and operations are misaligned We translate across stakeholders and define a shared project roadmap.
SCN / 05
You need consulting plus engineering We move from diagnosis to MVP, APIs, data pipelines, dashboards, and deployment.
§ 04 — POC PILOT A low-risk entry point

8–12 weeks.
One AI pilot. One ROI answer.

Not a big-bang rollout. The fastest, lowest-risk way to validate whether AI can actually work in your operations.

Best for

Enterprises with existing data but uncertain AI feasibility or ROI.

Goal

Validate technical feasibility, business value, user adoption, and the next-step rollout plan.

Timeline

8–12 weeks

Budget Range

NT$ 350K–700K

Adjusted by scope.

Deliverables

Problem diagnosis, data assessment, solution design, MVP prototype, ROI validation report, rollout roadmap.

Typical Use Cases

Seven common patterns:

Anomaly detection Scheduling Knowledge Q&A Doc automation Visual inspection Forecasting BI dashboards
Discuss POC Feasibility → Reply within 24 hours · First 30-min consult is free
§ 05 — FIELD INSIGHTS Observed on the ground

Five truths
about AI on the ground.

From machine tools to process industries, from semiconductors to retail—across 50+ projects, the script is nearly the same.

TRUTH 01

Hoarding data ≠ Digital transformation

Data sitting in DCS or SCADA isn’t the same as data being useful. Data without definition, structure, or a path to decisions is just digital clutter—and increasingly, technical debt.

TRUTH 02

It’s not unwillingness. It’s caution.

The blocker isn’t ROI—it’s an earlier question: “Will the customer pay for this?” AI must solve a real problem, not just ship a feature.

TRUTH 03

From selling hardware to selling outcomes

Equipment prices are anchored by the market. Differentiation comes from service capability—improving yield, reducing energy use, eliminating downtime. In demanding industries, AI is taken seriously.

TRUTH 04

SMEs need to find leaks, not pain points

Start with the financials—find where you’re losing the most, fastest. Adoption should be modular, edge-deployed, and validated cheaply. Not a rip-and-replace.

“AI doesn’t create competitive advantage. It only amplifies the strengths and problems your company already has.”

— CREART LAB · A core observation from 50+ projects
Before you start— Which side of your company do you want amplified?
Let’s talk →
§ 06 — USE CASES Representative scenarios

Three real engagements,
anonymized.

The cases below are anonymized for confidentiality. Specific clients and impact metrics can be shared under NDA.

CASE / 01 SEMICONDUCTOR TEST

Scheduling & Data Integration

Challenge

Production data was scattered across ERP, MES, and spreadsheets, making capacity, delivery, and exception tracking difficult.

Approach

Built data pipelines, decision dashboards, and scheduling support logic across systems.

Deliverables

Management dashboards, exception tracking workflow, scheduling support module.

→ Reduced manual reporting effort and improved visibility across production and planning.

CASE / 02 MANUFACTURING

Anomaly Detection & Scrap Analysis

Challenge

Root-cause analysis relied heavily on manual experience, making scrap and rework difficult to control in real time.

Approach

Integrated process parameters, inspection data, and historical abnormal records to build anomaly detection and analysis models.

Deliverables

Anomaly alert model, scrap analysis dashboard, prioritized improvement insights.

→ Faster response, helped management identify major sources of operational loss.

CASE / 03 KNOWLEDGE MGMT

Agentic RAG Assistant

Challenge

SOPs, specifications, customer requirements, and internal documents were scattered across systems and folders.

Approach

Built document parsing, vector search, permission-aware retrieval, and RAG-based Q&A workflows.

Deliverables

Enterprise knowledge base, AI assistant, answer traceability, query history.

→ Reduced manual search time and improved knowledge transfer across teams.

§ 07 — HOW WE WORK A four-step delivery method

Every step is
a translation.

STEP 01

Diagnose

We don’t ask “which AI technique would you like.” We ask “where is the business leaking the fastest.” We triangulate from financials, process, and the field to surface the right priority.

STEP 02

Design

You get two artifacts—a technical spec for engineers and an ROI projection for leadership. Before we write any code, conditions for success and failure are written down.

STEP 03

Build

Every two weeks, real users come see the demo and recalibrate. We don’t disappear for six months and emerge with a surprise—that’s the fastest path to failure.

STEP 04

Handover

What you receive isn’t just a system—it’s the readable rationale behind every model decision. Your IT team can take over operations without being chained to us.

§ 08 — ENGAGEMENT Models & budget ranges

From diagnosis
to production rollout.

Four engagement models that flex with your project stage and maturity. Most enterprise clients start with a POC, then move into production rollout.

STAGE / 01

AI/Data Diagnosis

Prioritizing use cases and assessing data readiness.

Timeline2–4 weeks
BudgetCustom
STAGE / 02

POC Pilot

Validating feasibility, ROI, and user adoption.

Timeline8–12 weeks
BudgetNT$ 350K–700K
STAGE / 03

Production Rollout

Integration, deployment, and scaling.

Timeline6–18 months
BudgetNT$ 3M–15M
STAGE / 04

Strategic Advisory

Ongoing AI roadmap, data governance, and productization support.

TimelineMonthly
BudgetCustom
§ 09 — INDUSTRIES Industries we serve

Vocabulary differs.
The translation method is shared.

IND / 01 Smart Manufacturing
IND / 02 Semiconductor Test & Packaging
IND / 03 Energy
IND / 04 Electronics Manufacturing
IND / 05 Retail & Brands
IND / 06 Logistics
IND / 07 Machine Tools
IND / 08 FinTech
§ 10 — WHY CREART LAB Four things we hold to

The right team
is half the project.

01

Bilingual consultant + engineer team

We’re neither pure consultants nor a dev shop. With a 1:1.4 consultant-to-engineer ratio, the same people who frame the business problem also ship the production system—closing the “great strategy, nobody can build it” gap that breaks most projects.

02

Honest POC scoping

POCs are fixed-cost and bounded. If validation shows AI isn’t the right tool, we tell you—and propose alternatives. We don’t push unsuitable solutions just to extend the engagement.

03

No vendor lock-in

All code, documentation, and models are fully delivered, mostly built on mainstream open-source. After we leave, your team can take over—not chained to any vendor, including us.

04

ROI from the financials

We discuss every project in your finance team’s language—downtime avoided, scrap reduced, headcount freed. Technology is the means; business impact is the end.

§ 11 — FIRST CALL No requirements doc needed

You don’t need a complete
requirements document to start.

For the first conversation, you only need to share three things—we’ll figure out the rest together.

01

The business problem you want to improve

Downtime, scrap, reporting workload, knowledge retrieval, scheduling, forecasting accuracy. A single sentence is enough.

02

Where your data currently lives

ERP, MES, Excel, PDFs, SOPs, sensors, databases, cloud systems. If you’re unsure, we’ll help inventory it during diagnosis.

03

What you hope to see in three months

An MVP, an ROI report, a dashboard, a validated workflow, a rollout roadmap. Even a vague answer works.

Start with a Business Problem → No NDA needed · No budget commitment
§ 12 — FAQ Common questions, direct answers

The twelve things
clients ask most.

Q / 01 What services does Creart Lab provide? +
Three core services: Data Analytics (data governance, business intelligence, predictive modeling), AI Solutions (LLM applications, Agentic RAG, computer vision), and System Integration. We accompany clients from problem definition through POC validation to production deployment.
Q / 02 How much does an AI initiative cost? +
It varies widely by scope. A typical POC pilot runs NT$350K to NT$700K and validates ROI within three months. Full plant rollouts for mid-to-large enterprises typically range from NT$3M to NT$15M, phased over 6 to 18 months. We recommend starting small, validating, then scaling.
Q / 03 Our data isn’t ready yet—can we still start with AI? +
Yes, but in phases. Data governance can itself be the first phase of an AI initiative. We’ll inventory existing data, clean it, and define key metrics—typically a 4-to-8-week effort. Only after the data foundation is solid does AI modeling produce real value.
Q / 04 How does Creart Lab differ from a typical system integrator? +
A typical SI takes requirements and builds. We work backward from business problems to design solutions. Our core value is being a translator—turning vague pain points into measurable technical questions, and turning model output into decision tools the field will actually use. We are a consultant + engineer bilingual team, not a development outsourcer.
Q / 05 What if the POC fails? +
POCs are scoped with fixed cost and bounded scope, so the maximum exposure is predictable. If validation shows AI isn’t the right tool for the problem, we tell you honestly and propose alternatives—process improvement, sensor deployment, or a different technical approach. We don’t push unsuitable solutions to extend contracts.
Q / 06 How do I choose between LLM applications and traditional ML? +
It depends on the problem. For extracting information from unstructured data (documents, conversations, reports) or generating content, LLMs fit better. For precise prediction from structured data (production data, transactions), traditional ML is usually more stable and lower cost. Many real-world cases are a hybrid—we’ll help you choose during diagnosis.
Q / 07 What is Agentic RAG, and how is it different from regular RAG? +
RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) lets an LLM answer based on specified documents but only does single-shot retrieval. Agentic RAG adds agency—the AI plans multi-step queries, calls tools, validates answers, and iterates. It suits complex enterprise knowledge bases and decision-support scenarios.
Q / 08 We already have an IT team—how can Creart work with us? +
Our most common arrangement is mixed staffing—Creart owns AI and data engineering core development, knowledge transfer, and architecture; your IT team handles day-to-day operations and ongoing extensions. At project end, all code, documentation, and models are fully delivered. We don’t lock you into our stack.
Q / 09 How do you handle data security and trade secrets? +
We follow a minimum-data principle—we only touch fields essential to the project, and sensitive data can be processed in-house without leaving your environment. NDAs are signed before every project; staff are trained in information security. For high-sensitivity clients, we offer on-premise deployment of open-source models so data never leaves the facility.
Q / 10 What is an AI translator, and how is it different from a regular PM? +
An AI translator (AI PM) speaks both the language of veteran operators (intuition, tacit knowledge) and engineers (algorithms, models). They turn vague field experience into testable hypotheses and turn model output into tools the field can actually act on. Regular PMs manage timeline and budget; an AI translator also owns technical feasibility, human-AI workflow design, and cross-functional translation—the linchpin of AI rollout success.
Q / 11 Which industries has Creart Lab served? +
We’ve delivered projects across semiconductor packaging and testing, energy, electronics manufacturing, retail, logistics, machine tools, and more. Vocabulary differs by industry, but the translator’s methodology is shared.
Q / 12 How do we get started? +
Book a 30-minute free consultation; we respond within 24 hours. Describe your business challenge, current data state, and the problem you want to address—we’ll provide directional advice and propose a workable engagement model. Email [email protected] or use the contact form below.
§ 13 — START A CONVERSATION

Thirty minutes
to turn an idea into a roadmap.

Tell us where your AI plan is stuck on translation. We’ll respond within 24 hours with directional advice and next-step recommendations.

ADDRESS 11F-2, No. 65, Songde Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
HOURS Mon–Fri 09:00 — 18:00 (UTC+8)
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