AI for Risk Management: Preparing for Disasters, Downtime, and Compliance Challenges

AI for resilience

In the industrial services world, risk is everywhere, from supply chain disruptions and extreme weather to cyber threats and compliance shifts. For too long, companies have relied on hindsight to manage those risks: reacting fast when something breaks or when regulations change. But today, artificial intelligence is turning risk management from reactive to predictive. AI gives […]

Leading Through Change: Why Servant Leadership Matters More Than Ever

Leadership styles and why they matter

Change is constant in industrial services — from workforce shortages to new technology and shifting workflows. In those moments, many leaders fall back on command-and-control, believing it’s the fastest way to get results. But real progress comes when leaders listen, empower, and remove barriers for their teams. That’s the essence of servant leadership: equipping people with the tools and trust they need to thrive, even in uncertain times.

What Siemens Got Right: Using AI to Predict—and Prevent—Customer Pain

Predictive Maintenance

In the industrial world, downtime isn’t just inconvenient; it’s expensive. For most companies, it’s still reactive maintenance: wait until it breaks, then fix it. That model burns time, money, and trust. Siemens saw it differently. They used AI to get ahead of the problem. Through its Senseye Predictive Maintenance platform, Siemens transformed how its customers […]

AI-Powered Technician Tools: Transforming Field Service in 2025

At Duthie Consulting Group, we believe that when applied thoughtfully, technology enables people, not replaces them. Nowhere is this clearer than in the field service industries we support, from backup power generation to HVAC, utilities, and industrial services. Today’s field technicians are no longer just carrying a toolbox; they’re equipped with advanced AI-powered tools that […]

Sales Enablement Isn’t Just a Toolkit—It’s Your Growth Engine

Sales enablement is often misunderstood as just a set of tools or training modules thrown together to help reps do their jobs. But when done right, it’s not a toolkit—it’s the engine that powers predictable, scalable revenue growth. Here’s the thing: Your sales team doesn’t need more content. They need the right content, at the […]

Our Mission at Duthie Consulting Group

My mission is to make sure that all companies thrive, whether they’re a young emerging company, a startup, or an established business. I look to help businesses grow into what they are meant to be.