OnTrac AI Expands Embedded Consulting Practice as Manufacturers Demand Faster ROI on Automation Investments.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — OnTrac AI, an operational automation consultancy specializing in manufacturing back-office systems, announced today the expansion of its embedded consulting practice amid growing demand from mid-market manufacturers seeking measurable returns on AI investments — not just roadmaps.

The firm, which deploys consultants directly inside client finance, procurement, HR, and supply chain planning teams, says the approach is resonating with operations leaders who have grown wary of traditional advisory models. Rather than delivering recommendations from a distance, OnTrac's Strike Team consultants work within client systems, alongside client staff, for the duration of each engagement. "Manufacturers have been burned," said a senior OnTrac partner. "They've paid for strategy decks that collect dust. They've watched implementation partners hand off to subcontractors who never set foot in the building. We're structured differently from the ground up — our people are accountable to outcomes, not deliverables."

"We don't hand off. We don't subcontract. We show up on day one and we're still there on the day it works."

The expansion comes as AI adoption in manufacturing back-office operations accelerates, with finance automation, procurement analytics, and supply chain planning drawing significant investment from plant operators looking to reduce overhead and improve decision velocity. OnTrac says its clients have reported an average of 30-40% reduction in manual processing time within the first 90 days of engagement.

The company currently operates across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, with plans to grow its consultant team through the remainder of 2025.