Sampyo Group will introduce an in-house AI awards program to accelerate companywide artificial intelligence (AI)-based digital transformation (AX).
Sampyo Group said on the 23rd that it will swiftly implement an in-house AI awards program in which employees directly solve on-site problems and lead digital transformation (AX_ AI Transformation).
The aim is to cultivate on-site AI utilization experts who autonomously innovate how they work by using AI on their own.
The contest is open to individuals or teams of up to two people, regardless of rank or job function.
There are two themes for submissions. The first is the group AI task utilization type, which implements 107 pre-released practical tasks in seven key areas, including production, logistics, and safety, tailored to the field. Concrete tasks that can boost competitiveness in its core businesses of building materials and cement are included, such as ready-mix concrete "early prediction of compressive strength," logistics "real-time dispatch optimization," and "smart airbag" for on-site safety.
The second is the AI innovation idea proposal type, which invites proposals for new AI-driven work innovations and specific execution plans beyond the designated tasks. The goal is to discover new growth engines based on employees' creativity.
Participants will carry out on-site tasks for about six months starting in June this year. After screening, the final winners will be selected in December.
The total prize money is 20 million won. The grand prize team will receive 5 million won and an opportunity to attend the "World AI Technology Expo," where they can check the latest global trends. In addition, benefits will go to a total of nine teams: two teams for the top excellence award (3 million won each), three teams for the excellence award (2 million won each), and three teams for the idea award (1 million won each).
A Sampyo Group official said, "This program is a forum for innovation under the slogan 'My idea becomes the group's innovation,' where employees are not afraid of failure and try using AI," adding, "We will actively integrate AI into traditional manufacturing sites to drive fundamental changes in how we work and create smart AX success stories that lead the industry."