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AI & ERP Consulting · Saint Louis, MO

Intelligent Systems.
Stronger Business.

I partner with manufacturers, software companies, and logistics firms in St. Louis and beyond to implement AI strategies — including Microsoft Copilot and Glean — and ERP/CRM solutions that actually move the needle.

Taylor Cane - AI and ERP Consultant St. Louis
IT & AI
Consulting
Expert
Taylor Cane - IT Consultant St. Louis Missouri

Bridging Technology
& Business Outcomes

I'm Taylor Cane, founder of Cane Consulting LLC — an IT consulting practice built on the belief that technology should work for your business, not the other way around.

With deep expertise in AI implementation and ERP/CRM systems, I help organizations cut through complexity and deploy solutions that are practical, scalable, and tied to real results. Based in Saint Louis, I work with clients across the region and beyond.

Cane Consulting carries forward a family legacy of entrepreneurship — combining that foundation with a modern approach to digital transformation.

AI
Strategy & Impl.
ERP
& CRM Systems
STL
Based & Beyond

Services Built for
Mid-Market Complexity

Practical consulting engagements — from strategy through implementation — tailored to organizations ready to move decisively.

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AI Strategy & Implementation

Evaluate AI readiness, identify high-value use cases, and guide end-to-end implementation of AI tools that integrate with your existing stack and workflows.

✦ Enterprise AI expertise with Glean and Microsoft Copilot

AI Readiness Glean MS Copilot Automation
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ERP Consulting

Selection, configuration, and optimization of enterprise resource planning platforms — designed to eliminate silos and give you a real-time view of your operations.

System Selection Implementation Training
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CRM Consulting

Align your sales, marketing, and service teams around a single customer view. I help configure and deploy CRM platforms that people actually use.

Platform Setup Process Design Adoption
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IT Strategy & Roadmapping

Build a clear, prioritized technology roadmap that aligns IT investments with business goals — so leadership and IT are pulling in the same direction.

Assessment Planning Governance
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Systems Integration

Connect disparate platforms and eliminate manual data handoffs. From API integrations to middleware design, I make your systems work together seamlessly.

API Design Middleware Data Flows
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IT Support & Implementation

Hands-on support for technology rollouts, system upgrades, and day-to-day IT challenges — responsive, reliable, and built around your team's needs.

Deployment Support Change Mgmt

20+ Years Turning Complex
Technology into Business Results

Taylor Cane - IT Consultant St. Louis Missouri
Taylor Cane
Founder, Cane Consulting LLC
Certifications & Awards
IBM AI Foundations for Business
Microsoft Copilot Agent-in-a-Day
CompTIA Security+ & A+
Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate, MSU
🏆 St. Louis ORBIE Awards Finalist — CIO (2024 & 2025)

I'm Taylor Cane, a technology executive and consultant with over two decades of experience leading IT strategy, AI implementation, and large-scale ERP and CRM transformations across manufacturing, distribution, and technology companies.

Most recently as Vice President of Information Systems at The International Companies, I built an AI-ready analytics foundation using Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and Teams-based natural language BI agents — and led ERP and CRM implementations across 18 locations and 3 companies. Before that, I spent 7 years at ITW Diagraph as Global IT Manager, leading international teams across North America, Europe, and Asia through two ERP projects, a major CRM overhaul, and a full cloud infrastructure migration.

2023 – Present
VP, Information Systems — The International Companies
Built AI-ready analytics foundation; led ERP & CRM across 18 locations; reported directly to CEO.
2016 – 2023
Global IT Manager — ITW Diagraph
Led international IT teams; two ERP implementations; full cloud migration; GDPR compliance; member of divisional executive team.
2012 – 2016
IT Manager — SRC Electrical
Promoted to head of IT; built first enterprise technology strategy; led ERP justification and selection.
Education
M.S. Computer Information Systems
Missouri State University, 2015
B.S. Business Management
Brigham Young University – Idaho, 2010
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Industries I Know Well

Deep familiarity with the operational realities and technology landscapes of three key sectors.

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Manufacturing & Distribution

From plant-floor integrations to supply chain visibility, I help manufacturers and distributors modernize operations without disrupting production.

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Software Companies

Help software businesses scale their internal operations — from CRM and ERP alignment to AI tooling that accelerates product and go-to-market teams.

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Logistics & Distribution

Optimize routing, inventory, and customer communication systems to handle scale, complexity, and the relentless pace of modern logistics.

A Process Built on
Clarity & Results

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Discovery & Assessment

I start by listening. Understanding your current state, pain points, and goals before recommending anything.

2

Strategy & Recommendation

A clear, practical roadmap with prioritized actions — no jargon, no unnecessary complexity.

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Implementation & Delivery

Hands-on execution alongside your team — not just advice handed off and forgotten.

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Adoption & Optimization

Ensuring your team is confident in the new system and the solution continues to deliver value over time.

Why Work With an Independent Consultant?

Unlike large consulting firms, I'm not selling you a platform or filling seats. I'm invested in the outcome — because my reputation depends on it.

Vendor-agnostic recommendations
Direct access to your consultant, always
Faster decisions, less overhead
Engagement scoped to your actual needs
Long-term relationship, not a transaction

Let's Talk About
Your Business

Whether you're evaluating a new system, struggling with an existing one, or just starting to think about AI — I'd love to hear from you. No pressure, no pitch. Just a straightforward conversation about where you are and what might help.

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Saint Louis, MO — serving clients regionally & remotely