Manufacturing
Connecting the plant to the business
We turn production and supply chain data into visibility, automation, and insight.
Key challenges
What organizations in this sector are up against
Disconnected plant and enterprise data
Machine, quality, and ERP data sit in separate systems, delaying decisions.
Supply chain volatility
Limited visibility into suppliers, inventory, and demand leads to stockouts and excess.
Manual shop-floor processes
Paper checklists and spreadsheets slow quality checks, maintenance, and reporting.
Unplanned downtime
Reactive maintenance interrupts production and increases cost.
Recommended solutions
Technology solutions for manufacturing
The building blocks we typically recommend, tailored to your systems and priorities.
Where we usually start
Production data platform
Collect and unify machine, MES, and quality data in a governed analytics platform.
Supply chain and inventory visibility
Dashboards and integrations across suppliers, warehouses, and orders.
Factory operations apps
Mobile apps for inspections, downtime logging, and maintenance requests.
Operational reporting
OEE, yield, and quality reporting with Power BI.
Predictive insights
Machine learning on sensor and maintenance data to anticipate failures.
ERP and business integration
Link shop-floor data to Dynamics 365 and other ERP systems.
Workflows & use cases
Common workflows we improve
Everyday processes where technology makes the biggest difference.
Quality inspection and non-conformance
Capture checks digitally and route issues to the right owner.
Maintenance management
Request, schedule, and track work orders from the line.
Inventory and replenishment
Monitor stock levels and trigger replenishment from live data.
Production performance review
Daily and weekly views of output, downtime, and scrap.
Security, privacy & compliance
Designed with your obligations in mind
Manufacturing environments combine IT and operational technology, each with its own risks. We consider the following and coordinate with your plant and security teams.
OT and IT security
Network segmentation and secure connectivity, guided by standards such as IEC 62443.
Intellectual property
Protect designs, formulas, and process data through access control and data protection.
Supplier and traceability requirements
Records and traceability to support customer, quality, and regulatory expectations.
Resilience
Backup and recovery planning that accounts for plant downtime.
Relevant services
Services we bring to this sector
Combine these to cover strategy, delivery, and ongoing support.
- Microsoft Fabric & Power BIFabric data platforms, pipelines, and Power BI reporting your teams can trust.
- Cloud Solutions & MigrationPlan, migrate, and optimize cloud environments that are secure, governed, and cost-aware.
- Power Platform & DataversePower Apps, PCF components, Power Automate, Power Pages, and Dataverse solutions your teams will use.
Illustrative exampleRepresentative solution
Connecting downtime data to maintenance
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Scenario
A discrete manufacturer records line stoppages on paper, so causes are unclear and maintenance is reactive.
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Our approach
Operators log downtime in a mobile app; data flows to a central platform with a Power BI dashboard, and maintenance requests are raised automatically.
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What it enables
Teams gain reliable downtime data and can prioritize recurring causes, laying the foundation for predictive maintenance.
Implementation approach
How we deliver in your sector
A phased approach that respects how your organization already works.
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Walk the floor
Observe how production, quality, and maintenance actually work.
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Identify data sources
Inventory machines, systems, and data quality.
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Pilot on one line
Prove value on a single line or site before scaling.
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Connect to the enterprise
Integrate with ERP and planning systems.
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Scale and add intelligence
Extend across plants and introduce predictive models.
FAQs
Questions from teams in your sector
Can you connect to our existing machines and MES?
Usually yes, through standard industrial protocols and integration gateways. We confirm feasibility during assessment.
Do we need to replace our ERP?
No. We typically integrate with and extend what you already run.
How do you handle plant connectivity and security?
We segment networks, secure gateways, and coordinate with your OT and security teams.
When do predictive insights become realistic?
Once you have reliable, consistent data. We often start with visibility and data quality, then add prediction.
Discuss your manufacturing project
Book a consultation to talk through your goals.
- 1Tell us your goalsShare a few details.
- 2We confirm a timeWe reply with a time that works.
- 3We talk it throughA focused conversation on next steps.