Case Study: Strategic IT Roadmap for Manufacturing SMB
Industry: Services
January 22, 2017
Key Business Impact
Before & After
Before: Disjointed tech stack hindering factory floor operations. After: Unified ERP and automated workflows.
Quantified Metrics
- Factory output increased by 22%
- Tech debt reduced by 60%
Cost Savings & ROI
$400k saved by deprecating redundant software licenses.
Security Enhancements
Secured OT (Operational Technology) network from IT network.
Case Study: Strategic IT Roadmap for Manufacturing SMB
Client Profile: A regional auto-parts manufacturer with 3 production facilities.
The Gap: The Technology Ceiling
The manufacturer had grown quickly, but their technology hadn't. They were using 12 different, unintegrated software tools to manage production, HR, and sales. Data duplication was rampant, and operational visibility was non-existent.
The Solution: Fractional CIO & Digital Transformation
TechnoPlanet provided Fractional CIO services to audit their entire stack. We designed a 3-year digital transformation roadmap, consolidating their disparate tools into a unified Cloud ERP and securing their factory floor hardware.
The Results: Lean Operations
The unified system provided real-time visibility into machine uptime and material waste, allowing management to optimize workflows. Production output increased by 22% without hiring additional floor staff.