Why off-the-shelf manufacturing software rarely fits UK manufacturers
Production data exists across PLCs, MES systems and paper forms, but it rarely reaches the people who need it in a format they can act on. Generic manufacturing software forces your process to fit the tool. These are the challenges we solve.
No real-time OEE visibility
Plant managers relying on end-of-shift reports to understand production performance, decisions made on data that is hours old and aggregated in ways that hide the real issues.
Quality non-conformances on paper
NCR forms completed on paper, manually entered into systems and managed through email, with no real-time visibility of trends, no root cause analysis and slow close-out times.
Shift handovers lost in translation
Critical production information lost between shifts because handover is verbal or on paper, leading to repeated issues, missed targets and wasted time re-establishing context.
Reactive maintenance only
Maintenance teams responding to breakdowns rather than preventing them, because there is no system connecting machine data to maintenance scheduling.
Supplier and inventory gaps
No visibility of supplier performance, incoming inspection results or inventory status in one place, leading to production delays and quality issues that could have been prevented.
Audit preparation is painful
ISO audits requiring weeks of preparation to gather records that should be instantly available, because data is scattered across multiple systems and paper files.
Manufacturing software that connects your operation
From the shop floor to the boardroom, every piece of manufacturing software we build shares one source of truth in your Microsoft tenant.
OEE & Production Dashboard
A real-time Power BI dashboard showing OEE, downtime analysis and production performance by line, shift and product, giving plant managers the visibility they need to make decisions in the moment, not at the end of the day.
Quality Non-Conformance App
A Canvas App for raising, assigning and closing NCRs, with automated notifications, root cause analysis workflows and trend reporting for your quality team.
Digital Shift Handover
A structured shift handover tool ensuring critical information is captured, acknowledged and visible to incoming teams, replacing verbal handovers and paper logs entirely.
Maintenance & Downtime Tracking
Log breakdowns, track root causes and schedule preventive maintenance from a single app, with Power BI analysis showing your most costly downtime events.
Supplier Scorecard Portal
Track supplier delivery performance, incoming inspection results and quality metrics in a Power Apps solution connected to your purchasing system.
ISO Audit-Ready Reporting
Automated data collection and report generation ensuring your quality records are always audit-ready, cutting audit preparation time dramatically.
Production Planning Visibility
A dashboard connecting your production plan to actual output, with live variance analysis and capacity utilisation reporting for operations directors.
Manufacturing software built on Power Platform, not bolted onto it
We build manufacturing software the way a senior architect would, not the way a generic SaaS vendor would. Every build sits on Dataverse, syncs to your existing ERP, whether that is Epicor, SAP, Sage or Dynamics 365, and lives in your own Microsoft tenant. No data leaves the UK.
That means your OEE dashboards, quality non-conformance records and shift handover logs all share one source of truth. No double-entry, no overnight batch jobs. Every part of your manufacturing software is built with the same governance discipline. For the full Microsoft reference, see the Microsoft Power Platform documentation on Microsoft Learn.
From manual tracking to real-time visibility
See how manufacturers move from spreadsheets and clipboards to live dashboards and quality tracking apps.
- Production tracked on paper shift logs
- OEE calculated manually at end of week
- Quality issues discovered days later
- No visibility into machine downtime causes
- ERP updated in batches overnight
- Management reports compiled by hand
- Operators log production on tablets in real-time
- Live OEE dashboards update every 5 minutes
- Quality alerts trigger immediately on line
- Downtime tracked with reason codes as it happens
- ERP syncs in real-time via Power Automate
- Automated Power BI dashboards for leadership
Manufacturing software, delivered with discipline
Unlike generic software consultancies, we understand manufacturing operations. Our manufacturing software is architected properly from day one because we know why shop floor data never makes it to the boardroom, why quality tracking still happens on paper, and why your ERP doesn't talk to your machines.
Every piece of manufacturing software we deliver is built the same way: real-time data pipelines, role-based security for operators and engineers, offline capability for shop floor tablets, and full documentation so you're never dependent on us to make changes.
Built for real-time manufacturing, not batch reporting
- Fixed-price discovery phase — no surprises
- Weekly progress updates — full transparency
- Real-time data architecture — not overnight batches
- Complete technical documentation
- Built in your Microsoft tenant — you own it
- 30 days post-launch support included
Manufacturing software questions answered
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Do you integrate with our existing business system?
Yes. Our manufacturing software integrates with most business systems including Epicor, SAP, Sage and Dynamics 365. Your existing system keeps running whilst we pull data automatically, no double-entry, no manual transfers.
Can operators use this on the shop floor?
We build apps that run on tablets and ruggedised devices on the production line. Operators can log what's happening without leaving the shop floor. The apps work offline and sync when connectivity returns.
Can you build quality tracking that fits how we work?
Yes. We build quality tracking around your process, whether that's logging non-conformances, tracking corrective actions, or managing inspections. We map out how you currently handle quality issues, then build manufacturing software that matches your workflow.
Do you work with manufacturers across multiple sites?
Yes. We build solutions that work across multiple facilities. Each site can operate independently whilst giving you visibility across all of them when needed. Permissions control who sees what.
How long does a typical project take?
Most projects go live in 4–8 weeks. Simpler apps take 3–4 weeks. More complex solutions with integrations and multiple workflows typically take 6–10 weeks. We agree the timeline upfront.
What happens after you finish the project?
We include 30 days of support after launch. After that, you can manage it yourself using our documentation, or we can provide ongoing support through a monthly retainer. Everything is built in your Microsoft tenant, so you own it.