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What Is Systems Integration?
Better IT for Manufacturing & Logistics.
We provide straightforward IT solutions to help UK manufacturing and logistics companies optimise processes, gain real-time insights, and improve their bottom line.
Complete IT Solutions for Manufacturing & Logistics Companies
We focus on practical IT changes that drive tangible improvements in your operational efficiency, data accuracy, and decision-making.
Integrate Operational Systems for Real-Time Data & Control
Break down data silos between your factory floor, warehouse, and back office:
Smart Systems Integration: Connecting your ERP, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), SCM (Supply Chain Management), and other operational platforms for a unified view of your entire value chain.
IoT & Shop Floor Data Utilisation: Helping you capture and integrate data from machinery, sensors, and PLCs to provide actionable insights for performance monitoring and predictive maintenance.
Centralised Data & Analytics: Creating a single source of truth, enabling more accurate forecasting, better production planning, and insightful operational reporting.
Streamline Processes from Order to Delivery
Optimise your workflows for greater speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness:
Automating Key Workflows: Reducing manual intervention in order processing, production scheduling, inventory replenishment, dispatch notifications, and logistics coordination.
Optimising Your Core Systems (ERP/MES/WMS): Enhancing the functionality and integration of your existing operational software to better support your specific processes and reporting needs.
Supplier & Logistics Partner Connectivity: Integrating your systems with key suppliers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers for seamless data exchange and improved collaboration across your supply chain.
Ensure System Uptime & Empower Your Operational Teams
Keep your critical systems reliable and your workforce connected and productive:
Robust, Well-Maintained IT Infrastructure: Our managed IT support focuses on proactive care for your critical IT and operational technology systems to eradicate downtime that impacts production and logistics.
Secure Remote Access & Mobile Solutions: Enabling managers to monitor operations remotely and equipping shop floor, warehouse, or field-based staff with secure mobile access to necessary data and applications.
Responsive, UK-Based IT Support: Providing quick, effective help when IT issues arise, with an understanding of the time-critical nature of manufacturing and logistics environments.
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Real Results for this UK Manufacturing Company
We integrated their previously siloed production planning (MES), inventory management (WMS), and central ERP systems, enabling real-time data synchronisation and automated alerts that now flag material flow issues before they disrupt production.
Manufacturing System Integration
Integration of Client Systems Unlocks Real-Time Efficiency and 35% Revenue Boost
Developed a custom integrated solution to enhance data usage and company performance.
Built custom middleware to connect MES, WMS, and ERP platforms
Implemented automated data workflows and trigger-based alerting
Standardised and cleansed data across systems
Why Choose Agile Operations for Your Manufacturing or Logistics Business?
If your operations are hampered by system inefficiencies, data silos, or the threat of downtime, your IT infrastructure might be the bottleneck. Here’s how our approach makes a difference:
Straightforward Advice
No confusing tech jargon, just clear, practical IT solutions tailored to your operational needs.
UK-Based, Business Focused
We understand the IT challenges and opportunities within the UK manufacturing and logistics sectors.
Real Results
Our goal is to make your IT systems enhance efficiency, improve data accuracy, and support operational excellence.
Ongoing Partnership
We’re here to support your business as it grows and technology evolves.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT FAQs
1. How can you help integrate our shop floor systems (MES, SCADA) with our business systems like ERP?
We specialise in systems integration. This often involves using middleware, APIs, or custom connectors to ensure data flows seamlessly between your shop floor control systems and your ERP, providing a unified view of production, inventory, and performance.
2. We need better supply chain visibility. How can your IT solutions achieve this?
By integrating your systems (ERP, WMS, SCM) with those of your key suppliers and logistics partners, and by leveraging cloud platforms for data sharing and analytics, we can help create real-time visibility across your supply chain, from raw materials to final delivery.
3. Our operations run 24/7 and cannot afford IT downtime. How do you ensure system reliability?
Our managed IT support includes proactive monitoring of critical systems, regular preventative maintenance, robust data backup and disaster recovery solutions, and rapid response services to minimise and quickly resolve any IT issues that could impact your operations.
4. What experience do you have with the specific IT challenges in manufacturing or logistics?
Our team has significant experience working with UK manufacturing and logistics companies, addressing challenges like system integration, process automation, operational data analytics, and ensuring the reliability of IT in demanding environments.
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