Smart Manufacturing
Struggling to keep up with increasing customer demands, rising energy costs, or skills shortages?
Smart manufacturing isn’t just for big factories – it’s the key to boosting productivity, agility, and competitiveness for manufacturers of all sizes.
Digital Technologies in Manufacturing
We help manufacturers adopt and implement Digital Technologies to support productivity
and automation.
BrookConsult’s team of specialist Digital Manufacturing consultants work with your business to help you identify and embed digital technology into your processes to enhance efficiencies, procedures and quality.
We will work with you to develop your technical specificiation and provide detailed implementation planning, including risk analysis & mitigation, to ensure your investment in your technology selection and approach is the best solution.
Say goodbye to unexpected downtime. With AI-driven predictive maintenance, manufacturers can cut unplanned failures by as much as 70% and reduce maintenance costs by 25%.
What is Digital Manufacturing?
Digital manufacturing often referred to as Industry 4.0, is the use of advanced technologies to make production processes more flexible, efficient, and resilient to changing market demands.
Key elements of digital manufacturing include:
- Digital Twins: Virtual models of physical assets or systems that allow for real-time monitoring, simulation, and optimisation.
- 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing: The process of creating physical objects from digital designs by layering materials.
- Robotics and Automation: The use of robots and automated systems to perform manufacturing tasks with precision and efficiency.
- Internet of Things (IoT): Connecting machines, sensors, and devices across the factory floor to collect and analyse data, leading to improved decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Leveraging big data and AI to optimise production processes, predict maintenance needs, and enhance product quality.
- Supply Chain Integration: Using digital tools to streamline and coordinate the entire supply chain, from raw materials to finished products, ensuring better communication and responsiveness.
Digital manufacturing enables companies to improve productivity, reduce waste, shorten product development cycles, and create more customised products, thereby gaining a competitive edge in the market.
Using Technology to Improve Processes and Productivity
Our expert Digital Manufacturing Consultants are equipped with the latest Industry 4.0 knowledge to support Manufacturers scope, source and implement digital technology to implement sustainable improvements in relation to automation.
All of our Digital Manufacturing Consultants have extensive, hands-on experience from the industry and are experts in the optimisation of technology improve manufacturing efficiency.
Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is no longer a choice, it’s a necessity. We guide businesses through the complexities of adopting digital technologies that enhance customer experiences, improve data utilisation, and foster innovation.
From implementing cloud solutions and AI-driven analytics to optimising for mobile and web, our digital transformation strategies empower you to be more responsive and resilient in a fast-paced, technology-driven world.
Real-World Benefits of Going Digital
Enhanced Operational Efficiency and Cost Savings
Going digital streamlines business operations by automating manual tasks, optimising workflows, and integrating systems. This leads to significant reductions in operational costs and boosts productivity. For example, adopting cloud storage reduces hardware expenses and the need for physical infrastructure, while automation tools cut down on manual labor and errors.
According to recent studies, 71% of organisations report cost reduction as a primary benefit of digital transformation, and over 63% have seen improved performance within two years of implementing digital strategies.
These efficiency gains free up resources for innovation and growth.
Improved Customer Experience and Revenue Growth
Digital transformation empowers businesses to deliver personalised, seamless, and responsive customer experiences across multiple channels. Leveraging data analytics, AI, and digital platforms allows companies to better understand customer needs, anticipate trends, and tailor offerings accordingly.
Enhanced customer satisfaction not only increases loyalty but also opens up new revenue streams and market opportunities. For instance, 56% of CEOs report increased revenue as a direct result of digital improvements, and companies that prioritise digital customer experiences consistently outperform competitors in growth and retention metrics.
In summary, going digital is a catalyst for both operational excellence and customer-centric growth-two pillars that drive long-term business success in today’s competitive landscape.
Project Management Support for Digital Systems Implementation
Implementing digital systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Production Planning, or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software can be transformative for your business, but without the right project management, these initiatives often fail to deliver their promised benefits.
At BrookConsult, we specialise in providing professional project management support for digital transformation projects. Our experienced project managers help manufacturers and engineering businesses achieve successful implementation of ERP, MRP, production planning, and CRM systems, ensuring your investment delivers measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and profitability.
Our project management support includes:
- Requirements capture and business analysis – defining your business processes and aligning them to the capabilities of your chosen system
- Scope and project planning – developing clear objectives, milestones, budgets, and timelines
- Stakeholder engagement and communication – ensuring buy-in from leadership, employees, and system suppliers
- Risk assessment and change management – proactively managing challenges that could impact your project
Supplier coordination – liaising with software vendors, system integrators, and third-party consultants - Data migration planning – developing robust plans to move and validate data
- User acceptance testing (UAT) – managing testing phases to ensure the system meets your operational needs
- Go-live support and stabilisation – providing on-the-ground support to resolve issues quickly and ensure a smooth transition
- Post-implementation review – capturing lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities
Whether you are upgrading an existing ERP system, implementing a new MRP solution, rolling out a CRM for the first time, or deploying advanced production planning tools, our project management services provide the structure, expertise, and oversight you need for success.
Our proven methodology supports manufacturers in achieving:
- Reduced project overruns and delays
- Minimised business disruption
- Improved adoption and user confidence
- Higher ROI on digital investments
BrookConsult is your trusted partner to deliver successful digital transformation projects, from scoping through to post-go-live optimisation.
Get in touch today to discover how our project management support for ERP, MRP, production planning, and CRM systems can help your business thrive.
