Solutions for Manufacturing
Powering Manufacturing Growth Through Digital Innovation
Helping manufacturing businesses increase productivity, improve quality, and reduce downtime.
Manufacturing businesses today are navigating a perfect storm, global competition, customer customisation, and workforce shortages, all while trying to reduce costs and maintain quality. It’s a balancing act that becomes even more complex with outdated systems, disconnected teams, and fragmented data. Whether you’re producing complex components or high-volume goods, success now depends on how well you harness technology to work smarter, faster, and leaner.
At CPS, we partner with manufacturers to break down silos, streamline operations, and empower decision-makers with real-time insights. Leveraging Microsoft’s industry-leading platforms, we help you modernise processes, improve operational visibility, and create a digital backbone for scalable, sustainable growth.
Manufacturing Challenges We Commonly See:
- Disconnected production and business systems slowing decision-making
- Inconsistent quality control due to lack of real-time data
- Labour shortages and supply chain complexity creating bottlenecks
- Escalating cyber threats and compliance obligations in connected environment.
- Legacy ERP and production systems limiting visibility and efficiency
- High costs and risks tied to outdated machinery software or IT infrastructure
- Integration challenges across supply chain, finance, and ops platforms
- Security vulnerabilities in older control systems
- Limited access to real-time operational data for timely decisions
- Rising material and energy costs impacting profitability and ROI
Facing similar roadblocks?
With intelligent, cost-effective Microsoft solutions, we help manufacturers boost productivity, streamline operations, and innovate, without disrupting output or overstretching budgets.
Software and Solutions We Offer Manufacturing Businesses
Modern Work
(Microsoft 365, Teams, Copilot)
Bring your factory floor, warehouses, head office, and supply chain partners together with seamless communication and productivity tools. With Microsoft 365 and Teams, your people can stay connected across sites, shifts, and time zones. Copilot adds a layer of intelligence, generating reports, summarising production meetings, and even helping with rota planning.
Challenges Addressed:
- Inefficient communication across departments and locations
- Manual document handling slowing down response times
Key Benefits:
- Real-time collaboration across operational and business units
- Enhanced scheduling, reporting, and task management
What You Gain:
Unified teams, quicker decisions, and less time wasted chasing updates.
Interested in discussing your Manufacturing needs?
Get in touch with us today – click below to complete a form and we will call you back.
Managed IT Services
Your production line doesn’t sleep, and neither should your IT. We offer proactive, always-on monitoring and support to keep your systems stable, your staff productive, and your downtime minimal. Our services are scalable, secure, and tailored to the demands of modern manufacturing environments.
Challenges Addressed:
- Reactive IT support and unplanned downtime impacting output
- IT teams stretched too thin to support operational growth
Key Benefits:
- Increased uptime for mission-critical systems
- Predictable costs with enterprise-grade support
What You Gain:
Confidence that your infrastructure won’t let you down, day or night
Business Applications
(Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Copilot)
Imagine a single system that connects sales forecasts to inventory, production plans to customer service, and compliance to finance. With Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform, that’s exactly what you get. Add Copilot for AI-driven suggestions and automation, and your teams can work smarter at every stage of the production lifecycle.
Challenges Addressed:
- Disjointed data and siloed systems across business units
- Manual workflows slowing down procurement, production, and delivery
Key Benefits:
- Unified view of operations and performance
- Intelligent automation across departments
What You Gain:
A data-driven business that can flex, scale, and compete globally
Interested in discussing your Manufacturing needs?
Get in touch with us today – click below to complete a form and we will call you back.
Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
Whether you’re rolling out a new production line, upgrading facilities, or launching an ESG initiative, success relies on visibility and control. Our PPM solutions ensure every project is aligned with your business strategy, tracked in real-time, and delivered with measurable outcomes.
Challenges Addressed:
- Projects that run late of over budget due to poor visibility
- Disconnected teams and lack of reporting across initiatives
Key Benefits:
- Strategic prioritisation with clearer insights for decision-makers
- Streamlined governance and stakeholder engagement
What You Gain:
Programmes that deliver ROI, not paperwork and firefighting
AI & Automation (Copilot Studio, Power Automate)
Free your teams from repetitive, manual tasks and refocus them on innovation and production quality. Automate inspections, reporting, machine alerts, and even shift handovers. With Copilot, engineers get context-aware support and instant access to the insights they need, without trawling through systems.
Challenges Addressed:
- Admin bottlenecks eating into valuable production time
- Lack of consistency in manual processes
Key Benefits:
- Reduced human error and time-to-resolution
- Standardised processes across sites
What You Gain:
Leaner operations with more time for continuous improvement
Manufacturers We Support
Data & Security
Your competitive edge depends on your data, from intellectual property and designs to supplier contracts and customer insights. We deploy Microsoft Defender and Entra ID to safeguard every layer of your digital ecosystem. Stay compliant with ISO, GDPR, and sector-specific regulations, without slowing innovation.
Challenges Addressed:
- Increased risk of cyberattacks in connected factories
- Growing pressure to demonstrate compliance
Key Benefits:
- Centralised policy enforcement and encryption
- Real-time detection and rapid incident response
What You Gain:
Peace of mind and the confidence to innovate securely
Why CPS for Manufacturing?
We understand that manufacturing is about precision, speed, and resilience. That’s why we work closely with manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, food and beverage, and electronics to build technology strategies that work on the factory floor, not just in theory.
Our team brings:
- Proven success delivering smart factory capabilities and connected operations
- Microsoft-certified expertise in Dynamics 365, Azure, and the Power Platform
- Practical, scalable solutions that modernise without overwhelming your teams
- A deep understanding of both production realities and business strategy
With CPS, you get a long-term partner who will help you innovate with confidence, compete with agility, and grow sustainably, no matter what the future throws your way.
Ready to Discuss Your Manufacturing Businesses Needs?
Complete the form opposite and we will call back you back within 24 hours.
We are business consultants, not sales people! We aim to provide you with the most suitable solution to meet your business needs based on our conversations. Put your trust in the experts and help your business grow.
(please indicate in the message section a preferred time for us to call, and by phone or Teams)