ERP systems integrate various business functions like supply chain management, inventory control, production planning, and financial management. It enables manufacturers to streamline operations, optimize resource allocation, and enhance decision-making. IT Strategies Group has a long history of supporting on premises and cloud ERP implementations.

CRM solutions help manufacturers manage customer interactions, sales processes, and marketing campaigns. It assists in tracking customer preferences, managing sales leads, and providing personalized services, ultimately improving customer satisfaction and retention. IT Strategies Group has extensive experience supporting and integrating CRM with ERP solutions.

MES software manages real-time production activities, including scheduling, inventory tracking, quality control, and equipment maintenance. It provides visibility into the production floor, enables data-driven decision-making, and enhances overall operational efficiency. IT Strategies Group can provide expertise in the implementation and ongoing support of MES environments.

SCM solutions optimize the movement of goods and materials across the supply chain. It includes demand forecasting, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and supplier relationship management. SCM systems enhance supply chain visibility, reduce costs, and improve collaboration with suppliers and distributors. IT Strategies Group brings expertise in this critical area of manufacturing systems management.

PLM software manages the entire lifecycle of a product, from conception to disposal. It facilitates collaboration among design teams, tracks product specifications, manages engineering changes, and ensures regulatory compliance. PLM systems enhance product innovation, reduce time-to-market, and improve product quality.

IIoT leverages connected devices, sensors, and data analytics to gather real-time information from manufacturing equipment and processes. It enables predictive maintenance, remote monitoring, and optimization of production processes, leading to improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime. IT Strategies Group was one of the first companies that helped the food manufacturing industry automate their compliance with the USDA’s HACCP program. In the decades since, we have leveraged that experience across many manufacturing types.

Data analytics and BI tools help manufacturers collect, analyze, and interpret vast amounts of data generated from various sources. It enables data-driven decision-making, identifies trends, detects anomalies, and provides actionable insights for process optimization, quality improvement, and cost reduction.

With the increasing digitization and connectivity of manufacturing systems, cybersecurity services are essential to protect against data breaches, system vulnerabilities, and intellectual property theft. This includes network security, data encryption, access controls, and threat monitoring.