Articles by David Bailey
Best ERP Systems for UK Manufacturers in 2026: An Independent Comparison
Best ERP systems UK manufacturers 2026 compared: independent vendor-neutral guide to SAP, Dynamics 365, Epicor Kinetic, Infor, IFS, Sage X3 and NetSuite.
IT Strategy for Plastics and Packaging Manufacturers UK: Compliance, Sustainability and Shop-Floor Data
IT strategy plastics packaging manufacturers UK: how to handle Plastic Packaging Tax, EPR reporting, batch traceability and ERP on a single roadmap.
IT Strategy for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers UK: Compliance Meets Digital Transformation
IT strategy pharmaceutical manufacturers UK: how to align GxP, MHRA data integrity, GAMP 5 Edition 2 and modern digital plans on a single roadmap.
IT Strategy for Automotive Manufacturers UK: From Supply Chain to Shop Floor
IT strategy automotive manufacturers UK: how Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers handle JIT, IATF 16949, MMOG/LE, EDI and OT cyber on a single roadmap.
Building the Business Case for Smart Factory Investment in UK Manufacturing
Smart factory business case ROI UK manufacturing: how to quantify Industry 4.0 returns, benchmarks, payback periods and a board-ready ROI model.
Manufacturing ERP Implementation Timeline: What to Expect from Start to Go-Live
ERP implementation timeline manufacturing UK: realistic phase durations, milestones and pitfalls for a mid-sized factory from start to go-live.
How to Write a Manufacturing IT Strategy Document (With Template)
A practical manufacturing IT strategy document template for UK factories. Structure, sections, example content and a download-ready board-approval format.
Cyber Essentials Plus for UK Manufacturers: A Practical Guide to Certification
Cyber Essentials Plus manufacturing UK guide: what certification covers, 2026 costs, OT scope, and the six-step route to first-time pass.
Fractional IT Director in the North West: Manufacturing IT Leadership Near You
Fractional IT director North West UK manufacturing cover from a Chester-based team. On-site days in Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire. From 2,000 GBP/mo.
Fractional CTO for UK Manufacturers: When You Need Technology Leadership Beyond IT
A fractional CTO for manufacturers UK delivers product and technology leadership two to three days a week. Here is when to hire one, and why.