Articles by David Bailey
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.
Why Every UK Manufacturer Needs a Technology Roadmap Before 2027
Manufacturing technology roadmap UK 2027: why the next 18 months are critical and what your roadmap must cover to stay competitive.
IT Governance for Manufacturing SMEs: A Framework That Actually Works
IT governance framework manufacturing SMEs UK: a practical structure for managing IT decisions, risk, and investment without enterprise-level complexity.
How to Migrate Legacy Manufacturing Systems Without Stopping Production
Legacy system migration manufacturing UK: how to replace outdated ERP, SCADA, and production systems without halting your factory output.
What UK Manufacturing CEOs Get Wrong About IT Strategy
The seven manufacturing CEO IT strategy mistakes UK business leaders make most often and how to avoid them before they cost you production and profit.
Integrating PLM with ERP in Manufacturing: IT Strategy for Seamless Data Flow
PLM ERP integration manufacturing IT: how to connect product design to production planning and eliminate the data gaps that cost you time and money.
Choosing a Fractional IT Director for Manufacturing: How UK Firms Compare
How fractional IT director firms UK manufacturing comparison works: the criteria that matter most when choosing IT leadership for your factory.
AI-Ready Data Infrastructure for Manufacturing: What You Need Before You Buy Any AI Tools
AI-ready data infrastructure manufacturing: the data foundation UK manufacturers must build before AI can deliver real results on the factory floor.
Cybersecurity Insurance for UK Manufacturers: What Your IT Setup Needs to Qualify
Cybersecurity insurance requirements manufacturers UK must meet: the IT controls insurers demand, what manufacturers get wrong, and how to qualify.