Welcome to the Bailey & Associates manufacturing IT insights hub — your go-to resource for practical, jargon-free IT guidance written from the perspective of a working virtual IT director. Whether you’re navigating a cybersecurity challenge, evaluating ERP systems, exploring the potential of AI, or simply trying to get more from your technology budget, you’ll find straightforward, actionable advice here.
Our articles are written for business owners, operations directors and senior managers at UK manufacturing and SME businesses — people who need to make smart technology decisions without necessarily having a dedicated IT director on the payroll. Browse the latest manufacturing IT insights below, and if you’d like to discuss anything you read, get in touch with our team.
A Fractional CIO working with a new manufacturing client should complete four distinct phases in their first 90 days: discovery audit, priority roadmap, quick-win implementations, and a governance framework. This is the exact playbook Bailey and Associates uses with every new manufacturing engagement.
Manufacturing leaders know that staying competitive means embracing digital transformation. Smart factories, connected production lines, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices are no longer
Manufacturing operations face an unprecedented level of risk from cyberattacks, natural disasters, and system failures. A single hour of downtime can cost manufacturers anywhere from
Manufacturing leaders face an uncomfortable truth. Your competitors are making faster decisions with better information. They spot quality issues before products ship. They prevent equipment
Food manufacturing recalls cost companies an average of $10 million per incident, with many stemming from preventable IT and data management failures. Regular IT audits
We’ll help you select, negotiate, and govern your ERP investment.