Operational Readiness & Digital Transformation for Ambitious SME Manufacturers
Are you planning an investment in machinery, ERP, advanced CAD/CAM, or factory floor automation?
Buying the technology is only half the battle.
We help you scale smoothly by ensuring your operations, workflows, and staff are 100% ready before the machinery/systems arrive.
Our strategic scoping services align perfectly Made Smarter Adoption Porgramme, meaning eligible manufacturers can often secure up to 50% match-funding to cover our advisory fees.
Our services
Operational Readiness Audits: Evaluating your layout, cycle times, and process constraints to prepare your floor for automated machinery.
Systems Integration & Scoping: Mapping data flows and cleaning your existing operational data to gurantee a successful ERP or CAD/CAM deployment.
Digital Change Management: Upskilling your workforce and redisigning internal roles so your team fully adopts the new technology from day one.
How Funding Works
Step 1: Check Eligibility: We help you verify if your manufacturing business meets the core criteria (UK-based, under 250 employees, etc.)
Step 2: Build Your Digital Roadmap: You will register directly with your regional growth hub (such as Made Smarter East Midlands) to create a formalised roadmap.
Step 3: Our Technical Quote: We provide a comprehensive, fully scoped quote for our operational readiness services that you can submit to the grant panel.
Step 4: Grant Delivery: Once approved by the panel, you fund the project upfront, and your local Made Smarter programme reimburses you up to 50% upon successful completion.
Contact Us
Ready to get started?
Book a Free Operational Scoping Call to discuss your project. We will evaluate your goals and guide you on how to approach Made Smarter for match-funded support.
Maker's Edge Ltd T/A Maker's Edge Consulting
Company number: 17209729
Registered address: 1 Aldergrove Gardens, Bedford, United Kingdom MK42 0JW
Maker’s Edge Consulting
Helping technical and production teams work smarter by improving workflows, reducing manual friction and strengthening operational systems.
Norbert Bursoly
Manufacturing Operations Specialist
