The manufacturing industry requires a steady flow of raw materials while managing costs and minimizing production disruptions. Manufacturers look for opportunities to drive innovation and operational excellence while balancing operational costs amid rising prices and finding ways to improve efficiency, supply chain management, and streamline the design-to-make process.
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Manufacturing companies rely on IT systems for almost every aspect of their operations:
The bottom line: A well-functioning IT infrastructure is critical to the smooth operation of your factory and your ability to meet customer demands, maintain quality, and scale operations.
Over the last 20 years, Computer Services has developed a custom IT Managed Service to support manufacturing businesses. There are several common questions, challenges and opportunites we come up against when working within this industry:
Ensure your IT infrastructure is designed to withstand failure. This might include backup power systems, data replication, and redundant network connections. Redundancy helps ensure that, in the event of a failure, operations can continue with minimal disruption.
Manufacturers are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks. Ransomware, data breaches, and system intrusions can halt production and jeopardise sensitive information. Robust cybersecurity measures, such as firewalls, encryption, and multi-factor authentication, are critical for safeguarding your operations.
Many manufacturers are turning to cloud-based solutions for flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency. However, there are still some applications where on-premise systems may be necessary. Evaluate your business needs carefully to determine the right mix of cloud and on-premise IT solutions for your company.
The growing use of IoT devices in manufacturing—from smart sensors to connected machines—requires an IT infrastructure that can handle vast amounts of data and facilitate real-time communication between devices. Ensuring that your IT system can integrate these technologies smoothly will drive efficiencies and innovation in your manufacturing processes.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics tools can provide valuable insights into production trends, maintenance schedules, and supply chain logistics. To fully leverage these technologies, reliable data streams, storage, and analysis capabilities are essential.
Ongoing IT support and proactive system maintenance are essential for preventing system failures. A dedicated IT team—whether in-house or outsourced—can monitor your infrastructure, fix problems before they escalate, and ensure that software and hardware are always up to date.
What an honour to be invited to join the official opening of Nauhria Precast’s new facility at their Hunua site in Papakura on 26 September, 2024.
As the Managed IT provider for Nauhria Group, it's been a privilege to proudly support their IT systems and infrastructure for the last 15 years. We share the same can-do attitude, ambition, and commitment to going the extra mile for our customers. We are delighted to have witnessed the success and achievements that Nauhria Group has made.
Many congratulations on your new facility! Here is our representative Tom Xu, alongside Christopher Luxon and Roshan Nauhria.
