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SUMMARY:Does a Manufacturing SME Really Need an ERP System? Online Peer Learning Session
DESCRIPTION:Join E-DATA Collaborative Network for a peer-learning session and manufacturing case study \n\n\n\nIf your production schedule lives in a spreadsheet\, quotes take days to turn around\, and you only find out a job is late when the customer calls – you’re not alone. As manufacturing SMEs grow and product complexity increases\, many reach a tipping point where the old ways of working start costing real money. \n\n\n\nThis session is for manufacturing SME owners\, operations managers\, and anyone weighing up whether it’s time to move beyond spreadsheets. \n\n\n\nA decade ago\, Motion Impossible started with a bold idea: a stabilised camera rig that could chase cheetahs for the BBC. Today\, they’re an EMMY award-winning manufacturer of modular\, robotic camera systems used by filmmakers worldwide\, built in Bristol\, sold globally\, and still pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in camera technology. \n\n\n\nBut behind that growth was a familiar SME problem: production running entirely on spreadsheets\, increasingly complex Bills of Materials as products evolved\, and a business that had outgrown the tools it was using to run it. \n\n\n\nOn this E-DATA Collaborative Network session\, we’ll explore how SMEs can move from manual tracking to real-time visibility. We’ll hear from Sara Duff\, Director of Smart Manufacture\, who will unpack what “needing an ERP” really means for a manufacturing SME and how to approach the decision. \n\n\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to hear from Andrew Nancollis\, Managing Director of Motion Impossible\, on what their MRP journey actually looked like: the trigger points\, the false starts\, and what changed once they got it right. \n\n\n\nKey insights \n\n\n\n· When spreadsheets and manual processes become a barrier to growth \n\n\n\n· ERP and digital technology options for manufacturing SMEs \n\n\n\n· Key implementation considerations and common pitfalls \n\n\n\n· A real-world case study from Motion Impossible \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nAodheen Dougan is the E-DATA Collaborative Network Lead and Business Engagement Manager for Manufacturing NI. The E-DATA Collaborative Network brings businesses together to explore practical opportunities in digital technology\, data\, AI and sustainability. \n\n\n\nSara Duff is Director of Smart Manufacture\, part of Smart Quality Services. With over 30 years in marketing\, business development\, and sales management across corporate telecoms and IT\, Sara co-founded Smart Quality Services in 2019 with Richard Duff to help B2B companies adopt best practice and build structure into their operations. Through Smart Manufacture\, she helps small manufacturers streamline and automate their processes using ERP systems designed specifically for manufacturing SMEs. \n\n\n\nAndrew Nancollis is Managing Director of Motion Impossible\, the Bristol-based manufacturer behind AGITO\, the world’s first modular robotic dolly system\, and ReACTIVE\, the world’s first 6DOF camera stabiliser. Andrew co-founded the company alongside CEO Rob Drewett\, and has helped grow it from a garage-built prototype into an industry essential for TV and film production. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n– Introduction to E-DATA – Aodheen Dougan– ERP: the challenge\, options\, and practical considerations – Sara Duff– Case study – Motion Impossible’s MRP journey\, with Andrew Nancollis– Q&A
URL:https://e-data.ai/event-calendar/does-a-manufacturing-sme-really-need-an-erp-system-online-peer-learning-session/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing NI
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SUMMARY:E-DATA Peer Learning Session with Hutchinson Engineering & Data Direct
DESCRIPTION:Losing time searching for parts on the shop floor? You’re not alone. \n\n\n\nIn high-volume manufacturing\, limited visibility of components and work-in-progress can slow down decision-making\, increase costs\, and create operational risk. \n\n\n\nAs part of the E-DATA Collaborative Network\, we’re running a practical peer-learning webinar exploring how SMEs can move from manual tracking to real-time visibility. \n\n\n\nThis session will showcase how Hutchinson Engineering worked with DataDirect Intelligence to implement a Bluetooth-based tracking solution – reducing part-seeking time by 25% and improving operational efficiency. \n\n\n\nKey insights: \n\n\n\n• The E-DATA Advantage – How SMEs can access support and specialist expertise to support digitalisation  \n\n\n\n• Real-Time Tracking – How Bluetooth sensors and AI can provide instant visibility without manual checks  \n\n\n\n• Test Before You Invest – Using pilot zones to trial technology before full rollout  \n\n\n\n• Better Decisions\, Faster – Moving from spreadsheets to live dashboards for planning and performance \n\n\n\nE-DATA supports SMEs across Northern Ireland and in Donegal\, Sligo\, Leitrim\, Cavan\, Monaghan and Louth to improve efficiency through digital technology. \n\n\n\nThrough funded support\, mentoring and peer learning\, we help businesses explore\, test and implement practical solutions. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is suitable for businesses who want to explore how bluetooth tracking and AI can help them improve visibility\, reduce wasted time and scale operations. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\nIntroduction to E-DATA and how it helps SMEs modernise\, digitalise\, and decarbonise. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Aodheen Dougan\, E-DATA Collaborative Network Lead\, Manufacturing NI \n\n\n\nAodheen leads Manufacturing NI’s delivery of the E-DATA Collaborative Network\, supporting SME engagement\, peer learning and connections into wider E-DATA support. She works with businesses\, partners and stakeholders to help SMEs explore practical opportunities around digital transformation\, data\, AI and sustainability. \n\n\n\nE-DATA provides funded support for micro\, small\, and medium-sized businesses. We help businesses operate more efficiently through tailored mentoring and practical\, guided support to explore and implement digital technology. \n\n\n\nTechnology Spotlight: Exploring the use of Bluetooth (BLE) tags and AI for real-time tracking \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Owen Miller\, Senior Business Development Manager\, DataDirect Intelligence \n\n\n\nOwen works with manufacturers and defence organisations to identify where operational data is falling short and what it costs when it does. He helps teams move from reactive problem-solving to real-time intelligence that can prevent issues before they become incidents. \n\n\n\nDataDirect Intelligence is part of the Everlough Group\, with experience deploying IoT solutions across manufacturing\, transport\, healthcare and critical infrastructure. Its Signal platform uses sensors and AI to monitor equipment\, processes and operational movement\, alerting the right person when something is out of place\, overheating\, delayed or drifting out of tolerance. \n\n\n\nThe Hutchinson Experience: real-world lessons from implementation \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Richard Hutchinson\, Commercial Director\, Hutchinson Engineering \n\n\n\nRichard Hutchinson is Commercial Director at Hutchinson Engineering\, a leading UK manufacturer supplying complex fabricated solutions to global machinery brands. With an engineering background and over 20 years’ experience in the family-founded business\, Richard works across commercial strategy\, manufacturing performance and data-driven decision-making. \n\n\n\nRichard will share practical lessons from Hutchinson Engineering’s digital tracking journey\, including how the business has used operational data\, KPIs and digital tools to improve visibility\, support capacity planning and make better evidence-based decisions. \n\n\n\nInteractive Q&A \n\n\n\nAn open discussion on starting your digital journey\, identifying bottlenecks\, and choosing the right partners.
URL:https://e-data.ai/event-calendar/e-data-peer-learning-session-with-hutchinson-engineering-data-direct/
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