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Industries We Serve: Manufacturing

At The Fold Studio, we build custom digital tools designed to streamline manufacturing operations, improve production efficiency, and provide real-time insights.

As a manufacturing leader, you need solutions that fit the unique workflows of your business, not one-size-fits-all software that forces you to adapt. We create tailored tools to help you reduce downtime, optimize resource management, and keep your production lines moving smoothly.

Empowering Manufacturing Operations with Custom Solutions

Manufacturing operations are growing more complex, and off-the-shelf software often falls short when it comes to specific needs like tracking real-time performance, managing inventory, or optimizing supply chains.

We build custom tools that work the way your team works—whether it's on the shop floor, in the warehouse, or across multiple locations.

Our custom solutions can help with:

• Production Monitoring: Track real-time performance of machinery and production lines to identify bottlenecks before they become costly.

• Supply Chain Optimization: Get full visibility of your suppliers, inventory levels, and logistics, ensuring that you can adapt quickly to any disruptions.

• Workflow Automation: Automate repetitive tasks, freeing up your team to focus on high-value work, increasing both efficiency and morale.

Examples of Custom Projects

We understand that every manufacturing operation is unique. Whether your company is looking for a simple dashboard or an end-to-end system overhaul, we have solutions to fit your needs.

Here’s how we typically work with manufacturing clients:

• Small Project:

  • Production Line Monitoring Dashboard

  • A lightweight, custom dashboard that provides real-time tracking of key metrics across your production line. This helps you spot inefficiencies quickly and make informed decisions to minimize downtime.

• Medium Project:

  • Integrated Supply Chain Visibility Tool

  • A custom-built tool that integrates your supplier, inventory, and logistics data into a single platform, providing you with complete visibility across your supply chain. This tool helps improve response times and ensures smoother operations by eliminating silos in your data.

• Complex Project:

  • End-to-End ERP Integration & Customization

  • For companies needing a complete system overhaul, we design and implement a fully integrated ERP solution customized to your production needs. This system connects procurement, inventory, production, and financials, giving you real-time data and better control over your entire operation.

Why Custom Tools are Essential for Small & Medium Manufacturers

As an operations manager or director, you know how critical it is to keep your production efficient and adaptable to changes. Off-the-shelf tools might work initially, but as your business grows or your production processes evolve, these tools can quickly become limiting.

A custom digital solution gives you the flexibility to scale and adapt your processes as your business expands.

Here’s why custom tools make a difference:

• Increased Efficiency: Custom tools eliminate the need for manual workarounds and provide real-time data, allowing you to make quicker, better-informed decisions.

• Streamlined Communication: By integrating with existing systems, custom tools ensure smoother coordination between production, logistics, and procurement teams.

• Scalability: Unlike generic solutions, custom-built tools can grow alongside your business, accommodating new production lines, team members, or even entirely new facilities.

  
  

Integrate Your Custom Tools with Industry-Leading Platforms

To ensure seamless operations, we make sure your custom solutions can integrate with the tools your team already relies on.

Here are some of the platforms we integrate with:

• SAP S/4HANA

• Oracle NetSuite

• Epicor ERP

• Microsoft Dynamics 365

• Infor CloudSuite

• Siemens Teamcenter

• Plex Systems

• PTC Windchill

• Odoo

• IBM Maximo

With these integrations, your custom tool will fit smoothly into your existing workflows, improving your team’s efficiency without disrupting day-to-day operations.

How We Work

At The Fold Studio, we don’t just deliver a tool and walk away. We partner with you to ensure the solution fits seamlessly into your operation and achieves real results.

Our process includes:

• Discovery Workshops: We work with your team to understand your exact needs and challenges, ensuring we build the right solution from the start.

• Custom Development: Our development process is tailored to your specific needs, whether that’s automating a production line or improving inventory tracking.

• Integration & Support: We ensure your new tool integrates with existing systems, and provide ongoing support to ensure smooth operations long after launch.

Ready to Streamline Your Manufacturing Operations?

Let’s explore how custom digital solutions can help you reduce downtime, optimize production, and grow your business with ease. Book a Discovery Call today and let’s find the perfect solution for your manufacturing challenges.