Digital MFG

§ Engagements

Pick by problem,not by hour.

Every engagement has a fixed scope, a clear deliverable, and a price agreed after a free 30-minute intro. If you cannot see how it fits, write to me — I will say so, or design something that does.

Engagement 01

Discovery Sprint

1 week

Five days on site. By Friday you have an honest read on where you actually are, what's holding you back, and what to fix first.

Priced after a free 30-minute intro

Refundable booking deposit, credited to your engagement

Book a call · discovery sprint →

Outcomes

  • Floor-level audit across one site or value stream
  • Top-five operational drag report with cost ranges
  • Quick-win backlog you can start Monday

Deliverables

  • Written diagnostic (15–20 pages, no fluff)
  • Risk-ranked findings with owners
  • Working session with your leadership team

Best for

Operations directors who suspect they have a digital problem but can't tell which one.

Engagement 02

Digital Roadmap

6 weeks

An 18-month plan, costed and sequenced, that your board will sign. Builds on a Discovery, or runs cold for a fresh look.

Priced after a free 30-minute intro

Refundable booking deposit, credited to your engagement

Book a call · digital roadmap →

Outcomes

  • Costed 18-month transformation plan
  • Vendor short-list with rationale, not slideware
  • Board-ready business case with ROI ranges

Deliverables

  • Roadmap document with stage gates and decision points
  • Capex/opex breakdown by quarter
  • Stakeholder interview synthesis
  • Two board presentations delivered with you

Best for

CFOs and Ops directors preparing a capital request or post-merger integration.

Engagement 03

MES Selection & Rollout

8+ weeks

End-to-end: vendor selection through to go-live, with 90 days of post-launch hand-holding so the system actually sticks.

Priced after a free 30-minute intro

Refundable booking deposit, credited to your engagement

Book a call · mes selection & rollout →

Outcomes

  • MES vendor chosen on operator fit, not glossy demos
  • Cutover plan that survives the line
  • Internal champions trained, not just trained-on

Deliverables

  • RFP, scoring matrix, reference checks
  • Contract review (commercial, not legal)
  • Implementation oversight on your behalf
  • 90-day retention period after go-live

Best for

Manufacturers picking their first real MES, or replacing one that didn't take.

Engagement 04

Advisory Retainer

Monthly, 30-day exit

Quarterly on-site days and on-call steering between them. For teams executing a plan who want a second set of eyes that's seen this movie before.

Priced after a free 30-minute intro

Refundable booking deposit, credited to your engagement

Book a call · advisory retainer →

Outcomes

  • Quarterly site visit + steering check-in
  • On-call access for sequencing and vendor calls
  • Independent read on your own internal programme

Deliverables

  • 1 on-site day per quarter
  • Up to 4 hours of calls per month
  • Quarterly written status note
  • 30-day notice either side

Best for

Teams running their own programme who want senior outside judgement on tap.

§ FAQ

Common questions

Do you publish prices?

No. Each engagement is scoped after a free 30-minute intro. We agree scope and price in writing before any deposit is due. This keeps things flexible for your specific situation.

How do engagements start?

After a free 30-minute call, I send a short scope and price. If it fits, you pay the refundable deposit (credited to your engagement) and we schedule. If not, I will tell you outright or suggest something that does.

Are you tied to Siemens or a specific vendor?

No. I am vendor-neutral. My expertise includes Siemens Opcenter because that is what I have seen on plant floors, but I choose tools based on fit, not allegiance. Proprietary tools, open-source tools—whatever survives contact with the line.

Do you work with SMEs outside Manchester/London?

Yes. Most clients are UK-based SMEs. I work on-site where the work happens. If you are outside Manchester or London, we will discuss travel. Many engagements start with a quick call and move to the floor.

What kind of clients do you work with?

UK SME manufacturers running discrete production. I work under NDA with several firms, so I cannot name names. What I can say: operators, supervisors, and the systems they swear at. I show up on the floor, not in a boardroom.

What is the deposit and is it refundable?

The deposit is £250. It is refundable and credited to your engagement once we agree scope. It secures the slot and covers the free 30-minute intro that precedes any commitment.