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We know no-one size fits all when it comes to manufacturing, and that's why our support is tailored specifically to needs of the manufacturing base within the region you are based. Support is delivered by your local Made Smarter delivery partner - determined by the postcode of your main manufacturing site. Because each partner offers tailored services, the support available to your business may vary. Enter your postcode below or select your region on the map to find out exactly what’s on offer in your area.
Built on four pillars - Adoption, Innovation, Skills, and Leadership - Made Smarter helps organisations of all sizes harness the potential of digital tools to boost productivity, reduce waste, and future-proof their operations.
Whether you're just starting your digital journey or scaling up, Made Smarter is here to guide and support every step.
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A Leeds dessert manufacturer is tripling packaging productivity after investing in automation with support from Made Smarter Yorkshire. Get Baked, the business behind the viral 24-layer Bertha® chocolate cake, secured a grant towards an automated flow-wrapping machine that is transforming one of its most labour-intensive production processes. The technology is also creating new opportunities for wholesale customers and future product ranges.
A Liverpool-based product development consultancy has accelerated innovation through smart manufacturing and AI investments, with support from a Digital Intern from Made Smarter.
A West Sussex plastics manufacturer is using artificial intelligence to cut paperwork and free up staff for higher-value work, with support from Made Smarter South East. Worthing-based Nordell, a plastic injection moulding specialist with customers around the world, has secured grant funding towards AI-powered invoice processing software that is expected to save more than 60 hours of administration every month.
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North West programme reaches milestone as one in three firms empower multiple employees to accelerate digital transformation SME manufacturers are increasingly building teams to accelerate digital transformation, as Made Smarter North West celebrates training more than 100 Digital Champions. New figures from the Government-backed programme show around one in three manufacturers completing its Leading Change for Digital Champions (LCDC) skills initiative have trained more than one employee, highlighting a growing commitment to embed digital capability across their organisations.
What does successful AI adoption actually look like in manufacturing? That was the focus of our recent From Hype to Shop Floor event with Seriun. Here are our key takeaways from the day.
The possibilities are endless with digital tech. Whatever problem you’re facing, or whatever goal you’re working towards, Made Smarter can find a smarter solution.
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- Reduce overheads and waste
- Upskill workforce for the future
- Improve quality and consistency
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