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Boex
Boex is a UK-focused digital trade platform that helps companies move goods faster and safer by connecting exporters, importers, freight forwarders and banks, enabling electronic trade documents, secure workflows and real-time collaboration to cut cost, risk and friction across global supply chains.
Business challenges solved:
Enterprise Management
MATICS
Matics is a real-time operational excellence platform designed to help manufacturers improve productivity, reduce downtime, and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) using live shop-floor data.
The platform connects to existing production equipment and manufacturing systems to collect real-time data on machine status, production output, downtime, and quality. This data is consolidated into a single, real-time view of operations without replacing existing systems or disrupting shop-floor processes.
Delivered as a scalable SaaS solution, Matics can be implemented incrementally and is well suited to manufacturers at different stages of their digital transformation journey, particularly in FMCG, food, beverage, and process manufacturing environments.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Infrastructure
Hosted VoIP and Internet services
We offer hosted VoIP Telephony , Internet connections including dedicated leased lines and mobile phones.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Infrastructure
RBTX: Accessible, low-cost automation providing SMEs with rapid ROI
RBTX offers over 600 pre-tested application templates and "all-in-one" packages.
These are curated to solve specific industrial tasks such as:
• Pick and Place: Automated handling and sorting of items.
• Machine Tending: Loading and unloading CNC or injection moulding machines.
• Quality Control: Automated inspection using vision systems.
Palletising: Stacking goods for shipment (with dedicated XL, L, and fixed-size solutions).
Specialised Tasks: Including gluing, dispensing, bin-picking, and laboratory automation.
2. The "Test Before Invest" Service
To eliminate the risk of purchasing unsuitable hardware, RBTX provides a feasibility testing service. Customers can send their specific parts and task descriptions to the RBTX customer testing area in Northampton. Experts then perform a live trial, providing the customer with a video of the application in action and a fixed-price quotation for the required components.
3. Online Configuration Tools
The platform features several digital tools to help users design their own systems:
Machine Planner: A web-based configurator that allows users to assemble robots, grippers, and accessories while ensuring 100% compatibility between parts.
Specialist Configurators: Tools specifically for designing 7th axes, gantry robots, and cobot setups.
4. Expert Support (RBTXpert)
Even though the platform is designed for SME automation, RBTX provides free "RBTXpert" video consultations.
During these sessions, engineers help users define their requirements, select the most cost-effective components, and finalise a fixed-price offer for the entire hardware and integration effort.
The overall goal of these capabilities is to provide a "plug-and-program" experience that allows companies to deploy automation in days rather than months, typically with an investment between £3k and £30k and a return on investment in less than a year.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Product & Process design
Manufacturing Product & Process design
Manufacturing Product & Process design
Odoo ERP
Stop battling fragmented legacy systems. We build the "Single Platform" factory of the future. much. consulting replaces the chaos of disconnected spreadsheets, paper-based processes, and old servers with Odoo, a unified, cloud-native Industry 4.0 platform. We don't just install ERP; we architect a GAMP 5 compliant digital backbone that connects your shop floor hardware directly to your bottom line.
Our core capabilities bridge the "Air Gap" by retrofitting legacy machines (via RS-232/OPC-UA) with Odoo IoT Boxes to capture real-time OEE and cycle data, eliminating manual entry. We connect Odoo directly to AGVs and automated storage systems, acting as the "central brain" for your warehouse operations—from Goods In to Despatch. On the line, our "Shop Floor" tablet app digitises travelers and enforces SOPs at every station, preventing "pencil-whipping" and ensuring data integrity (ALCOA+). Furthermore, we embed AI-driven intelligence into your daily workflows, handling tasks from OCR invoice scanning to predictive maintenance. Unlike multi-year enterprise projects, our agile methodology delivers a functional system in just 3 to 6 months, specialising in high-compliance sectors including Automotive (APQP), Aerospace (AS9100), and Pharma (EU GMP Annex 11 & FDA 21 CFR).
Business challenges solved:
Enterprise Management
Manufacturing Infrastructure
Manufacturing Process
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MCL ERP MRP
MCL is a purpose-built ERP/MRP solution designed specifically for modern manufacturing environments, with powerful features tailored to the unique demands of the plastic injection moulding industry. It brings every stage of production under one system, giving manufacturers full visibility and control from the moment an order is placed to the final delivery.
With MCL, production planning becomes smarter and more predictable. The system manages moulding machine schedules, tool availability, material requirements, and cycle times with precision—ensuring the right resources are ready at exactly the right moment. Real-time data tracking allows manufacturers to monitor jobs as they run, maintain full traceability of materials and batches, and react instantly to any changes on the shop floor.
For plastic injection moulders, where accuracy, repeatability, and speed are everything, MCL simplifies the complexity. It helps forecast demand, optimise machine utilisation, reduce scrap, track tool maintenance, and manage customer-specific part data with ease. The result is a streamlined workflow that boosts efficiency, strengthens quality control, and ensures consistent, on-time production.
In short, MCL gives manufacturers a robust, end-to-end system that brings clarity, structure, and reliability to even the most demanding moulding operations.
Business challenges solved:
Enterprise Management
Manufacturing Infrastructure
Manufacturing Product & Process design
R50 Website Design
R50 Website Design delivers high-end digital experiences with a strong focus on modern website design and advanced e-commerce solutions. We build sleek, high-performance websites that not only look exceptional but also support complex online selling needs—perfect for manufacturers ready to elevate their digital presence.
Our platforms are crafted for precision, speed, and scalability. Whether it’s custom quoting, online ordering, or customer self-service portals, we create seamless, integrated systems that connect effortlessly with your ERP/MRP workflows. The result? A powerful, future-ready website that enhances operations, strengthens data flow, and gives your customers a premium digital experience from start to finish.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Process
Manufacturing Product & Process design
Manufacturing Product & Process design
ERP, CRM & Business Software Solutions
ThoughtLogik is a Northamptonshire-based consultancy specialising in ERP, CRM, Zoho, Odoo, and bespoke business software solutions. We work closely with SMEs to modernise their operations, optimise business processes, and implement scalable digital systems that enable sustainable, long-term growth.
Our services span the full digital transformation journey from initial discovery and system design through to implementation, customisation, integration, training, and ongoing support. We help organisations streamline workflows, enhance team productivity, and replace manual processes with smart, automated solutions tailored to their unique requirements.
Our areas of expertise include business process optimisation, workflow automation, system configuration, data management, system integration, and advanced reporting and analytics. We also develop custom applications and modules designed to bridge gaps between existing systems and evolving business needs.
At ThoughtLogik, we focus on simplifying complexity. By bringing together technology, process improvement, and practical hands-on support, we deliver end-to-end digital solutions that improve operational efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and help businesses scale with confidence.
Business challenges solved:
Enterprise Management
Microsoft Dynamics Business Central 365 for Manufacturing
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has helped thousands of SMEs transition from creaking-finance systems to a modern, efficient and streamlined ERP system that helps to drive growth. HBP Group's manufacturing configuration delivers the functionality needed for SME manufacturers in the UK.
Digital Consultancy - https://www.mcpconsultinggroup.com/cmms-selection
Choosing the right Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is critical to optimising maintenance processes, improving asset performance, and enhancing operational efficiency.
At MCP Consulting Group, we use a standard methodology tailored to customers specific requirements to help organisations select, evaluate, and implement the best CMMS solution for their specific needs.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Process
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