Manufacturing software and ERP/MES integration for clearer operations

We connect production systems, automate operational reporting and exception workflows, and modernise manufacturing applications, on the software and data layers around the plant floor.
Start with a Discovery Sprint
Where Manufacturing Production Bottlenecks Begin

Production data exists.
Operational clarity does not.

Manufacturing teams often rely on disconnected systems, manual reporting, and reactive processes,
limiting their ability to identify issues and coordinate timely action.

Disconnected Production Systems

Operational data remains separated across machines, applications, spreadsheets, and legacy production platforms.

Our Solution

Connect production applications, operational data sources, ERP platforms, and monitoring systems through integration architecture.

Reactive Issue Management

Quality, equipment, and process problems are often addressed only after they disrupt production or affect output.

Our Solution

Create dashboards, alerts, and data pipelines that help teams identify anomalies and production issues earlier.

Manual Operational Reporting

Teams spend significant time collecting, reconciling, and preparing production information before decisions can be made.

Our Solution

Structure production records, quality documents, and operational reports to reduce repetitive preparation and reconciliation.

Inconsistent Exception Handling

Quality issues and production deviations follow informal processes, resulting in slow resolution and limited traceability.

Our Solution

Apply approved validation criteria, prepare exception cases, route them to accountable specialists, and retain supporting evidence.

Engineering Smarter,
More Resilient Manufacturing

SmartDev helps manufacturers automate operational workflows, connect fragmented systems and modernise critical platforms for productivity, visibility and resilience.

AI Workflow Automation for Manufacturing

We automate document-heavy and approval-intensive workflows across production, maintenance and compliance, reducing manual effort while keeping people in control.

Production Workflow Automation

Digitise work orders, production approvals, material requests, shift handovers and exception routing.

Quality Exception Management

Capture findings, retrieve context, apply approved criteria and route exceptions for specialist review.

Maintenance Workflow Automation

Automate maintenance requests, prioritisation, work-order assignment and approvals.

Supplier Documentation & Records

Extract and validate supplier information, identify missing records and coordinate approval.

Connected Manufacturing Data & Operational Reporting

SmartDev connects ERP, MES, warehouse systems and business applications into one operational view.

Manufacturing System Integration

Connect MES, ERP, warehouse, quality and maintenance systems through APIs.

Operational Dashboards

Visibility into production, quality, downtime and bottlenecks.

Operational Data Pipelines

Collect and standardise operational data for analytics, reporting and AI.

Automated Operational Reporting

Structured, traceable reporting from your production records.

Modern Manufacturing Platforms

We modernise legacy manufacturing applications into secure, scalable, integration-ready platforms.

Legacy Application Modernisation

Rebuild production, inventory, quality and maintenance applications.

Cloud & Infrastructure Enablement

Cloud platforms, containerisation, automated deployment and resilient design.

Predictive Maintenance Engineering

Develop data pipelines and AI models, detecting anomalies, predicting equipment failures, and supporting maintenance.

Application & Data Security

Access controls, monitoring, encryption and governance on the software and cloud layers.

Case Studies

Selected Engagements

See how SmartDev connects systems, automates manual workflows and delivers dependable software for industrial and building-technology clients.

Virtual Assistant System for The Foremost Swiss Building Tech Provider

2 Years | Building Provider
Challenge
Needed a kiosk system with a virtual assistant to manage rising meeting room demand, build interactive room availability features and accelerate delivery.
Solution
A virtual assistant system with EU-standard quality, provided by English-speaking teams, proactive requirement analysis, and rapid delivery to reduce workload.
Result
• 40% lower customer support workload
• 35% faster guest request handling
• 30% fewer manual service tasks
Awards & Recognition

Our achievements are celebrated by

renowned organizations worldwide.

From Production Challenges to Smarter Manufacturing Operations

Discovery Sprint

Identify production bottlenecks and define a clear technology roadmap for system integration, workflow automation, and operational improvement.

Custom Software Development

Build scalable manufacturing applications, AI-powered automation, and integrated ERP/MES solutions to streamline production and improve efficiency.

Engineering Teams Extension

Accelerate digital transformation with experienced engineers specializing in industrial system integration, cloud, AI, data engineering, and automation.

Managed Services

Keep your manufacturing systems secure, reliable, and optimized with continuous monitoring, maintenance, and technical support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What clients ask us first

How do you protect our production data and intellectual property?

Every engagement runs under strict NDAs and access controls, with security built into the systems that touch your production data and IP from day one.

Will working with an outsourcing partner risk downtime on our production line?

We plan, test and roll out changes with production continuity as the priority, keeping disruption as low as possible.

Can you work with our existing MES, ERP or legacy shop-floor systems?

Yes. We integrate with and build around your existing systems rather than replace them.

Do your engineers understand manufacturing, or just general IT?

We engineer the systems around the plant floor: ERP and MES integration, data pipelines and reporting. Your plant experts own the process and quality rules. We do not take on PLC, SCADA or shop-floor control work.

How do we stay aligned across time zones?

We agree overlap hours up front and use your existing tools, so day-to-day work stays in step with your schedule.

Can we start with one area, like cloud or integration?

Yes. Start with a Discovery Sprint on one area, then expand where it pays off.

Start with a Discovery Sprint

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