Digital MFG

§ Engagements

Pick by problem,not by hour.

Every engagement has a fixed scope, a clear deliverable, and a price agreed after an initial engagement call. You get more than a PowerPoint at the end of it. The deliverables are things your team can use. If you cannot see how it fits, write to us: we will say so, or design something that does.

Engagement 01

Process Mapping Sprint

1 week · fully remote

One week, delivered fully remotely to keep your costs down. We map your current high level process end to end and hand back a ranked view of what to fix first, a fixed price, with no open-ended scoping.

£1,500 + VATFully remote

A fixed price, agreed up front. No scoping call needed. Book it directly, or start with a free intro if you'd rather talk first.

Or book a call first →

Outcomes

  • A clear current-state process map (L1 to L3)
  • A pain-point register, ranked by cost and impact
  • A prioritised list of what to tackle first

Deliverables

  • Process maps in a format your team can edit
  • Written pain-point register
  • One-page prioritised action list
  • A closing call to walk through the findings

Best for

Manufacturers who want a fast, fixed-price read on where their process actually hurts, before committing to anything larger.

Engagement 02

Discovery Sprint

2 to 4 weeks · hybrid

Delivered remotely, with the option of an on-site visit if required. By the end of the discovery period you will have an honest view of your as-is capabilities, a list of your desired capabilities against the industry standard, and a proposed plan to bridge that gap.

Priced after an initial engagement call

Start with a free 30-minute call; we agree scope, then a fixed price and duration.

Or book a call first →

Outcomes

  • An honest view of your as-is capabilities
  • Desired capabilities, measured against the industry standard
  • A proposed plan to bridge the gap

Deliverables

  • Written diagnostic (15 to 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 03

Digital Roadmap

6 weeks

A future plan detailing your digital transformation, whether that is CAD, PLM, MES, ERP or a combination of all of them. Includes an honest review of the options currently available in the marketplace: their advantages, drawbacks and approximate price points.

Priced after an initial engagement call

Start with a free 30-minute call; we agree scope, then a fixed price and duration.

Or book a call first →

Outcomes

  • A costed, sequenced transformation plan
  • An honest review of the options on the market, with price points
  • Board-ready business case with ROI ranges

Deliverables

  • Roadmap document with stage gates and decision points
  • Your business knowledge, written up and documented for future re-use
  • A walkthrough of the options available to your business: the advantages and drawbacks of each, and our own recommendation
  • Everything you need to make an informed decision on the future of your company
  • Two board presentations delivered with you

Best for

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

Engagement 04

Digital Tool Selection & Rollout

8+ weeks

Vendor selection through to go-live. We act as a technical point of contact inside your team, challenging the proposed vendor solution and making sure it meets the needs of the business, working alongside the vendor so the requirements are properly understood, and thoroughly testing the end solution.

Priced after an initial engagement call

Start with a free 30-minute call; we agree scope, then a fixed price and duration.

Or book a call first →

Outcomes

  • A vendor chosen on fit for your business, not on the demo
  • Go-Live which survives the cutover plan
  • Internal super-users identified and trained so they can champion the solution for future generations of users

Deliverables

  • Scoring matrix based on priority criteria
  • Implementation oversight on your behalf
  • 90 day hypercare period after Go-Live

Best for

Manufacturers choosing a CAD, PLM, MES or ERP tool for the first time, or replacing one that didn't take.

Engagement 05

Project Acceleration

Fixed block of days or weeks

Parachute a technical resource into an existing project to accelerate the pace and meet deadlines. Typical activities include finalising design decisions, reviewing design architecture and writing technical documentation.

From £75 + VAT per hour

We agree the number of days or weeks and a fixed price up front. Start with a free intro to scope it.

Or book a call first →

Outcomes

  • Stalled design or implementation decisions unblocked
  • An independent, senior review of your current approach
  • Momentum back on a live programme

Deliverables

  • An agreed number of days or weeks at a fixed price
  • Hands-on input to design and implementation
  • A written summary of recommendations
  • Direct access throughout
  • Please note: technical skills such as configuration and implementation of CAD, PLM, MES and ERP tools depend on the existing skillset within the team, and may not always be available at short notice.

Best for

Teams mid-project who need experienced hands to accelerate delivery or de-risk a decision, without a long-term commitment.

Engagement 06

Advisory Retainer

Monthly, on call

Keep a technical resource on call for emergencies, or for specific tasks as they come in. Unused time can be rolled over or converted to a credit note against a future statement of work.

From £60 + VAT per hour

Start with a free 30-minute call; we agree scope, then a fixed price and duration.

Or book a call first →

Outcomes

  • A technical resource on call when you need one
  • On-call access for sequencing and vendor calls
  • Independent read on your own internal programme

Deliverables

  • Time booked as half days or full days, as you need it
  • Unused time rolled over, or credited against future work
  • A written note of what was covered, as work is done

Best for

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

§ FAQ

Common questions

Do you publish prices?

For the entry-level sprints, yes, the Process Mapping Sprint is a published, fixed £1,500 + VAT, remote, booked directly. Larger engagements are scoped after a free 30-minute intro, so the price fits your specific situation. Either way, scope and price are agreed in writing before any commitment.

How do engagements start?

After a free 30-minute call, we send a short scope and price. If it fits, we schedule and we send an invoice. If not, we will tell you outright or suggest something that does.

Are you tied to Siemens or a specific vendor?

No. We are vendor-neutral. Our expertise includes Siemens Teamcenter and Opcenter because that is what we have delivered in the field, but we choose tools based on fit, not allegiance. Proprietary or open-source, whatever survives contact with the line.

Do you work with SMEs across the UK?

Yes. Most clients are UK-based SMEs, and most work is delivered remotely to keep costs down. Where on-site time is needed, we agree it up front. Engagements usually start with a quick call.

What kind of clients do you work with?

We have experience with a wide variety of design and manufacturing companies across several industries, ranging from small startups to much larger operations. We adapt our working processes so that they suit our client's way of working. We often work under NDA, so will never specify the individual names of our clients.

How do I book?

Start with a free 30-minute intro call. From there we can agree scope and price for a fixed-scope engagement, or we can send you an invoice for the work we've agreed.

What about advisory time blocks?

We also offer remote advisory as half days (£240 + VAT) and full days (£480 + VAT), at a flat £60 + VAT per hour with no volume discount. Valid 12 months from purchase. These are for steering calls and quick decisions, not on-site work.