Product Lifecycle Management
Manage product data, BOMs, specifications, drawings, versions, engineering changes and release readiness.
Manufacturing & Smart Factory
All-in-One Smart Factory Solutions
Connect product lifecycle, planning, warehouse, quality, production, machine data and intelligence in one practical manufacturing digital foundation.
Reviewed and updated September 24, 2026
Smart Factory explained
What is a connected Smart Factory foundation?
A Smart Factory is an interoperable system of systems—not one replacement project. It connects product definitions, commercial commitments, planning, materials, warehouse activity, shop-floor execution, quality, machine signals and management reporting so teams can act from consistent operational context. FIX Solutions can design, integrate and modernize these layers in phases, preserving useful ERP and legacy capabilities while addressing the workflows that create the most value. Manufacturers can begin with one urgent gap, establish reusable integration and data foundations, then extend the digital thread across plants, projects and production processes.
Smart Factory solution map
Systems that work together, not in silos
Each layer supports a specific operating need while exchanging controlled, traceable data with the wider ecosystem.
Project Management System
Coordinate estimates, contracts, WBS plans, milestones, responsibilities, resources and execution status.
Document Management
Control technical documents, SOPs, drawings, approvals, versions and secure stakeholder sharing.
Enterprise Resource Planning
Connect finance, procurement, sales, master data and core enterprise processes to factory operations.
Advanced Planning & Scheduling
Balance orders, materials, capacity, constraints and production schedules across active work.
Warehouse Management
Improve receiving, put-away, picking, replenishment, lot control, inventory accuracy and traceability.
Manufacturing Execution
Make work orders, routing, labor, downtime, quality checks and production genealogy visible.
Quality Management
Manage inspections, non-conformance, CAPA, quality records and continuous improvement.
Industrial IoT & BI
Connect machine and sensor signals, then turn operational data into dashboards, KPIs and forecasts.
Connected operations
From customer order to shipment
- Estimate and order: turn requirements into accountable commercial and delivery plans.
- Plan and allocate: connect WBS schedules, people, capacity and material readiness.
- Produce and assure quality: coordinate work orders, operator signals, inspections and traceability.
- Ship and improve: link inventory and delivery status to reporting, exceptions and improvements.
Operational outcomes
Make production decisions visible and actionable
- Connected context from product design and customer order to shipment
- More reliable Make-to-Order and multi-project planning
- Visibility into OEE, downtime, throughput, quality and exceptions
- Controlled BOM, document, ECR/ECO and approval workflows
- Traceable collaboration with customers and suppliers
How we deliver
A phased route to Smart Factory value
Discover
Map plants, products, systems, data, bottlenecks and controls.
Prioritize
Select high-value use cases and the target digital thread.
Design
Define architecture, integrations, data ownership and rollout.
Deliver
Implement usable modules and connections in controlled phases.
Optimize
Monitor adoption, performance and the next improvement cycle.
Manufacturing FAQ
Smart Factory planning questions
Do we need to replace ERP first?
No. Existing ERP and operational systems can be connected through phased integrations. Work should begin with the workflows and data that create the highest operational value.
Can legacy machines and shop-floor data be integrated?
Often, yes. We assess machine interfaces, PLC and sensor data, edge connectivity, security and data quality before selecting an IIoT integration approach.
Can the platform run on-premise or in the cloud?
Architecture may support on-premise, cloud, SaaS or hybrid deployment depending on plant connectivity, security, residency and operating requirements.
Can implementation be phased by plant or process?
Yes. A phased approach reduces operational disruption and allows each module, integration and workflow to be validated before wider rollout.
Build the next connected capability
Plan a practical path to Smart Factory value
Bring your current process, system landscape and operational goal. We will help shape the next measurable digital improvement.