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We unite manufacturers with the digital tools, innovation, and skills to make an everyday difference in their business.

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🎤 Kevin Smith from Made Smarter joins the panel at Innovate: Digital Manufacturing 2025
🕐 13:00 UTC | 💻 Virtual
Learn how digital tech is transforming textile & apparel production—cutting waste, saving energy & boosting quality.

🎟️ Register: innovatedigitalmanufacturing.wtin.com/register/
May 14, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Let’s do this for Greater Manchester 👑
The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2026 is now open for entries.

Discover how you can achieve the Royal Seal of Approval

Entries are now open for 2026
www.businessgrowthhub.com/resources/how-and-why-applying-for-the-kings-award-for-enterprise/

#KingsAwards
May 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Digital tools alone don’t drive transformation—people do.
This blog explores why digitally empowered leadership is the key to unlocking productivity, innovation, and growth.

🔗 www.madesmarter.uk/resources/blog-the-importance-of-digitally-empowered-leaders-in-the-manufacturing-sector/
April 17, 2025 at 10:22 AM
📢 Will AI transform the baking industry? 🍞🤖

In a recent British Baker article, Kevin Smith shared insights on how bakeries—both artisanal and large-scale—are embracing AI to enhance efficiency and quality.

Read the full article here: bakeryinfo.co.uk/equipment-re...
March 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"For a small business, funding this sort of investment is very difficult. Made Smarter's support has accelerated us years ahead and changed our business forever." - Conor Crozier, Founder of Crozier Campers

Read more about their journey: www.madesmarter.uk/resources/case-study-crozier-campers/
March 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
🚀 Success Story Spotlight 🚀

Meet Arden Dies, a tool and die-making leader who transformed their operations with our digital leadership program.

Read the Arden Dies: www.madesmarter.uk/resources/case-study-arden-dies/

#MadeSmarter #DigitalTransformation
March 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Manufacturing is evolving, and Made Smarter is here to help! We support UK SMEs in adopting digital tech to boost productivity, cut costs & drive innovation.

From expert advice to funding, we make digital transformation simple.
www.madesmarter.uk

#MadeSmarter #Manufacturing #DigitalTransformation
March 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Automation is transforming the manufacturing landscape, offering SMEs the chance to boost efficiency, reduce costs & improve product quality.

But what does automation mean for the manufacturing workforce?
Read the blog: www.madesmarter.uk/resources/blog-how-automation-is-changing-the-workforce/
March 6, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Woodworking manufacturer, JJ Smith drove innovation and growth with robotics, with the support of Made Smarter.

Read more: www.madesmarter.uk/resources/case-study-jj-smith-co-woodworking-machinery-ltd/
February 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The average cost of a cyber security breach in the United Kingdom is £1,205.

In this guide, we explain exactly why you can’t afford to disregard cybersecurity, and offer some practices you can implement in your business.

Read More here: www.madesmarter.uk/resources/gu...
January 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
✨We're Hiring✨
Made Smarter North West is looking for a Marketing & Communication Manager.

Find out more: www.madesmarter.uk/about/career...
Job: North West Marketing and Communications Manager | Made Smarter
Marketing and Communications Manager role at Made Smarter North West
www.madesmarter.uk
January 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
A West Yorkshire brewery doubles efficiency and improves product quality with support from Made Smarter.

Find out more: www.madesmarter.uk/resources/case-study-horsforth-brewery/

#MadeSmarter #Manufacturing #DigtialTransformation
January 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🎉 Yesterday, we celebrated the achievements of our third cohort of the Leading Digital Transformation programme at their Graduation Showcase!
Take the lead in your digital transformation journey: www.madesmarter.uk/adoption/develop-your-digital-leadership/leading-digital-transformation-programme-nw/
January 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
A plastic manufacturer has improved productivity, accuracy and company culture through digital technology.

Our new video case study iPac Packaging Innovations explains how Made Smarter helped transform their business.

www.madesmarter.uk/resources/ca...
January 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
In our new guide - Festive Season Shutdown: Preparing Your Business for a Transformative New Year. It offers SME manufacturers insights and strategies to transform operations and set the stage for greater efficiency gains, increased resilience and growth.
www.madesmarter.uk/resources/bl...
December 4, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Did you catch our recent LinkedIn Live celebrating the impact of Made Smarter?
This month we discuss key successes, including how SMEs have leveraged support to enhance their digital readiness.
Watch here:
www.madesmarter.uk/resources/blog-made-smarter-linkedin-lives
November 28, 2024 at 10:30 AM
If you've ever taken an unplanned tumble at a trampoline park, there's a chance your fall would have been cushioned by a safety padding manufactured by Foams 4 Sports.
Find out how working with Made Smarter helped them double productivity: www.madesmarter.uk/resources/case-study-foams-4-sports
November 27, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Innovations driven by large companies can accelerate digital adoption among SME manufacturers.
In a new case study, we look at how software startup Singular Intelligence developed an AI-driven data analytics solution with Sainsbury’s and Cranswick.

www.madesmarter.uk/resources/in...
November 26, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Thousands more SME manufacturers will benefit from Made Smarter after the Government committed to spending £16m to roll out the pioneering adoption programme.
To read more visit:
www.madesmarter.uk/resources/ne...
November 22, 2024 at 11:51 AM
Made Smarter unites SME manufacturers with the digital tools, innovation & skills to make an everyday difference in their business.

Whatever you make, make it smarter.
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November 20, 2024 at 12:43 PM