Experience Counts
Manufacturers and distributors rely on frictionless functionality.
Ordering materials on time, hitting production deadlines, and adapting to supply chain fluctuations—the team at STL understands the many synergetic challenges that regularly challenge your business.
A well-managed IT infrastructure provides transparency into your operations and helps business leaders make decisions based on real-time data.
Why Do Manufacturers Choose STL?
We Solve Top Industry Challenges
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Without streamlined processes and centralized management tools, manufacturers may experience inefficiencies in managing technology resources, leading to production delays, errors, and increased costs.
LEGACY SYSTEMS
Outdated technology systems and infrastructure present challenges in terms of maintenance, compatibility, and scalability, hindering innovation and agility in responding to changing market demands and customer expectations.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Meeting regulatory requirements, such as industry standards for product quality and safety, environmental regulations, and data privacy laws, requires dedicated resources and expertise to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
TECHNOLOGICAL COMPLEXITY
Managing diverse and complex technology systems, including production automation, supply chain management software, and quality control systems, requires specialized expertise and resources to ensure effective operation and integration.
SECURITY RISKS
Inadequate cybersecurity measures and limited resources for monitoring and mitigating threats increase the risk of cyberattacks, data breaches, and intellectual property theft, which can disrupt operations and damage reputation.
BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS
Inadequate cybersecurity measures and limited resources for monitoring and mitigating threats increase the risk of cyberattacks, data breaches, and intellectual property theft, which can disrupt operations and damage reputation.
DATA MANAGEMENT
Managing vast amounts of data generated from production processes, supply chain operations, and customer interactions requires robust data management practices and infrastructure to ensure security, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Aligning technology initiatives with strategic goals requires effective governance, leadership, and collaboration between business and IT stakeholders, which may be challenging to achieve without dedicated resources and support.
VENDOR DEPENDENCY
Relying solely on external vendors for technology solutions may lead to vendor lock-in, limiting flexibility and innovation while increasing costs and dependencies on third-party providers.
Industry 4.0
In the intensely competitive landscape of manufacturing, the continuity of IT operations is paramount for achieving production goals, staying ahead of the competition, and ensuring compliance with industry and privacy regulations.
As manufacturers progress through their digital transformation into Industry 4.0, the significance of partnering with a trusted ally becomes even more pronounced. Such a partner can concentrate on managing your IT systems, allowing your company to concentrate on delivering quality and driving innovation.
Supply Chain
In contemporary, technology-driven manufacturing environments, the potential impact can be devastating if key systems such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain, inventory management, accounting, or order entry experience downtime.
We simplify the transition to Industry 4.0 by offering support and security for your business-critical IT systems, ensuring that downtime won’t impede your operational efficiency.
Quality & Compliance
The manufacturing industry places significant emphasis on robust processes and a commitment to quality to adhere to regulatory requirements from OSHA, ISO 9001, FDA, EPA, GDPR, SOX, PCI, and others.
STL’s cyber-first approach integrates security and data protection into every service we offer. Additionally, we provide comprehensive compliance solutions that assist in assessing risks, designing compliance strategies, and implementing industry-best technology and policies. This ensures your data remains secure and compliant with both industry and government regulations.
