Flowlens Manufacturing Execution & MRP Software

🎙️ The new episode of Made to Grow is here! This week, we're welcoming back Angela Fumpson (one of our first-ever guests from Season 1!) to talk about the real challenges of digital transformation in manufacturing. From leadership buy-in to delegation pitfalls, Angela shares why systems alone aren’t the solution—and how to get change right. 🔗 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eFu2VkuN #Manufacturing #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #MadeToGrowPodcast

Delighted to present to the Essex Manufacturing Alliance today. Thanks for having Paddy Hearty along Business On Sea, Ambitious Essex, Michael Veasey!

Too many founders build themselves into their businesses, making themselves the bottleneck for every decision, process, and problem. But here’s the reality: if stepping away would cause things to fall apart, buyers won’t see value—they’ll see risk. In this clip from Made to Grow, Richard McMullan explains why the key to a sellable, valuable business is creating systems, processes, and leadership structures that allow it to operate independently of you. 🎧 Watch now to learn how to build a business that thrives—even when you’re not there: https://lnkd.in/eeDikiKf #BusinessExit #SuccessionPlanning #MadeToGrowPodcast #mrp

A new report finds that 92% of SME manufacturers anticipate skills shortages. Key challenges include: 🔧 A lack of skilled engineers and technicians 📉 Difficulties in recruitment and retention 🚀 The growing need for digital skills in manufacturing 💡 How to bridge the gap? - Investing in training and digital tools - Streamlining processes to reduce dependency on manual expertise - Retaining staff by improving efficiency and job satisfaction At Flowlens, we see SME manufacturers tackling these challenges by automating workflows, increasing multiskilling and making data-driven decisions. 🔗 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eXetSkgu #skillsforlife #skillsbarometer #ukmfg #skillsshortage #recruitment

Are you stuck in a red ocean, fighting over scraps? 🦈 🩸 One of the biggest mistakes business owners make before selling is trying to sell too many things to too many people. Instead of carving out a clear, defensible niche, they end up in an overcrowded market—a race to the bottom on price and features. In this clip from our podcast, Richard McMullan explains why you need to build a ‘monopoly moat’—a deep, wide, and piranha-filled competitive advantage that protects your business from the competition (a concept straight from Warren Buffett’s playbook). 🎧 Watch now to learn how focusing on a niche makes your business more valuable—and more sellable: https://lnkd.in/eeDikiKf #ukmfg #businessexit #succession #entrepreneur #manufacturing

Missed deadlines? Wasted time? Production bottlenecks? With Flowlens, you’ll always know: ✅ What’s in production and what stage it’s at ✅ What’s needed next – no more searching for updates ✅ What’s holding things up so you can take action Manufacturers using Flowlens reduce admin, improve scheduling, and deliver on time – every time. 🔗 See how it works: https://lnkd.in/eUuuw-xi #ukmfg #mrp #productionworkflow #manufacturing

"Are you a business owner—or do you own a business?" It’s a subtle shift, but it makes a massive difference. If your business is an extension of you, rather than an asset that can run without you, selling or exiting becomes a challenge. In this clip from our podcast Made to Grow, Richard McMullan explains why turning your business into a product—something that can be transferred to someone else—is key to a successful exit and a valuable sale. 🎧 Listen to the full episode to learn how to step back and build a business that works without you. Search 'Made To Grow' on your podcast app. #BusinessExit #SuccessionPlanning #EntrepreneurMindset #MadeToGrowPodcast

With Flowlens, Flint Subsea gained clarity, control, and efficiency in their business operations. ✅ One single source of truth ✅ Real-time access to key business data ✅ Better decision-making, with confidence 🔗 Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/eHYvTJTk Flint Subsea - Emergency Quick Disconnects #ukmfg #sensordevices #subsea Gareth Black

What if your business could run like a self-driving car? 🚗💨 Many founders are so deeply involved in the day-to-day that the business simply can’t function without them. But a company that relies too much on its owner isn’t valuable to a buyer—it’s a risk. In this clip from the Made to Grow podcast, Richard McMullan explains why building a self-sustaining, well-oiled machine is the key to a smooth and successful exit. 🎧 Watch the full episode now to find out how to build a business that runs itself: https://lnkd.in/eeDikiKf #ukmfg #ukmanufacturing #businessexit #successionplanning #manufacturingpodcast

Nomination deadline this week! The Manufacturer Top 100 highlights inspirational industry leaders making a real impact. We've been proud to see Flowlens clients named as a Digital Champion for their role in implementing Flowlens and transforming their business. You could be next! Nominations close on Friday, so now's your chance to celebrate your colleague or another inspiring manufacturer. 🔗Get nominating: https://lnkd.in/euki2vuM #ukmfg #ukmanufacturing #top100