The Alignment Problem
Most manufacturers don’t have a technology problem.
They have an alignment problem.
Over time, systems get implemented one at a time — ERP, inventory, ecommerce, shipping, accounting — often by different vendors, consultants, or internal teams. Each system may work on its own. But together, they don’t reflect how work actually flows through the operation.
The result is friction:
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Production workflows that don’t match system logic
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Inventory counts no one fully trusts
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Orders that require manual fixes to move forward
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Financial reports that don’t reflect what’s happening on the floor
Teams end up relying on spreadsheets, workarounds, and tribal knowledge just to keep things moving.
Alignment breaks slowly — and compounds quietly.
What Alignment Actually Looks Like
Alignment isn’t about adding more tools.
It’s about making sure your systems reflect how work actually happens.
When manufacturing operations and technology are aligned, systems stop fighting the business and start supporting it. Work flows through the operation with fewer handoffs, fewer exceptions, and fewer surprises — because system logic matches operational reality.
Alignment reduces friction, restores trust in your systems, and creates room to scale.
Aligned Production
Production workflows in your systems match how materials are actually staged, built, and completed on the floor.
Aligned Inventory
Inventory stays accurate through batch tracking, procurement processes and systems that align inventory movements in real time.
Aligned order flow
Orders move from sale to shipment without constant manualy intervention or downstream cleanup.
Aligned financials
Financial reports reflect what’s really happening in production and inventory — clean and accurate data translates to transparent and consistent financials.
Built Inside Manufacturing
I don’t approach manufacturing as an outside consultant.
I work inside manufacturing operations — where systems directly affect production, inventory accuracy, fulfillment, and financial visibility.
I currently lead digital systems strategy and execution for a multi-department manufacturing operation, supporting production, inventory, fulfillment, finance, and ecommerce. My role sits at the intersection of operations and technology — translating how work actually happens on the floor into systems that teams can rely on.
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ERP and MRP system ownership, implementation, and cleanup
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Production and batch-based manufacturing workflows
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Inventory structure, accuracy, and reconciliation across systems
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Ecommerce order flow integrated with fulfillment and accounting
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Finance and operational reporting tied to real activity
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Migration away from on-premise infrastructure
Results delivered include:
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$250K+ in annual fixed-cost reduction
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Elimination of manual operational workarounds
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Improved data accuracy across inventory and finance
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Scalable system foundations supporting growth
How Engagements Work
Every manufacturing operation is different. My work starts by understanding how yours actually runs — not forcing it into a predefined solution.
No long-term Contracts.
No outsourced help desk.
Direct access to me.
Engagement Model
Assessment
We start with a structured review of your current systems, workflows, and pain points. This includes how production, inventory, order flow, and finance interact — and where alignment breaks down. The outcome is a clear, practical plan that outlines what should change, why it matters, and how to approach it.
Implementation
When it makes sense to move forward, I work hands-on to implement changes alongside your team. This may include system configuration, workflow redesign, integrations, automation, and cleanup — always grounded in how your team actually operates. The focus is on stability, clarity, and long-term sustainability — not quick fixes.
Advisory & Maintenance
As operations evolve, systems can drift out of alignment. Ongoing advisory support provides continuity — helping ensure new processes, tools, or growth don’t reintroduce the same problems. Engagements are flexible and scoped to your needs.
Let's Talk
If your operation has grown faster than your systems — or your systems no longer reflect how work actually happens — I’m happy to talk. Initial conversations are exploratory and practical. No sales pressure, no obligation — just a clear discussion about where alignment may be breaking down and what options exist.
Based in Oregon. Working with manufacturers remotely or on-site.