If you’re in manufacturing, you already know: time is money. But here’s what no one talks about, bad IT can quietly bleed both.

When your production line is down because the ERP won’t load, or your machines can’t communicate due to a network glitch, the clock starts ticking, and your costs start climbing.

And yet, too many manufacturers still treat IT like a necessary evil instead of a competitive advantage.

Let’s talk about what really happens when your IT isn’t built for the floor:

1. “Sorry, We Can’t Start the Shift.”

Production stalls.
Employees are standing around.
Orders pile up.
Why? Because your systems are down… again.

This isn’t just frustrating, it’s expensive. The average manufacturer loses thousands of dollars per hour during unplanned downtime. That “cheap” IT provider just got real expensive.

2. Your Machines Talk. Is Your IT Listening?

Smart manufacturing means everything’s connected your MES, your inventory system, your QA tools. But when your IT is outdated or misconfigured?

Your entire ecosystem becomes a giant game of telephone, and no one’s getting the message.

3. Cyber Threats Aren’t Just for Tech Companies

You might not think you’re a target, but ransomware gangs love manufacturers especially those with outdated systems, weak backups, and no cybersecurity training. Why?

Because downtime is deadly. They know you’ll pay fast to get back online.

4. You’re Always Calling Your “IT Guy” But Where Is He?

If you’re constantly waiting on someone to call you back, or worse if you only hear from your provider when you call them, that’s not support.

That’s neglect. And your operation can’t afford it.

So What’s the Fix?

Manufacturers need IT that’s built for the speed, complexity, and high-stakes nature of production environments.

At Intelecis, we provide:

✅ Real-time monitoring
✅ Proactive maintenance (before things break)
✅ Manufacturing Industry-strength cybersecurity
✅ Rapid response times (with no “extra” fees for emergencies)
✅ Cloud and hybrid solutions that keep things running smoothly
✅ And yes, we speak manufacturing.

We’re not just “IT people.” We’re manufacturing enablers.

Final Thought:

When your IT hums, your plant does too.
When it breaks? So does your momentum.

If your current provider doesn’t get what’s at stake for your operation maybe it’s time for someone who does.

Let’s talk. We’ll show you what IT support should really look like for manufacturing.