Manufacturing is changing…

So what will that mean for your mid-market business?

There is a lot of talk about ‘Manufacturing 4.0’ and ‘the Fourth Industrial Revolution’ where we hear terms like IOT devices, 5G, connectivity and 3D printing just to list a few.

But at the same time, the basics — like integration, cyber security, and getting your data right — are more important than ever. Often it’s simply knowing where to start that’s the challenge.

We help manufacturing businesses navigate these challenges and seize new opportunities so they don’t get left behind.

Find out how a Board-level technology leader can drive transformation in your business.

‘Martin has become one of our team here at Sleaford and part of the Executive Team that meets monthly to drive the business forwards. His presence has provided us with much-needed technological insights and perspective that is essential to our growth.’

James Arnold, Managing Director, Sleaford Quality Foods

Martin works with a number of clients across the East Midlands. These include Nottingham Trams who operate and maintain the tram network for Greater Nottingham, Pedigree Wholesale, a leading supplier of pet foods and products and Sleaford Quality Foods.Read more…

                           Martin Shaw

Warwick Hampden-Woodfall

‘Engaging Warwick as our part-time IT Director, at Board level, has proved extremely worthwhile. He has implemented an IT strategy and developed the business to the point where we are now able to manage this ourselves.’

Carole Forth, Office Manager, Future Biogas

Warwick joined Freeman Clarke with over 20 years of experience in managing complex IT environments at Board level. He is focussed on driving business value with IT and maximising investment in well-managed, appropriate technology, so SMEs can focus on their core business. Read more…

‘Through Paul’s outstanding work, Freeman Clarke have been instrumental in implementing industry best practices around the management, support and financial management of the IT function. This has included a redefinition of the role and restructure of our IT and building its profile so that it is now interpreted as a true business partner providing real business benefits instead of the singular perception of only being a “Cost Centre” department.’

Kevin Cook, CEO, Sterling PSL

‘Martin has become one of our team here at Sleaford and part of the Executive Team that meets monthly to drive the business forwards. His presence has provided us with much needed technological insights and perspective that is essential to our growth. The Freeman Clarke model works well for our business, providing us with access to a senior IT Leader with experience across different sectors that helps challenge our way of thinking and ensures we have a robust and suitably aligned IT Strategy to help us achieve our ambitious goals.’

James Arnold, Managing Director, Sleaford Quality Foods

We create, support and deliver technology solutions and strategies that accelerate business growth.

We’re a team of 85+ CIOs and CTOs who can join your senior leadership team to own and deliver your IT strategy.

We often help our clients with digital transformation, driving growth and innovation through technology, custom software, new business systems, and infrastructure upgrades.