Manufacturing Consulting
Helping manufacturers improve operational efficiency, connect business data, and adopt AI and automation to drive growth.
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Modernizing Manufacturing from the Factory Floor to the Front Office
Manufacturers face constant pressure to improve operational efficiency, control costs, maintain quality, minimize downtime, and respond quickly to changing customer demands. As operations become more connected and data-driven, organizations need technology that empowers employees, connects business systems, and enables better decision-making.
C5 Insight helps manufacturers leverage Microsoft technologies to modernize operations, unlock business insights, automate manual work, and prepare for the future of AI. Our people-first approach helps organizations maximize the value of their technology investments while driving sustainable business growth.
Common Challenges Facing Manufacturers That We Help Solve
How We Partner with Manufacturers
From the factory floor to the front office, successful manufacturers depend on connected systems, efficient processes, and actionable data. We help organizations build a modern digital foundation that supports productivity, innovation, and long-term growth.
Digital Strategy & Roadmaps
Customer Engagement (CRM)
Digital Workplace
Copilot & AI Agents
Business Process Automation
Data & Analytics
Change Management
Digital Transformation Roadmap for Manufacturing
Manufacturers need technology investments that support both today’s operations and tomorrow’s growth. We help manufacturers assess current processes, systems, and business priorities to develop digital transformation roadmaps that align technology investments with operational goals, business strategy, and long-term growth.
- CRM Strategy & Assessment
- AI Readiness Assessments
- AI Roadmap
- Microsoft Technology Roadmap for Manufacturers:
- Dynamics 365 Roadmap
- Microsoft 365 Roadmap
- Power Platform Roadmap
- Technology Selection & Planning
- Data Strategy & Governance
CRM for Manufacturing
Manufacturers depend on strong relationships across customers, distributors, dealers, and service teams. We help organizations connect sales, customer service, and operational data to improve collaboration, increase visibility, and strengthen customer engagement across the entire customer lifecycle.
- Dynamics 365 Implementation
- On-Prem to Cloud Migration
- Third-Party Integrations
- CRM Governance & Best Practices
- User Adoption & Training
- Dynamics 365 CRM Accelerators
Digital Workplace for Manufacturing
Manufacturers rely on accurate information and effective collaboration across operations, engineering, quality, and business teams. We help organizations build a connected Microsoft modern workplace that improves communication, strengthens document management, and makes critical business knowledge easier to find and share.
- SharePoint Intranets
- Microsoft Teams Implementation
- Employee Experience Solutions
- Knowledge Management
- Document Management
- Internal Communications
- Collaboration Strategy
- Microsoft 365 Governance
Manufacturing AI Agents & Copilot
AI delivers the greatest value when it’s built on connected business data and integrated into everyday work. We help manufacturers leverage Microsoft Copilot and AI agents to streamline operations, support workers, and accelerate innovation.
- AI Pilots and Proof of Value Programs
- Copilot Studio Maker Enablement
- Custom AI Agent Development
- AI-Driven Data Architecture
- AI Use Case Discovery & Prioritization
- Responsible AI & Governance
- AI Center of Excellence
Business Process Automation for Manufacturing
From approvals and onboarding to operational workflows, manual processes can slow business operations and increase administrative effort. Our business process automation services help manufacturers automate routine tasks and create connected workflows that improve efficiency, consistency, and productivity.
- Power Automate Solutions
- Workflow Automation
- Process Optimization & Redesign
- Document & Approval Automation
- System Integration Solutions
- Custom Development
Data & Analytics for Manufacturing
Manufacturers need timely, accurate insights to optimize operations and respond quickly to changing business conditions. Our data and analytics solutions help organizations consolidate information, monitor performance, and make confident, data-driven decisions.
- Power BI Dashboards & Reporting
- Executive Reporting & KPIs
- Operational Performance Dashboards
- Manufacturing & Operations Reporting
- Data Integration & Consolidation
- Analytics Strategy
- Data Governance
Adoption & Change Management for Manufacturing
Modern manufacturing depends on employees who are confident using new technologies and business processes. Our technology change management expertise helps manufacturers prepare employees across the organization to adopt new tools and ways of working with confidence.
- Organizational Change Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- User Adoption Planning
- Training Strategy & Development
- Internal Communications Planning
Case Studies: Manufacturing
Manufacturer Operationalizes AI Agents After Copilot Studio Maker Training
Janus International partnered with C5 Insight on a focused Copilot Studio Maker Fast Track to move quickly from AI enablement to execution.
Manufacturer Reduces TDS Processing Time by 90% with a Custom AI Agent
Learn how CRC Industries reduced manual TDS processing time by 90% and cut costs by 89% with a custom AI agent built by C5 Insight.
94% of Users Become Copilot Champions After AI Pilot for Manufacturer
Oliver Healthcare Packaging partnered with C5 Insight to measure the ROI of Microsoft Copilot, proving its value in 6 weeks.
Let's Talk About Your Manufacturing Technology Strategy
Whether you’re modernizing operations, improving business visibility, automating processes, or adopting AI, C5 Insight can help.
Contact our team to discuss your goals and discover how Microsoft technologies can help your organization improve productivity, strengthen collaboration, and drive long-term business growth.
Digital Transformation Powered by LUCK™
LUCK is more than a clever acronym; it's C5 Insight’s proven methodology for aligning your people, processes, and platforms to drive measurable progress.
Powered by LUCK™ is how we do what we do at C5 Insight: accelerating business results through people-centric, AI-powered digital transformation.
Listen
Capture feedback from employees and leadership through structured interviews, surveys, workshops, and ride-alongs.
Understand
Analyze what's heard to identify gaps, address pain points, and suggest solutions that align technology with business goals.
Connect
Connect people with platforms and processes that build user buy-in to ensure meaningful engagement and drive adoption.
Know
Put knowledge into action, sharing the results and giving your people a voice to continuously improve the score together.
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