Manufacturing Industry Expertise

Most technology companies consider themselves to be successful in a vertical market when more than 28% of their revenue comes from that market. At Forthright, more that 60% of our managed IT and cybersecurity revenues come from the manufacturing industry. Our manufacturing clients mostly consist of US manufacturers with production facilities in other countries, including: the Bahamas, China, Columbia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

Unlike other IT or Cyber Security vendors, we don’t address manufacturing threats with generic templated solution. We understand the nuances of manufacturing and have purpose-built programs aimed at minimizing downtime, protecting intellectual property and tuned to address the challenges of production-based Operation Technologies. These offerings include:

secureIT-MD — featuring MXDR, SOC + a Cyber Warranty
Hosted Alere ERP — the ERP software you love, now in the cloud

Forthright isn’t just about IT and Cyber Security. A robust and trustworthy digital experience is a stepping-stone to streamlined operations, enhance efficiency, and improving overall performance. We believe the digital future that technologists have been promising for the last 20 years is here today. We call it The Digital Now. As a Microsoft Modern Solutions Provider, Forthright takes a security-first approach to managing your IT/Cloud, M365, and Azure. Then, we go beyond traditional MSP services to assist our manufacturing clients with digital adoption, leveraging today’s cloud native environments, and optimizing their businesses — think automation and AI, on the journey to climbing the Digital Now Maturity Model ^tm.

At Forthright, however, we’re never about technology for the sake of technology. We specialize in modern IT operations that help manufacturing clients to streamline operations, improve productivity, and ensure cybersecurity and compliance. Our Managed IT Services are designed to deliver tangible results that align with your business objectives, so you can focus on what matters most — having minimal downtime, protecting your IP, and growing your business.

Network management, cybersecurity, data analytics, and cloud solutions, tailored to meet the specific needs of manufacturing operations are core service. We let you focus on your strategic initiatives, rather than getting bogged down by IT-related tasks.

Security in the manufacturing sector is crucial as digital technologies and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) become more integrated into production processes. Manufacturers are frequent targets for cybercriminals looking to steal intellectual property, disrupt operations, or harm critical infrastructure. A successful cyberattack can result in substantial financial losses, production delays, and equipment damage, impacting supply chains and overall efficiency. Additionally, with the emergence of smart factories and interconnected systems, vulnerabilities can be exploited to manipulate production processes, leading to subpar products and safety risks.

As the manufacturing industry continues to evolve with advanced technologies, prioritizing cybersecurity is crucial for resilience and competitiveness in the global market. With the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats targeting manufacturing organizations, having a dedicated team of experts to manage and mitigate risks is essential for safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining operational continuity.

How Forthright Helped These Manufacturing Clients:

Consolidated and migrated global unmanaged assets to highly-available, fully-managed global cloud infrastructure.
Developed and implemented an advanced employee hub and document management system with built-in governance and workflow capabilities.
Developed process automation and WMS optimization, transforming the shipping capabilities from shipping 30-50 weighted boxes per day to tracking the actual inventory per box and increasing the capability of shipping over 200 boxes per day per factory.