Capacity requirement planning for small MTO/ETO manufacturers

If you’re an SME manufacturer making high-tech devices in small batches, you already know that time disappears in the gaps. A drawing is updated, a part arrives late, the only calibrated test rig is booked all afternoon, and suddenly, a believable delivery date turns into a ‘hope for the best.’ Capacity requirement planning, or CRP, … Read more

What is a Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR)?

In high-tech device manufacturing, evidencing quality is part of the build. Whether you build scientific instruments or components for healthcare, customers and auditors expect a clean trail from materials to final release. A Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR) is that trail: the clear, unit-ready story of what you built, which revision you followed, which gauges or … Read more

Made To Grow S03E07 Transcript

This is the transcript or episode seven of series three of the Made To Grow Manufacturing podcast – an Interview with Fred Copestack, B2B Sales expert and author. From MRP provider Flowlens.

SS Scientific: Mastering Precision and Efficiency with Flowlens MRP

In the highly specialised world of vacuum science and engineering, precision and efficiency are not just advantages—they are absolute necessities. Based in East Sussex, in the south of England, UK, SS Scientific Ltd has established itself as a global leader in this field. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes an extensive range of high-precision components … Read more

Made To Grow S03 E04: Securing Your Manufacturing Environment with Luke Appleby

In this episode of Made to Grow, Rich speaks to Luke Appleby from Equilibrium Risk about how manufacturers can take a sensible, business-first approach to security. From managing physical vulnerabilities to understanding cyber risks, this conversation explores what good security looks like and how to make it work for your size and setup.

Horizon Wiring: Engineering Efficiency and Quality with Flowlens

In the demanding world of motorsport, automotive, and marine industries, precision, traceability, and efficiency are paramount. Horizon Wiring Limited, based in Norfolk, UK, has rapidly established itself as a leading manufacturer of bespoke wiring looms and harnesses by embedding these principles into the very fabric of its operations from day one. This case study explores … Read more

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