What Would 7 Days of
Production Downtime Cost You?
Most small-to-midsize manufacturers don’t fail because of competition. They fail because operations stop for many reasons, including but not limited to IT. When it comes to IT, you need a provider who truly understands the unique demands of manufacturing. We specialize in supporting manufacturing environments, giving us a deeper level of experience than general IT companies. While every operation is different, most manufacturers share core IT requirements — and we know exactly how to support them.
The Reality No One Talks About
If you run a manufacturing company, your entire business depends on:
- ERP working
- CNC file transfers are working
- Inventory accuracy
- Vendor access
- Email functioning
- Accounting online
- Backup actually restorable
One ransomware incident. One corrupted server.
One failed backup. Production stops.
The 7 Manufacturing
IT Risks That Keep Owners Up at Night
1. ERP Downtime
No ERP means no orders, no shipping, and no invoicing.
Start with ERP. If your ERP is in the cloud, we work with you to set up multiple backup internet streams that work in tandem. So, one fails, and another one can take the load.
2. Ransomware
Average downtime: 5–10 days. Real impact: 100,000–250,000+ for a $5M shop.
We set up systems to minimize downtime by creating 3 copies of data on 2 different storage types, with 1 offsite and 1 immutable (undeletable) backup
3. Insider Data Theft
CAD files walking out the door.
We work with you in setting up Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Enforce ZeroTrust + Role-Based Access, and enable File Activity Monitoring & Alerts to track downloads, USB transfers, and unusual access in real time.
4. Vendor Remote Access Vulnerabilities
Your weakest vendor is your biggest risk.
We evaluate putting vendor systems in their own VLAN so you can interact with them, but they cannot w/ your work network. These include heavy machinery, security cameras, etc.
5. Outdated Shop Floor PCs
Legacy Windows machines controlling equipment = open doors.
We work with you in replacing legacy PCs because the one-time cost (over 3-5 years) of replacement is a drop in the budget compared to the risk of using unsupported hardware.
6. Backup That Has Never Been Tested
Having backup does not necessarily mean being able to restore.
We ensure those backups are tested regularly. There are automated systems available that can do that without significant downtime. In addition, perform mock Disaster Recovery periodically because those mock tests will reveal any gaps in successful recovery.
7. Cyber Insurance Denial
Many claims are denied due to missing controls.
Cyber insurance claims can be denied if required security controls are missing — even if you marked them as ‘in place’ on the application. We help you avoid filling cyber insurance application incorrectly.
What It’s Really Costing You
Every manufacturing company is different, but here is an example for a $5M manufacturing company:
2% productivity gain
= $100,000/year
1% scrap reduction
= $50,000/year
Avoiding one ransomware event
= $200,000+
Modern IT isn’t overhead. It’s operational insurance.
Get a Manufacturing IT Risk Snapshot
Let us identify the risks quietly threatening your production — before they cost you six figures.
Consulting with us won’t cost you anything.