Made Smarter

You can receive expert, tailored support to upskill and grow your business through digitalisation 

If you’re a manufacturing business that is looking to increase the use of technology and expand your business capabilities, the Made Smarter programme could help you access advice, support and even grant funding. 

Whether you are completely brand new to digital technology, or you have already started your digitalisation journey, you will be able to receive bespoke advice on anything from skills and leadership to innovation strategies. 

Adopting new technology can be daunting, but the Made Smarter scheme will enable you to get the best advice and support from the pioneers and experts in national and local industry bodies. 

Made Smarter is encouraging the UK’s next industrial revolution by giving you the competitive edge in a rapidly-growing industry. The programme aims to bring the best out of the UK manufacturing industry by upskilling and encouraging collaboration and innovation – keeping us ahead of the competition in the global manufacturing stage.  

If you join the Made Smarter programme, you could access: 

  • impartial advice from a team of digital specialists  
  • a digital roadmap tailored to your business 
  • a digital native to help with technology strategy or implementation 
  • a learning hub to enhance your digital skills
  • funding to support the purchase of hardware and software.

Made Smarter has four key areas of focus: More ambitious leadership; more innovation in developing new technologies; better implementation and adoption of those technologies; and boosting digital skills. How will this be achieved? By building confidence amongst businesses using specialist training.  

The digitalisation and innovation support provided through this programme could make a real difference to your business and future growth opportunities. We can work with you to think smarter, work smarter and make smarter. 

If you are a manufacturing business in York & North Yorkshire, get in contact with us using the form or helpdesk number, and we can discuss the programme in full and what the next steps are.

   

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Meet Mike

I’m Mike Pennington, your dedicated guide to unlocking the potential of the Made Smarter programme.

As your point of contact, I’m here to assist you in every step of your journey towards manufacturing excellence.

Whether you’re looking to streamline operations, boost productivity, embrace digital transformation, or access capital grant support, I’ve got the expertise and resources to help you succeed.

Let’s have a conversation about how Made Smarter can revolutionise your manufacturing processes and propel your business forward in today’s competitive landscape.

Reach out to me today, and let’s embark on this transformative journey together.