Practical roadmap to connected production - 2 intensive half-days
Does this sound familiar? You know digitalisation is important, but you don't have time to keep up with everything that exists. Everywhere you hear about smart factories, IoT, unified namespace - but what actually works for companies like yours?
Are you overwhelmed by suppliers who all claim to have the solution? Meanwhile, your productivity is falling behind and you have no grip on your actual margins per order.
What you really need
You need practical knowledge about what works and what doesn't. Most importantly, you want to bring your entire team up to the same level - everyone needs to understand what's possible without drowning in complexity.
No theoretical stories, but concrete insights you can apply immediately.
My approach: two practical workshop days
After a thorough intake where I assess your situation, I tailor all content to your company. No standard presentation, but training that addresses your specific challenges.
Day 1: What exists and what actually works
The fundamentals of connected production
The 5 layers of the modern factory and the 7 critical systems (ERP, MES, CAD, CAM, PDM and more). Not as theoretical models, but as practical frameworks for your decisions.
Integration options that truly function
All possibilities laid out - from simple connections to complex data architectures. What works in practice, what does it cost, and where will you encounter problems.
Hype or value?
Business intelligence, real-time data, IoT, AGVs - I show you what has practical value for companies like yours and what's mainly marketing.
Interactive sessions
Quizzes and group exercises where we work together to determine what makes sense for your type of production.
Day 2: Data that actually helps
Modern data architecture
Unified namespace and other innovations - when are they useful and when are they excessive? Practical examples from companies that have implemented them successfully.
Better margins and planning
How smart data use finally gives you control over your actual costs per order and bases your planning on facts instead of estimates.
From theory to practice
Group exercises where we work out concrete improvement steps that fit your situation.
What your team gets
Practical knowledge without sales pitches
Overview of all possibilities without bias towards specific suppliers. I don't sell software, so you get honest advice.
Directly applicable insights
Concrete steps you can take, realistic timelines, and warnings about pitfalls that other companies have encountered.
All materials
Workshop materials, handouts and reference works that your team can use afterwards for further decision-making.
Why this approach works
Team alignment
Everyone is brought to the same level. Better discussions, better decisions, less resistance to change.
Preventing mistakes
ERP implementations easily cost €100,000+. Apps start at €30,000. By properly informing your team first, you prevent expensive errors.
Practical experience
From my work with more than 30 companies, I know exactly where things go wrong and how you can do it better.
What participants say
"The training provided directly applicable solutions and was strongly focused on current practical problems."
— Roy Haasbroek, Singeling Constructie-Lastechniek
"Luke has a deep understanding of our company, which means he can provide not only valuable advice but also practical support."
— Ing. Laurens Singeling, Technical Director, Singeling Constructie-Lastechniek
"Very applicable insights about connections and automation, realistically presented."
— Hans Blom, Vernooy Vacuüm Engineering
Practical details
Format: Intake (remote) → 2 half-day training sessions → follow-up conversation
Location: At your facility or external venue
Participants: Optimal for teams of 8-15 people
Investment: Starting from €6,000 (excl. VAT) - exact price on request
Frequently asked questions
Is this a disguised sales presentation?
No. I'm an independent consultant with no ties to software suppliers. You get an honest overview of all options.
Do we really have time for this?
Especially when you don't have time, education is important. Better to invest 2 half-days in knowledge than spend months searching for the right solution.
What if we're a small company?
This training works best for companies with 30+ employees. Smaller companies can often better join group training sessions.
Do you also help with implementation?
Yes, but first we ensure your team knows which direction you want to go. Then we can see how I can help with execution.
Ready to start?
Stop guessing what's possible. Give your team the knowledge to make the right choices.
Book an introductory conversation where we discuss your specific situation and tailor the training to your challenges.
Digitalisation is becoming the standard. The question isn't whether you'll do this, but how cleverly you approach it.