Margins. Machines. Manpower. How manufacturing leaders can finally get some sleep

What’s keeping manufacturers up at night, and how to fix it

One delay. One breakdown. One late order. That’s all it takes to bring a factory to a standstill.
If you’re leading a manufacturing business, you understand how precise every part of your operation has to be. From managing resources, personnel, materials, equipment, and budget, to staying ahead of rising costs and evolving customer expectations, the pressure is relentless. Add aging systems, safety hazards, and regulatory demands, and it’s no wonder so many leaders are lying awake at night.At Platned, we partner with manufacturers dealing with these challenges every day. With IFS Cloud™ at the core, and tools like Mahara, ParsaAI, and Platned Gateway providing additional support, we help manufacturers reduce disruption, meet financial goals, and gain better control of their operations.

Start with risk management to build resilience

Even one missed delivery or equipment failure can derail operations. Platned gives you the tools to address unforeseen issues before they affect production. With IFS Cloud™, you gain real-time visibility into procurement, logistics, supplier performance, and asset conditions.Early alerts let your team act fast to avoid delays. You can make smarter sourcing decisions, reallocate resources quickly, and communicate changes efficiently. Everything happens within one unified system.

Control your costs and protect profitability

Rising prices for raw materials, labor, freight, and energy are squeezing margins. Platned helps you stay financially focused by configuring IFS Cloud™ to track spending in real time.
You’ll uncover hidden costs, reduce waste, and gain clear insights that support better planning. Whether you’re managing high scrap rates or energy-intensive processes, you can prioritize improvements that align with your financial objectives.

Prevent equipment failures before they interrupt production

When a key machine goes down, the whole line can suffer. Platned helps you stay ahead of equipment issues by enabling predictive maintenance within IFS Cloud™.
Live machine data and automated condition monitoring help teams step in early. Maintenance becomes proactive instead of reactive, reducing service costs and keeping output steady.

Improve resource management and utilization

Manufacturers need to do more with less, especially when resources are tight. Platned helps you manage resources more effectively, from personnel to materials and equipment.
With IFS Cloud™, you can track resource utilization, assign tasks intelligently, and prioritize activities that keep your factory productive. Operations become smoother, more efficient, and easier to monitor.

Make safety and compliance part of your daily routine

A single safety incident can stop production and harm your reputation. Platned helps manufacturers build a culture of safety by embedding compliance processes directly into IFS Cloud™.

With mobile checklists, real-time alerts, and automated reports, your team can identify risks quickly and stay compliant without slowing down. Audits become easier and your people stay protected.

Keep projects moving with better stakeholder management

System changes are necessary, but they often introduce risk. A single update can disrupt operations if it’s not properly tested. Mahara, Platned’s automated testing platform for IFS Cloud™, helps you manage that risk.

Mahara simulates your key processes before any update goes live. You catch problems early and avoid costly downtime. Stakeholders stay informed, progress is monitored, and feedback becomes part of your continuous improvement process.

Automate invoicing to keep cash flowing

Manual invoice processing creates bottlenecks and reduces visibility. ParsaAI, our intelligent document automation solution, speeds up financial workflows by capturing, validating, and routing invoices automatically within IFS Cloud™.

You get faster approvals, fewer errors, and real-time insights into financial performance. Finance teams stay on track, suppliers get paid on time, and budgets remain stable.

Get support that fits your business model

Once IFS Cloud™ is live, your needs will evolve. Platned’s Gateway support model gives you flexible access to expert help without long-term contracts. You use tokens to get support when it matters most, whether that’s for training, process updates, reporting, or feature configuration.

This model ensures your systems grow with your business, without unnecessary overhead or risk.

Manufacturing never slows down. Your systems shouldn’t either

Platned helps you stay agile with manufacturing-ready tools and ongoing support. Whether your focus is resource management, risk mitigation, safety, or cost control, we help you work smarter and sleep better.

Powered by IFS Cloud™, and supported by Mahara, ParsaAI, and Platned Gateway, you’ll gain the tools to modernize with confidence and without disruption.
Let’s talk about what’s keeping you up at night.

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