Cut Errors, Save Time & Streamline Production with Smarter Workflows

Problem + Solution

Are Manual Workflows Slowing Your Business?

Many manufacturers and technical teams waste hours on:

• Manually transferring data between quoting, CAD, and production

• Re-entering information across spreadsheets, emails, and folders

• Fixing errors caused by inconsistent drawings or BOMs

• Struggling to track job progress and performance

We design and implement practical workflows and automation that reduce errors, save time, and give you actionable insights — without adding unnecessary complexity. Where appropriate, our solutions also incorporate AI-assisted analysis to reduce manual effort and improve data quality.

All work is clearly scoped, outcome-focused, and delivered remotely, helping teams work smarter whether in production, design, or technical operations.

Our services

Practical Solutions That Make Work Flow

We help your business work smarter by turning manual, error-prone processes into efficient, repeatable systems.

Workflow & Data Audits

Identify bottlenecks and reclaim lost time

• Map your current workflows from quoting to production

• Highlight duplication, inefficiencies, and error-prone areas

• Deliver a prioritized improvement roadmap with measurable ROI

• Implement quick wins that free your team to focus on production

• Use structured and AI-assisted analysis to surface hidden inefficiencies more efficiently.

Automation & System Design

Reduce repetitive tasks and eliminate errors

• Automate job intake, production packets, and reporting

• Connect CAD/BOM data to production workflows

• Build repeatable, reliable processes using Make, Zapier, or Excel/Access

• Streamline handoffs between office, CAD, and shop floor

Turn disconnected data into actionable insights

• Custom dashboards for real-time KPIs and job tracking

• Simplified reporting for management and production teams

• Identify hidden bottlenecks and resource inefficiencies

• Empower better operational decision-making

• Highlight operational trends early through intelligent and AI-assisted pattern detection.

Reporting & Operational Visibility

Ensure designs are manufacturable and repeatable

• Standardize drawings, title blocks, and BOMs

• Create parametric assemblies and reusable templates

• Reduce errors in CNC setups and production preparation

• Accelerate handoffs from design to shop floor

CAD & Production Optimisation

Who We Help

Making Complex Workflows Simple

We specialise in helping manufacturers and technical teams streamline their operations, reduce errors, and gain clarity. Our solutions are also applicable to any team managing complex workflows or data-heavy processes.

Industries & Teams We Work With:

• Manufacturing & Fabrication – from job intake to production, reducing manual errors and improving throughput.

• Architecture, Design & Engineering Teams – streamline design-to-production handoffs and standardise documentation.

• Project-Driven Services – simplify processes across quoting, task management, and delivery.

• Operations-Heavy Back-Office Teams – improve data accuracy, reporting, and operational visibility.

No matter the team, our approach adapts to your workflows, delivering measurable results without adding unnecessary complexity.

About Maker’s Edge Consulting

Our founder brings a unique combination of hands-on manufacturing expertise, technical skills, and management experience:

• Entrepreneurial Experience: Ran and scaled a bespoke furniture manufacturing business for 5+ years

• Project & Design Management: Extensive experience as a Project Manager and Design Manager, leading multidisciplinary teams, overseeing timelines and budgets, and managing client expectations on multi-million-pound projects.

• Technical Production Leadership: Directed and scaled manufacturing operations for a £20M+ turnover business, ensuring efficient production line development and high-quality output as Technical Production Manager.

• CAD, CNC & WoodWOP Expertise: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and WoodWOP for technical drawings, parametric design, CNC programming, and workflow optimization

• IT & Data Systems Knowledge: Experienced with Access, Excel, Python, and automation platforms like Make and Zapier, along with practical use of AI-assisted workflows where they add clear value enabling practical, real-world solutions that connect workflows, streamline data management, and improve reporting across teams.

We help manufacturers and technical teams work smarter by simplifying workflows, reducing errors, and improving operational visibility. Our approach combines hands-on experience, practical solutions, and clear implementation to make processes more efficient and reliable.

We believe good systems are invisible — they just make your business run smoothly.

• Focus on practical, measurable solutions

• Reduce rework and errors while increasing throughput

• Provide clear, actionable insights for leadership and production teams

• Deep understanding of manufacturing and production realities

• Focus on measurable improvements in time, accuracy, and operational visibility

• End-to-end support from workflow audits to implementation and continuous improvement

• Translate technical complexity into actionable workflows teams can follow

• Flexible solutions applicable across manufacturing, engineering, and operations-heavy businesses

Who We Are

Our Founder & Experience

Our Philosophy

Why Clients Work With Us

Case Studies

Practical examples of how we help manufacturing businesses streamline operations, reduce manual work, and scale efficiently through workflow automation and data-driven systems.

Faster Quoting with Zero Data Duplication

Small-to-mid-Sized Client – Standardised Quote, Cutting List & BOM Template

Technical Drawings Generated Automatically

Mid-Sized Manufacturing Client – Automated Technical Drawings

Reliable Stock Control & Reordering

Mid-Sized Manufacturing Client – Stock Management

CNC Programs Generated from Quote Data

Mid-Sized Manufacturing Client – Automated CNC Program Generation

Our Approach

Our practical automation and data-driven workflows help teams improve efficiency, cut mistakes, and gain actionable insights across design, production, and operational processes.

1. Discovery & Analysis
   We review your current workflows, identify bottlenecks, and highlight opportunities to save time and reduce errors.

2. Design & Planning
   Tailor practical improvements and automation solutions that fit your team’s needs, ensuring they are scalable and easy to adopt.

3. Implementation & Testing
   Build, test, and deploy workflows, dashboards, and systems with hands-on support to ensure reliability.

4. Continuous Improvement:
   Monitor results, refine processes, and adapt systems as your business grows and requirements evolve.

Contact Us

Ready to Transform Your Workflows and Production?

Book a Free Workflow Discovery Call today or request a custom improvement plan.