Manufacturing IT

Executive-led IT for resilient manufacturing operations.

Stop recurring downtime with 500+ IT best practices that reduce issues by up to 90%.

Control IT spend with Fractional CIO budgeting that helps many clients cut costs up to 20%.

Protect production systems with 24×7 SOC monitoring, EDR, SIEM, and layered cybersecurity controls.

Improve response times with a support line answered in under 1 minute and 70% first-touch resolution.

Strengthen ERP performance with application strategy for Epicor, NetSuite, JobBOSS, Sage, and more.

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Our Clients

Trusted IT Leadership for Growing Manufacturers

See how proactive strategy, security, and support help teams reduce friction and move faster.

With the change to the modern workplace, we can now access our files from any location at any time with just an internet connection. Our documents are at our fingertips whether working from home, at a client site or sitting in an airport.

Ann Bolin

Director of Accounting and Administration, Blue Rose Capital Advisors

Since partnering with Thriveon, we’ve experienced a significant improvement in our IT operations. Their team’s expertise, responsiveness and professionalism have helped us overcome complex challenges and optimize our IT environment for better performance and reliability. We highly recommend Thriveon to any business seeking to enhance their IT infrastructure and capabilities.

Angel C. Mason

Director of Resources, Special Operations Warrior Foundation

Thriveon helped us replace a struggling IT setup with a clear technology strategy that improved efficiency, strengthened security, reduced unnecessary costs, and gave us the confidence to scale our construction business more effectively.

Ben Stealy

Operations, Horwitz

Thriveon truly focuses on the customer service side of the business. They impress us often with their support. And Thriveon is the first IT company that we found would prevent problems before they happen, rather than react to them after they happened.

John K.

GM, Kozy Heat Fireplaces

Thriveon has been working with us and guiding us along the way…We enjoy having more than a client-vendor relationship. We view it as a partnership. We rely on Thriveon heavily, and they’ve always been there for us. Their support for us has been unwavering.

Kevin Sellheim

CEO and Administrator, Sleepy Eye Medical Center

I have to say that in the course of our relationship, I have always felt that we were in good hands. I sensed a competency and a capacity we hadn’t had before from the get-go.

DOD Manufacturer

Thriveon has provided the strategic planning and foresight that had been lacking in our IT environment. Our IT investments have transformed from reactive to proactive, putting us on the right track to improve our infrastructure, reduce our downtime and plan for future improvements. They’ve been an invaluable business partner and resource.

Liza Kukla

Controller, Schell's

Thriveon has been an outstanding business alliance for our company. At certain times, we are high maintenance. It is wonderful to know that no matter what our demand, they are always there to help. In our industry, managing data and compliance are the cornerstone to ensuring privacy for our clients. Their reliability and dedication to network management lets us know we are protected. This has led to not only improvements in productivity but also peace of mind.

Dale Carlson

Managing Partner, Carlson Highland

Thriveon is one of the best things that happened to us this year. We started out retaining their services to obtain a more reliable and effective data backup solution, but their services to us evolved into a partnership where they are providing not only backup, but also disaster recovery, enhanced security, regular system and hardware monitoring and maintenance, and day-to-day speedy, reliable, professional and knowledgeable support services for all our IT needs (which Thriveon offers through their unlimited support program). Thriveon encourages support requests from all our staff members, for all of our IT questions, big or small, including questions regarding Microsoft Office and our other applications and software programs. Their engineers are friendly and really approachable.

Steve Franta

Managing Partner, The Legal Professionals

Manufacturing IT Results Built for Operational Momentum

Fractional CIO Rectifies SOC II Security and Compliance Measures

Distribution Company Reduces IT Costs, Modernizes Systems and Moves Beyond Reactive IT

Fractional CIO Builds Stronger Field-to-Office Alert System for Logistics Firm

Fractional CIO Modernizes an IT Infrastructure and Secures a Financial Consulting Firm from an Attack

Fractional CIO Reduces IT Costs by $200K for Consulting Firm

Law Firm Replaces Internal IT with Fractional CIO to Modernize IT Environment

Manufacturing IT Services That Reduce Friction and Risk

Integrated strategy, security, and operational support

Fractional CIO

Roadmaps tied to business goals

Manufacturing leaders need IT decisions that match production priorities, growth plans, and financial targets. Thriveon’s Fractional CIO model provides executive-level technology leadership, documented roadmaps, annual budgeting, and ongoing leadership meeting participation.

You gain a clear plan for infrastructure, cybersecurity, ERP, cloud, lifecycle replacement, and vendor decisions, with recommendations tied to measurable business outcomes rather than one-off technical fixes.

Proactive IT

Fewer recurring IT disruptions

Recurring technology issues drain productivity across production, operations, finance, and customer service. Thriveon applies proactive IT management through continual audits, documentation, monitoring, and alignment to 500+ self-developed best practices.

This standards-based approach focuses on preventing repeated problems before they interrupt work. Clients have experienced up to a 90% reduction in IT issues and security risks, creating more predictable performance and fewer avoidable disruptions.

Cybersecurity

Stronger audit-ready controls

Manufacturers face cybersecurity and compliance expectations from customers, supply chains, insurers, and regulators. Thriveon builds a layered security program around risk assessments, MFA, endpoint detection and response, SIEM, 24×7 SOC monitoring, encryption, backups, and incident response planning.

For organizations pursuing CMMC, NIST, SOC II, ISO 27001, or related frameworks, Thriveon helps document policies, controls, evidence, and remediation priorities so readiness becomes a managed process.

ERP Strategy

Cleaner data and workflows

ERP, scheduling, inventory, quality, finance, and plant-floor systems are only valuable when they support accurate decisions and efficient workflows. Thriveon helps evaluate, select, integrate, and optimize core business applications including Epicor, NetSuite, JobBOSS, and Sage.

The focus is practical: improve data quality, reduce workarounds, control customization costs, and identify where automation or analytics can remove manual effort from recurring manufacturing processes.

IT Projects

Projects with measurable outcomes

Manufacturing IT projects often fail when goals, vendors, users, and timelines are not coordinated. Thriveon uses a structured project process with pre-approved statements of work, defined success metrics, dedicated project management, weekly status tracking, risk identification, and post-project documentation.

From network upgrades and Microsoft 365 migrations to cloud, virtualization, security, and application rollouts, each initiative is managed to minimize disruption and support adoption.

Vendor Management

Predictable technology spending

Unplanned technology spending, duplicated tools, expired warranties, and unmanaged vendors make IT harder to budget. Thriveon provides technology spend oversight, lifecycle planning, procurement support, and vendor management to create a clearer financial picture.

Many clients achieve up to 20% reduction in IT costs through better licensing, standardization, replacement planning, and ROI analysis for larger initiatives. The goal is fewer surprises and stronger value from every investment.

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Measurable IT Outcomes for Manufacturing Leaders

72%

Manufacturers Implement Industry 4.0

55%

Construction Companies Use AI

79%

Builders Use Data Software

Turn Manufacturing IT Into a Business Advantage

Manufacturing IT has to support production schedules, plant-floor systems, ERP workflows, office teams, cybersecurity requirements, and growth plans at the same time. When technology is managed reactively, small issues can become costly interruptions across operations.

Thriveon brings executive-level IT strategy, cybersecurity, and proactive IT management into one disciplined model. Your environment is evaluated against 500+ best practices, documented, monitored, and continuously improved so recurring issues are addressed at the source. The result is a clearer technology roadmap, more predictable budgeting, stronger risk management, and IT decisions that support throughput, quality, and profitability.

A Standards-Based Model for Manufacturing Growth

Manufacturers need technology leadership that understands operational complexity, not just tickets. Thriveon helps connect strategy, systems, users, and security so IT decisions support the way your business actually runs.

Fractional CIO leadership with documented roadmaps and annual IT budgeting
ERP and line-of-business application guidance for efficiency and data quality
Cybersecurity controls aligned to NIST, CMMC, SOC II, and other requirements
Proactive audits of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, firewalls, servers, and endpoints
Vendor management to reduce duplication, optimize licensing, and control spend
Project management with clear statements of work, success metrics, and status tracking

Executive Guidance Without More Internal Complexity

Thriveon is built for manufacturers that have outgrown reactive IT. Your leadership team gains access to a Fractional CIO who participates in planning conversations, translates technology risk into business terms, and helps prioritize initiatives based on measurable value.

That strategic layer is supported by cybersecurity, help desk, infrastructure management, documentation, and project execution. Instead of coordinating disconnected vendors and unclear recommendations, you get one integrated process for improving reliability, reducing risk, and preparing systems for future growth. Many clients also see meaningful cost improvement through better licensing, lifecycle planning, and technology spend oversight.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does manufacturing IT include for mid-sized manufacturers?

Manufacturing IT covers executive-level technology leadership, proactive management of your entire IT environment, cybersecurity aligned to industry standards, and support for ERP and plant-floor systems. You benefit from a dedicated Fractional CIO, 24×7 security monitoring, help desk access, and a standards-based approach that integrates infrastructure, applications, compliance, and vendor management. This model is designed to reduce risk, eliminate recurring issues, and align technology investments with your business goals.

How can manufacturing IT help reduce downtime and operational disruptions?

Manufacturing IT applies over 500 best practices to prevent problems before they impact your production lines or office teams. Most clients see up to a 90% reduction in IT tickets and security incidents, saving more than 250 hours and $800 per employee annually. By addressing root causes and continuously monitoring your environment, you gain predictable system performance and fewer costly interruptions.

What is the process for starting with manufacturing IT services?

The process begins with a detailed assessment of your current technology environment, including audits of systems, cybersecurity, and operational workflows. You receive a documented IT roadmap tailored to your business objectives, along with an annual budget and measurable project milestones. Ongoing support, proactive monitoring, and regular executive reviews ensure continuous improvement and strategic alignment for your manufacturing operations.

How is pricing structured for manufacturing IT, and what does it cover?

Pricing for manufacturing IT is based on the number of computer users, using a transparent cost-plus model. This includes unlimited remote and onsite support, proactive management, cybersecurity, Fractional CIO leadership, and technology roadmap planning. Many manufacturers find this approach reduces total IT spend compared to internal staffing and multiple vendors, while providing clear budgeting and ROI analysis for major initiatives.

What makes this manufacturing IT approach different from traditional IT support?

This manufacturing IT model integrates Fractional CIO leadership, proactive issue prevention, and comprehensive cybersecurity into one disciplined solution. Unlike traditional support that reacts to problems, you receive executive-level guidance, documented roadmaps, measurable outcomes, and continuous audits against industry standards. The result is a strategic partnership focused on reducing risk, controlling costs, and driving measurable business value for your manufacturing organization.