Managed IT Solutions for the Houston Manufacturing Industry 

We provide IT Support to all Manufacturing sectors comprises establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products:

• Food manufacturing
• Beverage and tobacco product manufacturing
• Textile mills
• Textile product mills
• Apparel manufacturing
• Leather and allied product manufacturing
• Wood product manufacturing
• Paper manufacturing
• Printing and related support activities
• Petroleum and coal products manufacturing
• Chemical manufacturing
• Plastics and rubber products manufacturing
• Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing
• Primary metal manufacturing
• Fabricated metal product manufacturing
• Machinery manufacturing
• Computer and electronic product manufacturing
• Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing
• Transportation equipment manufacturing
• Furniture and related product manufacturing
• Miscellaneous manufacturing
• And more

At the core of a successful manufacturing company is its technology strength. Currently, most of the manufacturing industry’s operations are technology-driven and automated. Production, supply chain management, sales, customer interactions, logistics, and decision-making among other core manufacturing processes, require a robust technology infrastructure and an even stronger team to support the system.

The manufacturing industry has adopted technologies, including robotics, additive manufacturing, smart manufacturing, blockchain technologies, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics, to boost production and improve market share.

Managed IT services refers to solutions offered by managed IT service providers that handle technology needs on behalf of companies for a fee, usually paid monthly. Ensuring all core business processes are effective while providing peace of mind that critical Information Technology solutions are running smoothly can be challenging for certain companies that host their infrastructure in-house. In such situations, taking advantage of outsourced managed IT services can be an effective method of securing a company’s infrastructure.

Predictable IT expenditure
Many manufacturing companies lack a predictable IT expenditure model. Managed IT service providers can solve this problem by offering a predictable monthly pricing, prioritizing infrastructure updates and quoting projects for future budgeting.

Backups and Disaster Recovery
Managed IT services provide timely backups and required support when a crisis occurs to protect data.

Vendor Management
Manufacturing employees face potential problems when interacting with IT service providers and vendors. Having a single managed IT service provider can help facilitate vendor relations.

Information Security Challenges
Managed IT services can ensure security flaws in the company’s systems are properly corrected and managed.

High and uncontrolled labor costs
Manufacturing companies typically operate with a small number of employees and a strict budget, which can make staffing a challenge within the industry. Manufacturers can benefits from managed IT services to ensure they can access experienced resources for the available workload and confirm dedicated employees can work productively. Failure to outsource Managed IT services means the company has to hire and train the IT staff, which may lead to high and uncontrolled labor costs.

Risk burden and need for adaptability
The manufacturing industry is faced with numerous IT-related risks. Balancing managing IT needs for manufacturers can be complex due to production limitations, and increased production may sometimes require more IT resources. Such situations can be easily handled by managed IT service providers such as ECS, who can deliver the required adaptability and flexibility using their staff’s capacity.

Reduced employee productivity and standardization
The employees of a company without outsourced Managed IT Services may not be able to focus on core functions of the business. As a result, their productivity may reduce leading to loss of revenue for the company. Manufacturing companies require standardization and consistency across systems for rapid and efficient recovery from delays. It can be difficult for a company to recover from issues using different technologies across multiple locations.

Expert Computer Solutions specializes in setting up and deploying IT infrastructures for manufacturers. We have built a tested and proven process for implementing streamlined solutions for businesses. If your company is looking to deploy a new IT solution or if your current solution does not work well, we’re here to help.

The free IT consultation includes a meeting at your office to learn more about your business. During the meeting, we discuss your business needs, go over how our company operates, what to expect, and what your pricing would be when you become a client.

Our prices are based on the complexity of your infrastructure and the amount of people working in your company. We'll gather this information during your consultation and can easily estimate and disclose your personalized rate.

We carry a $1 million/$2 million aggregate general liability and errors and omissions insurance. We will be happy to furnish you with proof of insurance upon request.

Our company Expert Computer Solutions (ECS) was established in September 2005 by our partners (Alex and Peter).

Absolutely. After your business consultation, you will have testimonials from our clients. We can schedule a phone call with current clients upon request to answer any questions you have.

No. We offer IT services on a month-to-month or annual basis. All agreements come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, you can notify us within 30 days to end the agreement.