We help manufacturers keep products moving, from the first drawing to on-time delivery. Streamline communication across engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers while securing IP, simplifying compliance, and supporting large-format print needs.
Reliable, secure printing that never slows the line. From large-format blueprints to compliance records, we centralize how documents are produced, stored, and shared, with proactive monitoring, cost-per-print programs, and fast service to minimize downtime.
VoIP, secure email, servers, cloud, and cybersecurity, applied pragmatically to your plant and supply chain. We align IT to business goals to protect intellectual property, ensure uptime, and support teams with proactive, count-on-it service.
Make information move as smoothly as your product flow. Digitize shipping docs, integrate with ERP, and automate key steps across engineering, supply chain, operations, and the warehouse to reduce errors and boost compliance.
Keep workplaces safe and compliant with medical waste disposal. From sharps containers to biohazard materials, we manage collection, transport, and destruction with full regulatory compliance, reducing risk and protecting employees.
Your production line relies on more than machines, it relies on information. Applied Innovation streamlines communication between engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers while protecting your IP and supporting the tools that keep your business moving.
Every department has opportunities to cut steps, increase accuracy, and see status in real time. Here’s how automation helps manufacturers run smarter.
Contract Management
Retrieve and upload information to and from vendor, supplier, and customer portals.
Vendor Documentation
Centralize purchase orders, certifications, and agreements for easy access and consistent workflows.
Supplier Updates
Automate notifications for order confirmations, changes, and delivery updates.
Shipping Documentation
Collect electronic shipping documents for easy storage, retrieval, and tracking.
Order Packets
Match POs, contracts, pick tickets, and packing slips to ensure complete import/export paperwork.
Customer Updates
Automatically send confirmations, updates, and lead-time notices.
Sales & Engineering Alignment
Streamline RFQ communication and documentation between teams.
Change Orders/Requests
Use e-forms to assign tasks, gather approvals, and track revisions.
Document Versioning
Maintain accurate revision histories for drawings, specs, and engineering documents.
ERP Integration
Upload service records, certifications, billing, and shipping data into ERP and other systems.
Inventory Monitoring
Track levels in real time and trigger new orders automatically when thresholds are reached.
Compliance Reporting
Auto-populate reports for auditors, government agencies, and safety inspectors.
A secure, scalable foundation keeps production connected, protected, and performing at its best.
Remote Monitoring + Management
Proactively identify issues before they halt operations to keep systems running 24/7.
Configuration Change Tracking
Maintain ISO/quality compliance with accurate documentation of system updates.
Mobile Device Management
Protect tablets and handhelds used in warehouse and production environments.
Password Management
Secure access to engineering files, ERP systems, and proprietary IP.
Email Security + Web Filtering
Block phishing that can disrupt schedules or vendor comms.
Managed EDR
Protect endpoints on the shop floor from malware that could stop automation.
Dark Web Monitoring
Get alerted if credentials tied to production systems surface online.
SIEM + Vulnerability Monitoring
Compliance-ready logs and continuous risk visibility.
Penetration Testing
Find weaknesses before attackers do; safeguard designs and production data.
Cloud-Based Data Center
Scalable infrastructure for ERP, supply chain, and design software.
NOC + SOC (24/7)
Always-on oversight for production and distribution uptime.
Business Continuity + DR
Protect critical production data and minimize outage impact.
Secure VoIP + Carrier Services
Keep plants, logistics, and suppliers connected across sites.
Virtual CIO Consulting
Align IT strategy with lean goals, compliance, and growth plans.
If you’re a manufacturer, you understand how important it is to have everything you need at a moment’s notice. Otherwise, the job doesn’t get done. Stay connected and equipped by teaming up with Applied Innovation experts in our Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, or Tampa, Florida offices.
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