Services

Four connected areas of work, so strategy, technology and people move together. Choose an area to see what we offer, how we deliver it and the results behind it.

Digital transformation consulting for manufacturers and growing businesses

Modernise how your business runs, from SAP and ERP to everyday processes, with one accountable lead from the first question to full adoption.

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Sound familiar?

  • Your SAP or ERP rollout is stuck The project is late, over budget or delivering less than promised, and nobody owns the outcome.
  • Critical work still runs on spreadsheets Planning, inventory or month-end depend on manual files that only a few people understand.
  • Leadership can’t see reliable numbers Production, sales and finance each have a different version of the truth.
  • New systems went live, but people don’t use them Teams have quietly gone back to old habits and workarounds.

What we offer

SAP implementation and adoption
Solution design, partner selection and rollout leadership, with the training and support that makes adoption stick.
ERP customisation and implementation
Fit your ERP to how your business should work, without over-customising it.
Technology implementation
Choose and roll out the right tools, from planning software to dashboards and automation.
Finance and production process setup
Design clear, measurable processes for the production line and the finance function.
Vendor process setup
Structured onboarding, evaluation and management of the vendors your operations depend on.

The 5W method, applied

Who
Plant teams, finance, IT and leadership, and what each needs from the system
What
The processes to standardise, automate or retire
When
A phased rollout planned around production cycles and financial closes
Where
The plants, lines and departments where change pays back first
Why
Margins, visibility, compliance and speed of decision-making

Results our founder has delivered

  • 20%Increase in company profit at a manufacturing business
  • 40%Reduction in finished-product wastage
  • < 6 monthsSAP implemented and adopted, with critical features
  • < 4 monthsEnd-to-end manufacturing digital transformation

Industries

Especially strong in manufacturing: steel and rolling mills, glass and aluminium extrusion. We also support HealthTech, FinTech and EdTech organisations.

Questions about this service

Are you an SAP partner?

No. FiveW is independent. We design the solution and lead the programme, and certified SAP or ERP partners handle configuration. That keeps our advice focused on your needs, not on selling licences.

How long does an SAP or ERP implementation take?

It depends on scope and the number of sites. Our founder has taken SAP live, with critical features adopted, in under six months. Your roadmap will include a realistic timeline before you commit.

Can you rescue a project that is already running?

Yes. We start with a short 5W review of where the project stands, then agree a recovery plan with you and your current partner.

Do you earn commissions from software vendors or implementation partners?

No. FiveW is paid only by you. Partners are paid directly by you for their work, so our recommendations stay independent.

Ready to talk about digital transformation?

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How we deliver, in every area

We think, design and lead. Specialist partners build. You get one accountable lead from start to finish.

  1. Ideate and discoverAnswer the five questions and shape the solution with you.
  2. Design the solutionRequirements, process design and a prioritised roadmap.
  3. Choose the right partnerYour existing vendor, or a trusted partner from our network.
  4. Lead deliveryScope, quality and timelines managed on your behalf.
  5. Adopt and measureTraining, ownership and results tracked against agreed goals.

FiveW is paid only by you. We never take commissions or referral fees from software vendors or delivery partners, so every recommendation is independent.

Not sure which area you need?

Choose “Not sure yet” in the 5W brief, and we’ll help you work it out.

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