Digital Manufacturing
You're building the factory of tomorrow. We help you start today.
"If we had found this platform three years earlier, we would have saved ourselves two to three years of building things that Factorise already had. The composability, the shared data model, the Mendix foundation, it's exactly what we were trying to build ourselves."
Do you recognise this?
You know where you're headed: less paper, better data, faster decisions, a shopfloor that runs on facts instead of gut feeling. But most of your operation still runs on manual processes, informal handovers, and spreadsheets. Without a digital foundation, there's no OEE to measure, no data for AI to work with, and no visibility to act on.
The vision isn't the hard part. The path is. Every digitalisation programme you've seen either tries to do everything at once and stalls, or delivers a pilot that never scales beyond one line.
You need a starting point that delivers results in weeks, not a roadmap that takes two years before anyone sees value.
How Factorise solves it
The three phases we walk together.
Phase 1: Digital Foundation
Paperless workflows, digital work instructions, structured shift handovers. Operators work with systems built for them, not for the IT department. This is where the shopfloor goes from paper and tribal knowledge to a digital baseline you can build on.
Weeks to first results. Pally Biscuits went live with Production Execution and saw a 28% productivity boost and 20% cost savings.
Phase 2: Data-Driven Operations
Machines connected, OEE visible, deviations flagged before they escalate. Decisions based on what's actually happening, not on what someone thinks is happening. Real-time dashboards from operator to plant manager.
Alpha connected 30+ machines at PLC level and had Issue Optimiser live in two weeks. 40% faster issue resolution.
Phase 3: Continuous Improvement & Autonomy
Patterns recognised, improvement initiatives driven by data, root causes resolved instead of symptoms. For organisations that want it: the step toward more autonomous production. This is where the platform compounds.
Kemira built a 7-person CoE managing the global rollout across 61 sites. From single-site start to worldwide standard.
Modular, not monolithic
You don't have to do everything at once. Factorise consists of 40+ composable apps across six suites: from Production Execution and Digital Lean to Issue Optimiser, Production Performance, Machine Lifecycle, and Workforce Excellence. Start with whatever has the most impact right now. Expand when the organisation is ready.
Everything runs on one platform, one data model, one user experience. Adding a suite means activating modules, not launching a new integration project.
Built on Mendix. Adaptable without reprogramming.
Your processes aren't standard. Factorise is built on Mendix, so screens, workflows, and integrations can be adapted without touching the core product. By your team, by an implementation partner, or by a Mendix Centre of Excellence if your organisation already has one.
Factorise connects to what you already have: SAP, Business Central, Teamcenter, OPC UA, MQTT, PLCs, Kepware, and more. No rip-and-replace. It sits alongside your existing systems and consolidates at your pace.
Typical results
These are outcomes seen in practice at manufacturers who have taken this path.
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productivity boost
Faster changeovers, less downtime, consistent standard work across every shift.
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cost savings
Faster changeovers, less downtime, consistent standard work across every shift.
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better collaboration
Digital boards, real-time insight, and structured handovers across every shift and line.
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faster issue resolution
Structured issue capture with root cause analysis means problems get fixed.
Suites & modules
Suites:
Modules:
Factory Structure (ISA-88)· OT Connect · IT Connect · Custom Data Sets & KPIs · Control Center · Launchpad Config · Shift Book · Order Execution · Andon Cockpit, Production Cascade · Performance Reviews (SQDEC) · Issues Dashboard · Action Planner · Checklists
Ready to take the first step?
We like to start with a fit-gap session: a day or two to understand where you are, which pain points are most urgent, and which modules deliver the fastest value. No sales pitch. Just an honest conversation about what's realistic.