Solutions
SMART MANUFACTURING ASSESSMENT & ROADMAP
CLEAR DIRECTION FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Smart manufacturing isn’t about chasing trends or checking boxes. It’s about understanding where you are today and building a clear, grounded roadmap to get where you want to go.
We combine 75+ years of experience with proven tools like the CESMII Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Framework—a government-funded, industry-recognized process designed to help organizations define their future and plan how to get there.
Together, we create a plan developed by your company, with our facilitation, tailored to your facility, not a one-size-fits-all playbook.
LET’S FIGURE OUT WHERE YOU STAND AND WHAT COMES NEXT
TOGETHER.
Why We're Different
We aren’t here to hand you a high-level digital roadmap and walk away.
We take the time and due diligence to understand your operations, your people, and your unique challenges, because that’s where the real value lies.
When you partner with Live Solutions, we don’t show up with canned recommendations or leave you with a buzzword-heavy PDF. We work shoulder to shoulder with your team to co-create a clear plan toward your smart manufacturing goals—backed by real costs, real timelines, and real outcomes.
The stuff your paper reports miss, and your frontline team knows by heart.
No buzzwords. No tech for tech’s sake. And no hidden sales agenda—because we’re not resellers. Just a clear-eyed look at your operations and a practical, cost-effective roadmap built around your reality.
Brian Sisk
Chief Technology Officer, Sepion Technologies
ASSESS
DISCOVERY DRIVEN, NOT TEMPLATE BASED
We don’t assume, we observe. Our process begins on the ground, not in a spreadsheet. Through on-site interviews, walkthroughs, and cross-functional workshops, we identify how your people, processes, and equipment really function day to day.
From operators to shift managers, we listen to the people who know your factory best.
The result?
No bloated assessments. No recycled frameworks. Just clear insights that reflect your reality.
FOCUS
DIGITAL READINESS BENCHMARKING
Where are you on your smart manufacturing journey?
We map your current state by evaluating connectivity, data usage, and system integration. This phase includes a full value stream map and gap analysis, showing exactly where waste, downtime, or inefficiencies are hiding.
You don’t get a generic digital checklist. You get a real-time picture of what’s working, what’s not, and what to prioritize next.
ROADMAP
ROADMAP BUILT FOR ROI
Every recommendation we make is ranked by value and impact. We build a Smart Manufacturing Roadmap tailored to your operations, investment goals, and technical comfort level.
That might include retrofitting legacy machines, integrating IIoT sensors, or building a data layer that actually delivers insight, not just noise.
Your plan will include clear next steps, phased timelines, and honest expectations. No tech for tech’s sake, just practical progress aligned with your team’s readiness and your business objectives.
KEY DELIVERABLES YOU CAN EXPECT
SMART MANUFACTURING ROADMAP
A phased, prioritized plan aligned with your operational goals, built around ROI, readiness, and real-world constraints.
DIGITAL MATURITY SNAPSHOT
An honest evaluation of where you stand today using the manufacturing maturity model, backed by interviews, diagnostics, and data.
VALUE STREAM MAP
A full process flow overview, highlighting waste, bottlenecks, and high-impact opportunities across your operations.
GAP ANALYSIS & OPPORTUNITY MATRIX
Clear insights into what’s missing, what’s underutilized, and where small changes can drive big improvements.
RECOMMENDED TECH STACK
If you’re ready for the next step, we’ll identify tools and technologies that fit your current infrastructure—no oversell, no overkill.
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Why work with us?
WE DON’T JUST ASSESS, WE HELP YOU ACT
This isn’t an academic exercise. Our assessments lead to real improvements, not shelved reports. Every insight we deliver is designed to be actionable, measurable, and aligned with how your team actually works.
WE WORK SIDE BY SIDE WITH YOUR TEAM
We embed ourselves in your process—on-site, in meetings, with operators—to make sure every recommendation is grounded in your reality, not theoretical best practices.
WE DON’T PUSH TECH FOR TECH’S SAKE
If a clipboard and a conversation solve the problem better than an expensive sensor array, we’ll tell you that. We only recommend what delivers results—nothing more, nothing less.
WE BRING 75+ YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE
From digital readiness to execution, we’ve done it before. And our CESMII Smart Manufacturing Certified team brings proven methods that work in real factories, not just in pitch decks.
LET’S FIND OUT WHAT’S POSSIBLE FOR YOU
We believe in honest, straightforward conversations. No jargon. No pressure. Just a clear-eyed look at where you are today, and what smart manufacturing could mean for your business.
