Independent Manufacturing Technology & Vendor Evaluation
Move beyond vendor promises. Make decisions with confidence.
Manufacturers face growing pressure to adopt digital technologies that enhance efficiency and profitability. Yet, too many decisions rely solely on vendor-driven claims and limited internal perspectives, resulting in costly investments with disappointing outcomes.
Why Choose Independent Evaluation?
🟦 Clear, Reliable Evaluations
- Structured, unbiased assessments eliminate confusion and ensure accountability.
- Focus on long-term ROI, stability, and measurable outcomes.
- A systematic approach provides a reliable framework for decision-making.
🟥 Immediate Confidence and Impact
- Quick, decisive evaluations that spotlight true vendor capabilities.
- Dynamic reports providing clear, actionable recommendations.
- Fast validation to rapidly leverage opportunities and accelerate results.
🟩 Integrity and Trust at Every Step
- Genuine, vendor-neutral evaluations protecting your interests.
- Collaborative approach involving your teams, building internal alignment and trust.
- Human-centric guidance ensures technology benefits your entire workforce.
🟨 Deep Technical Insights
- Detailed analysis beyond surface-level marketing claims.
- Thorough assessments of system architecture, data integrity, scalability, and ongoing support.
- Data-driven evaluation ensuring informed, confident technology decisions.
Industry 4.0 Deployments: High Failure Rates 🚨
As manufacturers push toward digital transformation—embracing IoT, advanced automation, AI, and data-driven processes—one reality is hard to ignore: failure rates are alarmingly high.
- Up to 70% of digital transformation initiatives fail to meet objectives.
- Industry 4.0 projects specifically have failure rates between 60% and 80%.
Common Reasons for Failure:
❌ Lack of clear strategy and ROI definition
❌ Poor change management and low employee buy-in
❌ Inadequate integration with legacy systems
❌ Overfocus on technology rather than operational outcomes
❌ Skills gaps and organizational resistance
Credible Data:
✅ BCG (2018): 70% of digital transformation projects fall short of goals.
✅ McKinsey: 70% of large-scale transformation programs fail, a trend mirrored in Industry 4.0.
✅ IoT Analytics (2020): 76% of Industrial IoT projects stall at the pilot stage or face severe delays.
💡 Key Insight: Successful Industry 4.0 adoption requires aligning people, processes, and culture with clear, measurable strategies—not just new technology.
TSRB’s Unique Perspective
TSRB’s deep industry experience provides unmatched, practical insights:
- A decade of direct shop floor experience
- Decades of designing, integrating, and optimizing production intelligence solutions.
- Extensive vendor and product evaluation expertise.
- Proven alignment with real-world operational goals.
Making the wrong choice can cost you tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars—avoid becoming another statistic.
Independent Vendor & Technology Evaluation Service
🛠️ Our Process
- Clearly define and quantify your operational objectives and expected outcomes.
- Evaluate vendor offerings based on real-world factors: system architecture, reliability, scalability, and support.
- Identify gaps between vendor promises and achievable results.
- Deliver unbiased recommendations tailored to your operational, quality, and financial objectives.
Why TSRB? Genuine Independence & Expertise
✅ True Neutrality: We do not resell or accept referral fees.
✅ Operational and Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of MES and machine monitoring beyond marketing hype.
✅ Real-World Results: Focus on tangible outcomes aligned with plant-floor realities.
✅ Executive-Level Clarity: Align strategic vision with tactical execution across all organizational levels.
Who Benefits Most?
- Manufacturers evaluating machine monitoring and MES solutions.
- Companies investing in Industry 4.0 or IoT platforms.
- Plants aiming to ensure proven ROI before committing resources.
- Leadership teams seeking unbiased, clear guidance.
Service Deliverables
- Comprehensive vendor evaluation report.
- Detailed ROI and business case model.
- Risk assessment of integration proposals.
- Operational alignment and implementation roadmap.
Make Your Next Technology Decision with Certainty
Contact TSRB today for an independent evaluation and secure your manufacturing future.