Manufacturing IT

IT services built for companies that actually build things.

Your ERP, production systems, and business data are the backbone of your operation. We keep the infrastructure running, work with the systems already driving your operation, and help with integration, reporting, and process improvement when there is real value in doing it — with 25+ years of Fortune 500 manufacturing experience behind every decision.

Systems & Platforms We Work With

ERP Systems
Integration & Support
Microsoft 365
Cloud Platform
Azure
Cloud Infrastructure
Power BI
Analytics & Reporting
SharePoint
Document Management
3CX
Phone Systems

The same expertise behind Kraft and Hershey — working for you.

Our team has done integration, solution architecture, and process improvement projects for Fortune 500 manufacturers. Not theory — production systems, real deadlines, real consequences.

Business Systems Integration

ERP, inventory, production scheduling, quality systems — connected and talking to each other. We've built integrations for Kraft, Hershey, Miller Brewing, Campbell's, and others. We know what it takes to make enterprise systems work together.

Process Automation

Manual data entry, spreadsheet handoffs, email-driven workflows — we replace them with automated systems that run reliably. Less human error, faster turnaround, and your people focused on work that matters.

IT Infrastructure

Networks, servers, workstations, security — the foundation your operation runs on. We design and manage infrastructure for manufacturing environments where uptime isn't optional and downtime costs real money.

Cloud & Microsoft 365

Move your email, files, and collaboration to the cloud without disrupting operations. Azure AD, SharePoint, Teams, Intune — designed and managed for manufacturing workflows, from the front office to the plant floor.

Business Intelligence & Reporting

Power BI dashboards, automated reports, data pipelines from your production and business systems. Stop waiting for someone to pull numbers from three different systems — get the answers in one place, updated automatically.

Reporting, Workflow & Internal Tools

That process your operations team tracks on a spreadsheet? The report that still takes three exports and manual cleanup? We can build the missing internal tool, dashboard, or workflow fix when the current process is holding the operation back.

Case Study

Five years of spreadsheets replaced in three weeks.

A multi-location organization tracked a critical financial process on spreadsheets for years. We built a complete web application — submissions, admin review, batch exports, attachments — migrated every record, and deployed it. Annual hosting costs less than one hour of traditional dev time.

3 weeks
To build & deploy
2,276
Records migrated
~$20/mo
To run

Now you've got an IT department.

You need someone who understands that your ERP isn't just software — it's the nervous system of your operation. Someone who can connect your production data to a Power BI dashboard and keep your network running while they do it, without trying to rebuild everything for the sake of it.

25+ years supporting and solving technology problems for businesses that don't have a technology department or just need a helping hand. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, working with clients across the Southeast and nationwide.

No long-term commitment. No account managers. You pay for what you need, and the people you talk to are the people doing the work.

FAQ

Common questions.

What ERP and business systems does Hopewell support?

We integrate and support ERP platforms including Dynamics 365, and connect them with Power BI, SharePoint, and custom applications. We've built integrations for Kraft, Hershey, Miller Brewing, Campbell's, and others.

Can you build Power BI dashboards for manufacturing?

Yes. We build Power BI dashboards connected to your production and business systems — OEE, downtime tracking, quality metrics, inventory, and financial reporting. Updated automatically, accessible from anywhere.

What's the cost of manufacturing downtime?

Industry average is $50,000 per hour for unplanned downtime. We design and manage IT infrastructure where uptime isn't optional — monitoring, redundancy, backup, and disaster recovery built in.

Do you work with small and mid-size manufacturers?

Yes. We bring Fortune 500 integration experience to companies that don't have Fortune 500 budgets. The same methodology, scaled to your operation.

Can you automate manual business processes?

Yes. Manual data entry, spreadsheet handoffs, email-driven workflows — we replace them with automated systems. Quality tracking, vendor management, compliance reporting — delivered in weeks, not months.

What compliance frameworks do you work with?

We're familiar with NIST, CMMC, and ISO 27001 requirements. We build with compliance in mind from day one, particularly for manufacturers in the defense supply chain.

Let's talk about your operation.

Whether it's dependable IT support, a systems integration, better reporting, or a process that's still too manual — let's figure it out together.