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Easy digitalisation

Shoestring offers a step-by-step approach to digitalisation using off-the-shelf technology to create low-cost, low-risk digital solutions.

These small-scale solutions are designed to provide companies with immediate benefits without disrupting core operations. And they help build confidence and knowledge in digitalisation so employees are ready to embrace further change. Get started today with the starter solution package.

Tried and tested

Shoestring has been deployed in over 70 companies. Read the industry case studies and discover how Shoestring helps companies improve productivity, reduce waste and energy usage, and in addition give staff digital skills and confidence to do more.

“Time has been saved in the packing area. Manual checklists have been cut down, which has saved hours of work every week.”

Job tracking solution | David Smith Ltd

“Feedback from staff is positive. The dashboard is now the first point of call for employees looking to check on the [wax] production status.”

Temperature monitoring | Kemdent Dental Products Ltd

Shaped by industry

Engineering Director, Carl Dean, explains the benefits of getting involved with Shoestring, how the low-cost solutions help smaller manufacturers get “a flavour” of what is possible in a market where many digital solutions are costly. “If we can help by being involved with Shoestring and these processes can be rolled out to other businesses across the country, it means that a lot of people can actually win out of this project.”

Our partners

Meet the partners who are helping build the Shoestring community and bring low-cost digital solutions to the UK manufacturing sector.

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21 Mar

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11 Mar

📢 Sign up for our free workshop for #manufacturers -discover how low-cost tech helps solve key business challenges
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8 Mar

📢 Come and see how Shoestring creates solutions using low-cost tech at the @Cambridge_Fest @IfMCambridge next Saturday!

👇There are lots of activities going on in the building, plenty to keep your whole family busy

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