Technology is now at the heart of most manufacturing businesses.
From planning and production to quality control and delivery, IT touches every part of your process. With the right systems in place, your operation can accelerate productivity, minimize downtime, and achieve the efficiency your business needs to reach the next level.
At Preferred, we understand what technology means to a growing manufacturer and how complex it can be to manage with so many moving parts.
That’s why our technicians take pride in designing, deploying, and managing IT environments that help manufacturers work smarter, stay secure, and maximize uptime.
Manufacturers face unique operational and technical demands. We know the pain points because we’ve helped solve them for Midwest production leaders.
Downtime and inefficiency that interrupt production schedules and impact delivery.
Legacy systems and machines that don’t integrate with modern platforms.
Compliance mandates like CMMC, ISO, or ITAR that require cybersecurity alignment.
Limited visibility into performance, security, and vulnerabilities.
Fragmented technology vendors and reactive support that delays progress.
No clear roadmap for IT investments tied to business goals.
Successful manufacturers rely on timing and precision. When your business depends on uptime and accuracy, you need IT solutions built for the demands of production.
Preferred delivers end-to-end, fully managed IT environments that give your teams the speed, security, and reliability they need to meet customer demand.
Our engineers design and implement computing environments — on-site, cloud, or hybrid — that keep your operation running efficiently and securely.
We build and maintain secure, high-performance networks that support both office and plant-floor systems, with redundancy and reliability baked in.
We reduce IT bottlenecks across server, storage, network, and secure access—so ERP and production apps stay fast and available.
Preferred delivers complete IT support, including proactive monitoring, management, and maintenance of your entire network and infrastructure to eliminate downtime before it starts.
Our consultants bring deep experience in manufacturing IT, providing guidance on everything from business continuity and data protection to compliance readiness and system modernization.
We bring structure, strategy, and security to every engagement. Through our Business Cybersecurity & Technology Review (BCTR), we evaluate your entire IT ecosystem — from production lines to back-office systems — and develop a proactive roadmap that aligns technology with your business goals.
Seamless cybersecurity & IT integration across all facilities
CMMC, ISO, and ITAR compliance readiness
24/7 monitoring and advanced threat prevention
Streamlined infrastructure and data visibility
Predictable monthly pricing with no surprise bills
A trusted partner invested in your success
“Preferred transformed how we think about IT. We went from fighting fires to actually planning for the future. Uptime has improved, and our systems are finally working together.”
Director of Operations,
Laystrom Manufacturing
Every profitable production process starts with a strategy for efficiency.
Preferred’s consultants and technicians work around the clock to ensure your systems support your throughput, reduce waste, and scale with your business.
To see how IT can enhance your manufacturing operations, call us today at (708) 781-7110 or schedule a consultation below.
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