As we move deeper into 2026, many manufacturers in Hull and the East Riding are sitting on a hidden risk: an ageing on-premises server. Windows Server 2016 reaches its official end-of-life in January 2027, meaning that businesses still relying on this infrastructure will soon find themselves without security updates or technical support.
It is often surprising to calculate the true cost of a single invoice. In many UK manufacturing firms, processing a supplier invoice manually can cost upwards of £4 when you factor in data entry, approval chasing, and error correction.
Manufacturing and logistics in Hull and the East Riding have faced a data marathon over the last few years. As goods move through the Port of Hull and out across the country, the sheer volume of delivery notes, customs declarations, and certificates of origin can easily overwhelm a traditional back office.
For manufacturing firms across Hull and the East Riding, maintaining ISO certifications and industry-specific standards is the foundation of market trust.
At McKinney Haarcourt we have a perspective that shapes everything we do: Technology is about PEOPLE and, as we look toward the 2030 horizon, I want to take a moment to reflect on what all this “automation” is actually for.
For too long, the Document Management System (DMS) has been treated as a digital graveyard – a passive filing cabinet where data went to be forgotten but, not any more.
The next three years aren’t about becoming more technical; they’re about using tools like document management, IoT and automated workflows to become a more “human” company, freeing your team from the mundane to focus on the high-value strategy that actually moves the needle.
Having spent years helping UK firms navigate the transition from paper-shuffling to digital workflows, we’ve seen our fair share of “silver bullets” come and go. But as we sit here in mid-2026, the shift we are witnessing isn’t just another tech trend – it’s a fundamental rewiring of the SME nervous system.
Rigorous quality control serves as the absolute bedrock of any reputable manufacturing enterprise operating in The Humber and across East […]
How frequently does your immensely expensive production line grind to a complete halt simply because a vital stock requisition form has been quietly languishing at the bottom of an overflowing administrative inbox?
There is a profound irony in operating multi-million-pound machinery while relying on a physical piece of paper to communicate critical inventory shortages between the shop floor and the procurement department…