Jason Pritchard - Automating Factories for Efficiency

Workshop: Automating Factories for Efficiency – Digital & Lean in Action

Delivered by Jason Pritchard, CEO of Fitfactory Technology Ltd

Jason Pritchard brings frontline expertise from over 25 years in manufacturing and digital transformation. At Fitfactory, he and his team have helped 400+ factories move from manual to intelligent operations through modular software, machine monitoring, and real-time data.

This workshop digs into how manufacturing leaders can simplify their automation journey: not by piling on technology, but by focusing on efficiency, data-driven decisions, and lean processes that scale.

Key Takeaways

• Why “automation” isn’t just robots, but smart data, monitoring & process design.
• How to pick the right digital interventions: modular tools, real time insights, machine monitoring.
• The lean factory mindset: fewer interruptions, clearer flow, empowered operators.
• Practical steps to adopt automation in an SME/manufacturing environment: assessment, pilot, scale.
• How this drives efficiency at work and value for leadership teams: reduced downtime, better throughput, stronger competitive position.

Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap – digital, lean, and strategically aligned – giving their manufacturing site a tangible efficiency boost.