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Automotive manufacturing technologies are a powerful tool for helping you overcome operational challenges while continuing to meet production demands and customer expectations. However, knowing how to invest to get greater ROI from your technology can be challenging — especially as AI, automation and connected operations continue to reshape the industry.
Wipfli’s manufacturing technology services bring deep industry experience to help automotive manufacturers implement the technology they need to improve visibility, strengthen operations and stay competitive.
Why Wipfli?
With an extensive history of serving automotive manufacturers and suppliers, Wipfli doesn’t just understand technology. We know your industry.
We take a process-driven approach, beginning with a thorough look at your operations, production priorities and unique challenges. We then apply that understanding and our manufacturing experience to deliver targeted solutions that enable strategic, high-impact investments.
We also know you need more than local insight in today’s global environment. Wipfli pairs strong regional presence and national resources with global capabilities to support domestic activities along with cross-border operations and international growth.
We’re ready to help you transform with end-to-end solutions across the automotive value chain.
Our manufacturing technology services include:
CRM solutions
Wipfli helps you implement and optimize a CRM for manufacturing that delivers actionable intelligence and enhances customer experience. With knowledge of industry-specific sales processes, Wipfli supports every stage from software selection to long-term optimization, helping you leverage CRM as a powerful driver of revenue and customer loyalty.
Production monitoring
Wipfli’s production monitoring services help automotive manufacturers turn machine and production data into real-time insights that drive proactive decision-making, throughput and profitability.
Data and analytics
As operational and supply chain complexity grows, Wipfli offers tailored analytics services to help automotive manufacturers turn data into actionable insights.
Cybersecurity
Wipfli’s manufacturing cybersecurity services can support your business with everything from risk assessments and compliance to managed security services and virtual CISO support. With deep industry knowledge, we help manufacturers strengthen defenses, maintain business continuity and stay ahead of evolving threats.
E-commerce
Wipfli’s e-commerce enablement services help maximize margins and meet customer expectations by modernizing systems, aligning data and enabling seamless integration. Our support can guide you from planning through execution to deliver insight-driven digital commerce solutions.
Managed services
Underperforming automotive manufacturing IT can drain resources and hinder growth, especially as production environments become more connected and data-driven.
Our team
Jake R. Rohrer
Jake Rohrer is a manager in Wipfli’s Organizational Performance team, specializing in the manufacturing industry. Working with manufacturers, he seeks to improve operational efficiency by assessing and optimizing. Jake is experienced working with teams across various business units to create synergies and galvanize positive business outcomes. His communication strategy of “seek to learn” allows him to pick up on the root cause of underperformance and tailor unique solutions to meet the needs of his clients.
Mike Devereux, CPA, CMP
Mike Devereux has identified millions of dollars in tax incentives for manufacturing clients, led hundreds of research and development (R&D) tax credit study engagements and demonstrated leadership and exceptional judgment in the tax structuring of various acquisitions. He speaks nationally to various professional and industry trade organizations and associations about opportunities to reduce federal and state tax liabilities and has written dozens of articles for trade publications.
Kate E. Brown
Kate Brown is a Business Intelligence and Analytics Manager in Wipfli’s Business Solutions Group, she is focused on designing and building analytics platforms that improve organizational performance and drive actionable analytics for our diverse clientele.
Brett Polglaze
Brett Polglaze brings over 20 years of experience to Wipfli’s organizational performance management consulting team and has a passion for tackling complex organizational questions. From improving business process flows to assisting clients through complex system selections, his focus has always been to architect solutions that solve critical business issues. He has led all aspects of technology selection, implementation, and operations improvement initiatives.
Ryan Swiderski
Ryan Swiderski is a technology partner serving the MRD practice. He leads Wipfli’s retail and consumer products industry, specializing in CX tech, including Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, ERPs, business intelligence solutions and more.
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