Achieve production efficiency targets with data you can trust
Production teams are under pressure to take full advantage of factory time and capacity — and to avoid unplanned or unnecessary downtime. But managers who rely on manual reporting or who make decisions based on “gut feeling” lack the rich insights they need for rapid response across the factory floor.
Intouch is a production monitoring solution that automatically collects data from your machines and visualizes your operations to pinpoint opportunities in the moment. As an Intouch implementation partner, Wipfli’s specialists go beyond basic setup services to help ensure Intouch drives measurable improvement across your business.
Experience Intouch with Wipfli by your side
Our team is committed to simplifying the capture and analysis of production data with an affordable solution that modernizes your factory without overhauling existing systems. Here is what you can expect from Intouch with the support of Wipfli’s implementation consultants.
RESULTS
As your eyes and ears in the factory, Intouch pinpoints inefficiency down to the machine, part and shift level — so operators know exactly where there are opportunities to improve machine utilization and can react faster to downtime events. Wipfli makes sure your team is set up with custom dashboards and alerts, so you can continuously boost key metrics like overall equipment effectiveness and cycle time attainment.
AUTOMATION
Intouch’s Manufacturing Equipment System (MES) doesn’t just operate independently on the factory floor; it connects seamlessly with your ERP for an automated data exchange between production, inventory and financial management. Our team syncs Intouch with ERP systems to reduce manual reporting hours or double entries and help ensure decisions are made from one source of truth.
VALUE
We want you to experience value on day one. From installation and onboarding to leadership training and continuous maintenance, Wipfli’s hands-on approach helps you check every box and establish the conditions for accountability and production success. With almost a century of expertise in the manufacturing industry, our team is fluent in your business and operating environment, ensuring Intouch is more than basic hardware or an analytics system — it puts you in full control of your production strategy.
Innovation and recognition
Wipfli’s digital specialists go beyond implementing commercial software. We are committed to fostering active relationships within our technology ecosystem, investing in joint innovation and continually earning certifications that help expand what’s possible for clients.
Wipfli is proud to have a track record of experience that includes the following:
- Currently the only U.S. implementation partner for Intouch, trusted since 2022
- Serving manufacturing customers with hundreds of machines in operation
- Delivering productivity insights within days, not weeks or months
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.
Laurie Harbour
Laurie Harbour is a partner with more than 35 years of manufacturing and consulting experience. Prior to joining Wipfli, she was the co-owner of Harbour Results, Inc., and has spent her career helping clients develop strategies, improve operations, reduce risk and optimize business performance. Clients benefit from Laurie’s ability to work with leadership teams to assess the current state of their business and provide strategic and operation recommendations for improvement.
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.
Gene Mussel
Gene Mussel is a director at Wipfli with extensive experience in plastics manufacturing. He utilizes data analytics to identify opportunities for business and operational improvements and helps implement strategies to improve efficiency and profitability. Additionally, Mussel’s marketplace and merger and acquisition expertise are utilized to support client strategies to build or diversify their holdings.
Scott Walton
Scott Walton is a partner with more than 35 years of manufacturing and consulting experience. Previously the co-owner of Harbour Results, Inc., he has spent his career helping strengthen the North American manufacturing industry through strategic and operational improvements and risk reduction. His experience in strategic planning, operations management, lean manufacturing, finance and supply chain management enables him to help clients navigate challenging business environments. Scott has expertise in restructuring businesses with a focus on quickly diagnosing issues and developing a turnaround plan to drive profitability.
