Fractional Advisory Retainer

Monthly on-call automation expertise without the cost of a full-time hire. This is the right fit if you're regularly evaluating automation opportunities, working with multiple integrators, or simply want a trusted technical advisor on standing call.

Monthly on-site floor walk and opportunity identification
ROI ranking across all identified opportunities
Vendor shortlisting and introductions
Proposal review for any project that comes up mid-retainer
Project oversight included for any active installation
Direct phone and email access — no scheduling a "consultation" first
Automation Assessment

A one-time 90-minute floor walk followed by a written automation roadmap. This is the right starting point if you're automation-curious but not sure where to begin, or if you want an outside perspective before committing to anything bigger.

90-minute on-site walkthrough of your operation
Three to five opportunities ranked by ROI potential
Rough budget ranges for each opportunity identified
Written summary delivered within 5 business days
No retainer required, no obligation to act on anything
Project Scoping & Bid Review

Already have proposals on your desk? This is the service for the exact moment you're staring at two or three integrator quotes that all claim to solve the same problem at wildly different prices.

Side-by-side comparison of all proposals in plain language
Identification of exclusions buried in fine print
Flagging of scope you don't actually need
Payment milestone negotiation support
A written recommendation with reasoning, not just an opinion
Active Project Oversight

Your eyes and ears on the floor during a live integration. This is for when the contract is signed and the real test begins — making sure the project you approved is the project you actually receive.

Weekly integrator check-ins and progress verification
Scope change management — catching creep before it costs you
Timeline accountability against the original contract
On-site commissioning support during final installation
Final punch-list review before sign-off and final payment
Throughput & Process Optimization

Not every fix requires new equipment. Sometimes the cell, line, or process you already have is underperforming — and nobody on staff has the time or background to find out why. This service looks at what you're already running and finds the throughput, changeover, and uptime you're leaving on the table.

Cycle time and bottleneck analysis on existing equipment
Changeover and downtime reduction recommendations
PLC, robot program, and control logic review for hidden inefficiency
Low-cost, high-impact fixes prioritized ahead of capital spend
Written findings with a clear before/after throughput estimate
Robotic laser cutting cell in operation

"I speak the integrator's language and the plant manager's language. That's the whole job."

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Which service is right for you?

A quick reference for what's included in each engagement.

Included
Retainer
Assessment
Bid Review
Oversight
Optimization
Floor walk
Monthly
Once
Once
ROI ranking
Proposal review
On-site during install
Existing equipment review
Best if you
Automate often
Are exploring
Have bids in hand
Signed a contract
Have equipment already