Working with Industry
How d4dltd engages manufacturers, suppliers and public bodies on shared projects.
Our approach to industrial partners
Scoped from the start
Every engagement begins with a written brief that sets out the process, the people involved and the decisions that must be made before work begins. Partners know what they are committing to and when.
Clear lines of accountability
Each project has a single named lead on both sides. Progress is reported against agreed milestones, so issues surface early and are resolved by the people who own them.
Side note on confidentiality
Industrial work often involves proprietary process data. We agree terms of confidentiality before any technical material is shared, and we record who has access to each document.
How an engagement moves forward
Weeks 1 to 2
Scoping and agreement
We review the brief, confirm the scope and agree the success measures with your team.
Weeks 3 to 8
Working review
Our analysts work through the material with your engineers and report findings each fortnight.
Week 9 onward
Handover and review
Results are delivered in a form your team can act on, with a closing review of what was learned.
Site and workshop visits
Much of our work takes place on the shop floor and in partner facilities. The images below show typical settings for scoping visits.
Questions industry partners ask
What partners say
The scoping stage gave us a clear picture of what we were committing to. We knew the cost and the timetable before we signed anything.
Regional manufacturing group
Before you get in touch
- A named sponsor on your side
- The question or process you want reviewed
- Any constraints on data and access
Initial conversations are free and carry no obligation. Please do not send confidential files until terms are in place.
See also our industry services and concept validation.