Advanced Manufacturing Project Management Software | SharpCloud

What is project management in manufacturing?

Project management in manufacturing is the planning and coordination of resources, timelines, supply chain, and teams to deliver goods efficiently and on budget. Data visualization in manufacturing plays a key role by turning complex project data into clear, actionable insights. Project management software for the manufacturing industry supports this by streamlining processes, managing resources, and keeping production on track.

The manufacturing data challenge

Today’s manufacturing companies are hindered by limited visibility into the business priorities that matter most.

⚠️ Data trapped in silos across departments and functions
⚠️ Out-of-date information leading to poor decision-making
⚠️ Scattered tools that don’t communicate with each other
⚠️ Static spreadsheets and Gantt charts unable to adapt in real time
⚠️ Slow decisions, inefficiencies, and poor visibility into key priorities

Why SharpCloud for manufacturers?

SharpCloud empowers the manufacturing industry to improve decision-making and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

✔ Visualize complex data relationships across teams and systems
✔ Improve agility with live, interactive scenario planning
✔ Enhance cross-functional alignment and accountability
✔ Replace static reporting with real-time, data-driven storytelling
✔ Accelerate decisions and drive operational performance

"SharpCloud is the only platform I have seen that has the ability to solve difficult project challenges quickly and help identify blockers to delivery. It really is a cutting-edge use of roadmapping and visualization technology.”

“From a management point of view, SharpCloud has given a much greater
visibility across the complete portfolio. SharpCloud allows us to examine the
relationships between different items in our technology roadmap, then dive deeper into the data for a greater level of detail.”

Peter OsborneSenior Technical Fellow, AMRC

How does SharpCloud help advanced manufacturing teams manage complex projects?

SharpCloud brings all your disconnected data together in one place, providing a big-picture view of your manufacturing projects and helping you uncover critical dependencies to prioritize for success.

By watching this video, you will gain insights into aligning projects with business goals, understanding project relationships, and assessing risk and impact status effectively.

No need to move your data

If your team uses it, we integrate with it

SharpCloud seamlessly integrates with existing data sources via Data Connectors, ensuring smooth data flow without heavy IT overhead.

It works alongside tools like Jira, DevOps, P6, Microsoft Project and PowerBI, providing powerful portfolio analysis and visualization without requiring a full system overhaul. By eliminating duplicate manual entry, SharpCloud saves time and reduces errors.

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FAQ's

What is an advanced manufacturing roadmap?

An advanced manufacturing roadmap is a strategic visual tool that connects long-term business objectives with the innovation, R&D, and production initiatives needed to achieve them. Unlike static project plans, these roadmaps are dynamic and collaborative. They're designed to support the continuous improvement essential in today’s complex manufacturing processes. An effective roadmap helps your team:

Prioritize investments
Coordinate R&D and operations
Navigate emerging technologies
Adapt to disruption, respond faster to changes
Stay competitive in fast-changing markets

What should you look for in project management software for the manufacturing industry?

The right project management software should go beyond task lists and Gantt charts. It should give you clarity, control, and collaboration across complex, multi-layered projects. Here are the key features to look for:

Customizable Views for Different Stakeholders - the right software allows you to tailor views - so each stakeholder sees the data in the context that matters to them, without duplicating effort or creating separate documents.

Real-Time Data Integration with Existing Tools - look for software that connects directly to existing systems, keeping your roadmap live and your decisions based on current data. No more chasing down static spreadsheets or manually updating timelines.

Scenario Planning to Assess Risk and Change Impact - a good platform lets you simulate different scenarios, explore trade-offs, and make confident decisions before committing to a change. This is essential for agile, risk-aware planning.

Visual Roadmapping for Strategy Alignment - visual roadmaps help connect individual projects to overarching goals, making it easy to see how workstreams contribute to innovation, compliance, or growth.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Tools - built-in features like commenting, tagging, live editing, and shared dashboards encourage teams to collaborate in one space. Reduce siloed communication and accelerating decision-making across departments.

Relationship Mapping to Understand Interdependencies - a relationship mapping feature helps teams spot critical connections and knock-on effects - something static tools often miss.

How does a visual roadmap accelerate advanced manufacturing innovation?

Visual roadmaps help teams:

Spot gaps, overlaps, and opportunities
Connect innovation to delivery timelines
Communicate priorities clearly to all stakeholders
Iterate faster by enabling scenario planning and impact analysis

What results have manufacturers achieved using SharpCloud’s project management software?

Manufacturers working with SharpCloud have reported significant improvements in production processes - how they plan, manage, and deliver complex projects across global teams and supply chains. Key results include:

Faster Decision-Making - largely due to improved visibility into project data, clearer alignment on priorities, and faster consensus-building across stakeholders.

Stronger Alignment Across Global Teams - role-specific views and connecting strategy to execution, eliminates siloed planning and helps teams stay on the same page, regardless of location.

Improved Visibility Into Risk and Performance - with live data and the ability to surface blockers visually, it’s easier to anticipate issues before they impact delivery.

More Agile, Adaptive Roadmaps - manufacturers can quickly pivot in response to supply chain disruptions, market shifts, or internal changes - without losing strategic focus.

How long does it take to get up and running?

Each situation is slightly different and we will work with you to tailor how we get up and running.

If you have data ready, you can start building valuable views and uncovering insights within a few hours. However, for a more complete setup, including stakeholder input, tailored views, and training, we typically run a 1-month Proof of Value. During this time, we refine visualizations through iterations, ensure they answer key questions, and equip you to be self-sufficient in SharpCloud. While setup speed depends on available time and collaboration, most users see meaningful results quickly.

Do I need all of my data ready to get started?

Not necessarily. We can create data within the platform itself to give you an idea of what is achievable. If you have some data, that's even better - it helps you relate to the insights more effectively, but no data is perfect! One of the key benefits of visualizing your data is uncovering gaps, trends, and inconsistencies, helping you refine and move forward with confidence.

How many licenses/users will I need for the project management software?

Our flexible licensing model is designed to scale with your needs, offering three distinct user types to ensure the right level of access and functionality for your team. We work with you to create a Proof of Value solution - demonstrating how SharpCloud fits your business while determining the ideal licensing structure for maximum impact. Find some example license bundles here.

Can you have control over data access for user groups?

Absolutely. In SharpCloud, we have Role Based Access, so you can design roles for users and determine what data they can edit or see.

Do you provide different subscription types?

Yes, we have 3 subscription types - Creator, Collaborator and Read-Only subscriptions. Creators can do everything, build and maintain stories and configure data connectors and so on. Collaborators help keep the data up to date and Read-only users can view, interact and comment on the story. More info can be found on our pricing page.