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Ushering the Future of Manufacturing
Nextsky Technologies
H
osting services from the
cloud is touted to be the
next big thing in internet
services. Most of the data stored
on premises by corporations is
being moved to the cloud in order
to facilitate better operations
and consolidated management.
But when the same benefits of
cloud-hosting could be applied
to something as tangible as
manufacturing, it can really spell
the difference between profit and
loss. Nextsky Technologies is a
cloud-based Software as a Service
(SaaS) ERP solutions provider for
the manufacturing sector.
Prathamesh Adep, Founder & CEO
With an aim to bring greater
flexibility and adaptability
to Micro and small scale
manufacturers, Nextsky
Technologies has structured
its offerings to allow ease of
implementation and a shield
against market fluctuations.
The company firmly believes
that bolstering small scale
manufacturing can go a long way
in generating employment and
Meet the intrepid entrepreneur behind Nextsky’s
continued growth, Prathamesh Adep
Mr. Adep is a passionate businessman who serves as the CEO of
Nextsky Technologies. He is a broadly skilled business leader with
extensive proficiency in cloud computing, ERP, data analytics, IoT, AI,
software business strategy, and scale-marketing, particularly through
digital and indirect channels. With over seven years of domain experience
in the manufacturing sector, he looks after the sales, marketing, and
product development.
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improving the national economy.
In conversation
with the founder
and CEO of Nextsky,
Prathamesh Adep
Can you tell us about your
company’s operations and
the industry it caters to?
Nextsky is a cloud-based SaaS
ERP solutions provider for
the manufacturing sector.
Nextsky automates the plant
floor and informs the top floor.
Our manufacturing cloud ERP
software is designed from the
ground up connecting suppliers,
machines, materials, people,
systems, and customers. Focusing
on the unique requirements
of discrete and process
manufacturing, the Nextsky
Manufacturing Cloud delivers
production control, inventory
management, supply chain
management, and more so
you can be more competitive,
efficient, and responsive to your
customer needs.
What do you think are the
shortcomings in the Micro
and Small Scale subsets
of the manufacturing
industry?
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The inability of unskilled
employees to take quick and
smart actions.
Lack of flexibility in the
production process with
regard to customer demand.