Langcroft Consultancy Ltd

21/09/2026

What if AI could securely connect to the systems your business already uses?

That’s where MCP connectors come in.

They can provide a way for AI assistants to access information from systems such as ERP, MRP, CRM, finance and inventory helping businesses get useful answers without jumping between different platforms and reports.

Our latest article looks at what MCP connectors are, how they work and why they could become increasingly important for manufacturers.

👉 Read the full article:
https://langcroftconsultancy.co.uk/mcp-connectors-manufacturing/

17/09/2026

What if you could just ask your business a question?
Instead of searching through reports, dashboards and different systems, imagine simply asking:
• Which manufacturing orders are late?”�
• What capacity do we have next week?”�
• Which items are below safety stock?
• Which invoices are overdue?

AI is changing the way manufacturers can access and use the information already sitting within their business systems.
Our new AI in Manufacturing page explores how AI assistants and secure connections can bring together data from ERP, MRP, CRM, finance, inventory and production systems allowing teams to ask questions in plain English and get useful answers from live business data.

We’ve also brought together our growing AI for Manufacturing content hub, with practical articles covering MCP connectors, ChatGPT with Katana MRP, Claude with Digit ERP, production planning, natural language queries and more.

Take a look- https://langcroftconsultancy.co.uk/services/ai-in-manufacturing/

15/07/2026

Is your business working for your software... or is your software working for your business?

If your team are juggling spreadsheets, duplicate data or too many disconnected systems, it might be time to take a fresh look.

At Langcroft Consultancy, we help businesses find and implement the right production planning, ERP, MRP and CRM solutions without the jargon or the hard sell.

If you've been thinking, "There has to be a better way," let's have a chat.
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02/07/2026

If you're still relying on Shopify Stocky, now is the time to start planning.

With Stocky scheduled to be discontinued on 31st August 2026, businesses need to think about what comes next for purchasing, stock control and inventory planning. Waiting until the last minute could lead to unnecessary disruption.

The good news? This isn't just about replacing software.

It's an opportunity to review your processes and choose a solution that's a better fit for how your business operates today and where you want it to go tomorrow.

At Langcroft Consultancy, we help businesses:
✔ Assess their current inventory processes
✔ Compare the right Stocky alternatives
✔ Plan a smooth migration
✔ Implement systems with minimal disruption

Don't leave it until the deadline is looming.

Read our latest blog to explore one of the leading alternatives and find out what to consider before making the switch.
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Shopify Stocky is being retired. Learn how to prepare, what to look for in a replacement & how Langcroft Consultancy can help you choose the right system.

19/06/2026

Choosing the right ERP system isn't just about software it's about understanding how your business works and finding a solution that supports your long-term goals.

We recently worked with Western Mechanical Handling UK Ltd, carrying out detailed process mapping, stakeholder workshops, and independent ERP software evaluations to help them make an informed decision with confidence.

As Connor Kennedy, Managing Director, said:
"Tim’s ability to understand our business and translate that into clear recommendations, backed by high-quality research, gave us great confidence in our decisions."

Read the full case study to see how an independent approach helped Western Mechanical Handling UK navigate their ERP selection journey.

https://langcroftconsultancy.co.uk/western-mechanical-handling-erp-case-study/

12/06/2026

A customer fills in your website form while you're on holiday.
The enquiry lands in an inbox.
Someone forwards it.
Another person adds it to a spreadsheet.
A follow-up gets missed.

Sound familiar?

With our L-Connect integration and automation service, your website forms emails and CRM work together.

Every enquiry is captured automatically, linked to the customer record and visible to your team in one central place.

No forwarding.
No spreadsheets.
No missed opportunities.

Because going on holiday shouldn't mean losing business!
Contact us today for more information - [email protected]

28/05/2026

Using Stocky with Shopify? Read this...
Shopify is sunsetting Stocky. If you rely on it, now’s the time to plan ahead.

If you’re:
• Tracking stock in Stocky
• Using Shopify + spreadsheets
• Constantly fixing stock levels

There’s a better way.
Katana connects directly with Shopify:
✔ Real-time stock visibility
✔ Clear product availability
✔ One system - no spreadsheets

No scrambling. No guesswork. Just control.

Not sure what this means for you? Contact us today - [email protected]. www.langcroftconsultancy.co.uk

22/05/2026

Using Stocky with Shopify? Read this...
Shopify is sunsetting Stocky. If you rely on it, now’s the time to plan ahead.

If you’re:
• Tracking stock in Stocky
• Using Shopify + spreadsheets
• Constantly fixing stock levels

There’s a better way.

Katana connects directly with Shopify:
✔ Real-time stock visibility
✔ Clear product availability
✔ One system - no spreadsheets

No scrambling. No guesswork. Just control.

Not sure what this means for you? Contact us today - [email protected]. www.langcroftconsultancy.co.uk

21/05/2026

Most manufacturers use several software platforms. Inventory, production planning, CRM and accounting.
The problem isn't the software. It's that the systems often operate separately.
Langcroft connects these platforms using our L-Connect framework, allowing information to flow automatically between them.

Less manual work.� Better visibility.� More efficient operations.

Contact us today to find out more - [email protected]

05/05/2026

There’s a lot of noise around AI in manufacturing right now.
But most manufacturers aren’t asking for automation they’re asking for clarity.
Are we going to deliver on time? Where are the bottlenecks?� What’s happening across production right now?

The challenge isn’t data. It’s visibility.

In our latest blog, we explore how AI is being used in a practical way, not to replace planners, but to help them make faster, more informed decisions.
Tools like Planeus are a great example of this shift, turning complex planning into something clear and actionable.

As the UK partner, Langcroft Consultancy supports manufacturers in applying this in real-world environments, not just theory.

Discover how AI in manufacturing is improving production planning and visibility. Learn how tools like Planeus help turn complex data into clear, actionable decisions.