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Manufacturing Systems in Action delivers what actually works. No consultant fluff. No theoretical BS. Just real solutions from 20+ years in the trenches of Industrial Automation.

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Insights that help your advanced manufacturing business thrive

Every two weeks, you'll get practical intelligence that drives results:

The Reality Check

Stephen Slothouber’s unfiltered take on what’s really happening in automation. 20+ years of battle-tested insights. The client conversations that keep him up at night. The breakthrough moments that turn struggling companies into profit machines. No sugar-coating. No theoretical nonsense.
The Smart Money Moves

The conversations that matter, stripped of social media noise. When automation leaders are discussing something important, you’ll know exactly why it matters to your bottom line and how to capitalize on it. Pure signal, zero noise.
Real Client Wins

Real EmberOps clients. Real problems solved. Real results you can measure. How a robotics shop reduced proposal turnaround time and increased capacity. How a system integrator streamlined operations and improved accuracy. How an OEM improved their close rate and revenue per deal. Then apply their methods.
System Updates That Matter

Zoho continuously releases new features and improvements. We’ll tell you about the ones that will actually impact your business. CRM improvements that save hours. Creator tools that automate tedious work. Project features that give you visibility you never had. Skip the fluff, get what matters.

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You're losing deals while your competitors are closing them faster.

This newsletter is your competitive advantage if you:

Run sales for a machine builder, system integrator, distributor in the automation industry, or advanced manufacturer
Need better systems for selling capital equipment with long sales cycles
Lead a growing team and know you should be scaling faster
Are a technical expert but need better systems for sales and business development
Want to see exactly how other automation leaders are succeeding with modern systems
Want to hear how others are integrating sales systems with applications engineering and project management
Want to learn how others are accurately forecasting and managing cash flow
Want practical ways to integrate AI into your sales process
Want to learn from real implementations, not case studies

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What advanced manufacturers are saying about us

“Steve has been critical to implementing our next steps. Finally we are on our way to automating our systems and yet I can see this is only the tip of the iceberg.”

Paul DeJong

Northern Dynamics
“We worked with EmberOps for a few months to set up, develop, and customize our CRM and ERP system. They were always responsive, flexible, and open to adjustments, making collaboration smooth. Their support helped us lay a strong foundation, and we truly appreciated their effort, professionalism, and hands-on approach.”

Mo Salehian

Manufacturer’s Automation
Working with Stephen was a great experience. He’s incredibly organized, thinks through all the details, and has a knack for explaining technical concepts in ways that make sense. His professionalism definitely stands out.

Sunny Trochaniak

NewPulse Studios