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Managed IT Support for Automotive Businesses

The Midlands has deep roots in automotive engineering and motorsport, and the businesses that supply and support that industry run on systems that simply can’t afford to go down. Kixo provides managed IT support built around the way automotive suppliers actually operate.

Why automotive suppliers need specialist IT support

Automotive supply chains run on tight, just-in-time schedules dictated by OEMs and tier one customers. A network outage or a failed EDI connection doesn’t just cause an inconvenience, it can mean a missed delivery slot and a penalty. IT support for this sector needs to understand the systems that keep production and dispatch moving, not just email and Wi-Fi.

What we provide for automotive businesses

Support for MRP and ERP systems used to plan production and manage stock
Management of EDI connections to OEMs and tier one customers, keeping order and delivery data flowing reliably
Barcoding, label printing and handheld scanner support for goods-in, production tracking and dispatch
Network and Wi-Fi coverage across offices, warehouses and shop floors
Reliable connectivity between multiple sites, warehouses and production locations
Proactive monitoring of servers and critical systems to catch problems before they cause downtime
Backup and disaster recovery to protect production, stock and order data
24/7, 365 day support, since production schedules don’t stop for office hours

Keeping compliance data flowing

Falling behind on EDI transactions, mislabelled stock or barcode scanning errors can cause real friction with OEM customers who expect consistent, on-time delivery of both parts and data. We treat these systems as business critical, not an afterthought, and monitor them alongside your core infrastructure.

Built around your operation

Whether you’re a single-site machine shop or a supplier running several warehouses and production locations, we take the time to understand how your operation actually runs before recommending changes.