What if a simple, affordable device could help safeguard your business assets without expensive consultants, complicated software, or a complete digital overhaul?
That’s exactly what the Shoestring program is designed to do. Developed by IfM Engage, Shoestring helps SMEs take practical, low-risk steps into digitalisation. No big budgets. No steep learning curves. Just smart, modular solutions that solve real problems, one step at a time.
We recently implemented a Shoestring Air Humidity and Temperature Kit in our electronics workshop. The electronics components we store are the backbone of the PCBs we manufacture, and if temperature and humidity aren’t kept within the right range, those components degrade. That means failures, delays, and costly rework, which is not something we’re willing to risk!
All we had to do was plug it in, and within minutes, we had live temperature, humidity, and air pressure readings, giving us real-time insights into our storage conditions.
The real game-changer for us is historical data tracking. Before, we had to rely on basic digital displays that only told us about the conditions in the moment, which had to be recorded manually and in person. Now, we can review past data, identify trends, and proactively prevent component damage before it happens.
This is the power of digitalisation without the overwhelm. Shoestring solutions are built for SMEs - they’re affordable, easy to implement, and require no specialist IT skills.
Western Australian food and beverage businesses have an incredible opportunity to get on board with Shoestring through the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development (DPIRD). The process starts with a workshop where you identify your key challenges, and from there, the Shoestring team tailors a solution to fit.
Let’s make digital work for SMEs, not against them!
To get started, contact us here!
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