Why a smarter IT strategy could be your competitive edge       In manufacturing, downtime costs more than lost time – it costs trust, revenue, and growth.  As operations scale and technology advances, managing IT internally can become more of a bottleneck than a backbone. If your IT department is constantly in reactive mode, or if innovation always seems “on hold,” it may be time to consider outsourcing. Here are five signs your manufacturing IT could benefit from external support – and how the right partner can help you shift from surviving to thriving:  1) You’re Always Playing Catch-up       If...