Bridging the Gap: How Decades of Manufacturing IT Experience Drive Synigent Technologies’ Mission
By Gary Laverdiere
In today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, the convergence of technology and operations is more critical than ever. As manufacturers navigate the complexities of Industry 4.0—embracing automation, advanced analytics, and interconnected systems—the need for experienced guidance becomes paramount.
At Synigent Technologies, we understand these challenges intimately. Our mission is to empower manufacturing organizations by providing strategic staffing solutions and consulting services that align with their digital transformation goals. This mission is deeply rooted in the extensive experience of our leadership, particularly in implementing manufacturing and retail systems over the past three decades.
A Legacy of Manufacturing Experience — with a Security, Compliance, and IT Foundation
Before joining Synigent Technologies, I spent over 30 years leading the implementation of enterprise systems within the manufacturing and retail sectors, with a strong focus on aligning technology with operational strategy.
My experience spans:
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems: Leading large-scale ERP deployments to streamline production, inventory, finance, distribution, and procurement operations.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Implementing end-to-end systems that improved logistics, demand planning, vendor management, warehouse management and transparency across the supply network.
- Retail Systems Integration: Ensuring front-end and back-end systems work in harmony, from point-of-sale technology to warehouse and fulfillment operations.
- Cybersecurity Program Development: Designing and deploying cybersecurity frameworks that protected sensitive operational data and intellectual property. These programs were built to meet the evolving threat landscape and tailored for manufacturing environments, which are often high-value targets for cyberattacks.
- Regulatory and Compliance Program Implementation: Creating compliance programs to address both private sector standards and public company obligations, including SOX, GLBA, and PCI-DSS. I led cross-functional teams to implement governance structures, audit controls, and risk assessments that stood up to internal and external scrutiny.
This combination of systems expertise and risk management ensures I approach digital transformation from a practical, secure, and compliance-ready perspective—not just a technical one.
Understanding the Manufacturing Evolution
The manufacturing industry is in the midst of a generational shift:
- Automation and Robotics are enhancing productivity and reducing labor gaps.
- Data and AI are enabling predictive maintenance and real-time decision-making.
- Connected Operations (via IoT) are creating smarter factories.
- Cybersecurity and compliance are no longer optional — they’re essential to continuity and trust.
These advancements bring new opportunities—and new complexities—that demand both technical insight and real-world experience to manage effectively.
Synigent Technologies: Aligning Experience with Industry Needs
At Synigent, we help manufacturers bridge the gap between their current state and the future they’re building toward.
Our services include:
- Targeted Staffing & Workforce Solutions: From high-impact project resources to hard-to-find technical talent, we connect clients with professionals who understand the manufacturing environment.
- Fractional Executive Leadership: Need strategic guidance without full-time cost? Our Fractional CIOs, CFOs, and CISOs provide seasoned leadership when and where it’s needed most.
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Support: We help organizations stay audit-ready, secure, and aligned with both internal policies and external regulations — a growing concern in today’s interconnected manufacturing ecosystems.
We tailor every engagement to your business goals, industry demands, and operational environment — because no two manufacturers are the same.
Bringing Real-World Leadership to Digital Transformation
At Synigent, we don’t just advise — we apply decades of hands-on leadership in enterprise systems, supply chains, and secure digital operations.
That experience is the foundation of our approach. We understand the stakeholder alignment required, the change management hurdles, and the need to make smart investments that scale. We’ve lived through digital shifts and guided companies through them — which means we’re not just consultants, we’re collaborators.
Partnering for a Future-Ready Manufacturing Sector
If you’re a manufacturing leader navigating change — whether it’s automation, ERP transformation, cybersecurity, or supply chain optimization — Synigent is ready to support your journey.
We combine the insight of experience with the energy of innovation to help you build a workforce and leadership structure that’s ready for whatever’s next.
Let’s talk about how we can help accelerate your mission and future-proof your operations.