How INS3 and Velotic Help Manufacturers Improve Operations with Proficy

Author Sticky

Jul 03, 2026 Last Updated
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Partner Success Story: INS3 + Proficy Software

A Partnership Built on Manufacturing Results

For more than three decades, Industrial Network Systems (INS3) has helped manufacturers solve complex operational challenges through industrial automation, manufacturing software, and digital transformation initiatives.

As a long-standing Proficy implementation partner, INS3 combines deep manufacturing expertise with proven software solutions to help customers improve production performance, increase quality, strengthen traceability, and drive continuous operational improvement.

INS3 expands that impact through its partnership with Velotic, leveraging the Proficy software portfolio to help manufacturers modernize operations and unlock greater business value.

"We don't lead with technology. We lead with solving customer problems. Technology is simply the tool that helps us get there."

Bob Clark

Director of Operations, INS3

Why INS3 Continues to Recommend Proficy Software

INS3 has worked with Proficy solutions since 1991, building decades of experience implementing industrial software across a wide range of manufacturing environments.

The reason they continue to recommend Proficy is simple: it delivers measurable business outcomes for their end customers.

From manufacturing execution systems (MES) and industrial historians to operations management and analytics, Proficy provides manufacturers with a stable, scalable foundation for continuous improvement.

Through Proficy, INS3 customers benefit from:
  • Improved production visibility
  • Better quality management and traceability
  • Increased operational efficiency
  • Faster decision-making through real-time data
  • Long-term scalability and technology investment protection
  • Continuous innovation through evolving software capabilities
INS3's engineering teams have developed extensive expertise across the Proficy portfolio, enabling them to deliver successful implementations and long-term value for manufacturers.

A Stronger Future Through Partnership with Velotic

As Proficy enters its next chapter with Velotic, INS3 sees significant opportunity for manufacturers.

The INS3 team cites Velotic's commitment to innovation, partner collaboration, and customer success as key reasons they are excited about the future of the relationship.

By working closely together, INS3 and Velotic help manufacturers accelerate digital transformation initiatives while ensuring customers receive both strategic guidance and technical expertise.

"We're excited about working with Velotic because of the value they place on their partners and the value we can bring to customers together."

Bob Clark

Director of Operations, INS3

Delivering Measurable Results for Manufacturers

Helping a Food Manufacturer Triple Market Share

One food manufacturing customer operating in the peanut butter industry faced a challenge common across its market segment: limited investment in manufacturing systems and operational technology.

Working with INS3 and Proficy software, the company transformed its manufacturing operations and differentiated itself from competitors.

The results included:
  • Nearly tripling market share
  • Improved on-time delivery performance
  • Enhanced product quality and consistency
  • Increased competitiveness with major retailers
  • Stronger operational visibility and control
By modernizing manufacturing processes and leveraging operational data more effectively, the company established itself as a market leader within its industry.

Supporting Long-Term Operational Excellence

INS3's customer relationships often span more than a decade, with many manufacturers continuously expanding their use of Proficy software over time.

Customers continue to realize value because the Proficy platform evolves alongside their business needs, enabling ongoing improvements in efficiency, quality, and performance.

Rather than implementing a solution and moving on, INS3 works with manufacturers to create long-term roadmaps that support continuous operational improvement.

Why Manufacturers Choose INS3 for Proficy Implementations

INS3's approach combines deep manufacturing expertise with proven implementation methodologies.

Manufacturers benefit from:

Industry Expertise

Decades of experience delivering manufacturing software and automation projects across multiple industries.

Proven Proficy Knowledge

Extensive experience implementing and supporting Proficy Smart Factory MES, Proficy Historian, Proficy Operations Hub, and other Proficy solutions.

Long-Term Customer Relationships

Partnerships that continue long after initial deployment to ensure ongoing success and optimization.

Focus on Business Outcomes

Projects centered on operational improvements, not just software implementation.

Looking Ahead: AI, Analytics, and the Next Generation of Manufacturing

INS3 sees significant opportunity for manufacturers to leverage emerging capabilities across the Proficy portfolio, including advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and data-driven operational decision-making.

By combining INS3's implementation expertise with Velotic's investment in innovation, manufacturers can accelerate time-to-value while preparing for the future of connected, intelligent operations.

"Proficy gives us a stable, powerful platform that allows us to deliver value today—and continue delivering value ten or twenty years from now."

Bob Clark

Director of Operations, INS3

About INS3

Industrial Network Systems (INS3) is a leading industrial automation and digital transformation provider specializing in manufacturing software, operational technology, industrial networking, and systems integration. As a Velotic Platinum Partner, INS3 helps manufacturers implement and optimize Proficy software solutions to improve operational performance, quality, visibility, and business growth.

INS3 by the Numbers

30+ Years of Manufacturing Experience

2,300+ Successful Projects Delivered

800+ Manufacturing Customers Served

Whether implementing MES software, industrial historians, ERP integrations, or modern data architectures, INS3 provides the expertise, roadmap, and support manufacturers need to accelerate operational excellence and digital transformation.

Hear Directly from INS3

Watch the Testimonial Video with Bob Clark, Director of Operations at INS3

In this video, Bob shares why INS3 continues to recommend Proficy software, how the partnership with Velotic helps manufacturers achieve measurable business outcomes, and real-world examples of customers transforming operations with Proficy solutions.
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