We work with companies of all types, but we specialize in manufacturing.
Go to Manufacturing SiteData Clarity & AI Efficiency
We help businesses close the data gap, unify their systems, and achieve measurable ROI from AI-driven operations.
Book a Free ConsultationAre you worried your industry is evolving faster than your business can keep up? You're not alone. Leaders across industries are feeling the pressure as AI reshapes the landscape. The fear of becoming obsolete is real — and understandable. But fear won't get you where you want to be — action will. At Simplified Data Solutions (SDS), we help leaders shift from survival mode to strategic leadership by turning AI into a trusted ally, not a looming threat. We build clear, customized plans that show you exactly how to use AI to your advantage — unlocking faster market insights, streamlining operations, and boosting profit margins by cutting waste.
Data Integration
Is your data a hot mess?
You know the drill: your organization has multiple cloud services, each one of them essential and none of them work together. If you're struggling with data that's scattered, outdated, or just plain hard to interpret, we'll help you identify what matters most. Then we'll build real-time dashboards that make that data actionable — so you can make smart decisions quickly and confidently. You might not know how to get there, but we can help.
Learn moreHow we work
Three Easy Steps
Consultation
Meet with Erik for 20 minutes so he can find out your story, what makes your company tick, and where data systems, AI, and custom solutions can solve some of your most vexing problems.
Book a Free ConsultationDiscovery
The next step is to do a deep dive into your company. This is a lightweight, affordable engagement with deliverables that will be immediately actionable, including professional observations, recommendations, and a high-level roadmap.
Collaboration
This is where we get to work! While we will be doing the majority of the heavy lifting, we'll cultivate a close partnership where we understand who you are, what you're looking to accomplish, and how your data can get you there.
Results in the real world
Case Study: Tier-2 Auto Parts Manufacturer
Phase 1
Inspection moved off the floor
Manual inspection redesigned and tooled to move into a centralized office, where a single inspector can manage multiple lines simultaneously.
Phase 2
Up to 95% reduction in manual inspection
Structured data collection built across the line to train an ML model that flags high-risk components before manual review.
Phase 3 · In Development
Self-directed model training for new parts
Inspectors feed data using the software — the system auto-configures and trains a new detection model, no data scientist required.
Case Study: University-Affiliated Contract Biomanufacturer
Discovery Engagement
A GMP contract manufacturing organization needed clarity before its next move. We went deep: structured interviews across every function — quality, operations, business development, and the bench — tracing how work, information, and decisions actually flow through the facility versus how they're assumed to.
The deliverables were concrete: a candid organizational assessment for leadership, a communication protocol now in active use, a role redesign for business development, a zero-cost procurement policy that eliminates duplicate ordering and waste, and a build-vs-buy decision framework for digitizing a regulated quality workflow — each one designed to outlast any individual leader.
Sometimes the most valuable engagement isn't the one that builds something. It's the one that shows an organization exactly what it's working with, so the next investment is the right one.
About Erik
People, Business, and Data — in that order.
Hey, I'm Erik Henry and I established Simplified Data Solutions, LLC as a vehicle to help businesses of all shapes and sizes put their data to work.
In addition to a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, and a Masters Degree in Business Administration, I have 25 years experience in people-driven leadership: teaching, training, entrepreneurial leadership, staff leadership, project management, and culture building — plus a patented AI system of my own, built on the principle that your data should work for you without leaving your hands.
My knowledge and skills are where people, business, data, and strategy converge, and that's what you get when you choose to partner with SDS. AI is exciting and powerful, and we can help you put it to good use, but in the end, it's just a tool. The real value to your company is you and the people with whom you're building it. I'm here to help you ask the right business questions and ultimately put your data to work answering those questions.
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Answers to common questions on process, pricing, timelines, and AI readiness.
Reach Out
We would love to get to know you. Reach out and tell us a little about your organization, your data, the problem you'd most like to solve, or the opportunities you think data insights can help you pursue.
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