42Q Achieves AWS Manufacturing and Industrial Competency
April 24, 2023 | Sanmina Corp.Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

42Q, a Sanmina division, is a full-featured smart, connected, cloud-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solution developed by manufacturers for manufacturers, announced that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Manufacturing and Industrial Competency. This designation recognizes 42Q for its expertise in providing customers professional services and software solutions for an end-to-end Industrial Manufacturing Software toolchain.
As manufacturing customers move to the cloud, they are looking for cloud experts with manufacturing experience to help them transform and use data in new ways, knowing they need to move faster than ever. AWS Manufacturing and Industrial Competency Partners provide customers with solutions across their digital transformation journey while being assured that they have support from a validated AWS Partner to meet their needs. These solutions follow AWS best practices for building secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient cloud infrastructure for industry applications.
Achieving the AWS Manufacturing and Industrial Competency differentiates 42Q as an AWS Partner Network (APN) member with demonstrated technical proficiency and proven customer success in running cloud solutions on AWS for the manufacturing and industrial sector. This program showcases manufacturing consulting and software partners who have domain knowledge and are providing cloud services. To receive the AWS Manufacturing and Industrial Competency designation, AWS Partners must undergo a rigorous technical validation and provide vetted customer references.
“42Q is proud to achieve the AWS Manufacturing and Industrial Competency,” said Wellington Giolo, VP of Business Development & Strategic Alliances. “Our team has been working closely with AWS and its Partners for over a decade to help companies from the Fortune 100 to startups worldwide achieve excellence in their digital manufacturing transformation. AWS has been by our side delivering the highest level of services and technology so we can continue to accelerate our customers growth, exceed their expectations, and remain committed to our customer’s long-term success.”
AWS are enabling scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions from startups to global enterprises. To support the seamless integration and deployment of these solutions, AWS established the AWS Competency Program to help customers identify AWS Partners with deep industry experience and expertise.
“42Q has become a fundamental part of the way we work. It is the central nerve system of our operations and it continues to evolve as we find more ways that it can improve our business. Our customers, auditors and shareholders have been very impressed when they see the way we utilise the platform and maximise the benefits of a digital system,” said LEE JENKINS, Director of Operations, Weir Minerals.
“The 42Q crew is exceptional to work with. They are quick to respond. They stepped up numerous times to help us even when their software wasn’t to blame,” said MIKE SCHULTZ, Vice President of Manufacturing, Bedford Industries.
“42Q has enabled our manufacturing operations to rapidly adjust to our customer’s demands and to perform more consistently globally while still maintaining regulatory compliance. 42Q continues to impress our customers and auditors,” said MIKE LANDY, President & COO IMS, Sanmina Corporation.
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