About Neel SMARTEC Consulting

Building the future of digital manufacturing

A boutique consulting firm specializing in PLM, ERP, and IIoT solutions. We help manufacturers minimize costs, maximize ROI, and simplify complex transformations.

Founded 2018 · Operating Globally as Business As Service

19+
Years Experience
3
Published Books
5+
Industry Awards
2
Certified Partners

Who we are
Engineering consulting that actually delivers

Neel SMARTEC Consulting is a specialized engineering consulting practice focused on PLM, ERP, and IIoT transformation initiatives for manufacturers.

As a privately owned establishment operating on a Business As Service (BaaS) model, our registered office is located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India. We serve clients globally through our flexible, location-independent consulting approach.

Founded in August 2018, Neel SMARTEC operates through a flexible Business As Service (BaaS) model: providing practical, implementation-oriented consulting support without the overhead of large consulting structures.

We support manufacturers in assessing digital readiness, improving engineering and operational visibility, evaluating technology adoption paths, and building practical PLM and IIoT roadmaps aligned with business priorities.

Through our Industrial Capability Development practice, we also support institutions and engineering teams through applied PLM, IIoT, and Industry 5.0 awareness initiatives focused on workforce readiness and practical digital manufacturing exposure.

We focus on helping you make the right decisions before committing to software. Every engagement is guided by our mission: Minimize TCO. Maximize ROI. Simplify PLM.

What Sets Us Apart

We focus on helping you make the right decisions before committing to software. Our approach covers four areas: PLM Strategy (readiness assessments, gap analysis, roadmaps), PLM Enablement (guided adoption onboarding, BOM governance, and rollout support), IIoT Advisory (identifying operational visibility gaps, sensor opportunities, and Industry 5.0 adoption pathways), and Industrial Capability Development (supporting workforce readiness and practical digital manufacturing awareness initiatives).

Our journey
A legacy of innovation & impact
Built on 19 years of experience across automotive, electrical, medical, industrial, and electronics sectors.
August 2018
Neel SMARTEC Founded
Uthayan Elangovan established Neel SMARTEC Consulting with a vision to revolutionize PLM and IIoT implementation. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience at Flex, Wipro, Syntel, PTC, and other industry leaders.
2019
First Book Published
“Smart Automation to Smart Manufacturing – Industrial Internet of Things” published by Momentum Press, New York. Named one of BookAuthority’s “Best Manufacturing Automation Books of All Times.”
2020
Second Book & Taylor & Francis Award
“Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): A Digital Journey Using Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)” published by CRC Press. Won the prestigious 2020 Taylor & Francis Award for Outstanding Professional Book.
2022
Management Consulting Awards
Named winner of the Management Consulting Awards at Wealth & Finance, cementing reputation as a trusted and innovative consulting partner.
2023
Industry Recognition
Uthayan honored as “Best Product Lifecycle Management CEO 2023” by CEO Monthly and “Most Effective Business Consulting Services CEO 2023” by APAC Insider.
2024
Third Book: Industry 5.0
“Industry 5.0: The Future of the Industrial Economy” published by CRC Press – Taylor & Francis Group, exploring the fusion of automation, robotics, and human intelligence.

Core values
The principles that drive everything we do
Our values aren’t just words on a page — they’re the foundation of every client engagement.
01
Excellence
We are unwavering in our commitment to delivering exceptional results. Our dedication to precision and quality propels us to consistently surpass expectations and establish new industry benchmarks.
02
Innovation
Innovation is the cornerstone of our identity. We embrace creative thinking, continuously pushing boundaries to unveil novel solutions that drive transformation and progress.
03
Integrity
Honesty and integrity are the cornerstones of our interactions. Our transparent practices foster trust among clients, partners, and colleagues, nurturing enduring relationships.
04
Collaboration
We believe in the power of teamwork. By harnessing diverse strengths, we achieve collective excellence, transforming challenges into catalysts for growth.
05
Client-Centric
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We actively listen and adapt our solutions to resonate with their needs, creating significant and lasting impacts.

Leadership
Meet the experts behind Neel SMARTEC
Decades of combined experience in PLM, ERP, and IIoT across multiple industries.
Uthayan Elangovan

Founder & CEO
Uthayan Elangovan
A seasoned professional with 19 years of dynamic experience across PLM, IIoT, and digital transformation. Passionate about the transformative impact of technology on product development and ensuring frameworks align with client requirements.
John Stark

Advisor & Mentor
John Stark
A thought and practice leader, educator, and consultant to 100+ companies. Author of 18 books including “Product Lifecycle Management: 21st Century Paradigm for Product Realisation” — the most frequently cited publication about PLM.

Get in touch
Have questions about our approach?
Whether you’re exploring PLM strategy or looking for guidance on digital transformation, we’re here to help.
General Inquiries
Business Partnerships
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Phone
+91-9538047356
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