Town End Plc Migration : Modernising Legacy Applications:

ERP Redesign

eCommerce Integration

Microsoft Stack

Client Overview

Town End Plc is a specialist dyes manufacturer with roots in the 19th century. To stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry, the company needed to modernise its legacy ERP systems and transition away from outdated technology. This shift was essential to improving operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, and supporting future growth through a robust, future-proof platform.

Engagement

Partnering with Tomorrow’s Office, Town End’s legacy ERP was completely redesigned and rewritten on Microsoft’s modern development stack. Our team led discovery and architecture, rebuilt core workflows, migrated data, integrated with third-party platforms, and provided training and managed handover to ensure a smooth transition.

Core Capabilities

Modern ERP foundation: full rewrite on Microsoft’s latest stack for long-term relevance and scalability.
Operational workflows: streamlined handling of lab testing data, picking, and shipping to reduce paperwork and manual effort.
eCommerce integration: seamless digital order capture and processing tied directly into ERP.
Regulatory compliance: integration with Lisam’s ExESS for automated production of GHS-compliant labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
Data migration & continuity: safe migration from legacy systems with minimal disruption.
Reporting & visibility: improved oversight for teams and leadership to drive decisions.
Training & support: structured onboarding and ongoing care to embed the new ways of working.

The Transformation

In partnership with Tomorrows Office, Town End Plc’s ERP system was completely redesigned and rewritten using Microsoft’s modern development stack. This ensured long-term technological relevance and created a solid foundation for innovation.

Impact

By modernising its ERP with Tomorrows Office, Town End Plc not only improved efficiency and compliance but also positioned itself for continued innovation and growth in the specialist dyes sector.

Key Outcomes

Streamlined Operations
Significant reduction in paperwork-based working hours.
Optimised Processes
Enhanced management of lab testing data, picking, and shipping operations.
Resource Reallocation
Staff freed to focus on higher-value tasks and strategic growth initiatives.
Future Readiness
A strengthened, modernised infrastructure able to adapt quickly to future technological change.
Full eCommerce Integration
Seamless digital sales capability, enabling efficiency across order processing.
Regulatory Compliance
Integration with Lisam’s ExESS for the automated production of GHS-compliant labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).

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