Case Study: Sheet Metal Connectors, Inc. modernizes ERP development and protects business continuity with Synergex

Sheet Metal Connectors, Inc. modernizes ERP development in 3 steps with Synergex

Sheet Metal Connectors, Inc. (SMC), a family-run HVAC manufacturer, faced a critical business continuity risk. Their heavily customized Synergy DBL ERP system, maintained for decades by a single developer, relied on an outdated development process with no version control and a generic text editor. Partnering with Synergex’s Professional Services Group (PSG), they needed to modernize their environment to reduce operational risk, enable collaboration, and attract new developers.

Synergex implemented a solution centered on modern DevOps tooling. They migrated SMC's source code to Azure DevOps Git, upgraded the development environment to Microsoft Visual Studio with Synergy DBL integration, and established a separate development system. This provided version control, modern IDE features, and a collaborative foundation. The results included a robust, auditable codebase, faster and more systematic development, and the successful re-hiring of a developer who could now work effectively. The modernization extended the application's lifespan and significantly abated the business continuity risk.

Sheet Metal Connectors, Inc. (smc)