CASE STUDY
Abraham Moon & Sons Ltd
EST. 1837
A historic and prestigious textile manufacturer based in Guiseley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom — transformed through SAP Business One and Beas Manufacturing, implemented by Silver Touch Technologies UK Ltd.
Client Snapshot
About Abraham Moon & Sons Ltd
Abraham Moon & Sons Ltd is a historic and prestigious textile manufacturer based in Guiseley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Founded in 1837, the company has a rich heritage in producing high-quality woollen fabrics. It is one of the last remaining vertical woollen mills in the UK, meaning it handles all stages of production in-house — from raw wool to the finished fabric.
The company specialises in a wide range of woollen fabrics including tweeds, plaids, and woven patterns used in fashion, upholstery, and interior design. Moon fabrics are highly sought after by global fashion designers, and the company also manufactures accessories such as scarves, blankets, and cushions.
Key Details
| Client | Abraham Moon & Sons Ltd |
| Industry | Textile & Woollen Fabric Manufacturing |
| Location | Guiseley, West Yorkshire, UK |
| Founded | 1837 |
| Solution | SAP Business One + Beas Manufacturing |
| Implemented By | Silver Touch Technologies UK |
| Integrations | ShipEngine, Penelope |
Fully Vertical Production Process
Their fully vertical production process encompasses dyeing, blending, carding, spinning, weaving, and finishing — all under one roof — enabling strict quality control and product consistency.
01
Dyeing
Apply consistent color control
02
Blending & Carding
Combine fibers and align fibers
03
Spinning
Turn fibers into yarn
04
Weaving
Construct fabric on looms
05
Finishing
Enhance fabric performance
Challenges & Pain Areas
Abraham Moon & Sons faced a range of complex operational challenges across production, inventory, and logistics due to its multi-stage vertical manufacturing model.
1. Inventory & Stock Visibility
- Difficulty managing woven and warp material stock across multiple warehouses
- Mix-lot issues: same count but different lot materials getting mixed
- Inability to track stock in both pieces and meters simultaneously
- No real-time visibility of Raw Material, SFG, and Finished Goods
- Manual lot/batch tracking leading to errors and barcode issues
2. WIP & Production Visibility
- No real-time visibility of Work-In-Progress at each machine or department
- Manual job cards causing delays, errors, and bottleneck blind spots
- Inability to track piece-level production stages
- No linkage between issued batch and finished yarn/cone
3. Quality Control
- Maintaining consistent quality across all vertical production stages
- Defect detection delayed until finishing stage, causing costly rework and waste
4. Warehouse & Material Handling
- Multiple verticals — Accessories, Full Pieces, Cut Length — with different working practices
- Stock reservation and allocation limitations
- Manual pick-and-pack processes consuming excessive time
5. Costing & Profitability
- No ability to estimate product cost before production begins
- No plan vs. actual cost comparison
- Complexities in costing multi-level BOMs and job-work items
- No integrated labour cost tracking due to lack of cost centres or production routings
6. Logistics & Dispatch
- Shipment booking and courier coordination done entirely manually
- No automated shipment tracking for customers
- Manual, time-consuming invoice generation
7. Integration & Data Management
- No integration between ERP financials and production modules
- Item Master, BOM, and Routing maintained manually — frequent errors and rework
- Challenges integrating with e-commerce platforms
Solution Implemented
by Silver Touch Technologies UK Ltd.
Silver Touch Technologies UK implemented SAP Business One integrated with Beas Manufacturing — a purpose-built solution addressing Abraham Moon’s entire vertical manufacturing lifecycle, combining automation, real-time tracking, and seamless cross-department integration.
1. Streamlined Production Management
- Integrated Operations: SAP Business One + Beas Manufacturing enables seamless integration across all production stages
- Real-Time Monitoring: Live tracking of production status enables quick adjustments to optimise efficiency and reduce waste
- External Manufacturing: Structured process with inventory tracking and process costing for complete WIP visibility
2. Improved Inventory Management
- Accurate stock tracking of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods reduces overstocking and stockouts
- Automated replenishment triggers based on real-time data ensure continuous production
- Label generation at every production stage for precise material tracking and identification
3. Enhanced Quality Control
- Standardised quality checks implemented throughout the production process
- Defect tracking and analysis tools identify issues early, enabling corrective action and continuous improvement
4. Advanced Production Planning (APS)
- Optimised scheduling considering machine availability, labour, and material requirements
- Maximised capacity utilisation across machinery and workforce
5. Handheld Device / Shop Floor Terminals
- Web and desktop terminals deployed for production and warehouse departments
- Relevant work orders visible department-by-department, improving clarity and planning
- Reduces paperwork, manual communication, and increases traceability at every production step
Key Integrations
🚚 ShipEngine Integration
- Seamless order fulfilment with real-time shipping rates from multiple carriers
- Automated tracking updates synced directly in SAP Business One
- Address validation and automated label creation eliminate manual data entry errors
- Unified shipping analytics for informed logistics decision-making
- Scalable solution supporting growing order volumes with multi-carrier support
📁 Penelope Integration
- Automated synchronisation of Item Master data, BOMs, and Routings
- Eliminates manual data entry discrepancies between systems
- Enhanced production control through integrated routing and BOM management
Results & Benefits Delivered
The implementation delivered measurable improvements across every area of Abraham Moon’s operations.
Production Visibility
Real-time WIP tracking across all departments and machines
Inventory Accuracy
Lot/batch/count-wise tracking with barcode-enabled stock management
Quality Management
Early defect detection and standardised quality checks throughout production
Shipping & Logistics
Automated carrier selection, label printing, and tracking updates
Cost Transparency
Plan vs. actual cost comparisons with integrated labour costing
Data Integration
Seamless sync between Penelope, ShipEngine, and SAP Business One
Operational Efficiency
Reduced paperwork, manual data entry, and user dependencies
Scalability
ERP infrastructure ready to support growing business complexity
Presented by Silver Touch Technologies UK Ltd.
SAP Gold Partner | ERP | Manufacturing Solutions | Digital Transformation
Silver Touch Technologies delivered a comprehensive, end-to-end digital transformation for Abraham Moon & Sons Ltd — one of the UK’s most storied textile manufacturers. By implementing SAP Business One integrated with Beas Manufacturing, Silver Touch enabled Abraham Moon to modernise its fully vertical manufacturing operations while preserving the quality and heritage that has defined the brand since 1837.
SAP Business One
Core ERP Platform
Beas Manufacturing
Purpose-Built Manufacturing Module
Silver Touch Technologies
SAP Gold Partner & Implementation Expert