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Adaptors & accelerators: each programme makes the next faster

Traditional migrations start from scratch every time: new spreadsheets, new scripts, new reconciliations, new “ways of working.” That creates repeated risk and inconsistent outcomes.

elfware builds delivery as an asset: adaptors, templates, and validators that compound value across programmes.

Source & target adaptors

Reusable connectors and delivery templates that accelerate each programme.

Oracle Retail

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Reusable delivery templates for Oracle Retail estates including RMS, ReSA, SIM, RPM, and associated batch/integration interfaces. Supports both new-implementation loading and legacy extraction.

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Dynamics 365

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Adaptor covering D365 Finance & Operations and Business Central. Handles data entity mappings, staging table orchestration, and recurring integration patterns.

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Relex

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Target adaptor for Relex planning and forecasting platform. Interface feed templates, domain mapping, and validators for replenishment, demand forecasting, and space planning data loads.

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Board

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Target adaptor for Board decision-making platform. Interface mapping templates and validators for planning, budgeting, and forecasting data loads.

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FlexPLM

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Target adaptor for FlexPLM product lifecycle management. Templates for product specification, material, and supplier data feeds.

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Dynamics AX

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Legacy source adaptor for Microsoft Dynamics AX (Axapta). Extraction patterns, entity mapping, and validators for migration away from AX estates.

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Merrett

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Source adaptor for Merrett ERP covering core merchandising, stock, and supplier data domains. Extraction templates and reconciliation packs for migration to modern platforms.

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What we mean by “adaptor”

An adaptor is the packaged, re-usable delivery surface for a system or domain, including:

  • Extraction patterns and file/interface handling
  • Mapping templates and common transformations
  • Orchestration steps and run sequencing
  • Validation and reconciliation checks
  • Evidence outputs that support sign-off

An adaptor is not just a connector. It's a delivery pattern with built-in assurance.

The adaptor flywheel

Reusable adaptors and validators compound speed and reduce risk across programmes.

Your programme

delivery

capture what worked

Codified decisions

templates

compile into assets

Reusable adaptors

& connectors

harden with assurance

Validators

& evidence packs

add to library

Library you inherit

patterns and tooling

reuse at start

Faster first prototype

your starting point

reduces rework

back to your programme

Every programme compounds the library. You start from what already works.

  1. 1Deliver a programme with deterministic artefacts
  2. 2Extract re-usable components (templates, validators, policies)
  3. 3Harden them through repeated use and deterministic checks
  4. 4Start the next programme with proven foundations
  5. 5Reduce cycle time and risk again

Why this matters for your programme

  • Faster start: you don’t spend weeks reinventing mechanics
  • Higher reliability: proven patterns reduce surprise defects
  • Better governance: artefacts and evidence are consistent
  • Lower dependency: knowledge sits in assets, not individuals

For system integrators

Our adaptors slot into your programme plan. We handle the migration workstream while you own the functional design and go-live.

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Validated by the assurance mesh

Every adaptor is tested through three layers of deterministic validators before it reaches your data.

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What accelerators commonly look like

  • Interface specs and parsers for common targets (planning/decisioning platforms)
  • Standard reconciliation packs (counts, totals, deltas, balancing)
  • Orchestration policies (naming, sequencing, run groups)
  • Domain templates (products/locations/suppliers/sales/balances)
  • Cutover rehearsal playbooks

How we avoid “one-size-fits-all”

Adaptors provide a starting point. Human consulting judgement still determines:

  • What is in scope
  • What rules apply
  • What exceptions matter
  • What evidence is sufficient for sign-off

AI can accelerate the early optioning and highlight gaps, but the final delivery inputs are governed and deterministic.

AI boundary: AI never processes customer data; it supports mapping and delivery configuration only. When AI assists with code generation, the output is reviewed, QA'd, and verified in test runs before deployment to any system.

Next step: If you want to see how an adaptor can reduce time-to-first-prototype, ask for a short adaptor readiness review.

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Frequently asked questions

What exactly is an adaptor?
An adaptor is a reusable package of transformation logic, validation rules, and reconciliation patterns for a specific ERP module or data domain. It encodes the decisions made on previous projects so the next project starts ahead.
Do adaptors mean cookie-cutter implementations?
No. Every adaptor is tuned per-client during the Decide phase. The adaptor provides a starting point; consulting judgement tailors it to your specific business rules, data model, and compliance requirements.
How do you ensure quality as adaptors evolve?
Every adaptor is validated by the deterministic assurance mesh. When an adaptor is extended or tuned, the full validator suite re-runs to confirm nothing has regressed.
Can we use our own existing migration logic?
Yes. Our adaptors are additive. If you have existing transformation scripts or mapping documents, we incorporate them into the governed spec and validate them through the same pipeline.
How does this affect pricing?
Adaptors reduce the effort required on your project because we are not starting from scratch. The benefit flows through as shorter timelines and lower risk, not as a licence fee.

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