Our founders came together at a bar in Lisbon and acknowledged the challenges facing manufacturers. Traditional processes created mountains of paperwork, and spreadsheets weren't tracking last-minute changes across factories. Most systems were inaccessible to SME manufacturers because of high implementation costs. Total Control Pro Ltd was created to give manufacturers an affordable way to connect their Production, Retail and Operations and track production at every stage, from order to dispatch.

As Industry 4.0 buzzed across the UK, TotalControlPro moved from an on-premises system to a cloud-based SaaS platform to serve the whole supply chain. Deploying over the internet broke down technical and distribution barriers and gave customers a fast return on investment. The team grew, including our very first apprentice, and we showcased at the Industry 4.0 Summit, attracting partners like the Knowledge Transfer Network and Innovate UK.

We attracted angel investment to grow from a track-and-trace MES into a complete manufacturing system. We expanded the board and moved to the Innovation Centre at UON. Our innovation focus was recognised by Innovate UK via the UK Growth Fund, and Co-Founder and CEO Dolores Sanders received the Women in Innovation Award.

Serving manufacturing clients around the world, the platform now has six interconnected modules and full third-party connectivity, making synchronised production a reality. Our team has grown from two founders to more than 12 people. Our commitment to innovation, nurturing talent and keeping technology available, affordable and accessible to all manufacturers is as strong as ever.