Developing a Custom ERP

Enterprise resource planning system is complicated but is definitely worth it: it provides ideal compatibility with the company’s processes.

The core benefit of a customized ERP system is that it is developed exclusively for the company’s needs, so a company gets software that perfectly suits its organizational strategies and operations. Such a system doesn’t have integrational problems and provides the best execution of your business functionality.

The main drawbacks are the cost and time of development. To create such a solution from the ground up, a business needs a professional team of developers, designers and testers, a long timeframe and high initial investment. But in the long term, the project will be cost-effective, with fewer risks and a high ROI.

Let’s take a look at the stages of the ERP system building process.


1. Understanding Business Processes and Defining Goals

Software creation begins not with coding but with understanding the client’s business.Complete visibility of the company is the result of meetings and negotiations. Clients should explain their requirements, wishes and expectations regarding the functionality of the product they want created for them.

2. Blueprint and Prototype Creation

At this stage, one has to decide on the modules that the system will contain. The most common modules are manufacturing, HR, procurement, sales, financial and customer relationship management. Other services and functions can be integrated into the system as well, depending on the client’s requirements.

3. Development

At this stage, technical decisions should be made regarding: backend (databases, architecture, security systems, content management and other components that make the software work, update and change) frontend (UI and UX) integration (important information is not to be lost, but should be reconfigured to be available for further usage in a new software structure).

4. Testing

The team performs different types of testing: unit, integration, system, functional, security, etc. In the end, engineers check if the software meets all the initial requirements and is comfortable to work with. After this, the system can be implemented and accepted by the client.