ERP software development: services, options, roadmap, and cost factors
About Itransition
10+ years delivering ERP services
50+ completed projects of different scales across various industries
Hands-on expertise in delivering out-of-the-box, custom, and hybrid ERP solutions
An Odoo Silver Partner
Client spotlight
21%
sales growth
Custom manufacturing ERP
We provided a leading UK furniture manufacturer with a custom ERP/CRM software suite to streamline its back-office and customer-facing workflows.
80%
manual effort decrease
An Odoo-based solution
We delivered an Odoo-based solution for an automotive company to automate its fleet and inventory management, accounting, invoicing and HR tasks.
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90%
manual tasks automated
ERP system for a repair and maintenance service company
Itransition implemented a cloud ERP solution on Odoo, which helped the customer automate core business processes, streamline the decision-making process, reduce purchase order approval time by 50%, and accelerate work order management by 100%.
21%
sales growth
Custom manufacturing ERP
We provided a leading UK furniture manufacturer with a custom ERP/CRM software suite to streamline its back-office and customer-facing workflows.
80%
manual effort decrease
An Odoo-based solution
We delivered an Odoo-based solution for an automotive company to automate its fleet and inventory management, accounting, invoicing and HR tasks.
90%
manual tasks automated
ERP system for a repair and maintenance service company
Itransition implemented a cloud ERP solution on Odoo, which helped the customer automate core business processes, streamline the decision-making process, reduce purchase order approval time by 50%, and accelerate work order management by 100%.
21%
sales growth
Custom manufacturing ERP
We provided a leading UK furniture manufacturer with a custom ERP/CRM software suite to streamline its back-office and customer-facing workflows.
80%
manual effort decrease
An Odoo-based solution
We delivered an Odoo-based solution for an automotive company to automate its fleet and inventory management, accounting, invoicing and HR tasks.
90%
manual tasks automated
ERP system for a repair and maintenance service company
Itransition implemented a cloud ERP solution on Odoo, which helped the customer automate core business processes, streamline the decision-making process, reduce purchase order approval time by 50%, and accelerate work order management by 100%.
Our customers say
We hadn’t worked with any third-party software vendor before and were impressed with the interaction framework Itransition team developed for the project. Their experts took a proactive approach, helping us build solid communication channels that best fit our needs and enabled efficiency and productivity despite working from different continents. We communicated our operational issues, and Itransition suggested the solution to meet our business needs. We recommend Itransition as a reliable technological partner in collaborations of any complexity.
ERP software development roadmap we follow
1
Consulting
We elicit your corporate goals and requirements, define key workflows and business activities, conduct existing tech stack evaluation, prepare ERP software requirements specification, and discuss potential challenges.
2
Design
Our team designs the enterprise resource planning software architecture and user interface according to your technical specifications. We outline key features, modules, and the integration scope, map user journeys, and prepare wireframes, mockups, and blueprints. Eventually, we draw up an optimal technology stack.
3
Planning
Our project manager defines project scope, deliverables, implementation framework, schedules and budget. We also develop data migration and risk management strategies and plan user onboarding.
4
Development
The coding phase encompasses UX/UI development, back-end development, integration with other types of corporate software, and database setup to migrate and store legacy data.
5
Testing
We involve QA experts and focus groups and apply test automation software to identify performance issues, run security tests to spot vulnerabilities, and carefully assess whether the overall product and single modules match your business functions.
6
Deployment
Itransition’s team deploys your ERP on-premises or in the cloud depending on the hosting model selected, integrates it with your ecosystem, migrates data to the new software, and conducts post-release onboarding and training.
7
Post-launch support
We assign a team to take care of system fine-tuning and troubleshooting, technology upgrades, and user user support on request.
Build or buy your ERP: how to decide?
Before proceeding with custom ERP system development, our ERP consultants ensure that a more affordable platform-based ERP application won’t cover your specific needs. To make a sound choice, we factor in the following parameters:
Custom ERP software
Off-the-shelf ERP
Features
Custom ERP software
Off-the-shelf ERP
A fully tailored set of features, modules, and integrations
A fixed architecture with built-in features decided by the ERP vendor
Costs
Custom ERP software
Off-the-shelf ERP
Upfront ERP app development costs influenced by the ERP complexity
Long-term cost of ownership due to the software license fees
Timeline
Custom ERP software
Off-the-shelf ERP
Adoption time lag due to design, development, and testing
Faster time-to-market since the tool is ready to be deployed
Support
Custom ERP software
Off-the-shelf ERP
Updates and maintenance are performed in-house by your staff
These services are generally included in the subscription
Modifications
Custom ERP software
Off-the-shelf ERP
Wide configuration and customization possibilities
Limited options within predefined settings established by the vendor
Change management
Custom ERP software
Off-the-shelf ERP
Limited workflow changes as the ERP is tailored to your processes
Boxed ERP implementation may imply several operational changes
Good for
Custom ERP software
Off-the-shelf ERP
Organizations with specific needs and established workflows
Companies with limited budgets and flexible business processes
ERP software key capabilities
For a custom ERP to encompass a multitude of features that cover a wide range of essential corporate functions, we create complex ERP solutions with a combination of built-in modules and software integrations selected according to your specific business requirements.
- Customer order management
- Sales workflow automation
- Customer information management
- Personalized user experience
- Shipment tracking and notifications
- Customer retention and loyalty
- Recruiting and onboarding
- Staff allocation
- Payment processing
- Performance management
- Staff training and development
- Document and knowledge management
- KPI assessment
- Sales trend forecasting
- Budgeting and financial forecasting
- Customer analytics
- Real-time campaign tracking
- Operational intelligence
Accounting and finance
- Financial management and planning
- Accounts payable and receivable
- General ledger management
- Payroll management
- Invoice processing
- Tax payment processing
Marketing and sales
- Marketing campaigns optimization
- Omnichannel sales
- Customer segmentation and targeting
- Tailored promotions
- Customer journey visibility
- Purchasing history tracking
Production management
- Production planning and control
- Quality inspection
- Productivity tracking
- Product lifecycle management (PLM)
- Production expenses management
- Asset maintenance
Inventory and supply chain management
- Warehouse inventory management
- Order and delivery management
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Automated supply chain management
- Logistics management
- Returns management
Project management
- Project planning
- Tasks assignment and tracking
- Team collaboration tools
- Project monitoring and controlling
- Risk management
- Project documentation
Empower your staff with custom ERP by Itransition
ERP software integration
Integrating your ERP with business software, you can turn it into a unified back-office management center and a single source of truth. Depending on your requirements and existing software ecosystem, Itransition’s ERP experts choose among different integration models.
Approaches
- Custom
Integrations between your ERP and other corporate applications configured in-house by your IT specialists and ensuring top control. - Native integration
A model leveraging pre-configured integrations provided by the software vendor. - iPaaS
Cloud-based, highly scalable integration solutions relying on online platforms that take care of data transformation and transfer among applications.
ERP development process: cost factors
When estimating the cost of custom ERP software development and deployment, we consider the following key metrics.
FeaturesThis includes the set of functionalities in each distinct module
and the number of ERP modules making up your solution
and the number of ERP modules making up your solution
IntegrationsEncompassing the integration model and the
number of integrations with external software
number of integrations with external software
Development teamDesigners, developers, testers, and project managers
required depending on the previous points
required depending on the previous points
TrainingUpskilling initiatives to help your staff get
acquainted with the new tool
acquainted with the new tool
MaintenanceAny support activities that ensure smooth,
long-term operation of your ERP system
long-term operation of your ERP system
Process fine-tuningMinor adjustments within your corporate
workflow for better synergy with the custom ERP
workflow for better synergy with the custom ERP
UpgradesFurther updates and customizations adapting the
ERP’s capabilities to ongoing corporate changes
ERP’s capabilities to ongoing corporate changes
Get a ballpark estimation of your ERP project from Itransition’s consultants
ERP change management: best practices
While custom ERP software comes with an array of personalized features carefully designed to synergize with your existing corporate workflows, post-release user support and change management are essential aspects of a successful adoption strategy we focus on.
Impact assessment
An estimate of potential implementation benefits and challenges to set up a suitable adoption plan, including resource allocation.
Workflow adjustments
Typically limited process changes aimed at better integrating a custom ERP system into your day-to-day business operations.
Training and support
Ongoing user support and corporate training via eLearning, in-class sessions, and workshops to streamline software adoption.
Management and staff buy-in
Proactive communication of the adoption scope, goals, and early achievements to promote a digital-friendly corporate culture.
Custom ERP quality assurance activities we perform
Functional testing
To assess the actual ERP system's operation and output in light of your software specifications and functional requirements.
Usability testing
To evaluate your ERP's effectiveness and intuitiveness in a real-life corporate scenario, specifically for its target audience.
Performance testing
To examine custom software stability, stress resilience, scalability, and responsiveness under standard and extreme conditions.
Security testing
To identify potential vulnerabilities and safeguard your data via pre-audit evaluation, penetration tests, and code reviews.
Compatibility testing
To make sure your custom ERP interacts seamlessly with other software, networks, and devices in your digital environment.
Compliance testing
To determine whether your final product was built in line with major quality standards and data management regulations.
ERP upgrade vs ERP replacement
Once your existing ERP software solution no longer meets your requirements in terms of performance, integrations, scalability, and industry-specific features, you'll face the "upgrade or replace" dilemma. Here are some guidelines that we have worked out to help your company decide whether to enhance your ERP through customization or develop new custom software from scratch.
Key benefits
Lower development costs, as adding new modules and features is faster than creating a whole new ERP
Easier adoption and less training, since your staff will already be familiar with your ERP’s core functionalities
Lower risks of technical issues and easier rollback, compared to the end-to-end implementation of a new software system
Recommended when
A simple upgrade already covers all necessary additions and fixes
Fully replacing your ERP management system is just too expensive and disruptive
You expect personalization to deliver similar ROI with less risk
Build your ERP solution with Itransition's guidance
Related ERP services we offer
ERP consulting
We offer end-to-end guidance over the ERP implementation project and on-demand advisory support at a particular project step.Â
ERP implementation
We take on the whole ERP implementation process from business needs analysis to after-launch support to help companies benefit from a robust ERP solution.
ERP customization
We help modify off-the-shelf and custom ERP systems to align them with the clients’ business needs and industry best practices.
ERP integration
We help connect the ERP software with other corporate and third-party solutions to enable uninterrupted real-time data flow.
