ERP software development services
February 6, 2025
About Itransition
10+ Â years in ERP services
50+ completed projects of different scales across various industries, including retail, ecommerce, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, and insurance
Hands-on expertise in delivering custom and platform-based ERP solutions
Strategic partnership with Odoo and NetSuite
A Microsoft Solutions Partner
Our case studies
21%
sales growth
Custom manufacturing ERP
We provided a leading UK furniture manufacturer with a custom ERP/CRM software suite, including an integrated ecommerce module and ERP mobile app, to achieve agility and streamline its back-office and customer-facing workflows.
80%
reduction in manual efforts
An Odoo-based solution
We delivered an Odoo-based solution for an automotive company to get visibility into its core business processes and automate 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-based ERP solution on Odoo, which helped the customer automate core business processes, facilitate data-driven decision-making, 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, including an integrated ecommerce module and ERP mobile app, to achieve agility and streamline its back-office and customer-facing workflows.
80%
reduction in manual efforts
An Odoo-based solution
We delivered an Odoo-based solution for an automotive company to get visibility into its core business processes and automate 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-based ERP solution on Odoo, which helped the customer automate core business processes, facilitate data-driven decision-making, 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, including an integrated ecommerce module and ERP mobile app, to achieve agility and streamline its back-office and customer-facing workflows.
80%
reduction in manual efforts
An Odoo-based solution
We delivered an Odoo-based solution for an automotive company to get visibility into its core business processes and automate 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-based ERP solution on Odoo, which helped the customer automate core business processes, facilitate data-driven decision-making, 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
Discovery
We analyze your business needs and objectives, define key business functions, workflows, and activities, conduct existing IT environment evaluation, prepare ERP software requirements specification, and outline potential challenges.
2
Design
Our team develops the enterprise resource planning software architecture according to the specified requirements. We outline key features, modules, and integration scope and select an optimal tech stack.
3
Planning
Our project manager defines the project scope, deliverables, implementation framework, budget, and metrics to track the project’s progress. We also develop data migration and risk management strategies and plan user onboarding.
4
Development
The coding phase encompasses UX/UI development, front-end and 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 solution matches your business activities and processes.
6
Deployment
Our team deploys your ERP system in an on-premises or cloud environment depending on the selected hosting model, migrates business data to the new software for ensured data integrity, and conducts user onboarding and training.
7
Post-launch support
Our ERP support team takes care of system fine-tuning and troubleshooting, technology upgrades, and user support upon request.
Custom ERP solutions vs platform-based ERP software
Before initiating custom ERP software development, our consultants assess whether a more affordable platform-based ERP application can cover your specific needs. To make a sound choice between the two ERP approaches, we factor in the following parameters.
Custom ERP software
Off-the-shelf ERP system
Features
Features
A fully tailored set of features, modules, and integrations
A fixed architecture with built-in functionality defined by the ERP vendor
Costs
Costs
Upfront ERP software development costs defined by the ERP complexity
High long-term costs due to recurring software license fees
Timeline
Timeline
Extended delivery time due to UX/UI design, app development, and testing
Faster time-to-market since the platform is ready to be deployed
Support
Support
Updates and maintenance are performed in-house or by an outsourcing company
Maintenance and support can be included in the subscription (SaaS)
Modifications
Modifications
Wide configuration and customization capabilities
Limited options within predefined settings established by the provider
Change management
Change management
Minimal workflow changes required since the ERP system is tailored to your processes
Out-of-the-box ERP implementation can require changes in the established workflows
Good for
Good for
Organizations with specific needs and established workflows
Companies with limited budgets and flexible business processes
Custom ERP software: key capabilities
We deliver cloud and on-premises 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 data analysis and visualization
- Real-time campaign tracking
- Operational intelligence
Accounting & finance
- Financial management and planning
- Profitability analysis
- Invoice processing
- Tax payment processing
- Payroll management
- Accounts payable and receivable
- General ledger management
- Financial reporting
Marketing & 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
- IoT-enabled predictive asset maintenance
- Product lifecycle management (PLM)
- Production expenses management
- Asset maintenance
Inventory & supply chain management
- Procurement management
- Automated supply chain management
- Logistics management
- Returns management
- Warehouse inventory management
- Order processing and delivery management
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
Project management
- Project planning
- Tasks assignment and tracking
- Team collaboration tools
- Project monitoring and controlling
- Risk management
- Project documentation
Accelerate your digital transformation with tailored ERP software
Custom ERP software integration
By integrating your ERP software with other corporate applications and tools, we help you eliminate data silos and establish a unified back-office management center and a single source of truth. To ensure maximum interoperability, our ERP experts combine different integration approaches depending on your requirements and the existing software ecosystem.
Approaches
- Custom
Our developers connect an ERP software solution with other corporate applications through custom connectors, ensuring seamless connectivity and high security. - Native integration
We perform ERP integration with pre-configured connectors provided by the software vendor. - iPaaS
Our team implements highly scalable iPaaS-based integration solutions to manage data transformation and transfer across applications.
Integration methods
- Interface embedding
Integration created by embedding the interface of one system into another - API-based
Integration via API. The application logic level allows the exchange of both data and commands (if necessary) - Data synchronization
Integration through data synchronization (ETL/ELT)
Factors to consider
- Number of integrations needed
- Uni- or bi-directional integrations
- Possibility of backdate changes in data
- Granularity of the data passing back and forth
ERP development process: cost factors
When estimating the cost of ERP system development and deployment, we consider the following factors.
Get a ballpark estimation of your ERP project from Itransition’s consultants
ERP change management: best practices
While custom ERP software is developed in full alignment with your established workflows and business processes, post-release user support and change management are essential aspects of a successful adoption strategy we focus on.
Impact assessment
An estimate of the potential benefits of ERP development and related challenges to set up a suitable adoption plan.
Workflow adjustments
Process changes aimed at better integrating a custom ERP system into your day-to-day business operations.
Training & support
Ongoing end-user support and corporate training via eLearning, in-class sessions, and workshops to streamline the adoption of the new ERP system.
Management & staff buy-in
Proactive communication with business stakeholders about the adoption scope, goals, and early achievements to promote a digital-friendly corporate culture.
ERP quality assurance activities we perform
Functional testing
Usability testing
Performance testing
Security testing
Compatibility testing
Compliance testing
ERP upgrade vs ERP replacement
Once your existing system no longer meets your requirements in terms of functionality, performance, integrations, and scalability, 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 ERP software from scratch.
Key benefits
Lower development costs, as adding new modules and features is faster than creating new ERP software
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 too expensive and disruptive
You expect personalization to deliver similar ROI with less risk
ERP development
Key benefits
Long-term cost savings and higher ROI with a modern ERP solution matching your evolving needs
Fewer compatibility issues with external software compared to legacy systems undergoing multiple upgrades
Generally superior usability and configurability of new enterprise resource planning systems implementing innovative technologies
Recommended when
Functionality gaps can't be filled with mere modifications
Your legacy ERP app is no longer supported by the vendor
Massive infrastructure upgrades would cost more than the actual replacement
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ERP consulting
We offer end-to-end guidance over the ERP implementation project and on-demand advisory support throughout the ERP implementation process.
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 client’s 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 and eliminate data inconsistency and duplication.
Case study
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