Custom software and ERP, explained plainly.
Practical articles for business owners and managers on getting company data and processes in order: when an off-the-shelf product is enough, when a custom system pays off, what it costs, and how implementation works. No jargon, based on 16 years of building business software.
Production planning without Excel: material requirements planning in one system
When has your factory outgrown Excel for production planning and material requirements? Warning signs, risks, and what a custom planning tool does instead.
Read articleReplacing Excel: quotes and cost calculation without spreadsheets
When has your company outgrown Excel for quotes and cost calculation? Warning signs, risks, and what a custom internal tool does instead.
Read articleCustom software development for companies: how it works, how long it takes, what drives the cost
How custom software development works, how long it takes, what drives the cost, and when it is worth it for a business. A plain-English guide.
Read articleHow much does an ERP system cost, and what drives the price?
What an ERP system really costs: the parts that make up the price, the hidden costs to watch for, and how to get a fixed-price quote after discovery that you can rely on.
Read articleWhat is an ERP system, and which kind does your business need?
What an ERP system is, its benefits and drawbacks, the main types, and how an SME can choose between off-the-shelf ERP and a custom-built system.
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