What Is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software?
ERP software, often a whole pack of apps, helps you collect and analyze data from varied business activities. It’s like the central nervous system for different departments in your organization.
As an ERP developer working on these systems isn’t easy; it involves understanding intricate aspects across various levels. So what does this mean?
Well, think about customer relationship management or streamlining complex business processes – that’s where ERP solutions shine! Whether they are custom-made or off-the-shelf products depends upon specific needs.
Now imagine creating custom ERP solutions tailored specifically to unique businesses’ demands – that is indeed the heart and soul of Custom ERP development.
For mid- to large-size organizations, ERP software is imperative to better understand how the organization functions. You can use it to store important information, analyze your productivity and cost efficiency, and discover new ways you can optimize your business for further profitability or growth.
The Benefits of Custom ERP Software
The only caveat is that you need to work with an ERP development partner you can trust. This is a collaborative and intensive process, so your choice will play an important role in both the quality and implementation of your finished product
Building custom ERP software, rather than purchasing a preexisting solution, is beneficial for several reasons:
All the features you need
With Custom ERP dashboards, you can be confident that the final product line-up covers all your needed apps and features. This makes understanding your business a whole lot easier!
A custom solution for your brand
Your software will be uniquely tailored to your brand. It'll perfectly match with your supply chain management, current procedures and other programs; all in sync!
Ongoing maintenance and support
Even after your ERP software is all set up, the work of the ERP development partners doesn't end. They stick around for continued maintenance and help so you can truly maximize your new system's benefits. This continuing assistance comes alongside every phase of an effective ERP implementation process for any ERP solution.
Value maximization
Ultimately, custom ERP software will help you get the maximum potential value out of your apps—however you define “value.
How We Develop Custom ERP Software
At DEV.co, we strive to create the perfect ERP software for each of our clients. This is the general process we follow:
Needs analysis
ERP software varies in nature and scope based on the needs of the organization using it. Therefore, our first step is to learn more about you, your business, and your overall needs.
Consulting and planning
Next, we spend time consulting with you, collaborating on a plan for your ERP software in the future.
Initial design and development
From there, we can begin to build your ERP products, testing and evaluating them along the way.
Deployment
Once the core products are finished, we’ll work on deploying your software throughout your organization—as quickly and risk-free as possible.
Maintenance, monitoring, and analysis
After launch, we’ll work with you to actively monitor how your company is using the ERP software, analyzing its functionality and conducting maintenance when necessary.
New updates
ERP software requires periodic updating. We’ll work with you to add new features, improve old ones, and generally optimize its functionality.
Our Development
Process
Understanding
Background details
Vision & values
Target personas
Stakeholder insights
Research
Customer research
Competitive analysis
Expert audits & insights
Current market positioning
Strategy
Story & personality
Market opportunities
Positioning & messaging
Creative brief development
Creative
Naming
Logo development
Graphics standards
Verify function
Messaging framework
Deliver
Brand book & styleguide
Print integration
Online & mobile
Further brand extension
Contact with DEV.Co
Are you ready to improve the efficiency of your organization with ERP software? Or do you need to update your current ERP software with new features or better functionality?
Contact DEV.co today for a free quote, or a free consultation!