Enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, HRM, SCM, BI etc.) are the backbone of any small or medium sized enterprise (SME), they enable the integration and coordination of business processes and facilitate the sharing and analysis of data across different departments and functions. Improving enterprise systems is key for organisations to stay competitive, flexible and innovative in a dynamic and complex market environment.
One of the challenges that SME’s face is whether to invest in an all-in-one enterprise resource planning (ERP) system from one big brand (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Afas), or to build a customized business platform from existing enterprise systems used in different business functions. This decision depends on the organization’s business strategy, goals, needs, and resources.
SME is better of with a Custom ERP using existing applications
Small and medium sized business have different management needs than large corporations for which ERP software is typically developed. Instead of investing in a ‘safe choice’, consider the advantages of a custom ERP platform tailored to your specific business needs built from your current business software
Corporate ERP systems may offer benefits, such as standardisation, integration, and consistency. Drawbacks are as high cost, complexity, rigidity, and vendor lock-in.
Custom ERP solutions offer flexibility, customisation, continuity, and convenience. They cost less to deploy as you define business needs, the system is built empirically.
Benefits of Custom Management Platforms
The main advantage of building a custom management platform from existing business or enterprise software is that you leverage existing investments, expertise, and user experience with your current software applications. Rather than throwing that all overboard and embark on an expensive and long journey, Maebble create a tailored platform that meets your expectations, maximising value from your current assets.
- Our developers create tailor-made applications and interfaces (APIs) that enable data exchange and communication between different systems
- We build a custom ERP platform from your existing software to maintain flexibility and increase control over your business processes and data
- You avoid the high costs and risks of implementing a new ERP system:
- Software license fees
- Hardware upgrades
- Data migration issues
- Training expenses
- Business downtime
Maebble software developers customize management systems to your specific needs and preferences with new features and modules, optimised workflows and reports, and better user interfaces. And, you can update or change an individual operational program without affecting the overall functionality of your custom management platform.
Customisation of SAP with GeneXus
Maebble uses the AI powered GeneXus platform to empower organisations to improve their enterprise management systems. Certified by SAP, GeneXus accelerates automation of processes, creation and maintenance of web- and mobile applications, and integration of external data sources.
With GeneXus low-code development platform, Maebble developers can optimize enterprise systems by generating code for different platforms and technologies, integrating with existing systems and data sources, and enabling agile development and continuous delivery.
Create SAP Fiori applications using a low-code approach that simplifies the design and deployment process
Modernise legacy SAP systems and migrate to the cloud with GeneXus microservices and containers with AI and machine learning
Extend SAP systems, connect with other applications and services like Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services
Building a custom management platform or customising an existing ERP systems with existing business applications is a sensible and effective strategy for SMEs and a pragmatic route away from all-in-one ERP packages. Choosing this strategy will avoid costs and risks, increase flexibility and control, and enhance innovation and differentiation. Maebble is ready to build a future proof enterprise solution to suit your business.
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