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ERP consultancy for industrial SMEs
Choosing and implementing an ERP is one of the most expensive and riskiest decisions an industrial SME takes. We help you get it right: we analyse your processes, define what you really need and stay with you through the choice, without selling any particular software. The implementation comes afterwards; first, the judgement.
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ERP consultancy helps an industrial SME choose and implement the right management system: it analyses your processes, defines the real requirements, compares the options independently and supports the project so it does not fail. Here we work on the analysis and the selection; the implementation is carried out afterwards, in “Work better”.
An ERP is an expensive decision, and many of them go wrong
An ERP project touches the whole company: purchasing, production, the warehouse, sales, finance. That is why, when it is badly chosen or implemented without method, the cost — in money, time and frustration — is enormous.
Most failed projects do not fail because of the software, but because what was needed was never properly defined before choosing.
ERP consultancy prevents exactly that: it puts the analysis and the judgement before anything gets signed.
What ERP consultancy is, and what it is not
It is helping you decide and staying with you, not landing a program on you. Three key ideas:
How we help you choose and implement your ERP
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Analysis
Your processes and what you need the ERP to solve.
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Requirements
The specification of what your ERP has to meet.
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3
Selection
Independent comparison and choice.
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Implementation
We stay with the project until it works.
What you gain
What you get from ERP consultancy
So your company's biggest digital investment goes well.
Less risk
You avoid the failed project and the cost overrun.
An informed decision
You choose with judgement, not under sales pressure.
A real fit
An ERP that fits the way you work.
A team on your side
Someone who defends your interests, not the vendor's.
Industrial vision
We know both shop-floor and office processes.
More efficiency
Connected processes and data in one place.
What ERP consultancy includes
The judgement to get a decision that lasts years right.
Process and requirements analysis
Defining the functional requirements
Independent comparison of solutions
Support in negotiating with vendors
A phased implementation plan
Support throughout the project
Control of scope, timescales and budget
Support with team adoption
How we work
From the analysis to an ERP that works, with support from start to finish.
Phase 1
Analysis
Real processes and real requirements.
Phase 2
Selection
A comparison and an independent decision.
Phase 3
Implementation
We stay with you until it is up and running.
Choosing on your own vs. with ERP consultancy
| Judgement | On your own | With consulting |
|---|---|---|
| Decision | By the salesperson | By your needs |
| Requirements | Vague | Defined |
| Risk | High | Under control |
| Implementation | Only the vendor | With someone on your side |
From the analysis to the system
How the analysis turns into an ERP that works
Process analysiswhat your company needs
Clear requirementsthe specification for your ERP
An independent selectionthe software that fits
An ERP up and runningconnected processes and data
Consulting (judgement) vs. delivery (Work better)
Here we work on the analysis and the selection: which ERP you need and why. The technical implementation and the integration with your tools live in the Work better area, where we implement Odoo, among others.
ERP consultancy goes hand in hand with process analysis: before choosing a system, it is worth being clear about how your company should work internally.
Who it is for
For industrial SMEs working with spreadsheets and disconnected programs that have grown to the point where that no longer holds up.
Also for those with an ERP that does not work — because it was badly chosen or implemented without method — and who need to turn the situation around.
The ERP, within your copilot
ERP consultancy is one of the areas of your digital copilot: the one that puts order at the heart of how you run the business.
And it starts with an assessment that measures your situation and stops your company's biggest digital investment from going wrong.
Common mistakes when choosing an ERP
The first is choosing by brand or by price without having defined what you need. The best-known ERP is not necessarily the one that fits the way you work.
The second is leaving the decision in the hands of the software salesperson. Their job is to sell their product, not to defend your interests; which is why it is worth having someone on your side.
The third is customising everything. Adapting the ERP to every quirk of the company sends the cost and the risk through the roof; very often it is better to adjust the process to the standard.
And the fourth is forgetting about adoption. A perfect ERP the team does not use is money thrown away: training and support are part of the project, not an extra.
Signs that you need to rethink your ERP
These symptoms come up again and again in industrial SMEs. If you recognise several of them, it is worth assessing before deciding.
Why us
Why get your ERP consultancy from induSmart
Because we are independent: we do not sell any ERP, so our only recommendation is the one that suits you best, not the one that pays us the most commission.
And we know the industrial company from the inside: shop-floor and office processes. We design the requirements with judgement and stay with you until the system really works.
We answer your questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you sell any particular ERP?
No. We are independent: we analyse your case and recommend the solution that fits best, whichever it is.
That guarantees the decision is taken in your interest, not in ours.
Why do so many ERP projects fail?
Almost always because the requirements were not properly defined before choosing, not because of the software itself.
The analysis done beforehand is exactly what prevents that failure.
Will you implement it or only advise?
We do the analysis and the selection, and we support the implementation from the Work better area.
We do not leave you alone facing the vendor.
Do you work with Odoo?
Yes, among others. Odoo is one option we implement, but we only recommend it if it fits your case.
First the analysis, then the tool.
How much does an ERP cost?
It varies a great deal according to the scope and the number of users. The consultancy helps you size it and not overpay.
The goal is to fit the investment to what you really need.
How long does the project last?
The analysis and the selection are a matter of weeks; the implementation, of months in phases depending on the scope.
We plan it so the business does not suffer.
And if I already have an ERP that does not work?
We analyse it: sometimes it can be turned around and sometimes it is worth changing.
We give you an honest assessment before proposing anything.
What is the difference between an ERP and a CRM?
The ERP manages internal operations (production, purchasing, finance); the CRM manages the client relationship and sales.
Many companies need both, connected.
How do you avoid resistance from the team?
By involving the users from the start and choosing a solution that makes their work easier.
Adoption is the key to the ERP delivering results.
For what size of company?
For the industrial SME that has outgrown spreadsheets and separate programs.
We adapt the scope to your reality.
How much does the consulting cost?
It depends on the scope of the analysis and the support; we define it once we know your case.
It is usually a tiny fraction of what getting the choice wrong costs.
Why work with you?
Because we bring together independence, industrial knowledge and real support.
We defend your interests and stay until the ERP works.
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