How much does an ERP system cost?

1. Thoroughness of the preparations for the implementation of the ERP system

It is worth embarking on the development of an ERP system if 3-5 years after the introduction it can already be shown numerically that it will bring back its price. Although this is not yet easy to guarantee during planning, a few simple rules can increase the chances of a full return.

 ERP system development is almost guaranteed to pay off if

● the management of the company devotes enough time to thoroughly educate colleagues,

● the use of ERP is included as a mandatory element in the job description,

● after successful implementation, other software will be “eliminated” from everyday workflows,

● employees can constantly tell their opinion about the system.

In the case of large companies, not only the involvement of employees and the allocation of appropriate privileges contribute to a successful ERP system implementation, but also the ROI (Return of Investment) indicators of ERP system development.

The formula for ROI is: (Annual revenue of the company - total cost of ERP): total cost of ERP x 100

It is important that a positive ROI indicator cannot be considered a fixed return either, because ERP system development performs many functions that do not generate quantifiable profit for the company, but still improve the efficiency of employees.However, based on this, it is easier to decide whether it is worth replacing the current devices for individual development.

2. Number and complexity of work processes

The cost of ERP system development is largely determined by the number of processes. An important factor is how many departments and teams the company is divided into and which tasks need to be digitized within them.

Since ERP system development is a lengthy process, despite careful planning, new needs may arise in the meantime or even further expand the scope of activities of the client. That is why for extra needs it is worth calculating with an additional 10% frame.

3. Industry-specific solutions in ERP system development

The price of developing an ERP system that perfectly meets the needs of the sector cannot be compared with other enterprise management software because it strongly depends on what makes the ERP fully meet the needs of the business.

Thorough work organization is the key to any complex ERP system development. In order to bring industry-appropriate features into the software, the AP4 DIGITAL team remains in constant and regular contact with the customer from the beginning to the very end of the project.

Based on our many years of experience in the development of sector-specific ERP systems, we believe in agile methodology. This is because thanks to the iteration-based working method, the client can already arrive at the meetings after the sprint rounds in such a way that the employees have already tested the system and indicated their possible needs for expansion.

4. Services required after the implementation of the ERP system

ERP system development is usually closely related to the way it is operated after implementation, system support on demand, and possible future expansions.

All this can already affect the price of the ERP when requesting a quote, because

● a cloud servers maintaining it is more cost-effective than maintaining local server rooms,

● only with a level of data security appropriate to the size of the company can it be guaranteed that organizational knowledge and employee data will not fall into unauthorized hands,

● with pre-scheduled updates, there will be no need for a complete replacement of the ERP system in years,

● With regular software consulting, you can use the latest software even before your competitors MI Technologiesin corporate governance processes.

5. Hardware requirements for running ERP

For the success of the upcoming ERP system, it is worth reviewing the tools available in the office before starting construction.

At AP4 Digital, we prepare detailed specifications at the very beginning of the project, so if necessary, the equipment park can be expanded, replaced or updated operating systems can be carried out in a timely manner.

If you need a well-calculated cost plan, entrust the ERP system development to the experienced team of AP4 DIGITAL!

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