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ERP implementation · development · integration
ERP Systems Built Around Your Business
ERP Builders implements, customizes, integrates, migrates and automates ERP systems for manufacturers, distributors, retailers and service companies — so sales, stock, production and finance finally run on one set of numbers.
- ERP services
- 18ERP services
- Industry playbooks
- 42Industry playbooks
- Integration patterns
- 17Integration patterns
- 01
Implement
Requirements, configuration, testing and go-live
- 02
Customize
Upgrade-safe modules built on the standard
- 03
Integrate
Monitored APIs to commerce, CRM and finance
- 04
Migrate
Scripted, reconciled data migration
- 05
Automate
Workflow rules and applied AI
- 06
Modernize
Legacy ERP replaced in planned stages
01Core services
Everything an ERP program needs, from one accountable team
Consultants and engineers work on the same project, so process decisions and technical decisions are made together — not handed over a wall.
S01ERP ImplementationEnd-to-end ERP implementation from discovery to a stable first month-end close.S02ERP ConsultingSelection, readiness, process design and roadmaps from consultants who also deliver.S03ERP CustomizationTailor your ERP to real processes with the least custom code that will do the job.S04ERP IntegrationConnect your ERP to commerce, CRM, finance and operational systems — and keep it connected.S05ERP MigrationMove from one ERP to another — processes, data, integrations and people — without losing control.S06ERP SupportA named team that knows your configuration, handling issues, questions and small changes.
02Industry solutions
Configured for how your industry actually works
Lot traceability in food, karat-weight costing in jewellery, cross-docking in 3PL, retention billing in construction. The details differ, and they decide whether an ERP fits.
- 01ManufacturingBOMs, routings, MRP, shop-floor control, costing and traceability for discrete and mixed-mode manufacturers.
- 02DistributionMulti-warehouse distribution ERP: demand planning, replenishment, fulfilment and supplier management.
- 03WholesaleCustomer-specific pricing, high-volume order entry, credit control, rebates and fast fulfilment.
- 04RetailMulti-store retail ERP: POS, store replenishment, promotions, loyalty and unified stock across channels.
- 05eCommerceERP for online brands: multi-channel orders, marketplaces, fulfilment, returns and true unit economics.
- 06Food & BeverageRecipes, batch production, lot traceability, expiry and allergen control for food and drink producers.
- 07ConstructionJob costing, budgets, subcontractors, progress billing, retention and equipment for contractors.
- 08JewelryJewellery ERP for metal by weight and karat, stones, making charges, consignment, repairs and certificates.
- 093PLThird-party logistics ERP: multi-client inventory, activity-based billing, client portals and integrations.
- 10PharmaceuticalPharma manufacturing and distribution ERP: batch records, QC release, serialisation and GMP controls.
- 11Field ServiceWork orders, technician scheduling, mobile job completion, parts, contracts and service billing.
- 12Professional ServicesProjects, timesheets, utilisation, billing and resource planning for consultancies and agencies.
03Why ERP Builders
Fewer surprises after go-live
We are opinionated about the things that make ERP projects succeed, and we will hold the line on them even when it is inconvenient.
01
Standard before custom
We push configuration as far as it will go before writing code. Every custom module is something you will maintain through every upgrade, so it has to earn its place.
02
Data treated as a project
Migration has its own owner, scripts, mock runs and reconciliation sign-off. Opening balances that do not tie out are a go-live blocker, not a post-launch fix.
03
Integrations you can see
Every connection is idempotent, retried with backoff, logged and alerted. When an order fails to sync, someone knows within minutes — not at month end.
04
Consultants who can read code
Functional and technical people work as one team, so a requirement is never lost between a workshop and a pull request.
05
Training on real transactions
Users rehearse their actual jobs in a production-like environment with their own data before cutover. Adoption is planned, not hoped for.
06
Plain-language estimates
Ranges with assumptions written down, change control that is visible, and no invented ROI percentages to close a deal.
04Implementation process
A delivery method built to avoid the usual failure points
- 01
Discovery
Process walkthroughs on the floor and in the office, a systems inventory, data profiling and a prioritised requirements list with every gap marked as configure, extend or defer.
- 02
Solution design
A written design covering module setup, chart of accounts, product and warehouse structure, approval rules, integrations and the migration plan — signed off before build starts.
- 03
Build & configure
Iterative configuration and development in short cycles, demonstrated on your data every two weeks so problems surface while they are cheap to fix.
- 04
Migrate & integrate
Scripted extraction and transformation, at least two full mock migrations with reconciliation, and integrations tested against realistic volumes and failure cases.
- 05
Test & train
Scenario-based user acceptance testing written by your team, followed by role-specific training on the transactions each person will actually perform.
- 06
Go-live & hypercare
A rehearsed cutover plan, a go/no-go checklist and two to six weeks of close support while the first period closes and the first issues are ironed out.
05ERP integrations
One system of record, connected to everything around it
Orders from Shopify and Amazon, payments from Stripe, leads from HubSpot, documents to DocuSign. Each integration has a defined owner for every field, a retry policy and an alert when something fails.
06ERP migration
Move off the old system without losing history — or trust
Whether you are leaving QuickBooks, an ageing on-premise ERP or a decade of spreadsheets, migration is where most go-live problems start. We script every load so it can be repeated, run full mock migrations, and reconcile stock quantities, open orders and ledger balances line by line before cutover.
07AI + ERP automation
Applied AI, on top of data you can trust
AI is useful in ERP where there is repetitive reading, matching and drafting. It is not a substitute for clean master data or sound process design — so we deploy it with human review and an audit trail.
- Document captureSupplier invoices and purchase orders read, matched to POs and queued for approval.
- Assisted supportTicket triage and draft replies grounded in order, shipment and warranty data.
- Sales assistanceQuote drafting, follow-up reminders and pipeline hygiene from CRM activity.
- Ask your ERPPlain-language questions answered from permission-aware reports.
08 — Custom ERP development
When the standard product is the wrong shape
Some operations — unusual costing, regulated batch records, complex rental or service models — fight every off-the-shelf ERP. For those, we design and build custom ERP software or substantial extensions, with a data model that matches the business and an architecture that can be maintained for years.
- Domain-driven data model, not a generic template
- APIs first, so every function can be integrated
- Automated tests and documented deployment
- Full source code ownership
09 — ERP consulting
Advice from people who have to deliver it
Selection, readiness assessments, process redesign, project recovery and ERP audits. Our recommendations are shaped by implementation experience, so they account for the data, integration and adoption work that slide decks tend to skip.
- Platform selection with scripted demos on your scenarios
- Total cost of ownership over five years, not just licences
- Audit of stalled or underperforming implementations
- Roadmaps that phase value early
10Technology capabilities
The stack behind the work
Boring, well-understood technology wherever possible. ERP systems run businesses for a decade; novelty is a liability.
ERP platforms
- Odoo (Community & Enterprise)
- Custom ERP on Python / TypeScript
- ERPNext (advisory)
- Dynamics 365, NetSuite, SAP B1 (migration source)
Data
- PostgreSQL
- SQL Server / MySQL extraction
- ETL scripting in Python
- Data quality profiling
Integration
- REST & GraphQL APIs
- Webhooks & event queues
- OAuth 2.0 / API keys / HMAC
- EDI and SFTP file exchange
Infrastructure
- Docker
- Linux / Nginx
- AWS, Azure, GCP, Odoo.sh
- Backups, monitoring & alerting
Reporting & AI
- Power BI & Looker Studio
- SQL reporting views
- LLM document extraction
- Retrieval over ERP data
Engineering practice
- Git-based delivery
- Automated tests
- Staging → production promotion
- Upgrade-safe module design
11Industry coverage
42 industries, each with its own playbook
Manufacturing
Distribution & Logistics
Retail & Commerce
Services
Construction & Property
Energy & Resources
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Education & Public
12Example projects
How typical projects are structured
Illustrative examples built from recurring patterns — clearly labelled, with no invented clients or results.
Example Project · Wholesale DistributionReplacing QuickBooks and spreadsheets for a multi-warehouse distributorA distributor with three warehouses, a B2B portal requirement and a Shopify store moves to one ERP for stock, purchasing and accounting.Example Project · Metal FabricationJob costing and shop-floor tracking for a custom fabrication shopA fabrication shop connects estimating, material purchasing, shop-floor time and job costing to see which jobs actually make money.Example Project · eCommerceMulti-channel operations for a DTC brand selling on Shopify and AmazonA consumer brand unifies Shopify, Amazon FBA and a 3PL behind one ERP with payout reconciliation and margin per SKU.
13 — Client references
Ask the people we have worked with
We do not publish anonymous quotes or testimonials we cannot verify. During an evaluation we arrange reference calls with clients whose operations resemble yours, so you can ask them directly how the project went — including what was hard.
FAQ
Questions we hear before most projects
What does an ERP implementation partner actually do?
We translate how your business runs into how the ERP is configured: documenting processes, setting up modules, building the extensions that are genuinely needed, migrating and reconciling data, connecting other systems, training users on their real work and supporting the first weeks after go-live. The software vendor provides the product; the partner makes it fit.
How long does an ERP implementation take?
For a small or mid-sized company with a defined scope, a first phase usually runs somewhere between three and nine months. The biggest variables are data quality, the number of integrations, how much customisation is truly required and how much time your own team can commit. We give a range only after discovery, with the assumptions written down.
Do you only work with Odoo?
Our implementation practice is built on Odoo, and we also build custom ERP software for operations that standard products fit poorly. For selection and advisory work we are platform-neutral, and we will tell you when ERPNext, Dynamics 365, NetSuite or another system is the better fit.
Can you take over a project another partner started?
Yes. Recovery work starts with an audit of configuration, custom code, data and open issues, followed by a stabilisation plan. We are candid about what should be kept, what should be rebuilt and what should be switched back to standard functionality.
Can our ERP connect to Shopify, Salesforce, QuickBooks or our own software?
Usually, yes. We build integrations with commerce platforms, marketplaces, payment providers, CRMs, accounting tools and custom systems — designed with clear data ownership, idempotent calls, retries, logging and alerts so failures are visible and recoverable.
What does ERP implementation cost?
Cost depends on scope, users, integrations, data migration effort and customisation. Rather than quote a generic number, we explain the cost drivers in our ERP cost guide and give you a scoped estimate after a short discovery. We will not give you a low number to win the work and recover it in change requests.
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Next step
Let's look at how your business runs today — and what the ERP should do about it.
A focused conversation with an ERP consultant. You will leave with a clear view of options, risks and a sensible first step.