What is ERP Solution

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is the integrated management of main business processes, often in real time and mediated by software and technology.

ERP provides an integrated and continuously updated view of core business processes using common databases maintained by a database management system. ERP systems track business resources cash, raw materials, production capacity and the status of business commitments: orders, purchase orders, and payroll. The applications that make up the system share data across various departments (manufacturing, purchasing, sales, accounting, etc.) that provide the data.[1] ERP facilitates information flow between all business functions and manages connections to outside stakeholders.

**as per wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enterprise_resource_planning)

What is Custom ERP Solution?

There is no "Silver Bullet". In ERP Solutions, there is nothing called a silver bullet, which is the reason why Custom ERP Solutions are gaining prominence. While there are standard operating mechanism within various areas of manufacturing industries, what stands out is the Process followed by each companies. Thus it becomes essential for creation of Custom ERP solutions for accommodating the custom process each company uses to differentiate themselves.

If you have a custom process involved in your manufacturing and you are looking at building a system to complete manage end to end operation of your business, then building custom ERP solution is for you.

What should I do, build Vs buy?

This is probably the biggest question you have in mind, when you approach finalizing the right solution for you, along with the budget.

Buying an off shelf ERP solution would most likely be a cheapest option, but it comes with its own disadvantages. If you are looking for growing your business, expanding and wanting to have personal time for yourself while you are growing, then Custom ERP would be ideal choice for you, than off shelf ERP solutions.

Disadvantages of Off Shelf ERP Solution

• Looks cheap, but usually comes with caveat where there is per user fee, upgradation fees and so on.
• Cannot be customized to your need.
• You may end up paying a fortune, if you wish to customize the software
• You may end up buying multiple softwares to manage your enterprise

Advantages of Custom ERP Solution

• Fixed cost, no limitation on number of users
• You can customize your reports, dashboards as you wish
• Possible to incorporate data analytics and IOT at a later stage
• Add more features as need arises
• Fully customized process management as it suits your company
• Tools like mobile apps to be used as demanded by the situation
• IP owned by you

How does Minebrat create Custom ERP solutions so fast?

Minebrat over time and experience has created several components which are re-usable in nature, which we call as enabling layer. Thus we are not developing ERP from scratch, but we are developing your process and customizing the workflow to create an ERP Solution only for you.