An ERP that can grow with you

An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is a single Information System. The challenge: to bring together all the information from a company's various departments in a single place. The benefits: avoid duplication and promote data flow. ERP can mean real savings in time and efficiency, provided it suits the company... at every level. See all our ERP comparisons.

An ERP you'll be happy with, unless it's expensive and time-consuming

ERP systems are often criticised for three things: their price, their implementation and their ease of use.

Price: high, uncontrolled costs

An ERP system requires an overall investment of between €5,000 and €100,000. And there's always the risk of going over budget. As the project gets underway, difficulties with data integration or migration may arise as it progresses.

Implementation: studying the processes upstream to respond to them

The ERP implementation project involves an upstream study of the company's processes. You need to have a thorough understanding of how everything works. You need to identify your IS (Information System) requirements and be able to question them if necessary. An ERP project is only a success if it is in line with the company's needs. This means fully integrating the system in terms of both infrastructure and personnel.

Getting to grips with the system: introducing teams to a new working tool

An ERP that is adopted is one that is used by all the company's departments. To achieve this, it is often necessary to train employees so that everyone knows how to reproduce their tasks in this new working environment. Changing business practices is not easy. A team is asked to stop using its business software and adopt a cross-functional solution. And at first sight, the new thing is often seen as less good, less practical, or even less specialised. As a result, many ERP projects have been aborted.

Agile software solutions that grow with your business

Tailor-made pricing where everything is à la carte

SaaS mode gives you access to ERP software without local installation. Given that installation is often expensive, this is a first source of savings. Secondly, pricing varies according to the number of users. This means that even a small organisation can get access to prices that suit its size. Finally, a truly ergonomic interface saves on training costs. Intuitive, it is adopted autonomously by the teams.

The modularity of the solutions is another advantage. When you start up, you choose a module, so you only pay for it. When the time comes, you choose a second module, and the pricing system levels out. You're only charged for what your company uses, so you have better control over costs.

Scalable solutions in line with your needs

The continuity of the solution represents a real benefit. Let's say that, initially, all you need is the CRM module. You activate it, and gradually build up your customer base. As your business grows, you add a second module: the sales management module. It then synchronises directly with the first. So your data is already filled in and synchronised. The day you finally switch to a full ERP solution, the migration is no more complicated: no data loss and no laborious transfer. You work with the same tool and keep all your historical data.

Donzat: a user-friendly solution for industry and distribution

Available in SaaS or local mode, Donzat lets you put together your ERP in just a few clicks. You create it on your own or with the help of a Project Manager, who is there to help you. Donzat relies on a network of integrators made up of business experts. In charge of the initial implementation, the publisher supports you as the solution evolves. So you can keep the same software to cover all your needs, from your self-employed status to that of a major account.

Fitnet: a service-oriented solution for better management of your administrative processes

Fitnet Manager is designed for organisations that operate on a project or business basis. These include communications, consultancy and architectural agencies, design and engineering offices, and training organisations. The online solution works in modules to cover all your administrative processes according to your needs: pre-sales, planning, HR activities, training, purchasing, etc. You choose to take only what you need to run your business effectively.

The question of management software for your business should be raised as early as possible. Firstly, because the administrative tasks of organisation and planning can quickly overwhelm you. Secondly, the longer you wait, the more the software migration becomes a hindrance. So it's best to choose a tool that's right for you from the outset, one that will be able to grow with you.