Industry Expertise

ERP advisory built around your industry

Generic ERP advice is a liability. Each industry has distinct operational requirements, compliance obligations, and implementation risk profiles. We advise within sectors we know in depth.

Sector

Distribution & Wholesale

Wholesale distributors operate at the intersection of procurement, inventory, and customer fulfilment, often across multiple warehouse locations and product categories simultaneously. The operational complexity scales quickly as a business grows, and spreadsheet-based management breaks down well before most teams realise it.

We have advised over 40 distribution businesses on ERP selection across our markets, spanning FMCG, building materials, electronics, and industrial supplies.

Common challenges
Inventory visibility across locations
Procurement coordination
Manual reporting
Multi-company operations
Stock replenishment accuracy
Customer credit management

ERP platforms we commonly evaluate for distribution & wholesale

SAP Business One
Strong multi-warehouse, landed cost, and multi-currency capabilities. Wide implementation partner ecosystem across all our markets. Best fit for 80–250 employee distributors.
Strong Fit
Odoo
An increasingly capable mid-market platform with strong inventory, purchasing, and warehouse modules. Well suited for growing distributors looking for flexibility and lower total cost of ownership.
Situational Fit
Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC
Excellent for companies with complex inter-company structures and Microsoft Office integration requirements. Strong localisation across all four of our target markets.
Situational Fit

Distribution ERP requirements vary significantly based on whether your model is B2B, B2C, or a hybrid. Our assessment maps this before any platform evaluation begins.

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Sector

Trading Companies

Trading businesses operate across currencies, jurisdictions, and supplier networks, often managing import duties, letters of credit, and multi-currency exposures simultaneously. The margin on each transaction is thin. Operational errors are expensive. ERP systems that cannot handle this complexity natively create risk, not efficiency.

We have advised trading firms across commodities, consumer goods, construction materials, and capital equipment. Our ERP evaluations are built around the actual transaction complexity of your trade model.

Common challenges
Multi-currency transaction management
Import/export documentation and landed cost
Supplier performance tracking
Margin visibility by trade and product line
Customer credit exposure management
Inter-company transactions across legal entities

ERP platforms we commonly evaluate for trading companies

SAP Business One
Purpose-built features for multi-currency trading, landed cost calculation, and inter-company transactions. Extensive localisation across all our markets. Preferred by mid-market trading firms.
Strong Fit
Oracle NetSuite
Cloud-native with strong multi-subsidiary and multi-currency management. Well suited for trading firms with operations across multiple countries that require consolidated financial reporting.
Strong Fit
Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC
Strong for trading companies with complex inter-company structures and Microsoft ecosystem dependencies. Broad localisation and an established partner ecosystem across our markets.
Situational Fit

Trading ERP selection is heavily dependent on currency exposure, entity structure, and trade documentation requirements. Our assessment covers these specifics before any platform recommendation.

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Sector

Manufacturing

Manufacturing ERP selection is complicated by the diversity of production models, discrete, process, and mixed-mode, each with fundamentally different system requirements. A mismatched platform creates years of workarounds that never fully resolve.

We have advised manufacturers across food & beverage, building materials, plastics, packaging, furniture, and light engineering. Our evaluations account for both production complexity and local regulatory requirements in each market.

Common challenges
Production planning
Bill of materials management
Inventory accuracy
Demand forecasting
Quality control and batch traceability
Cost variance reporting

ERP platforms we commonly evaluate for manufacturing

SAP Business One + Produmex
SAP B1 with manufacturing add-ons provides strong BOM, MRP, and shop floor control. Widely implemented by mid-market manufacturers globally with a proven delivery track record.
Strong Fit
Epicor Kinetic
Purpose-built for discrete and mixed-mode manufacturing. Strong scheduling, quality management, and cost accounting. Deep functionality with a focused partner ecosystem.
Situational Fit
Odoo (Manufacturing module)
A viable option for light to mid-complexity manufacturing operations. Strong BOM and work order management. Best suited for businesses where total implementation cost is a significant constraint.
Situational Fit

Manufacturing ERP is highly sensitive to production model. We assess discrete vs. process vs. mixed-mode requirements before any platform evaluation begins.

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Sector

Construction & Contracting

Construction and contracting businesses are one of the most underserved segments in ERP advisory. Most ERP vendors position generic systems for the construction market without the project costing depth, subcontractor management, or retention billing functionality that contracting businesses actually require.

We have advised general contractors, MEP contractors, civil engineering firms, and specialist subcontractors across North America, the UK, and the Middle East, including projects operating under FIDIC, NEC, and CCDC contract frameworks.

Common challenges
Project costing
Procurement tracking
Resource planning
Cash flow visibility
Subcontractor and retention management
Progress billing and payment applications

ERP platforms we commonly evaluate for construction & contracting

Viewpoint Spectrum
Purpose-built construction ERP with integrated project costing, subcontractor management, and payroll. Requires careful partner selection, we vet delivery track record in your specific market.
Strong Fit
Procore + Finance ERP
Procore handles project management and field operations with depth. Paired with a financial ERP (SAP B1 or D365 BC), this hybrid approach suits mid-market contractors with strong project management needs.
Situational Fit
SAP B1 with Construction Add-on
Familiar platform with construction-specific add-ons across all our markets. Strong for contracting firms that also have significant trading or procurement operations.
Situational Fit

Construction ERP selection is highly sensitive to contract type (lump sum, reimbursable, JV structures). Our assessment covers these specifics before any evaluation begins.

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Sector

Logistics & Supply Chain

Logistics businesses operate at the intersection of complex operations and thin margins. Growing e-commerce volumes, cross-border freight, and multi-jurisdiction customs environments create operational demands that outpace basic accounting software quickly.

We have advised freight forwarders, 3PLs, courier networks, and supply chain operators across all our markets, evaluating both integrated ERP platforms and best-of-breed TMS + ERP architectures.

Common challenges
Shipment tracking and end-to-end visibility
Carrier cost and margin management
Customs documentation and trade compliance
Fleet utilisation and driver management
Customer-specific billing accuracy
3PL billing by pallet, bin, or transaction

ERP platforms we commonly evaluate for logistics & supply chain

CargoWise One
Purpose-built freight and logistics platform with deep customs, carrier integration, and 3PL billing capabilities. Strong fit for freight forwarders and 3PLs with international operations.
Strong Fit
SAP B1 + Freightware
SAP B1 paired with a freight management add-on suits logistics companies that need strong financials and fleet management alongside freight functionality. Solid partner ecosystem across all four markets.
Situational Fit
Oracle NetSuite
Strong for logistics businesses with multi-entity structures and complex billing requirements. Cloud-native architecture suits distributed operations across multiple countries.
Situational Fit

Logistics ERP selection often requires evaluating whether a unified platform or a TMS + ERP combination is the right architecture for your operation. We advise on both approaches.

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Industry-Matched Advisory

Your industry shapes every recommendation we make

The ERP Readiness Assessment begins with a detailed review of your operational model, industry-specific requirements, and local compliance context. No generic advice.