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ERP Development
Connect finance, operations, and inventory in one system that fits your business.
What this can save you
Disconnected operational systems cost businesses hours per week in duplicate entry and reconciliation (internal estimate).
Estimates are internal — use our ROI calculator for your specific numbers.
What This Solution Delivers
Finance, operations, and inventory running on separate tools means duplicate entry, reconciliation, and numbers that never quite match. Centcept builds a unified ERP core around your real processes — finance, inventory, purchasing, and reporting in one system with role-based access, approval workflows, and a single source of truth leadership can trust.
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Timeline
20–52 weeks
Cost range
$60,000 – $250,000
Expected outcome
Disconnected finance, operations, and inventory systems quietly cost hours every week in duplicate entry and reconciliation. A custom ERP core unifies them — faster month-end close, fewer stockouts, and one set of numbers leadership can act on — delivered with phased cutover so operations never stop.
Key risks to plan for
Over-customization · Migration risk · Shadow spreadsheets
The Problem
Finance, operations, and inventory run on separate tools. Data is re-entered, reconciled, and never quite matches.
Finance leaders
A faster month-end close, clean ledgers, and approvals that enforce control.
Operations teams
Inventory, purchasing, and logistics in one place — no spreadsheet chasing.
CFOs & controllers
One source of truth with audit trails and role-based access.
Growing companies
Systems that scale past the spreadsheet era without ripping out your process.
One source of truth
Finance, inventory, and purchasing share data — nothing is re-entered.
Approval workflows
Purchasing, expenses, and changes route through the right people automatically.
Faster close
Reconciliation that took days compresses to hours when systems agree.
Control without friction
Role-based access and audit trails keep governance intact.
How It Works
01
We map your core processes: finance, inventory, purchasing, and reporting.
02
A unified ERP core replaces the disconnected tools.
03
Role-based access and approval workflows enforce control.
04
Dashboards give leadership one source of truth.
Timeline
20–52 weeks
Cost range
$60,000 – $250,000
Expected ROI
Eliminated duplicate entry, faster month-end close, fewer stockouts.
Outcomes You Can Expect
Examples of what this solution delivers — measured on your own numbers in discovery.
Month-end close in days, not weeks
Systems agree, so reconciliation is fast.
Fewer stockouts
Inventory and purchasing share live data.
Audit-ready records
Every financial action is logged and attributable.
What We Make Sure Goes Right
Over-customization
ERP projects fail when they try to automate chaos. We fix the process, then the system.
Migration risk
Big-bang cutovers break operations. We use phased cutover with coexistence.
Shadow spreadsheets
If finance still trusts Excel, the ERP failed. Reporting must be trustworthy from day one.
Architecture
Unified data model across finance, inventory, purchasing, and sales
Role-based access and approval workflow engine
Integration layer to accounting, banking, e-commerce, and logistics
Audit logging on every financial transaction
Reporting layer for leadership dashboards
Integrations
Accounting toolsBanking feedsE-commerceLogistics/TMSHRLegacy systems
What You Get
Process map of finance, inventory, purchasing, and reporting
Unified ERP core replacing disconnected tools
Approval workflows and role-based access
Integrations: accounting, banking, e-commerce, logistics, HR
Phased data migration with coexistence
Leadership dashboards with one source of truth
Documentation and staff training
Scope & Boundaries
What's included
- ✓ Process discovery and gap analysis
- ✓ Custom ERP core build
- ✓ Legacy system integrations
- ✓ Phased migration and cutover
- ✓ Dashboards and reporting
- ✓ Training and documentation
What's not included
- ✕ Payroll processing engine (integrated instead)
- ✕ Hardware/point-of-sale rollout
- ✕ Tax filing services
Who Works On It
ERP consultant
Maps processes and advises custom vs configure.
Enterprise engineers
Build the core and integration layer.
Data migration lead
Runs phased cutover without stopping operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Custom ERP or configure an existing one?
We evaluate both. When your processes are standard, a configured ERP wins. When they are unique, custom wins — we will recommend honestly.
How risky is the migration?
We use phased cutover with coexistence so operations never stop.
Can you integrate our legacy systems?
Yes — we build integrations to legacy ERP, accounting, and line-of-business systems.
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$60,000 – $250,000 typical range · 20–52 weeks typical timeline. Book a call and we'll scope it properly.