Lumenia ERP HEADtoHEAD™ Guest Post from Morgan Browne, CEO of Enterpryze
Finding the right ERP customisation balance is essential for SMEs. Too much customisation creates costly delays and technical risk, while too little limits growth and adoption.
Key academic insights include:
- A 2023 study from Kristiania University College affirms that major success comes from prioritising core, out-of-the-box ERP modules that support most business processes, accelerating time-to-value and improving acceptance.
- A 2018 Research underlines that customisation should be confined primarily to unique, mission-critical workflows that standard ERP features cannot accommodate, avoiding unnecessary risks. (Survey on ERP’s customization-driven requirements engineering).
- A comprehensive 2021 review identifies top Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for ERP implementations: top management support, effective change management, user involvement, and scope control are essential to avoid costly customization pitfalls and ensure project success. (Understanding Success Factors for ERP Implementation, 2021).
Enterpryze aligns with these principles—our platform covers over 80% of essential inventory, finance, CRM, and warehouse workflows out of the box, limiting complexity and enabling faster go-live.
While others often lock customers into lengthy, costly customisation cycles, we take a different approach: monthly platform updates driven directly by customer feedback and industry needs. This means you get the benefits of a standardised, quick-to-deploy system while still receiving continuous improvements that address real-world business requirements.
The result? You avoid the customisation trap entirely while getting a solution that actually gets better every month, keeping you ahead of the curve without the traditional costs, delays, or technical risks.
Why SMEs Often Overestimate Customisation Needs
Many businesses think bespoke ERP development is necessary, but research and real-world results show core ERP features cover most essential workflows. This reduces complexity, shortens projects, and lowers costs.
Real Results: How Albert Waeschle Simplified Their ERP Journey with Enterpryze
Albert Waeschle, operating across procurement, warehousing, and customer service, needed an ERP solution that was robust, easy to use, and quick to deploy. After evaluating several providers, they chose Enterpryze for three key reasons:
- Rapid Deployment Enterpryze required no complex setup or lengthy onboarding, letting the team focus on serving customers without delay.
- Real-Time Visibility Integrated inventory, sales, purchasing, and finance modules gave the team full transparency over their operations—without juggling multiple systems.
- Predictable Costs, No Surprises Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or customisation charges provided budget certainty and peace of mind.
“Enterpryze is a platform that supports the people behind the process.” — Operations Team, Albert Waeschle
Their choice reflects a growing demand for ERP that supports businesses—not the other way around.
How to Assess Your ERP Fit
Evaluate your needs using these questions:
- What percentage of workflows can standard ERP features manage?
- Which processes really need customisation?
- What are the cost and time impacts of customisation?
- How critical is quick deployment versus perfect bespoke fit?
Meet Us at ERP HEADtoHEAD™
We’ll be participating in the upcoming ERP HEADtoHEAD™ event, where leading ERP vendors showcase their solutions in direct comparison. This is your chance to see how different platforms handle real-world scenarios and make informed decisions about your ERP investment.
At our booth, we’ll be offering our free ERP customisation fit assessment. Bring details about your workflows and get:
- A personalised report on out-of-the-box coverage vs. customisation needs
- Implementation time and cost estimates
- Predicted impact on your ERP investment and ROI
Visit us at ERP HEADtoHEAD™ to discover your ERP fit and see how Enterpryze compares against other solutions in real-time demonstrations.
Register your place today!
Can’t make it to the event? Get your Personalised Assessment here.
