ERP Software Development for Businesses
Overview
ERP Software Development for Businesses in Baku, Azerbaijan | ONE Studio
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems integrate every operational function of a business — finance, inventory, HR, manufacturing, sales, customer relations — into one unified system with shared data. ONE Studio develops custom ERP software for businesses across Azerbaijan and internationally — from mid-size operations needing tailored ERP to enterprise-scale platforms replacing legacy systems.
What is ERP and why does it matter?
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is integrated business management software that connects all operational functions in real-time. Without ERP, businesses run on disconnected tools — accounting in Excel, inventory in another system, CRM in a third, manufacturing in spreadsheets. Data is duplicated, inconsistent and out of date. With ERP, every function shares one source of truth, enabling faster decisions, lower errors, and operational scale.
ERP modules we develop
- Financial management — general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, treasury, fixed assets, multi-currency, multi-entity consolidation.
- Inventory and warehouse management — multi-location, batch/lot/serial tracking, stock movements, forecasting.
- Procurement — purchase orders, supplier management, approval workflows, three-way matching.
- Sales and CRM — quote-to-cash, customer database, sales pipeline, commission tracking.
- Manufacturing and production — bills of materials, routing, work orders, capacity planning, shop floor control.
- HR and payroll — employee records, time/attendance, leave management, payroll processing, statutory compliance.
- Project management — project costing, resource allocation, time tracking, billing.
- Service and field operations — work orders, dispatching, technician scheduling, mobile apps for field staff.
- Reporting and BI — dashboards, custom reports, scheduled reports, drill-down analytics.
- Integration layer — connecting ERP with banking, e-commerce, marketplaces, payment gateways, government systems.
Custom ERP vs. off-the-shelf
Two paths to ERP: deploy a standard product (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics) or build custom. Each has merits:
- Off-the-shelf ERP — proven processes embedded, faster implementation, vendor support, broad ecosystem. Trade-offs: licence costs forever, customisation limits, you adapt to the software.
- Custom ERP — software adapts to your processes, no per-user licences, full source ownership, evolves with your business. Trade-offs: higher initial investment, longer build time, you own maintenance.
For most mid-size Azerbaijani businesses with unique processes, custom or hybrid (custom modules built on Odoo/Frappe) delivers better long-term economics than full enterprise ERP licences.
Our ERP development process
- Discovery and process mapping. Workshop with each operational function. Document current processes, pain points, integrations needed.
- Architecture and data model. Database design, API layer, integration architecture, scalability planning.
- Module-by-module development. Typically: financial → inventory → sales → manufacturing → HR. Each module deployed as it's ready, not waiting for full system.
- Integration with existing tools. Banking, e-commerce, government tax systems, legacy databases.
- Data migration. Cleansing and migrating from existing systems — typically the hardest part of ERP implementation.
- Training and rollout. Department-by-department rollout with training, documentation and support.
- Post-go-live support. First 6 months are critical: bug fixes, process adjustments, additional training, performance tuning.
- Ongoing development. ERP evolves with the business — new modules, new integrations, new reports as needs change.
Pricing for custom ERP development in Azerbaijan
- Discovery and architecture phase: AZN 15,000–60,000.
- Single-module ERP (e.g. inventory only): AZN 30,000–150,000.
- Mid-size ERP (3–5 modules, mid-size business): AZN 80,000–400,000.
- Enterprise ERP (full operational suite): AZN 300,000–2,000,000+.
- Implementation timeline: 6–24 months depending on scope.
- Ongoing development retainer: AZN 5,000–25,000+/month.
Common questions about ERP development
How long does ERP take to build? Single module: 3–6 months. Mid-size ERP: 9–18 months. Enterprise: 18–36 months.
Do you build on Odoo / Frappe / similar? Yes — we build custom modules on top of Odoo, Frappe/ERPNext, or fully custom on Laravel. Choice depends on requirements.
Can ERP integrate with our bank? Yes — most Azerbaijani banks have API or file-based integration. We've done payment processing and bank reconciliation for multiple clients.
What about government and tax integration? We integrate with Azerbaijan's tax authority (E-Vergi), social fund, customs and other regulatory systems where required.
Will users adopt a new ERP? Adoption is harder than the technology. Our approach: department-by-department rollout, dedicated training, internal champions, executive sponsorship throughout. Adoption is the deciding factor in ERP success.
What if we already have an ERP we want to extend? We extend SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, Frappe, Bitrix and others — adding modules, integrations, custom reports.
Why ONE Studio for ERP development
16+ years of business software development including ERP for clients in Azerbaijan and abroad. We bring senior architects, full-stack developers, integration specialists and project managers experienced in complex enterprise rollouts. Most importantly, we treat ERP as a business transformation project, not just a software project — adoption, change management and process optimisation are integral to our approach.
Order an ERP discovery engagement today and start building the operational system your business needs.