# ERP & Consulting > ERP consulting and custom ERP development: process audit, Odoo or Dolibarr integration, tailored build, team training and long-term support. Free quote in 12 hours. Page: https://eldev.fr/en/services/erp-consulting/ · Version française: https://eldev.fr/services/erp-conseil/index.md · [Home](https://eldev.fr/en/index.md) ERP consulting and custom ERP development for SMEs: we support your digital transformation from start to finish. In-depth audit of your current processes, identification of improvement areas, selection and integration of ERP solutions tailored to your business, Odoo or Dolibarr first, or custom ERP development when no off-the-shelf package fits your processes, and team training on new tools. Whether you're looking to optimize your sales management, [e-commerce](https://eldev.fr/en/services/e-commerce/index.md) or human resources, we help you choose and deploy the tools that will genuinely simplify your daily operations, incorporating [artificial intelligence](https://eldev.fr/en/services/artificial-intelligence/index.md) capabilities where they deliver the most impact. ## Capabilities ### Audit In-depth analysis of your current processes and identification of improvement areas. We map your workflows, detect bottlenecks and propose concrete, quantified solutions. ### ERP solutions Selection and integration of the ERP suited to your business: Odoo, SAP Business One, Dolibarr or custom solution. We compare options, manage data migration and configure the tool to your needs. ### Training Team support and training on new tools. Hands-on sessions, custom documentation and post-deployment support to ensure fast and effective adoption by all users. ### Strategy Digital transformation plan with clear goals and measurable milestones. We define a realistic roadmap, prioritize initiatives and support you over time to reach your objectives. ## Who is this service for? An ERP isn't right for every moment, but when the time comes, carrying on without an integrated system costs far more than the project itself. A [retailer](https://eldev.fr/en/sectors/retail-ecommerce/index.md) juggling stock between a shop and a website is the textbook case. - SMBs and [trade businesses](https://eldev.fr/en/sectors/trades-construction/index.md) running on spreadsheets and scattered tools: you're juggling files, emails and tables that don't talk to each other, it's time to centralise your data in a single system - Siloed tools to consolidate: accounting in one app, CRM in another, stock in a third, every data transfer is a source of errors and wasted time - Growth that has outpaced your tooling: duplicate data entry is multiplying, reports take hours, and your organisation can no longer keep pace with your business - Legacy ERP or patched-together software: end-of-life Sage, a home-grown system held together with duct tape, or a migration to [Odoo](https://eldev.fr/en/technologies/odoo/index.md) or [Dolibarr](https://eldev.fr/en/technologies/dolibarr/index.md), we audit the existing setup and plan the transition without disrupting production ## How it works. Our ERP consulting approach has three stages. The audit: one to three weeks to map your business processes, current tools and data flows. The scoping: a transformation plan with clear priorities, the choice between Odoo, Dolibarr or custom development, a quote and a schedule. The deployment: in phases, module by module, with data migration, training and support at every step until go-live. ## What makes the difference. Pragmatic support focused on ROI. We only recommend tools that deliver real value and stay by your side to ensure their adoption. ## Frequently asked questions. ### Odoo, Dolibarr or custom ERP: which should we choose? The question isn't "which tool is best" but "which tool fits your situation". [Odoo](https://eldev.fr/en/technologies/odoo/index.md) is a modular, open-source ERP, robust and well-documented, covering sales, purchasing, inventory, accounting, CRM and much more. For most SMBs it's the most pragmatic choice. [Dolibarr](https://eldev.fr/en/technologies/dolibarr/index.md) is a lighter French open-source alternative, ideal for micro-businesses and small SMBs that want a simpler, faster-to-deploy tool, with a tighter scope around invoicing, sales, inventory and projects. A custom ERP makes sense when your business processes are genuinely atypical: complex manufacturing logic, non-standard pricing rules, very specific EDI flows. Before recommending anything, we run a functional audit that maps your processes and evaluates how well existing solutions fit. ### How much does an Odoo or Dolibarr rollout cost? Cost depends mainly on the number of modules deployed, the volume of data to migrate, and the level of customisation required. Custom integrations with third-party tools, [e-commerce platform](https://eldev.fr/en/services/e-commerce/index.md), external CRM and partner APIs add to the base scope. Every project starts with a scoping audit (1 to 3 weeks) that delivers a precise estimate before any commitment, [get in touch](https://eldev.fr/en/contact/index.md) to discuss your situation. ### How long does an ERP project take? A standard Odoo deployment covering 3 to 5 modules takes 2 to 5 months from scoping to go-live, a Dolibarr deployment 2 to 6 weeks. This includes module configuration, data migration, user testing and team training. Custom ERP development requires 4 to 12 months depending on functional complexity. The phase most often underestimated is data migration: cleaning, transforming and validating years of history takes time, especially when the existing setup is fragmented. We work in phases with clear milestones, each module goes live progressively to avoid a big-bang cutover and allow gradual adoption. The initial scoping audit (1 to 3 weeks) produces a precise project timeline before any commitment is made. ### Which modules should we prioritise first? Deployment order should follow your most costly pain points, not what looks most visible. We typically start with the modules that directly touch revenue or cash flow: sales and invoicing, then purchasing and inventory. Accounting follows naturally once commercial flows are in place. CRM and HR modules come in a second phase, once the foundation is stable. This sequence avoids deploying a sophisticated CRM on shaky foundations. During the functional audit, we map your current workflows and identify the highest-priority bottlenecks, this feeds directly into a phased roadmap with concrete, measurable deliverables at each stage. ### What support do you offer after go-live? Go-live is not the end of the project, it's the start of the critical phase. The first weeks post-production are when users encounter the edge cases nobody anticipated. We offer structured support at three levels. Corrective support (included in the initial months) covers bugs, configuration adjustments and user questions. A [monthly maintenance contract](https://eldev.fr/en/services/maintenance/index.md) handles ongoing fixes, Odoo or Dolibarr version upgrades and minor feature changes. Additional developments, new integrations, new modules, connectors to your [web application](https://eldev.fr/en/services/web-development/index.md), are quoted separately. We stay available for the long term: an ERP is a living system that evolves with your business. ## Technologies & industries - [Freelance Odoo Integrator](https://eldev.fr/en/technologies/odoo/index.md): Freelance Odoo integrator: scoping, module configuration, custom development, data migration, team training and follow-up. Free quote within 12 hours. - [Freelance Dolibarr Integrator](https://eldev.fr/en/technologies/dolibarr/index.md): Freelance Dolibarr integrator: installation, module selection, custom PHP modules, migration from Excel or Sage, training and follow-up. Free quote within 12 hours. ## Other services - [Web Development](https://eldev.fr/en/services/web-development/index.md): Custom sites & apps - [E-commerce](https://eldev.fr/en/services/e-commerce/index.md): Stores that convert - [Mobile Apps](https://eldev.fr/en/services/mobile-apps/index.md): iOS & Android - [Artificial Intelligence](https://eldev.fr/en/services/artificial-intelligence/index.md): Automation & chatbots - [UI/UX Design](https://eldev.fr/en/services/ui-ux-design/index.md): Memorable interfaces - [WordPress & CMS](https://eldev.fr/en/services/wordpress-cms/index.md): Content management - [Desktop Apps](https://eldev.fr/en/services/desktop-apps/index.md): Cross-platform desktop - [Hosting & Infra](https://eldev.fr/en/services/hosting-infra/index.md): Servers & deployment - [Maintenance](https://eldev.fr/en/services/maintenance/index.md): Ongoing support - [Website Repair](https://eldev.fr/en/services/website-repair/index.md): Emergency, picked up within 2 hours ## Contact [Contact form](https://eldev.fr/en/contact/index.md) (HTML page: https://eldev.fr/en/contact/) · Email: contact@eldev.fr · First chat is free. 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