ERP Development
An ERP system brings inventory, procurement, production planning and finance together in one database, replacing the six-spreadsheet arrangement most growing businesses run before they build or buy one. Beacon Coders starts from a proven module structure covering these core functions and spends the real customisation effort on your specific production process, approval chains and reporting needs — the parts a generic ERP module set does not capture out of the box. Projects start at ₹8,00,000 / $9,600 and typically run 20 to 40 weeks, the longest timeline among our solutions given the number of interconnected modules involved.
The standard module set
Every ERP build includes inventory management with stock tracking across locations, procurement and purchase order workflows, a production or work-order module for manufacturing businesses, accounts and finance integration, and role-based reporting across all of it. These modules talk to each other by design — a purchase order updates inventory, which feeds production planning, which feeds finance — rather than existing as separate tools requiring manual reconciliation.
What typically needs customising
Production workflow is the module that varies most between businesses — a discrete manufacturer's bill-of-materials and work-order structure looks nothing like a process manufacturer's batch-based production, and this is rarely something an off-the-shelf ERP configures well without extensive (and expensive) consultant time; see manufacturing for how we scope the production module against your specific operation type. Approval chains for purchase orders and expenditure, custom reporting matched to how your finance team actually reviews the business, and integration with existing accounting software like Tally, which remains standard in much of Indian manufacturing and distribution, are common customisations.
Integration points
ERPs typically need to connect to accounting systems (Tally is especially common for Indian manufacturing clients), banking APIs for payment reconciliation, barcode or RFID hardware for warehouse operations, and in some cases IoT sensors on production equipment for real-time data capture. We scope these during discovery against your actual existing systems rather than assume a fixed integration list.
When to buy an off-the-shelf ERP instead
If your operation is straightforward — a single location, simple inventory, no complex production planning — an established product like Zoho ERP, Odoo, or a Tally-based setup with add-ons will likely serve you at a fraction of the cost and time of a custom build. ERP development earns its cost once your production process, multi-location complexity, or compliance requirements genuinely exceed what a configurable off-the-shelf product handles well, or once you have outgrown a Tally-based setup that was never designed for your current scale. We tell you honestly during discovery which side of that line your business sits on.
Compliance and country-specific requirements
For Indian manufacturing and distribution clients, GST-compliant invoicing, e-way bill generation for goods movement, and HSN code management are built into procurement and sales modules as standard, not an add-on. For businesses operating across multiple Indian states, place-of-supply logic and multi-state GST filing support are scoped explicitly during discovery.
Frequently asked questions
Pricing and timeline
ERP projects start at ₹8,00,000 / $9,600 and typically run 20 to 40 weeks. What moves the price: the number of modules required, the complexity of your production workflow, and how many locations and existing systems need integration. Full engagement models are on the pricing page.