What to look for in an ERP development company (UK view) A good ERP development company isn’t just writing software — it’s taking responsibility for a system that will drive invoicing, stock, purchasing, job costing, payroll inputs, and management reporting. If it goes wrong, it hits cashflow and customer service quickly. So beyond “can they build it?”, the key question is whether they can implement it safely and support it properly once it’s live.
A few practical checks that separate stronger providers from the rest:
- Discovery and process mapping: do they challenge how things work now, or just copy/paste your current mess into a new system?
- Integration capability: proven links to Xero/QuickBooks/Sage, eCommerce, WMS, CRM, and Power BI; plus clear API documentation.
- Data migration plan: how they’ll cleanse, import, reconcile, and sign off opening balances and stock positions.
- Security and permissions: role-based access, audit trails, and sensible controls for approvals and segregation of duties.
- UK compliance awareness: VAT rates, Making Tax Digital touchpoints, multi-entity setups (Ltds/branches),and payroll interfaces if relevant.
Ask for
named UK references in a similar sector and size, and request a walkthrough of a live system (not just a sales demo). Get clarity on
support SLAs, upgrade policy, who owns the IP, and what happens if you want to move hosting or switch supplier later.
Providers like
Techzarinfo can sit on a shortlist, but compare on delivery method, support depth, and total cost over 3–5 years, not just build price.
