Development in BC
Operations software built around how your business runs, owned by you.
Off-the-shelf ERP software is built for the average business, which usually means configuring around modules you don't need and limits you didn't choose. Ripple Strategies builds custom ERP systems and business automation for BC companies. Typical builds are low five figures, the first release ships in 6 to 12 weeks, and you own the code with no per-user fees.
What’s included
Custom ERP Build
A system designed around your operations: inventory, orders, scheduling, job costing and reporting, with only the modules you actually use.
Business Automation
Automations that remove repetitive manual work, starting with the processes that currently eat the most of your team's time.
Integration
Connected to your accounting, inventory, CRM and other tools, so data is entered once and every system agrees.
Why BC Businesses Choose Ripple for Custom ERP
We build ERP software from the database up, around the way your business buys, makes, schedules, ships and reports. There's no licence to renew and no implementation partner billing hours to configure someone else's product.
ERP work sits alongside our CRM and app development, so your ERP can share data with your CRM, client portal and website instead of running as an isolated back-office system.
What a Custom ERP Can Cover
Inventory and stock levels across locations. Purchasing and supplier orders. Sales orders, invoicing hand-off and job costing. Scheduling for crews, equipment or production. And the reporting that ties it together, so the owner can see margins and bottlenecks without assembling a spreadsheet every Friday.
You don't need all of it. Most custom ERP projects start with the one or two areas causing the most pain and grow from there.
Custom ERP vs Off-the-Shelf Platforms
Packaged ERPs charge licence fees, often per user, plus implementation and customization costs. They work well when your processes match their model. When they don't, you pay to configure around the gaps, and your team still ends up with side spreadsheets.
A custom ERP is a one-time build that you own, with optional support after launch. It fits your process exactly and changes when your process changes. If a packaged system fits you well, we'll say so; sometimes the right answer is not to build.
Start With One Module
Replacing every system at once is how ERP projects go over budget. We start with the module causing the most manual work or the most errors, often inventory, job scheduling or order tracking, and get it live and in use first.
Once your team trusts it, we add the next module and connect it to the first. Each stage is scoped and priced on its own, so you can stop at any point with working software you own.
Cost and Timeline
Typical builds are low five figures, with the first working release in 6 to 12 weeks. Discovery defines the smallest version that removes real manual work and gives it a fixed price. The main cost drivers are the number of modules, user roles, integrations and how much historical data we migrate.
Our Process
Every ERP project starts with a detailed discovery phase mapping your operational process, the software you already use, and where manual work and errors creep in. We build in stages, test against real orders and jobs, migrate your data and train your team at launch.
Once your project is live, we stay on it. We track how it performs, adjust from real data, and tell you what's worth doing next when your business is ready for it.
Who This Is For
This is for BC manufacturers, distributors, contractors and service companies whose operations, inventory or reporting have outgrown spreadsheets or an off-the-shelf package that was never built for how they work.
Frequently asked questions
What is a custom ERP system?
A custom ERP is business management software built around your own processes (inventory, orders, scheduling, job costing and reporting) instead of a generic package that assumes every business runs the same way.
How much does custom ERP development cost in BC?
Typical builds are low five figures. A focused module or automation sits at the lower end, while multi-department systems cost more. You get a fixed price for the first release after discovery.
How long does custom ERP development take?
The first working release usually ships in 6 to 12 weeks. Larger systems are built in stages, with each stage delivering something your team can use.
Are there per-user licence fees?
No. You own the code outright, and adding users doesn't add a monthly charge. Ongoing support is optional.
Do you integrate with our existing accounting or inventory software?
Yes. Integration with accounting, inventory and other business software is standard on every ERP build, since a system that doesn't talk to your other tools just becomes another spreadsheet.
Is a custom ERP better than off-the-shelf?
If your operations fit a standard process, off-the-shelf can work fine. If they don't, a custom ERP ends the cycle of configuring around the software and paying for modules you don't use.
Can you move our data out of spreadsheets and old systems?
Yes. Data migration is part of the project. We map your spreadsheets or existing system to the new structure, clean up duplicates and check the numbers with you before launch.
Do you support the ERP after it launches?
Yes. Support, fixes and new automations are available after launch, so the system keeps up as your operations grow.