The market of ERP management systems in Ukraine. List of popular software for business process automation. Individual ERP for special tasks. Where is the ERP market going in Ukraine – development trends.

The ERP systems market in Ukraine has been actively developing in recent years. The reason for this is the attitude of business owners who have started integrating solutions into their companies. Today, entrepreneurs can choose both industry-specific systems and universal software products for a wide range of tasks.

Although these systems are not visible they are widely used in various fields. Especially in such businesses:

• service sector: supermarkets, chain stores, etc;
• online shopping sites;
• logistics companies;
• Ukrainian mobile operators;
• banks.

ERPs have a much wider list of uses than it might seem. Wherever accurate, fast data processing and well-coordinated coordination of various processes are required, this software is used (or planned to be installed).

A Microsoft product that is popular with local entrepreneurs – is Dynamics ERP. It is a set of modules designed for many business areas: production management, financial monitoring, order processing, work with the clients’ base and goods delivery.

Microsoft Dynamics ERP for Ukraine has a number of advantages: wide functionality: intuitive interface, scalability and integration of other software, relative simplicity. The platform is unified and fully localized for the Ukrainian market. It can be used in a wide range of tasks –from government establishments to advertising agencies.

A powerful management system from the German developer SAP SE. The product is aimed at large companies. The main SAP feature is the ability to automate all business processes of an enterprise, from the smallest to the deepest and most extensive.

SAP has gained popularity due to its wide functionality. In addition to the standard modules, the complex one includes the modules: human resources, CRM, and analytics. The product price is high, and not every owner can afford SAP. The second point – is that the system is not yet fully adapted to our legislation.

Designed to manage and automate business processes from a Ukrainian manufacturer. A cloud-based complex for working with many areas of the enterprise. The resource advantages:

• possibility of free integration;
• support for various operating systems;
• no limit for the number of users;
• software can be flexibly set up to the company’s specifics.

DeloPro provides monitoring of processes in the financial, human resources, production and other company’s departments.

Among other ERP systems in Ukraine, Halaktyka is one of the most adapted. It is available only for Ukrainian businesses. It accurately takes into account the companies’ features, local laws.

Advantages are:

• wide range of functions;
• supports integration with third-party products;
• stable operation while with many simultaneously connected users;
• convenient maintenance;
• high level of data protection.

Halaktyka offers its customers not only standard functionality but also a set of special solutions for narrow industry applications.

A foreign product that is well localized for the Ukrainian market. The management tool includes modules:

• production department and company’s technical support;
• control of suppliers and warehouses;
• delivery work;
• customers’ interaction;
• personnel control.

Oracle is able to control the life cycle of the final product. Additionally, it includes submodules for company analytics, financial and tax reporting.

This software holds a leading position in the ERP market in Ukraine. The BAS system is designed for enterprises with different business models: from small ones to large-scale companies with branched processes.

BAS is adapted to the Ukrainian market and takes into account local legislation. It has many modules for controlling various aspects of business activities: financial, personnel, production, customer service and others. A significant advantage of BAS is its flexibility. BAS has no restrictions on the number of workplaces for monitoring.

Combines ERP and CRM capabilities. It includes a number of features for automating sales department, marketing and clients’ base. Perfectum allows to flexibly customize project management, optimize workflow and other important areas.

A special feature of the management tool is that Perfectum has integration with 1C (telephony) and Nova Poshta services. It comes in two versions: for installation and cloud-based software.

Another representative of complex management – is OneBox. It is an operating system for business that contains hundreds of additional programs for various tasks. OneBox covers many areas: from customer service to telephony. If the owner needs personal applications in OneBox, they can be created by third-party developers specializing in this OS.

An alternative to localized products – is Next ERP from an Indian developer. It is an open-source product. It has great capabilities in terms of business management. It supports integration with other services. The Next management system has a Russian-language interface and relevant documentation for setting up and maintaining the software.

Swedish module for workflow management and automation. It has a clear industry focus on:

• food production;
• chemical industry;
• pharmaceuticals;
• energy;
• metallurgy and machine building.

The solution makes it possible to track company processes remotely by using laptops, smartphones and terminals.

Various ERP systems in Ukraine are a convenient solution for many companies. However, when it comes to highly specialized solutions and capabilities, it is not always easy to find the most effective software.

An alternative – is individual ERP development. This solution has a number of key advantages:

• created software is adapted to all the company’s features;
• company does not depend on solutions and technologies of other developers;
• owner of such a solution independently decides what set of features the software will have;
• ability to develop the management system in any direction, depending on the needs.

The finished product price, created from scratch, is lower than foreign ERPs for Ukraine. In the long run, the owner has the advantage – of no need to pay for license renewals, as the system is owned by him.

Management tools – are an undeniable trend in recent years. More and more business owners are turning their attention to automation systems, demand for which continues to grow even in the face of unfavorable realities.

The market demonstrates several trends that have emerged in previous years:

• an emphasis on mobile, cloud-based solutions for remote work;
• more opportunities for integration with social networks and other services;
• interface design is becoming more personalized;
• special attention to business analytics tools;
• preference for modular software.

Nowadays, every ERP system in Ukraine emphasizes easy scalability. The priority of every business is scaling, that is the management software for an easy adaptation to new needs.