ERP Buyer's Guide
Executive guide to evaluating custom ERP vs off-the-shelf for Indian manufacturers and distributors.
PDF · 28 pages
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What is the ERP Buyer's Guide?
Executive guide to evaluating custom ERP vs off-the-shelf for Indian manufacturers and distributors.
Key takeaways
- ✓Build vs buy framework
- ✓Module checklist
- ✓TCO comparison worksheet
Summary
Downloadable guide pdf — Build vs buy framework
Evidence-backed data
Statistics & benchmarks
Sourced from Maxwell research, reports, and documented client engagements — with publication dates.
Industry statistics
22%
Majority still rely on spreadsheets, Tally-only setups, or fragmented tools.
Source (2024-06-01): IDC India SMB Survey 2024
#1
Specialty chemical manufacturers in GIDC clusters.
Source (2026-03-01): Maxwell Electrodeal — Digital Transformation in Chemical Industry Report
Market trends
30%
Manufacturing teams re-keying dispatch, GRN, and production data into spreadsheets.
Source (2023-09-01): Deloitte India Operations Report 2023
$2.5B
Projected market size driven by SME digitization and GST compliance pressure.
Source (2024-11-01): NASSCOM 2024 SMB Tech Report
Benchmarks
8–12 mo
Mid-market manufacturers with custom ERP and Tally integration.
Source (2023-09-01): Deloitte India Operations Report 2023
What you'll get
- ✓ Build vs buy framework
- ✓ Module checklist
- ✓ TCO comparison worksheet
Use before RFP or vendor meetings. Covers Indian compliance, Tally integration, and realistic cost ranges for mid-market ERP.
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