Service · Industrial ERP

Support for industrial ERP for SMEs.

Choosing and implementing an ERP is not simply an IT project. It is an organisational transformation that affects every department. SXE Consulting supports industrial SMEs in the selection, implementation and optimisation of their ERP, with measured results and a commitment on KPIs.

Vendor-agnostic approach — the best solution for your context On-site assessment: 2-3 days on site to understand your real processes Contractualised KPIs: measurable and traceable results
24h
Response time
+25
Years of experience
100%
Contractualised KPIs
30 min
First call free of charge
Introduction

What is an industrial ERP and why is it strategic?

An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is a centralised IT system that manages all of the company's resources: customer orders, purchasing, stock, production, finance and HR. For an industrial SME, the ERP is the core of the information system — it determines how you plan production, manage stock, invoice customers and steer profitability. Many SMEs try to operate with disparate tools (Excel, isolated business software, paper systems): this approach generates major waste — duplicate data entry, data inconsistencies, delays in reporting information, invoicing errors, poorly managed stock. A well-implemented ERP changes everything: real-time visibility of production, data consistency between departments, automation of repetitive processes, reduction of the costs of administration. This support complements our services in operational excellence and our expertise in digital transformation. We work throughout France, particularly in the Grand Est region — discover our work in Metz.

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Reduce the risk of failure

60% of ERP projects fail or overrun their budget (Forrester study). Structured support avoids the pitfalls.

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Ensure adoption by the teams

An ERP is only useful if the teams actually use it. We train and support your staff.

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Measure the ROI

We define clear KPIs before the project and measure the results: lead times, costs, quality, productivity.

Services

Our services for industrial ERP.

From strategic assessment to post-go-live support.

Assessment & Strategy
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ERP assessment

  • Full audit of your current situation (existing systems, processes, data)
  • Identification of the business requirements by department (production, supply chain, finance, HR)
  • Benchmark of the ERP solutions suited to your sector and size
  • Roadmap and implementation schedule
  • Estimate of the ROI and of the total cost of ownership
Implementation & Optimisation
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Implementation support

  • Selection of and negotiation with the ERP vendors
  • Project management (schedule, resources, risks)
  • Configuration and parameterisation of the ERP
  • Migration of the data from your legacy systems
  • Team training and post-go-live support

Proof of expertise — understand the differences between MES and ERP before choosing.

Read our full guide: MES vs ERP →
What sets us apart

Why choose SXE Consulting for your industrial ERP?

SXE Consulting is not a generalist IT integrator. We are operational excellence consultants who understand industrial processes. We do not offer you an off-the-shelf implementation — we adapt the ERP to your operational reality, on a part-time basis, so that a senior ERP consultant joins your teams without the cost of a permanent hire.

  • On-site assessment : 2-3 days on site to understand your real processes
  • Strategic selection : we help you choose the ERP that matches your strategy, not the most expensive or the best known
  • Lean implementation : we optimise your processes BEFORE digitising them (no bad process + software = better)
  • Contractualised KPIs : measurable and traceable results
24h
Response time
+25
Years of experience
100%
Contractualised KPIs
References

They placed their trust in us.

Process

How does it work?

4 simple steps, from first contact to measured results.

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Free pre-diagnosis

30 min · scoping

We discuss your context, your current systems and your ERP challenges. No fuss, just an honest conversation to see whether we can help you.

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On-site audit

1-2 weeks

We spend 2-3 days at your site to analyse your processes, identify the requirements and understand your current IT architecture.

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Action plan

Roadmap

We propose a realistic, prioritised action plan with a timeline, the resources required and an estimate of the ROI.

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Measured results

Contractualised KPIs

We support the implementation and measure the results: lead times, costs, quality, productivity.

Start with a free pre-diagnostic
FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Who can benefit from ERP support?+
Any industrial SME with 15 to 250 employees that needs to modernise its information system. We have supported SMEs in mechanical engineering, chemicals, food processing, metallurgy and electronics. If you have production, stock, customer orders and cost/lead time/quality challenges, an ERP is for you.
How long does an ERP project take?+
A quick assessment: 1-2 weeks. A full audit: 2-3 weeks. An ERP implementation: 6-12 months (depending on the complexity and size of the company). We adapt the duration to your context. What matters is to start with a clear assessment before committing to a long implementation.
Do you have experience in my sector?+
Yes. We have supported SMEs across all industrial sectors: mechanical engineering, chemicals, food processing, metallurgy, electronics, textiles and more. We know the specific features of each sector (production cycles, quality requirements, regulations). We have detailed case studies that we can share with you.
How does the preliminary assessment work?+
A 30-minute meeting (in person or by video call). We ask you about your production, your current systems and your challenges. We explain our approach. At the end, we propose an action plan and a quotation for a full audit. No commitment, no charge.
Can you help us choose between SAP, Oracle, Sage and Odoo?+
Yes. We have experience with the main ERP systems on the market. We help you assess each solution against your criteria (functionality, cost, support, scalability). We remain vendor-agnostic — our aim is to recommend the best solution for your context, not to sell you a particular ERP.
Next step

Ready to transform your information system?

Free pre-diagnostic · Initial audit at no cost · No commitment

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