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What Do We Really Do Differently

· 4 min read
Revant Nandgaonkar
Revant Nandgaonkar

ERPNext is free! It has lot of features that can get you started without need of any help. Documentation, forum and checking code base can get you through your implementation.

For a tech-savvy startup or a greenfield project, implementing and customizing ERPNext can be a breeze. Its low-code, metadata-driven framework is intuitive and powerful. Many businesses successfully get started on their own.

This accessibility has also given rise to a common partnership model focused on initial setup, standard configurations, and basic support. While this approach is valuable for getting businesses started quickly, it's often not designed for the next phase of growth.

The moment a real, complex business challenge emerges—a problem that can't be solved with a new DocType or a simple custom script—the limitations of a standard service model can become clear. When the stakes are high, businesses require a partner whose expertise goes beyond standard implementation to deliver a truly engineered solution.

When the Low-Code Honeymoon Ends

We've seen the pattern countless times: a company hires an internal "champion" to lead their ERPNext implementation. They get overwhelmed by the sheer possibility of the framework—DocTypes, Workflows, Custom Scripts, Reports. Six months, or even a year later, no one has gone live, and no actual business problems have been solved. The champion is either let go, or if they're a key team member, they start looking for real help.

This is where we come in. We are not resellers. We are an engineering firm. Our value isn't in selling you what's free; it's in solving the hard problems that others can't. We exist for the moment the self-implementation phase is over and you need sustainable, practical answers.

Our Approach: Engineering, Not Jargon

Our focus is to solve your core business problem. If a product doesn't solve it, we'll find something that does or build the abstraction layer that bridges the gap. This often means we have to push back against the popular methodologies that are sold as a silver bullet.

Many clients come to us after being burned by consultants who hide behind a wall of technical jargon: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Sprints, Stand-ups. These are valuable tools in the right context, but too often they become performative rituals—a way to create the appearance of work without delivering results. The daily stand-up becomes more important than solving the user's problem.

We believe in something much more effective: direct, human conversation.

Our process is built on a "hotline" model of communication. When our developers have a question, they talk to your domain experts immediately. When you face a roadblock, you connect with us right away. There are no artificial delays waiting for the next scheduled ceremony. This creates a tight feedback loop that is far more cohesive and efficient than any rigid, pre-packaged process.

This doesn't mean we're disorganized. Our internal teams hold brief, daily huddles. These aren't for status reporting; they are intense, 15-minute problem-solving sessions where we leverage our collective knowledge to overcome challenges for our clients. It's a tool for our efficiency, not a ritual we impose on you.

We don't force you to use our tools or speak our language. We encourage you to speak in your own domain language. If a simple checklist on a GitLab issue works best, we use that. If the problem requires event storming, we do that. The problem dictates the tool, not the other way around.

Ultimately, you don't need a partner who just sells you a product. You need an engineering partner who is resilient, deeply understands your domain, and is committed to delivering a real solution.