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Applications for custom software
Why customisation is the better choice
Use cases for custom software: When it comes to software, a custom-programmed solution is often the better choice than a standard application developed for the mass market. This is because many companies need software to control specific processes and connect them to other business areas. Off-the-shelf software often reaches its limits in such cases. How do companies benefit from using software developed specifically for them? We show some typical use cases for custom software.
Customised software for greater efficiency
When you should opt for customised software:
If, for example, production processes need to be controlled by a system that supports rather than restricts, then you need digital tools that adapt to existing processes – not the other way around. Standard software is usually not helpful for specific production processes because it is too inflexible and many of its functions and features are not useful for the company. Customised software solutions, on the other hand, adapt precisely to the complex processes within the company and thus guarantee more efficient workflows.
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Production control with customised software
Use cases for customised software: MES (Manufacturing Execution System) systems, which control production, are a good example of this. Since manufacturing processes are usually unique, standard applications cannot provide companies with optimal support in this area. In contrast, precisely programmed MES solutions not only enable manufacturing processes to be controlled accurately and monitored in real time. They can also be connected to existing ERP systems via customised interfaces. In this way, customer-specific custom software supports efficiency and minimises errors in production.
Synchronise product information
Customised solutions also offer decisive advantages for software that controls retail operations. Retail companies sell their products and services through various channels – online, in-store and internationally. A PIM (product information management) system allows all necessary product information to be synchronised and tailored precisely to the sales channels. However, it is often the case that standard applications do not meet specific requirements, or only do so in part. With customised PIM software, retailers can develop exactly the features and interfaces that are important to them. A customised PIM enables companies to reduce their manual workload and ensure that all product information is always up to date and displayed correctly.
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Customised security features
Individual software also scores highly over standard applications when it comes to data security and compliance. Companies in the financial sector, for example, often have to meet strict regulatory requirements that standard software cannot adequately address. In contrast, a customised solution can be developed from the outset with all the required security levels and can also be adapted later if necessary, for example if new security features need to be integrated.
Customised software saves costs in the long term
Customised software helps companies optimise their processes in many applications. However, the comparatively high development costs are often cited as a counterargument. In the short term, this statement is true, as customised applications are programmed precisely and exclusively to meet the client’s requirements. However, since the software is not only used for a short period of time, but often for many years, the initially high development costs are amortised the longer and more intensively the software is used. Since there are no licence fees or expensive updates and maintenance costs, and the software becomes the property of the customer upon delivery, companies save money in the medium to long term.
Another advantage is that custom-programmed software is unique and tailored precisely to the client’s needs. This gives companies a unique solution for their operations and often a significant competitive advantage over other players in the industry.
There are a number of outstanding applications for the mass market. Not all software needs to be developed from scratch. However, standard applications often reach their limits when the intended use becomes more specific. In such cases, it is advisable to consider a tailor-made solution. The advantages for companies are obvious:
- Independence from a manufacturer
- Significant cost savings in the medium to long term
- Competitive advantages over the competition
- Greater efficiency
- More flexibility
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