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Ask HN: ERP system suggestions

9 points| rosenjon | 7 years ago

We are looking to transition to a new ERP system. We've been running the same software since the 70's, and it has been highly customized over time.

We'd like to invest in a platform that allows us to modify all aspects of the system, while also starting out with a base that doesn't necessitate starting from scratch (i.e. prebuilt accounting, payroll, etc functions). Preferably the system has an open API for extending the system as necessary, and integrating with third party software.

Any suggestions? We are in the metal wholesaling business.

4 comments

theveloped|7 years ago

Have a look at Odoo. It is an open source ERP and CRM platform that can be completely tailored to your needs, with either freely available apps or by developing your own.

We are currently working with a company in the sheet metal business that uses it and I'm extremely impressed with it.

rosenjon|7 years ago

My only concern with projects like Odoo is that open source ERP seems to die off fairly regularly. How robust of a project do you think Odoo is? We'd like to be able to run it for a long while...