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Composable ERP

Modular Design: Independent, interchangeable modules for specific functions.
Simplify: Modules for every business need.
Scalability: Easily add or remove modules as business requirements change.
Incremental Deployment: Allows gradual implementation without overhauling existing systems.
Data Consistency: Maintains a single source of truth across modular components.
Fits elegantly into DataPARC vision
Flexibility: Customizable to adapt to unique business needs and processes. Low / no code is key.
Important to SMBSC given AgTrax and SugarTrax history.
Change management likely becomes more manageable
Collaboration is part & parcel of composable ERP. Collaboration platforms (Microsoft Teams, Slack, etc.) may be a thing of the past
Interoperability: Connects with other platforms and technologies for a unified ecosystem.
API-Driven: Open APIs for seamless integration with external systems and tools.
Important given the relationship with NSM.
Cloud-Native: Built for cloud environments, enabling accessibility and real-time updates.

Diverse and active 3rd party development a.k.a., an “App Store” or “Open Source” model.

Monolithic and tightly coupled
- functions as a single, unified system where all modules are interconnected
- making changes to one part affect the whole.
Rigid structure with limited personalization options
- Microsoft products tend to allow individual personalization, but organization-wide personalization typically involves customization
- requires extensive configuration, custom coding, or process adaptations to fit unique needs
- often leading to inefficiency.
Challenging and resource-intensive
- often necessitating major upgrades or complete overhauls to handle growth, which can constrain expansion. For example, SAP mandates everyone move to S4/Hana.
Lengthy and disruptive implementation
- typically taking months or years
- upgrades affecting the entire system and requiring significant regression testing.
High upfront investment (licensing, hardware, and implementation)
- ongoing high maintenance costs due to complexity and specialized support needs.
Often results in vendor lock-in
- tied to vendor’s roadmap and release cycles
- Less adaptable to market changes, regulatory shifts, or emerging technologies
Integrated within the suite but heavy and complex for external additions, often leading to silos or integration challenges.