A Rootstock alternative built around how you run.
Rootstock is a cloud ERP built on the Salesforce platform for manufacturers and distributors, covering order management, manufacturing operations, supply chain and financial management. thinkbridge can build a custom-fit ERP around your rules and leave Salesforce in place for sales.
Signs you've outgrown Rootstock
- Changes to the ERP wait on a Salesforce administrator or a partner.
- Customizations and apps on the platform need checking after each release.
- Pricing, scheduling or compliance rules live in spreadsheets beside Rootstock.
- Licenses and apps add up as more people need access.
Rootstock compared with a system you own
| Rootstock | thinkbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| How it fits | Configured around the vendor's standard process; gaps are closed with customization, add-ons or spreadsheets | Modeled on how your business actually runs, including its exceptions |
| Who owns it | You license it; the vendor owns the code and the roadmap | You own the code, the data model and the business logic |
| How you pay | Subscription or license, plus implementation partner fees | Priced on outcomes, paid over an agreed term |
| After go-live | Changes go through a partner or an upgrade cycle | Managed care keeps improving it; low-risk changes ship to a beta you approve |
| AI | Added through the vendor's roadmap and add-ons | Built into the workflows from the start |
How the move works
- ObserveWe watch how the work runs today, including the workarounds.
- Model and buildThe system is modeled on your process and generated with
think One - Migrate and validateYour data moves over and your team tests it on real cases.
- Go liveIn about four months.
The four stages are a short version of the six-step method (see how it works). For what gets built, see ERP replacement and consolidation.
Questions about moving off Rootstock
Can thinkbridge replace Rootstock?
Yes. thinkbridge models how the business runs, builds a system that fits and migrates the data from Rootstock before cutover. It can replace Rootstock outright or take over only the areas that don't fit.
Can we keep Salesforce for sales and replace the ERP?
Yes. thinkbridge systems connect to the tools you keep, including Salesforce.
Does this cover Kenandy?
Yes. Rootstock acquired Kenandy, another Salesforce-based ERP, in 2018. thinkbridge maps the data from whichever you run, and your own team validates it before cutover.
How long does a Rootstock replacement take?
About four months to go live.
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