A Syspro alternative built around how you run.
Syspro is ERP software for manufacturers and distributors, built for midsize companies. It can run on your own hardware or in the cloud on Microsoft Azure. thinkbridge builds a system around the rules that set your business apart, and at the end of the term you own it.
Signs you've outgrown Syspro
- Customizations and add-ons make every update a project.
- Pricing, scheduling or traceability rules live in spreadsheets beside Syspro.
- Syspro's move to named-user subscription licensing has put the renewal on the agenda.
- Each added site or entity brings another workaround.
Syspro compared with a system you own
| Syspro | 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 Syspro
Can thinkbridge replace Syspro?
Yes. thinkbridge models how the business runs, builds a system that fits and migrates the data from Syspro before cutover. It can replace Syspro outright or take over only the areas that don't fit.
What is changing in Syspro licensing?
Syspro has announced that its software will be available under a named-user, subscription-based platform model, replacing its initial and annual license fees. Check Syspro's notice for the current terms.
Do we have to replace everything at once?
No. thinkbridge can connect to Syspro and replace one area at a time, such as pricing, purchasing or reporting.
How long does a Syspro replacement take?
About four months to go live.
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