Implementation & Launch
Hands-off or all hands on deck?
Whatever system you're coming from, whatever expertise you have, we'll get you up and running.Launch cost at a glance
DIY
Best for small teams with simple workflows, clean data, and the time to configure on their own.$ 0 00
(yes, really)Assisted
Hands-on help for setup, light data migration, and best-practice workflows—without full project overhead.$5–80k
Managed
End-to-end implementation for complex operations, including data migration, integrations, training, and project management.$50–150k+
* Launch cost depends on complexity, not just company size.
A 20-person aerospace supplier may require more ERP rigor than a 200-person job shop. Industry, compliance needs, and process maturity often matter more than headcount alone.What drives the cost?
$0.00 upfront fee and no contracts means your only cost is whatever it takes to properly implement the system.
Implementing an ERP involves both time and resource investments, and the scope can vary depending on whether you’re self-implementing or working with a consultant. Whether managed internally (self-implementation) or outsourced to Cetec ERP or a certified consultant, many of the activities are the same.
Services are billed at a $315/hour rate.
Discovery
- Project kickoff and scope alignment.
- Review of business processes, data, and system goals.
- Defines implementation strategy, approach, and timeline.
Data Migration
- Structured transfer of legacy data into Cetec ERP through the backend (engineer-driven).
- Automated, repeatable conversion programs for clean imports.
- Includes test loads and validation ahead of go-live.
- UI imports exist for self-import or by a Project Mgr for less complex data requirements.
Training / Consulting
- Hands-on sessions covering key processes and daily tasks.
- Can be remote or onsite during implementation.
- Combines user instruction with process consulting.
- Focused on practical adoption and measurable readiness.
- Best used in conjunction with UniversitERP training platform
Customization
- Configuration and development to match specific needs or software gaps by adding to the core Cetec ERP product.
- Custom document or custom process development support (labeling, checks, travelers, customer-facing docs, etc)
- Integration support for APIs, EDI, etc (bolt-on projects).
Onsite Support
- In-person support during go-live or high-impact phases.
- Direct help with configuration, training, or cutover execution.
- Ideal for teams needing real-time, floor-level assistance.
Project Management
- Central coordination of schedule, tasks, and communication.
- Tracks progress across data, training, and configuration workstreams.
- Ensures accountability and on-time completion.
- Can range from minimal coordination to white-glove support.
How much does it cost to implement Cetec ERP?
Below are a few sample estimates for various implementation profiles to give you an idea of typical project costs. These scenarios are unlikely to match your company completely; contact us for a quote on exactly what your company needs.ERP Project Costs: Example Scenarios
Company Profile
Discovery
Data Import
Training / Consulting
Customization
Onsite Time
Proj. Manager
Estimate Range
Startup
- No current system in place
- ERP expert in-house or third-party consultant
$0
Startup
- No current system in place
- No ERP background or third-party help
Medium
(10-30hrs)Lite
(10-30hrs)$5-10k
Established Company
- Running on “boilerplate” ERP (e.g. Great Plains, Epicor, Global Shop, etc)
- Business culture/processes likely embedded in standardized ERP practices
- Specific/custom needs likely much lower
- High data migration need, data likely exportable to CSV
- ERP expert in-house or third-party consultant
Lite
(<10hrs>)Heavy
(30-40hrs)Medium
(20-30hrs)Lite
(<10hrs)Lite
(10-15hrs)$25-33k
Established Company
- Running on QB (or small biz package)
- Business culture/processes firmly embedded in paper/spreadsheets
- Specific/custom needs likely high (to bridge process change)
- Some data migration need
- ERP expert in-house or third-party consultant
Medium
(15-25hrs)Heavy
(25-35hrs)Medium
(10-20hrs)Medium
(20-30hrs)Medium
(10-20hrs)$26-40k
Established Company
- Running on “boilerplate” ERP (e.g. Great Plains, Epicor, Global Shop, etc)
- Business culture/processes firmly embedded in standardized ERP practices
- Specific/custom needs likely much lower
- High data migration need, data likely exportable to CSV
- No ERP background or third-party help
Lite
(<15hrs)Heavy
(30-40hrs)Medium
(15-25hrs)Lite
(5-15hrs)Medium
(20-30hrs)Medium
(10-20hrs)$29-45k
Established Company
- Running on homegrown or legacy (i.e. highly customized) ERP system
- Business culture/processes likely embedded in custom, non-standard practices
- Specific/custom needs likely very high
- High data migration need, data may be difficult to model in CSV templates
- ERP expert in-house or third-party consultant
Medium
(15-25hrs)Heavy
(40-50hrs)Heavy
(30-40hrs)Medium
(20-30hrs)Medium
(25-35hrs)Medium
(10-20hrs)$44-63k
Established Company
- Running on QB (or small biz package)
- Culture/processes firmly embedded in paper/spreadsheets
- Specific/custom needs likely high (to bridge process change)
- Some data migration need
- No ERP background or third-party help
Medium
(15-25hrs)Medium
(20-30hrs)Heavy
(30-40hrs)Medium
(20-30hrs)Heavy
(60-80hrs)Medium
(30-40hrs)$55-77k
Established Company
- Running on homegrown or legacy (i.e. highly customized) ERP system
- Business culture/processes likely embedded in custom, non-standard practices
- Specific/custom needs likely very high
- High data migration need, data may be difficult to model in CSV templates
- No ERP Expertise Available (in-house nor third-party)
Heavy
(30-40hrs)Heavy
(60-80hrs)Heavy
(40-60hrs)Heavy
(40-60hrs)Heavy
(60-100hrs)Heavy
(40-60hrs)$85-126k
Compare ERP Implementation Prices
What do other implementations of other ERP systems normally cost? An independent research study of over 1,300 companies concluded that most ERP projects for small/mid-sized businesses cost between $150,000 and $750,000.
If that's true, then Cetec ERP implementation projects are on average 1/5th the cost of typical ERP projects.
Why is Cetec ERP so inexpensive? Because modernization means our system is free to install and host, data conversion is programmatically driven and reproducible, user training is friendly and fast, and the approach is efficient and pragmatic.
