Custom ERP in Detroit
Professional custom erp services for Detroit businesses. Strategy, execution, and results.
Our Custom ERP Work in Detroit
- Business process analysis and operations mapping across all departments at Detroit and Metro Detroit client sites, including shop floor visits for manufacturing clients
- Automotive manufacturing ERP: production traceability from incoming material through finished component, PPAP documentation generation, IATF 16949-supporting quality workflows
- EDI integration with major OEM customers including GM, Ford, Stellantis, and Tier 1 suppliers, supporting 850, 856, 810, and 830 transaction sets
- Account hierarchies and procurement management for Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier networks across Michigan's automotive supply chain
- Inventory and warehouse management for Metro Detroit's distribution operations, including multi-warehouse management and cycle counting
- Financial management and job cost accounting for Michigan's manufacturing, construction, and professional services sectors
- Healthcare operations ERP for Metro Detroit health systems and healthcare technology companies, built to HIPAA standards
- Reporting and business intelligence with the operational metrics Detroit manufacturing and healthcare leadership teams actually manage to
- Integration with quoting systems, CAD/CAM platforms, quality management systems, and automotive industry-specific tools
- Mobile interfaces for production floor, warehouse, and field operations across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties
- Data migration from Epicor, Macola, IQMS, Sage, and custom legacy systems common in Michigan's manufacturing sector
- User training and change management for Detroit teams transitioning from legacy systems
Industries We Serve in Detroit
Automotive Manufacturing and Supply Chain Michigan's automotive supply chain, spanning Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers across Dearborn, Warren, Auburn Hills, and the tri-county area, operates with complexity that no generic ERP was built to handle. PPAP documentation, production traceability, customer-specific quality requirements, and OEM EDI integration require ERP systems designed around how automotive manufacturing actually works. This is our deepest area of expertise for Detroit clients.
Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Production Metro Detroit's advanced manufacturing base, including precision machining, stamping, tooling, and industrial services companies, manages job-cost accounting, material traceability, and customer-specific documentation requirements that generic ERP systems approximate poorly. We build manufacturing ERP designed around how Michigan's industrial producers actually operate.
Healthcare and Life Sciences Henry Ford Health System, Detroit Medical Center, Beaumont Health, and the Michigan Medicine network require healthcare operations ERP that integrates clinical supply chain management, vendor management, cost accounting, and compliance documentation. We build healthcare ERP for Metro Detroit health systems that meets HIPAA standards while supporting the specific procurement and financial workflows of large hospital networks.
Technology and SaaS TechTown Detroit and the Midtown and Corktown startup ecosystems generate software and services companies that need operational ERP for finance, vendor management, project management, and resource allocation. We build ERP for Detroit tech companies that scales from early operational needs to mid-market complexity.
Logistics and Distribution Metro Detroit's logistics sector, supported by its position in the cross-border Canada-U.S. trade corridor and the automotive parts distribution network, manages complex carrier relationships, customs documentation, and customer billing that generic logistics ERP handles inconsistently. We build logistics operations ERP for Detroit's freight and distribution companies.
Defense and Aerospace Manufacturing Michigan's defense and aerospace manufacturing base, including companies in Metro Detroit supplying major defense programs, requires ERP systems that support AS9100 quality compliance, ITAR data handling, and the specific cost accounting standards required for defense contracts. We design defense manufacturing ERP with regulatory compliance as a foundational architecture decision.
What to Expect
Discovery Two to three weeks of structured workshops mapping your operations through interviews with your operations, engineering, finance, and leadership teams. For automotive manufacturing clients, we include shop floor observation and review of your existing quality documentation and customer-specific requirements.
Strategy and Architecture We design the module structure, data model, EDI integration architecture, and phased delivery plan. Automotive ERP projects include detailed review of OEM requirements and customer-specific standards before development begins.
Implementation Phased delivery starting with your highest-impact modules. For automotive suppliers, this typically means production traceability and quality documentation first, followed by EDI integration and advanced financial reporting.
Results and Iteration Post-launch monitoring, operational validation, and a warranty period. Optional maintenance retainers for ongoing feature additions, integration expansion, and system evolution as your Michigan operations grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Automotive quality compliance is one of the core capabilities we build into manufacturing ERP for Detroit clients. We design systems that generate customer-specific quality documentation, maintain production records with full traceability requirements, support PPAP documentation packages, and provide the audit trail that IATF and customer-specific quality audits require. Quality compliance is built into the workflow architecture, not added as a reporting layer after the fact.
EDI integration with major OEMs, including GM, Ford, Stellantis, and their Tier 1 customers, requires support for the specific EDI transaction sets used in automotive: 850 purchase orders, 856 advance ship notices, 810 invoices, and 830 planning schedules. We design and build the EDI integration as a native component of your ERP order management module, not as a separate system your team has to manually reconcile. Michigan suppliers have used our EDI integration to eliminate the manual reconciliation work that occupies buyer and planner time every week.
A focused initial scope covering inventory, production, and quality management for an automotive supplier typically takes sixteen to twenty-four weeks. A full ERP system covering manufacturing, finance, quality, EDI, and customer portal access takes twelve to twenty months depending on complexity. We deliver in phases with working software at each milestone so operations are supported throughout the build.
Yes. We handle full data migration from existing ERP platforms, legacy systems, and spreadsheet databases. We have migrated data from Epicor, Macola, IQMS, and custom legacy systems for Detroit manufacturers. We audit source data for quality issues, map fields to the new system architecture, and validate migrated data thoroughly before go-live.
Custom ERP projects are scoped and priced on a project basis after a paid discovery and architecture phase. Discovery and architecture typically costs fifteen thousand to twenty-five thousand dollars and produces a detailed scope document, development plan, and fixed-price development estimate. This investment protects both parties: you get an accurate estimate, and we understand the requirements before committing to a price. Full ERP development projects for Detroit manufacturers typically range from two hundred thousand to eight hundred thousand dollars depending on scope.
We provide a warranty period for bug fixes after launch, followed by maintenance retainer options for feature additions, performance optimization, and integration updates. We strongly recommend ongoing retainer agreements for manufacturing ERP systems because operational requirements evolve continuously. New customers, new products, new quality requirements, and new regulatory obligations all require system changes, and we design the architecture to accommodate these efficiently. --- Detroit's automotive manufacturers, industrial suppliers, and distribution companies deserve ERP systems built for their specific operational requirements. Running Start Digital builds those systems. Contact us to schedule an operations assessment.