FAQ
The ones we get asked first.
Most of these come up in the first conversation. If yours isn't here, ask - the answer is usually shorter than you expect.
How an engagement runs- Do we need to replace our ERP?
- No. Grandhelm is designed to work around the systems already running your business. We connect your ERP, MES, WMS and other existing systems and build the missing capabilities around them. Replacement is only considered when it is genuinely the right answer.
- Will our production need to stop?
- No. We design integrations and deployments to work alongside your existing operation. Where possible, data is synchronized without changing the source system or interrupting production.
- Can you work with our existing systems?
- Yes. We work with legacy and modern systems, including ERP, MES, WMS, relational databases and on-premise infrastructure. Our approach is vendor-neutral, so the technology you already use does not determine the solution.
- What exactly do we receive at the end of a project?
- A working system, not just recommendations. Depending on the project, this can include the software, integrations, infrastructure, data pipelines, documentation, monitoring, security configuration and operational runbooks required to run it.
- Do we own the software and data?
- Yes. Our goal is to leave you with technology your business can own and operate. Your data remains yours, and project deliverables can be handed over to your internal team or another technology partner.
- How long does a typical project take?
- It depends on the problem, but we deliberately start small. We first define a bounded scope and deliver it in a controlled slice rather than starting with a large transformation programme. The timeline is agreed as part of the fixed scope.
- How much does a project cost?
- There is no meaningful one-size-fits-all price. The cost depends on the systems involved, complexity and the outcome you want to achieve. We start with a defined discovery, then provide a clear scope, deliverables and price before implementation begins.
- How do you measure the business value?
- We start with the business outcome, not the technology. Depending on the project, that could mean lower unit costs, better margins, increased production capacity, fewer late orders, reduced manual work, faster reporting or lower technology costs. The expected impact is defined before we build, and measured against the agreed baseline afterward.
Next step
Still have a question?
Tell us what your operation runs on today. Discovery answers the rest, and it is a bounded piece of work rather than a proposal for a programme.