Classic model
Traditional ERP
- High upfront investment in infrastructure
- Acquisition and in-house maintenance costs
- Scaling tied to buying more hardware
SAP Business ByDesign The cloud ERP for SMEs and subsidiaries
SAP Business ByDesign is SAP's next-generation cloud ERP, designed specifically for the needs of SMEs, mid-sized companies and subsidiaries of large corporations. This integrated management platform lets growing companies run all their business processes from a single interface, accessible any time, anywhere and from any device.
Functional architecture: six interconnected modules on a single cloud core.
/ 01 — Why ByDesign
Why choose SAP Business ByDesign for your company?
In a context where digital transformation is essential, SMEs need an ERP covering financial management, purchasing, supply chain, projects, human resources and customer relations without carrying their own infrastructure.
Cloud model
SAP Business ByDesign (SaaS)
- Subscription pricing, fixed and predictable spend
- Operating cost instead of acquisition cost
- New users and features at the pace of growth
Conceptual cost profile: upfront investment and spikes versus a stable subscription. Illustrative comparison, with no contractual figures.
/ 02 — Key benefits
Key benefits of SAP Business ByDesign
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All included
A solution that takes on every company function: from accounting to purchasing, logistics and human resources.
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Integrated
Subscription pricing, an operating cost rather than an acquisition cost: fixed and predictable spend.
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Scalable and flexible
The SaaS model makes it easy to add users and features at the pace of company growth.
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Easy to implement
Mostly preconfigured: less implementation time —from 8 weeks— and lower cost.
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Secure
Hosted in high-security data centres, often better protected than the company's own infrastructure.
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Accessible anywhere
Your teams log in from any connected device: ideal for remote work and multi-site teams.
/ 03 — Functional modules
The functional modules of SAP Business ByDesign
ByDesign covers the full set of business processes through integrated modules.
- 01 Financial management All accounting in the same system, with automated closes and up-to-date data.
- 02 Purchasing management The full procurement cycle, from request to payment.
- 03 Supply Chain Management Supply chain planning and execution within the same ERP.
- 04 Project management Control of deadlines, budget and profitability project by project.
- 05 Integrated CRM Customer relations on the same platform as the operation.
- 06 Human resources Staff administration, integrated with finance and projects.
/ 04 — Implementation
A short, supported implementation
Because it is mostly preconfigured, ByDesign goes live in weeks, not years. Our team covers the whole journey.
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Framing
Functional scope and schedule.
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Configuration
Setup on the standard baseline.
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Data migration
Transfer of master data and balances.
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Training
Key users and documentation.
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Go-live and support
Go-live and continuous support.
/ Next step
Is a cloud ERP the right fit for your company?
We help you assess whether ByDesign covers your processes and how soon it could be running, with no commitment.