📊 Return on ERP Investment for SMEs: What Do You Gain in 6 Months?

Keywords: ERP return on investment, SME ERP system, ERP ROI calculation, ERP

advantages, NetSuite Türkiye, cloud ERP

🎯 Introduction: Is Transition to ERP a Necessity or an Investment?

ERP systems for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are now a “big company luxury”

not a necessity, it is a vital need. However, many businesses, when investing in ERP, think "is it really worth it?"

“Is it?” question is encountered.

In this article, we will explain what an SME can achieve in just 6 months after switching to an ERP system.

We discuss the achievements that can be achieved with numerical and functional examples.

💡 What is ERP and Why is it Critical for SMEs?

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, from accounting to sales, from stock to production

It provides integrated management of all processes under a single roof. This integration for SMEs;

● Time saving

● Cost control

● Reducing errors

● More accurate decision making

means.

📈 What is the Return on Investment (ROI) of ERP in SMEs?

ERP investment is not just a software expense. With the right system, this investment can be realized in a short time.

returns more than enough. Here is a typical 6-month return scenario for an SME:

✅ 1. Time Savings (~30% Increase in Efficiency)

● Pre-situation: Different Excel files, manual entries

● Post-ERP: Automated reports, management from a single panel

● Effect: 15 hours of weekly operation load → reduced to 10 hours = Personnel cost

serious savings

✅ 2. Reduction of Stock and Supply Errors (~20% Savings)

● In manual systems, stock losses and over-orders are between 15–20%

● Instant stock tracking with ERP → Correct purchasing, waste reduction

✅ 3. Cash Flow and Collection Management (~25% Acceleration)

● Delayed payments can be tracked instantly with ERP

● Automatic warning systems speed up collections = Improved cash flow

✅ 4. Strategic Decision Making Power

● Thanks to clear reports, you can instantly see which product is profitable and which customer is at a loss.

● This awareness → provides improvement in pricing, campaigns, sales strategies

🧮 A Brief ROI Calculation:

For the average SME:

● ERP license + installation cost: 100,000 TL (one-time)

● Total annual income (time, stock, cash, decision support): 120,000–150,000 TL

👉 Result: ERP system pays for itself in 6–8 months. Almost 100%+ in the following years

Provides ROI.

🌐 So Which ERP System?

One of the systems most suitable for the needs of SMEs: Oracle NetSuite

● Cloud based

● Flexible modular structure

● Türkiye compliance and e-transformation solutions

● 100% local support with consultancy from Minexa

🤝 Conclusion: ERP Investment is a Smart Step to the Future

Switching to ERP not only makes today's work easier, it also strengthens the company's future.

builds on foundations.

🔎 If you are thinking of switching to ERP but do not know where to start,

Let's take the first step together with Minexa's free pre-assessment service.

👉 Contact us via info@minexabilisim.com.