FlowForge - Dynamic Workflow Orchestrator for ERPs
8/10
Demand Score
Rigid ERP workflows cause 40% of processes to be handled outside the system via email/Excel, creating compliance risks and inefficiencies worth $100K+ annually.
7/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$499-799
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
90 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Moderate
The Problem
Complex and Costly Workarounds:
Competitor Landscape
- Microsoft Power Automate - Limited to Microsoft ecosystem
- ServiceNow - Too enterprise-focused, expensive
- Kissflow - Generic workflow, not ERP-optimized
- ProcessMaker - Requires technical setup, limited AI
Must-Have Features for MVP
Process mining and discovery engine
Drag-drop workflow designer with conditional logic
Real-time ERP event monitoring
Approval routing with mobile app
Compliance audit trail and reporting
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Ensuring workflow changes don't break ERP logic
- Managing performance with high-volume transactions
- Building trust with IT departments
Risk Level: Low
🎯 Keys to Success
- Target manufacturing and distribution verticals first
- Build templates for common ERP workflows
- Emphasize non-invasive implementation
Ready to Build This?
This moderate-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.