SidecarOps: Cross-ERP UX and Automation Overlay
8/10
Demand Score
Users waste hours on repetitive entries and multi-screen workflows; backlogs, errors, and low adoption follow.
7/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$2k-12k
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
10 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Moderate
The Problem
A non-intrusive overlay that streamlines slow, error-prone ERP tasks across platforms. Via a secure browser extension and native add-ins, SidecarOps instruments user journeys, suggests prebuilt micro-
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Competitor Landscape
- UiPath
- Microsoft Power Automate
- Workato
- Celigo
- ServiceNow Flow
- Tonkean
- Pega
Must-Have Features for MVP
Embedded panel in ERP with context-aware shortcuts
No-code micro-automation builder with approvals
Cross-system task inbox and SLA reminders
Data validation and guardrails before submit
Offline queue with eventual sync
Audit logs and rollback actions
Analytics to identify automation candidates
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Keeping automations stable across ERP UI updates
- Enterprise security/extension approvals
- Governance for who can create automations
- Balancing API and UI automation for reliability
Risk Level: Low
🎯 Keys to Success
- 30–50% reduction in task cycle times
- Minimal IT lift and no ERP customizations required
- High automation stability across releases
- Governed citizen development with auditability
- Visible productivity gains within 30 days
Ready to Build This?
This moderate-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.