VerticalFit - Industry-Specific ERP Overlay Engine
8/10
Demand Score
70% of ERP implementations fail due to poor industry fit. Companies waste millions on customizations or suffer with inefficient generic workflows.
9/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$400-1k
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
75 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Moderate
The Problem
No-code platform that creates industry-specific workflows and interfaces on top of generic ERPs. Instead of replacing mismatched ERPs, it builds a smart translation layer that adapts generic ERP funct
Competitor Landscape
- Industry-specific ERPs are expensive and rigid
- Generic workflow tools don't understand ERP structures
- No solutions focus on ERP-to-industry translation
Must-Have Features for MVP
Industry process template library
Visual workflow builder for ERP processes
Automatic field mapping and data transformation
Industry-specific reporting dashboards
Compliance rule engine for regulated industries
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Integration complexity with multiple ERPs
- Industry expertise needed for each vertical
- Change management in established processes
Risk Level: Minimal
🎯 Keys to Success
- Start with one high-pain industry vertical
- Partner with industry associations
- Offer immediate time-to-value with templates
Ready to Build This?
This moderate-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.