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GAP Analysis


An ERP implementation does not start with software, but with insight. Without a good understanding of the current operations and future needs, an ERP project risks becoming complex, expensive and inefficient.

Tricore conducts GAP analyses to clearly map business processes, identify improvement opportunities and translate these into a feasible and thoughtful ERP solution, with Odoo as the reference platform.

Why a GAP analysis is crucial

Many organizations feel that their current ERP or application landscape no longer aligns with the operations of the company.


Typical signals include:




Cumbersome or manual processes




Fragmented tools and Excel solutions




Lack of overview and reporting




Limited flexibility in growth or change

A GAP analysis ensures that these pain points are objectively and systematically mapped out before any choices are made.

Mapping your 
current operations

During a GAP analysis, we analyze together with the organization how processes are currently running.


This includes, among other things:


  • core processes within the organization
  • information flows between departments
  • bottlenecks and inefficiencies
  • dependencies and exceptions


The focus is not on how it "should be", but on how it really works today.

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From optimization to concrete solution

Based on this analysis, we look at:


  • where processes can be optimized
  • which steps can be simplified or automated
  • which methods should be retained
  • where standard functionality suffices and where customization is needed


These insights are translated into a concrete and workable implementation within Odoo, tailored to the reality of the organization.

No theoretical model, but a practically applicable solution.

Clarity before implementation​


1.

Clarity before implementation with a realistic scope

2.

Clear expectations

3.

Informed decisions

4.

A manageable implementation process



The result is a clear picture of what Odoo can solve, what needs to be adjusted, and what is better organized differently.
This prevents surprises during implementation and significantly increases the success rate of the ERP project.

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Result: insight and direction

After the GAP analysis, you will have:

A clear overview of processes and improvement points
A substantiated translation to Odoo functionality
A solid foundation for planning and budgeting
A shared understanding between business and IT

The findings are clearly documented and explained, so they can also be supported internally.

Where this approach makes a difference

A GAP analysis ensures that IT responsible parties start from a clear and shared understanding of processes, needs and bottlenecks, even before technical choices are made. This prevents systems from being built on assumptions or historically grown situations.

By clearly mapping processes, dependencies and data flows, a solid foundation is created for an ERP implementation that is technically correct and manageable. IT gains clarity on where standard solutions suffice and where customization is needed, thereby avoiding complexity and technical debt.

A GAP analysis provides the organization with insight into how processes really work today and where improvement opportunities lie. This makes it possible to make targeted choices that lead to more efficiency, better collaboration and more overview.

By creating clarity around scope, priorities and impact before implementation, risks and surprises are significantly reduced. The result is an ERP project that is more manageable, with a higher chance of success and a solution that effectively aligns with the operations and growth of the organization.


Robin Wauters, Managing Partner at Tricore

Are you considering an ERP renewal with Odoo and want to first ensure the right approach?

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Wouter Vanaken, Business Analyst Tricore

Are you considering an ERP renewal with Odoo and want to first ensure the right approach?

Contact us for a substantive analysis