Technology & Vendor Selection for ERP Implementation
Guiding a Pan-European Real Estate Group Through Complex ERP Transformation
A leading real estate company operating across six European countries needed to modernise its technology landscape ahead of a planned IPO. Recenso led the end-to-end assessment and ERP selection process — delivering a clear roadmap, governance model, and Total Cost of Ownership framework to support the transformation with confidence.
Key Highlights
Stakeholder Alignment
Defined and documented key business objectives with full C-level and stakeholder engagement across six countries.
Process Standardisation
Created a Real Estate Process Taxonomy to harmonise workflows and business requirements across all locations.
ERP Evaluation & Validation
Assessed multiple leading ERP solutions against business needs, TCO projections, and long-term scalability.
Clear Technology Roadmap
Delivered a structured transformation strategy with milestones, governance model, and integration pathways.
IPO Readiness
Supported IPO preparation by establishing operational transparency and a future-proof technology architecture.
A Fragmented Landscape Holding the Business Back
Rapid expansion across six European markets had left the client with a technology infrastructure that couldn’t keep pace. The business was hampered by slow reporting, disconnected systems, and manual processes that weren’t built to scale.
- Delayed ReportingBasic business reports were taking months instead of hours.
- Disjointed SystemsExisting infrastructure failed to support essential business functions in a timely way.
- Inefficient InvoicingManual invoicing was unsustainable at the organisation’s growing scale.
- IPO PreparationA planned IPO required a modern, transparent technology landscape.
- ERP UncertaintyThe client lacked internal expertise to define the right solution and roadmap.
A Structured Path to ERP Transformation
The primary objective was to assess the feasibility of implementing a market-leading ERP system and define a clear path forward. This meant getting all the right stakeholders aligned, standardising processes across multiple locations, and building a roadmap the business could actually execute against.
The client needed a partner who could cut through the complexity, bring independent perspective on the ERP landscape, and give leadership the confidence to move forward decisively.
The Recenso Approach
Stakeholder Alignment
Defined and documented key business objectives, ensuring full engagement across C-level and operational stakeholders from day one.
Business Process Definition
Collected and structured user stories and business requirements to build a clear picture of current state and future needs.
Process Standardisation
Developed a Real Estate Process Taxonomy to harmonise workflows across all six European markets.
Gap Analysis
Conducted a Process Fit-Gap Analysis to identify inefficiencies and areas where the target ERP would need to be configured or extended.
ERP Evaluation
Assessed multiple ERP solutions against the client’s requirements, aligning each to future business needs and full TCO projections.
Implementation Strategy
Defined governance structures, resource planning, integration strategies, and a phased transformation timeline ready for execution.
The Benefits Delivered
Informed Decision-Making
C-level executives and key stakeholders gained the clarity and confidence needed to drive the ERP implementation forward — with a shared understanding of scope, risk, and cost.
Future-Proof ERP Selection
Identified and validated the most suitable ERP solution to meet the company’s long-term objectives, reducing the risk of misalignment post-implementation.
Clear Technology Roadmap
A structured transformation strategy, governance model, and cost estimates gave the business a solid foundation to move forward with board-level visibility and confidence.
Business Process Alignment
Documented the impact of ERP integration across all business units, ensuring smooth adoption and reducing the operational disruption typical of large-scale ERP programmes.
Navigating a complex ERP selection or transformation?
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