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In a time of reduced IT spending, it is a good idea to consider small, made-to-fit applications that improve and optimize various parts of the company's operations. Software embedding mathematical and analytical approaches can provide improved decision making to local problems that can save the company large sums of money. Applications that bridge the gap between ERP systems and operations can significantly enhance the ROI on enterprise system investments. Custom software can be used to replace legacy systems entirely or provide cross platform communication bridges between legacy systems and newer, more technologically advanced systems. The outlay on such applications can be low, while the return on investment can measurably be hundreds of percentage points, and payback can be quick.

Since the approach to planning investments in these small applications should be markedly different from the approach to planning bigger investments in IT, it is worthwhile to refer to these as a distinct set of applications. Let's christen these "commando applications".

What are these?

Commando applications are leaner and more efficient than off the shelf systems, and can be used at various places in the company's operations - procurement, tracking, data acquisition, quality, or logistics. Typically, the aim is to address one or more of the following: cost, quality, or responsiveness. Read real-world case studies where "Commando Applications" are used to improve and optimize operations across a variety of industries.