Why Codeblox | CodeBlox, LLC

No Code

Automate your tasks and workflows with custom software without writing any code.

Cloud-Based

CodeBlox aPaaS is hosted on Microsoft Azure cloud, offering businesses a scalable and cost-effective way to access the latest technologies and applications from anywhere in the world.

Easy Integration

Why pay for multiple programs that are difficult to integrate when you can have a single, unified dashboard view of all your applications with a common database?

Pre-built Apps

Explore our library of pre-built apps, including a full business suite that you can use to get started quickly and easily.

Fully Customizable

Designing an app from scratch or with a pre-built app? CodeBlox lets you customize and update your software like it's nothing!

Secure

Rest easy knowing that your data and application are secure, from the user, function, role, form, or even down to the field level.

Present state:

Business Software Challenges

Commercial: Set of best-of-breed software products cobbled together can be expensive
Custom: Homegrown platforms not powerful enough to do everything
Custom: Homegrown platforms not powerful enough to do everything
Lack of developers (majority overseas hires). Very expensive & getting more expensive.
Customize software takes either a long time or is just not possible
Integration between platforms is costly and often takes a long time
New requirements also take a long time (months) to deliver to internal customers
Executive visibility is challenging. Hard to get all systems in sync with common reporting
Hard to train. The same team may use up to 4 or 5 applications to get the job done.

Future State:

CodeBlox, Application Platform as a Service (aPaaS)

No code, customizable software in minutes
Huge savings in developer costs, software can be built by management with process team
Each Executive can have full control over their areas. Give Power Back to Business Leaders.
Both Industry and functionally agnostic
Security can still be centralized (roles, privileges)
Infinite requirements abstracted into 7 easy-to-use tools.
Fully integrated training built directly into the platform

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Integrate all business functions under one platform!

Sales (CRM)

Billing

Ops

Field Ops

HR (HCM)

Engineering

Finance

Features & Functionality

Does the software meet the future state industry and process needs of your business? Will your users find the software intuitive and easy to use? Does the software have advanced industry functionality to support your dynamic business needs?

Vendor Synergy

Does the vendor understand your business? Will they stay up-to-date with the latest and greatest trends in the industry? Do they have the necessary experience in your industry? Do they listen to your questions and concerns? Do you matter to them? Do you like them both on a personal and professional level?

Solution Agility & Viability

Is the vendor invested in this product solution? Will the software be a part of their service offering for the long term? Is the product or company a target for acquisition or divestiture? Will the software capabilities be able to stay ahead of and cater to your future needs?

Technology Alignment

Does the platform fit within your technology roadmap? Is the company following industry standards for current and future integrations? Are the right competencies available for this platform? What is the company’s plan for long-term support and administration services? Will it be a hosted, cloud-based, or on-premise solution?

Total Cost of Ownership

Are you able to forecast the investment for the long term? Do you feel you have a complete understanding of what happened during contract negotiations and the resulting agreement, including information about:
Software licensing costs
Enterprise software implementation services
Annual maintenance
Subscriptions
Upgrade costs, including services/support, software integrations and services
Are you aware of the ongoing support and administration services the vendor is willing to provide?

Implementation Confidence

Does the methodology align with and support your drive for success? Is the project plan comprehensive with adequate detail? How are risks and issues managed? What about organizational change management? Have you assessed the vendor-customer references and relevance to your industry? Do you understand how they implement, when they implement, and if they have a track record of providing on-time and on-budget projects? What factors of success or failure have they experienced?

5 Criteria of ERP Comparison

Company

It is important to understand the size of the ERP software vendor, its resources, mission, markets served, and direction in the market. Does this vendor have the resources to keep your company abreast of technology changes? Can this vendor be a great partner for the next 15 to 20 years?

Technology

When evaluating a vendor’s technology, it is important to ask: is the vendor’s technology direction in alignment with your company’s technology strategy?

Function Fit

Evaluating function fit involves identifying how the vendor’s software meets the goals as defined in your company’s business process future state.

Support

It is important to understand how the structure of the vendor’s support “ecosystem.” This includes information like:

Education
Website
User group
Partners
Consultants
Industry focus groups
Other customers in your industry

Cost of Ownership

When evaluating a vendor’s solution, you should look at the total cost of ownership over at least a five-year period, including the following costs:
License fee
Annual fee
Implementation fees
Internal support costs
Ongoing internal and external costs

ERP Comparison Best Practices

Assess Usability, Look, Feel

Usability, or how easy the system is to use by the entire enterprise, is a key factor in ERP comparison. When comparing ERP systems, make sure the software is simple to use and makes the user’s job easier. Does it make good use of technology such as ease of navigation, integration, and intuitive reports? Be sure to compare in an “apple-to-apple” fashion as needed.

Compare Industry Fit

When comparing systems, be sure to concentrate on a short list of vendors serving your industry. From job shops to cell-type organizations to highly complex process manufacturing, compare ERP systems that address your unique needs. Each manufacturing style, process, and industry has a unique set of requirements when it comes to ERP comparison.

Evaluate Data Integration

With each vendor, be sure you understand how your legacy data will be migrated. This plays into the enterprise software implementation processes for each vendor. Understand the full implementation process and costs as you compare systems.

Consider System Customizations

Most systems aren’t effective right out of the box. Make sure to compare how your top vendors can let users create new screens, ERP reports, dashboards, and other reporting by user roles. Will changes to this process be supported over time?