Modernizing ERP doesn’t have to mean disruption. With Appian, you can show value in weeks, keep your core clean, and reduce risk at every step.
This guide is your action plan, built around the 10 most important questions to answer when planning your ERP modernization with Appian. For each question, we give you concrete steps to take and strategic advice for navigating common challenges. Use this framework to build a clear strategy and an ERP that finally works for you, not the other way around.
Appian gives you an agility layer that helps modernize and extend your ERP.
Instead of altering the core engine (your stable but rigid ERP), Appian provides a flexible low-code layer that sits on top. It orchestrates complex workflows, unifies data from multiple sources, and creates the intuitive user experiences that your legacy systems lack—so you continually iterate on your ERP transformation journey without disrupting the business.
What’s the impact?
- Accelerate value, reduce risk. Build and deploy new, modern processes quickly and without the disruption of a traditional “rip and replace” project.
- Unify the user experience. Replace multiple complex screens with a single, intuitive interface that guides users through tasks and eliminates “swivel-chair” inefficiency.
- Keep your core clean. Handle all customizations and extensions in Appian. This preserves the integrity of your core ERP, making future upgrades simpler, faster, and dramatically less expensive.
