In brief

Key points at a glance

  • Choose one product family with business relevance.
  • Name owners before buying technology.
  • Prefer simple, exportable and repeatable processes.
01

Set a narrow scope

Select a representative product, identify applicable rules and define the pilot’s decision, audience and success criteria.

02

Use existing data wisely

Inventory ERP records, spreadsheets, supplier documents and staff knowledge, then prioritise gaps rather than rebuilding everything.

03

Prepare for scale

Standardise templates, identifiers and approval steps so later automation can replace manual imports without changing the core model.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does an SME need a large platform immediately?

No. The solution should fit current scale while preserving structured exports, stable identifiers and upgrade paths.

Where should an SME begin?

Begin with applicability, one data inventory and a pilot that exposes real gaps and responsibilities.

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Official sources

Applicable legal acts and official publications govern legally relevant decisions.

As of: 17 August 2026. This guide provides general information and is not legal advice or a compliance guarantee.

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