The problem
Disconnected tools and manual workflows create friction.
As organisations grow, processes spread across spreadsheets, e-mail threads and systems that do not share data. Every gap is filled by someone copying, chasing or checking.
Approvals wait in inboxes
Route requests to the right approver automatically, with reminders, escalation and a full history.
The same data is entered in several systems
Capture data once and synchronise it between ERP, finance, HR and operational systems.
Reports take days and nobody trusts the numbers
Report directly from integrated, current data, with dashboards for each role.
Rules live in people’s heads
Encode business rules and policies in workflows, so they are applied consistently and can be audited.
Legacy systems cannot be replaced overnight
Integrate with existing systems first, then modernise step by step without stopping operations.
How automation works
From business input to insight, automatically.
Each automated workflow follows the same pattern: an input arrives, rules decide what happens, connected systems are updated, and the result is visible in reporting.
Business inputs
Requests, forms, documents, transactions and events from connected systems.
Rules and workflows
Validation, routing, approvals and policies, configured to your requirements.
Integrated systems
ERP, finance, HR, inventory and other systems updated through APIs.
Automated actions
Records created, documents generated, notifications sent and tasks assigned.
Reporting and insights
Dashboards and reports built on current, consistent data.
Insights refine the rules and workflows
What we deliver
Integrated systems and automation, scoped to your operations.
We design each solution from your requirements. These are the areas we typically work in.
ERP development and customisation
ERP modules built or tailored around your processes, data and reporting needs.
Business process automation
Repetitive, rule-based steps automated end to end, with exceptions routed to people.
Workflow management
Configurable workflows with states, owners, deadlines and a complete history.
Inventory and operations systems
Stock, purchasing, production and operational tracking in connected systems.
Finance and accounting integrations
Invoices, payments and journals synchronised with your accounting system.
HR and payroll process integration
Employee records, attendance, leave and payroll data connected across systems.
Approval workflows
Multi-level approvals with delegation, thresholds, reminders and escalation.
Reporting and dashboards
Role-specific dashboards and scheduled reports from integrated data.
Legacy system integration
Existing systems connected through APIs, files or database integration while they remain in use.
Data synchronisation
Reliable, monitored synchronisation between systems, with error handling.
Role-based access and operational controls
Permissions, segregation of duties and audit trails built into every workflow.
Designed for you
Automation is designed around your requirements, not a template.
No two organisations run approvals, inventory or finance in quite the same way. We start by mapping how work actually moves today, including the exceptions, before deciding what to automate.
Some steps should stay with people. We automate the repetitive, rule-based parts, keep humans in control of decisions that need judgement, and make every automated action visible and auditable.
What we look at in discovery
- Current process steps, owners and hand-offs
- Rules, thresholds and exceptions
- Systems involved and who owns each type of data
- Controls, permissions and audit requirements
- Reports and decisions the data needs to support
Engagement process
How a project runs, from first call to continuous improvement.
Every engagement follows the same five stages. The depth of each stage scales with the size and risk of the work.
Discover
Understand the business goal, the current process, the users and the systems involved.
Define
Agree scope, priorities, architecture and a delivery plan you can review before work starts.
Develop
Build in short iterations with regular demos, so feedback shapes the product as it grows.
Deliver
Test, deploy and hand over with documentation, training where needed and a clear support path.
Evolve
Monitor, maintain and extend the solution as the business and its requirements change.
Technology
Technologies we build with.
- Applications
- AngularReact.NETNode.jsJavaPython
- Data
- Microsoft SQL ServerPostgreSQLMySQLMongoDB
- Cloud and delivery
- AWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle CloudDockerKubernetes
FAQs
Questions about enterprise automation.
Do we have to replace our current ERP or systems?
Usually not. Most automation projects start by integrating the systems you already have. Where a system is holding the business back, we can plan a phased replacement that keeps operations running.
Which processes are good candidates for automation?
Processes that are frequent, rule-based and currently rely on re-keying, e-mail or spreadsheets: approvals, invoice handling, onboarding, stock updates and recurring reports are common examples. Discovery identifies where automation will make the biggest difference.
Can you customise or extend an ERP system?
Yes. We build custom ERP modules and extend existing systems through their APIs or extension points, depending on what the system supports.
How do you keep control over automated actions?
Every workflow has defined owners, permissions and an audit trail. Decisions that need judgement stay with people, and exceptions are routed to them with the context they need.
Can automation connect to HR and payroll?
Yes. Employee, attendance and leave data can be connected across HR, payroll and finance systems. Sharpflux also offers its own Payroll and Leave Management product.