Custom Software Development
Off-the-shelf packages cover most of your workflow — the remainder becomes a constant source of manual work. Custom software solves exactly that remainder.
- AFeasibility
- BData model
- CRole and approval flow
- DUser acceptance testing
- EPhased go-live
Custom software development means building an application from scratch that fits the organisation's own workflows precisely. Mipo starts with a process analysis, fixes the scope in writing, and delivers the developed software integrated with existing ERP, accounting and database systems.
Custom software in five steps, a working build at each.
At the end of each step you hold something concrete. There is no in-between state called “in progress”.
- A
Feasibility
We calculate together whether custom software is worthwhile. If an off-the-shelf package is sufficient, we say so plainly.
↳ Feasibility note and comparison
- B
Data model
Where data originates, who owns it and how it will be carried is determined. This decision is the most expensive one to change later.
↳ Data model and ownership map
- C
Role and approval flow
Department-level access, approval steps and transaction logging are designed.
↳ Permission matrix
- D
User acceptance testing
The people who will use the software test it with their own real work. Developer testing alone is not sufficient.
↳ Acceptance test record
- E
Phased go-live
No big-bang switch. Go-live is carried out in stages by department or process.
↳ Migration plan and parallel running report
Custom software becomes visible every two weeks.
Two-week cycles keep the project visible. Months of “in development” followed by a surprise delivery don’t happen here.
Feasibility and process analysis
Data model and permission architecture
Development and acceptance test cycles
Data migration and phased go-live
Which stack we build custom software with.
Typical project 10–20 weeks
What custom software development does not include.
Items not in the quote are surprises that appear mid-project. With us, exclusions are also in writing.
- Writing custom software for work that can be solved with an off-the-shelf package — we cannot recommend this
- Manual correction of incorrect data in the old system
- Internal change management for process changes
- New modules not in the scope document
Questions about custom software development.
When the distinctive part of your workflow cannot be solved by a ready-made package and that gap creates significant manual work every month. We run this calculation together during the analysis phase; if an off-the-shelf package is sufficient, we say so plainly.
Every version delivery is in a working state and the source code is with the client. If the process stops at any stage, you are left with a working version and complete documentation.
Yes. Data migration is a standard part of the scope: extraction from the old system, cleaning, mapping and verification.
On-site user training and an administrator guide are included in the delivery scope. Additional support is planned for the initial post-transition period.
The architecture is modular from the outset. New modules are added as planned development under the maintenance agreement.