FlowCraft ERP
8/10
Demand Score
60% of ERP users bypass systems due to poor UX, creating shadow IT. Workflow changes take weeks with IT backlog, causing $50K+ monthly in delays.
6/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$199-699
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
75 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Moderate
The Problem
A no-code workflow automation layer that sits on top of existing ERPs, allowing business users to create custom workflows, forms, and approval processes without IT involvement. FlowCraft uses AI to su
Competitor Landscape
- Microsoft Power Automate - Tied to Microsoft ecosystem
- Nintex - Complex, expensive implementation
- ProcessMaker - Developer-focused
- Native ERP workflows - Rigid, hard to customize
Must-Have Features for MVP
Drag-drop workflow builder
Mobile-responsive forms
AI-powered routing suggestions
Real-time notifications
Analytics and bottleneck detection
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Ensuring ERP data consistency
- Managing complex approval hierarchies
- Adoption by non-technical users
Risk Level: Minimal
🎯 Keys to Success
- Focus on specific workflows (PO approval, expense management)
- Provide templates for common processes
- Ensure sub-5-minute setup time
- Offer white-label options
Ready to Build This?
This moderate-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.