ScopeGuard AI - ERP Requirements Lock System
9/10
Demand Score
ERP projects fail 60% of the time primarily due to scope creep, costing companies millions in overruns. Every uncontrolled scope change adds 20-30% to project costs.
8/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$299-999
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
90 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Moderate
The Problem
Legacy System Integration:
Competitor Landscape
- Traditional project management tools (Jira, Monday) - lack ERP-specific scope tracking
- Change management platforms - don't have AI detection capabilities
- ERP vendors' native tools - too complex and don't focus on scope creep prevention
Must-Have Features for MVP
AI-powered scope change detection from communications
Immutable baseline creation with version control
Real-time cost/timeline impact calculator
Automated stakeholder approval workflows
Integration with top 5 ERP platforms
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Getting stakeholder buy-in for locked requirements
- Integration complexity with various ERP systems
- Training users on the importance of scope control
Risk Level: Low
🎯 Keys to Success
- Partnership with ERP implementation consultancies
- Case studies showing prevented overruns
- Quick time-to-value (setup in <1 day)
- Clear ROI metrics dashboard
Ready to Build This?
This moderate-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.