The Software Rescue Mission
The Problem
- 3 Failed Attempts: A manufacturing firm invested 18 months and
₹1.75 Cr in an ERP system that:- Crashed during month-end closing
- Didn’t sync with legacy inventory software
- Was abandoned by two implementation partners
- Human Cost:
- Teams reverted to Excel + paper
- Audit red flags from mismatched data
- IT vs Finance blame game
Our Diagnostic Approach
Forensic Fit-Gap Analysis (2 Weeks):
- Mapped 137 disconnect points between business needs and software build
- Ranked issues by financial risk (e.g., “Inventory errors = ₹28L/month exposure”)
Bridge-Building Sessions:
- Translated accounting workflows into developer tasks:
“When we say ‘batch costing’, the system needs to…” - Co-created priority roadmap with IT/Finance leads
Marathon Implementation
(6 Months):
- Weekly user acceptance testing with real data
- Built “safety net” scripts for critical failures
- Trained super-users from each department
The Turnaround
✓ ERP went live in 8 months (after 3 failed attempts)
✓ Month-end close time reduced from 14 days → 3 days
✓ Inventory accuracy improved to 99.2%
✓ Developers praised for finally “understanding the business”
Client Voice
After burning ₹1.75 Cr and three implementation partners, we were ready to scrap the ERP entirely.
The software couldn’t handle our multi-location inventory, and our accountants were working nights to reconcile data.
CA Vinit Shah didn’t just ‘fix’ the system – they fixed how we worked with developers:
- Their Fit-Gap Analysis showed exactly where requirements got lost in translation
- Bilingual Workshops made our accountants explain needs in tech terms
- The ‘Pilot First’ approach proved the solution worked before full rollout
Today, the ERP runs so smoothly that our Singapore office adopted it too. This project saved our digital transformation.
– Amit Gurav, COO
The Payroll Automation Fix
The Problem
- A mid-sized retail chain was:
- Spending 40+ hours/month on manual payroll calculations
- Facing constant errors in tax deductions and PF contributions
- Struggling with last-minute changes (leaves, bonuses)
- They bought payroll software, but it:
- Couldn’t handle their complex incentive structure
- Required manual data entry from 5 different sources
- Generated incorrect TDS reports
Our Simple Solution
Fixed the Data Flow:
- Connected their attendance system, Excel salary sheets, and PF portal
- Automated tax rule updates (no more manual checking)
One-Click Processing:
- Final payroll run now takes under 2 hours (vs. 2 days)
- Auto-generates error-free payslips, bank files, and compliance reports
Peace of Mind:
- Built-in audit trail for every change
- Alerts for anomalies (e.g., sudden tax jumps)
The Results
✅ 100% accurate payroll for 12+ months
✅ Saved 35+ hours/month of HR time
✅ No more year-end TDS panic
Client Voice
We thought payroll software would solve everything, but it just gave us new problems. CA Vinit Shah made it actually work – no more late nights checking numbers!
– Vansh Patel, HR Head
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