Now with AI agents
SPARK® 2.0 provides you with a sound basis for making decisions about your ERP future—with concrete results on costs, providers, target architecture, and project plans. Based on three principles: Standard First, Platform First, AI First.
Spark projects successfully completed
Years of ERP experience
Manufacturer-independent
Workshop per department
🎯Standard First · Platform First · AI First
initial situation
Most decision-makers face the same challenges when it comes to the future of ERP.
Too many providers, too little comparability. Who really suits my company—and who is just selling?
ERP is a million-dollar investment. Wrong decisions cost years and tie up resources. The implications are paralyzing.
Your team is tied up with day-to-day business. Evaluating ERP "on the side" leads to half-hearted results.
Without a clear analysis of processes, costs, and architecture, management lacks the basis for an informed go/no-go decision.
While you are still evaluating, others are digitizing. Those who start too late lose negotiating power with suppliers and the best implementation partners.
Everyone is talking about AI in ERP—but which use cases really add value? And what can already be used today?
The SPARK® 2.0 Methodology
Structured, transparent, and with minimal internal effort—this is how we create a sound basis for your ERP decision.
We bring the standard processes and best practice architectures of cloud ERP platforms to your departments—one workshop per department. AI agents analyze your documentation and system landscape in parallel.
📎 Target standard comparison · Deviation catalog · Standardization potential · AI readiness check
Manufacturer-independent evaluation of relevant ERP providers. AI-supported market analysis with over 50 comparison criteria, tailored to your industry and company size.
📎 Provider shortlist · Comparison matrix · TCO estimate
Definition of the target IT architecture based on the three SPARK® principles: Standard First for maximum automation, Platform First for future-proof architecture, AI First for intelligent processes. Includes concrete AI potential analysis.
📎 Target architecture · Implementation plan · AI potential analysis
You will receive a decision template for your management team: costs, benefits, risks, recommended providers, project plan, and next steps. All based on reliable facts.
📎 Management decision template · Business case · Project plan
The SPARK® 2.0 principles
SPARK® 2.0 bases your ERP decision on three target principles — not on old structures.
We start with the best practice standard of cloud ERP platforms—not with your historical processes. This saves on adaptation costs and creates future viability. 📉 Lower process costs through standardization · ⚡ Higher degree of automation · 🔄 Faster updates without individual adaptations
Modern cloud ERP platforms offer innovative capabilities that on-premises systems cannot match. We exclusively evaluate future-proof platform architectures. 💰 Lower architecture costs thanks to platform services · 🚀 High innovative capability thanks to platform updates · 🔗 Seamless integration of apps and third-party solutions
AI is not an add-on, but a decision-making criterion. We also evaluate each ERP solution based on which AI functions are usable today and tomorrow. 📊 Precise sales forecasts and cash flow predictions · 🎓 Less training required thanks to AI assistants · 🛡️ Greater security through AI monitoring · 🏆 Increased competitiveness through data-driven decisions
What our customers say
"With ICB as a reliable partner, our expectations were exceeded. The focus on standards was particularly convincing for us."
Martin Blom
Chief Financial Officer, Sihl Group
Frequently asked questions
The investment depends on the size and complexity of your company. In a free initial consultation, we will clarify the scope and provide you with a transparent cost estimate. Typically, the cost is a fraction of what a wrong decision in ERP selection would cost.
Minimal. We require one workshop (approx. 2–3 hours) per relevant subject area. We take care of all the analysis, research, and documentation work—supported by our AI agents.
Yes, 100%. ICB does not receive any commissions or kickbacks from ERP providers. Our recommendation is based solely on the fit with your requirements, processes, and corporate culture.
You will receive a complete decision template and are free to make your own decision. If desired, we can also support you with IGNITE® throughout the implementation process—but that is your decision, not a requirement.
Our AI agents are specialized AI tools that support our consultants in their analysis—for example, in evaluating documentation and market data and comparing requirements with provider profiles. The result: more in-depth analyses in less time. Strategic decisions continue to be made by our team of consultants together with you.
The duration depends on the size of your company and the number of departments. The biggest time factor is the coordination and implementation of the workshops. Typically, this takes a few weeks—but we optimize the process so that your team is minimally burdened. In the initial consultation, we will give you a realistic assessment of your situation.
In 30 minutes, we will discuss your current situation and show you how SPARK® 2.0 works specifically for your company.
✓ 30-minute video call | ✓ No cost, no obligation | ✓ Initial assessment of your situation
