Independent software advice for
small and mid-sized businesses
SEMANU helps small and mid-sized businesses sharpen software projects before contracts are signed, vendors are chosen or developers start building.
- No software resale. No vendor commissions. No preferred vendor.
Software projects do not fail because ambition was too low
They fail because scope, processes, requirements and decision criteria were not sharp enough before the buy or the build started. The vendor begins with assumptions that do not hold. The implementation partner runs into exceptions nobody named upfront. Budget doubles, planning slips twice and scope shifts mid-flight.
SEMANU removes that uncertainty before you start building or buying.
Want to know more about our positioning? See our page on SEMANU as an independent software advisory firm.
Four services, one principle:
clarity before you invest
Analysis
We map processes, needs, users and risks. The result is a sharp picture of what the project must deliver and which pitfalls are waiting.
Request a scope callSelection
We make vendor promises comparable. Selection criteria, demo scripts, scorecards and quote comparisons help you make the best choice without a vendor steering the story.
Request a scope callOversight
We monitor scope, planning, quality and decisions during implementation. No scope creep, no surprises at delivery.
Request a scope callStrategic advice
We help management teams make choices that reach beyond a single project: application landscape, software roadmap and vendor policy over the longer term.
Request a scope callOur domains where we have expertise
ERP software
Independent ERP selection, process analysis, requirements document and implementation prep. For companies that want to choose or replace an ERP without vendor pressure.
→ Take the ERP checkAI assistants
Analysis of AI use cases, feasibility, business value, data quality and risk. For companies that want to deploy AI meaningfully without losing themselves in hype.
→ Take the AI checkNo vague advice, tangible deliverables
A SEMANU engagement does not end with a PowerPoint recommendation. Per track you get a specific set of documents your vendor, implementation partner or internal team can use directly.
- Process analysis
- Requirements document
- Project scope
- Vendor scorecard
- Demo script
- Quote comparison
- Risk analysis
- Business case
- Software roadmap
- Acceptance criteria
- Decision log
- Management reporting
Independent means:
no hidden agenda
no commissions
SEMANU does not sell software and does not work on vendor commission. We do not implement a standard package and we do not build custom software. Our only role is helping you make the right decision.
We have no preference for SAP, Odoo, Dynamics, Salesforce or any other vendor.
We get no kickback when you choose vendor X over Y.
We have no developer team that needs to be billed out, so there is no pressure to build something.
The advice you get is aimed at what your company needs. Not at what a vendor wants to sell.
Frequently asked questions
What does SEMANU do?
SEMANU provides independent business analysis for companies that want to buy, build or implement new software. We help with analysis, vendor selection, project oversight and strategic advice for ERP systems, AI assistants, custom software and 3D configurators.
Is SEMANU a software vendor?
No. SEMANU does not sell software, receives no vendor commissions and does not implement a standard package. SEMANU helps companies make better software decisions before and during the project.
When do you call in SEMANU?
You call in SEMANU before you choose an ERP system, start an AI project, have custom software built, develop a 3D configurator or compare software vendors.
Which companies does SEMANU work with?
SEMANU works with mid-sized to large companies in Belgium and the Netherlands that are considering a new software project. Typical clients are CEO, COO, CFO, operations manager or owner-manager.
What does a SEMANU engagement deliver in concrete terms?
Concrete documents your vendor or implementation partner can use directly: process analysis, requirements document, project scope, vendor scorecard, quote comparison, risk analysis, business case and acceptance criteria.