iPlan

What iPlan does

iPlan Global (legally IPlan (Pty) Ltd, registered in South Africa in 2002) is an enterprise software consulting and systems integration firm, not a software vendor. The company implements and resells third-party ERP platforms — Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Business Central and Finance & Supply Chain Management), Aptean (Food & Beverage ERP and Drink-IT), SYSPRO, Acumatica, Zoho, and Relex — for mid-market and enterprise customers. It also markets two proprietary sub-brand products, Agri-iQ (agriculture management) and Cattle-iQ (livestock management), built on or alongside partner technology. The firm is headquartered in Centurion, Gauteng, with additional offices in Bellville (Western Cape, South Africa) and Sandy Springs, Georgia (USA), and employs 51-100 people.

iPlan targets a broad set of verticals, with food & beverage and agriculture flagged as primary segments, alongside manufacturing, beverage production, retail, mining, pharmaceuticals, construction, transport & logistics, sawmills, and automotive. Its value proposition is industry-specific customization and end-to-end delivery — scoping and assessment, configuration, data migration, integration, training, go-live, and post-implementation support — rather than proprietary software IP. Differentiation rests on consultant expertise, a structured implementation methodology, and certified partner status across all major ERP vendors it resells.

The business model is primarily professional services: ERP implementation, business process consulting, scoping, project management, and training, supplemented by managed services (ERP support) and partner-channel software resale or referral commissions. Pricing is quote-based and non-public, with sales driven by direct, consultant-led engagement and "Schedule a Demo" and "Contact us" CTAs. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales across South Africa and the US with reseller/partner channels into which the ERP vendors feed leads. The company is privately held, has no disclosed funding rounds, and has not announced acquisitions, suggesting a bootstrapped, organically grown profile.

Name

iPlan

Legal name

IPlan (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://iplan.global

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Implementation and Consulting Services

NAICS

Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (541614)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAHAA

Supply Chain Strategy & Network Design

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Operations & Supply Chain Consulting

Keywords

• ERP implementation services
• Business process consulting
• Enterprise resource planning
• ERP systems integration
• Industry-specific ERP software

Headquarters

HQ city

Centurion

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ERP Implementation Services: iPlan generates revenue through professional services including ERP implementation, business system implementation, project management, and system configuration. They charge for discovery & planning, system configuration, data migration, integration, user training, and go-live support.
2. Business Process Consulting: Revenue is generated from consulting engagements including business process consulting, business system consulting, process optimization, and change management services.
3. ERP Support Services: Ongoing support services including helpdesk assistance, software updates, proactive maintenance, and user training provide recurring revenue opportunities.
4. ERP Training Services: Training programs including tailored training, role-specific instruction, interactive sessions, and post-training support are offered as a distinct service revenue stream.
5. Software Resale and Partnership: As a partner of Microsoft, Aptean, SYSPRO, Acumatica, Zoho, and Relex, iPlan likely generates revenue through software resale, referral fees, or partnership commissions when implementing these platforms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

iPlan Global is an ERP consulting and implementation firm that deploys, customizes, and supports third-party enterprise resource planning platforms—including Microsoft Dynamics 365, SYSPRO, Aptean (Food & Beverage ERP, Drink-IT), Acumatica, Zoho, and Relex—alongside two proprietary products, Cattle-iQ and Agri-iQ, for livestock and farm management. The firm delivers end-to-end services covering scoping and assessment, business process consulting, system configuration, data migration, integration, user training, project management, and ongoing support. Its delivery is tailored to industry verticals such as food & beverage, agriculture, manufacturing, beverage, mining, pharmaceuticals, retail, construction, transport & logistics, sawmills, and automotive.

Product overview

iPlan Global is an ERP implementation and consulting services firm, not a software vendor. The company resells and implements third-party ERP platforms and offers its own proprietary products (Cattle-iQ, Agri-iQ) alongside consulting services. Their product portfolio centers on partnerships with major ERP vendors including Microsoft (Dynamics 365 Business Central, Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management), Aptean (Food & Beverage ERP, Drink-IT), Acumatica, SYSPRO, Zoho, and Relex. They also provide a comprehensive suite of consulting services including business process consulting, ERP implementation, training, scoping and assessment, project management, and ongoing support. The company specializes in industry-specific ERP solutions for agriculture, food and beverage, manufacturing, and other sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Agri-iQ: Agricultural ERP solution for farming operations management
• Cattle-iQ

Products and services

• ERP Implementation Full-service ERP deployment service covering discovery and planning, system configuration, data migration, integration, user training, and go-live support for businesses adopting platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SYSPRO, Acumatica, or Aptean.
• ERP Support Ongoing technical support service including helpdesk assistance, software updates, proactive maintenance, and user training delivered as managed services for deployed ERP systems.
• ERP Training Customized training programs with role-specific instruction, interactive sessions, and post-training support designed to equip client teams with skills for effective ERP system usage.
• ERP Scoping & Assessment Comprehensive needs analysis, detailed project scoping, risk assessment, and implementation roadmap development service for prospective ERP projects.
• ERP Project Management Project management service providing expert guidance, structured planning, and execution management to deliver ERP implementations on time and on budget.
• Business System Consulting Technology alignment consulting service that connects data, processes, and people, covering system assessment, integration, and process optimization for clients adopting or upgrading enterprise systems.
• Business Process Design & Implementation Workflow redesign and implementation service that aligns operations with business strategy for improved performance, delivered alongside ERP programs.
• Business Process Consulting Operational efficiency consulting service that aligns processes, systems, and teams for measurable results across industries such as manufacturing, distribution, retail, and services.
• Cattle-iQ Proprietary livestock management software solution offered by iPlan Global for tracking and managing cattle operations, including animal records and operational workflows.
• Agri-iQ Proprietary agricultural intelligence solution offered by iPlan Global for farm and crop management operations across crop production, forestry, and general farming.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central All-in-one business management solution for finance, sales, inventory, and daily workflows that iPlan resells, implements, and supports as a certified Microsoft partner.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management Enterprise-grade ERP solution covering finance, sales, customer service, operations, and marketing that iPlan resells, implements, and supports as a certified Microsoft partner.
• SYSPRO Enterprise Resource Planning software for manufacturing and distribution businesses that iPlan implements and supports as a certified SYSPRO partner.
• Aptean Food & Beverage ERP Industry-specific ERP software for food and beverage businesses featuring recipe management, lot tracking, quality control, and compliance management, implemented and supported by iPlan as an Aptean partner.
• Drink-IT from Aptean Comprehensive beverage industry software suite for breweries, distilleries, wineries, and other beverage producers with recipe management, quality control, and compliance tracking; implemented by iPlan as an Aptean partner.
• Acumatica Cloud-based ERP platform that iPlan implements and supports as a certified Acumatica partner for flexible and scalable enterprise deployments.
• Zoho Business software suite including CRM, inventory, and business management tools that iPlan implements as a Zoho partner.
• Relex Supply chain and retail planning software providing AI-powered supply chain optimization, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization, implemented by iPlan as a Relex partner.

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationiPlan is a certified Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partner, offering MS Dynamics 365 Business Central and MS Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management implementations. They provide sales, implementation, customization, training, and ongoing support for Microsoft ERP solutions.
• ApteancoreTechnology or IntegrationiPlan is a certified Aptean Partner, implementing Aptean Food & Beverage ERP and Drink-IT beverage management software. They offer tailored implementation, ongoing support, and optimization services for Aptean solutions.
• SYSPROcoreTechnology or IntegrationiPlan offers SYSPRO ERP implementation and consulting services as a SYSPRO partner, providing enterprise resource planning solutions for manufacturing and distribution businesses.
• AcumaticacoreTechnology or IntegrationiPlan is an Acumatica partner offering cloud ERP implementation services, providing businesses with flexible and scalable Acumatica solutions tailored to their needs.
• ZohosecondaryTechnology or IntegrationiPlan offers Zoho ERP and business software implementation services, providing another option in their portfolio of solutions for businesses of various sizes.
• RelexsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationiPlan offers Relex supply chain and retail planning solutions as part of their product portfolio, providing AI-powered supply chain optimization capabilities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte: Deloitte's Enterprise Technology and Performance practice delivers large-scale ERP strategy, implementation, and managed services globally. It is a broad incumbent that competes with iPlan on enterprise ERP consulting engagements.
• Accenture: Accenture is a global professional services firm with a large SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft ERP implementation practice. While not specialized to iPlan's mid-market focus, it competes for larger enterprise ERP transformation mandates in the same regions.
• BDO Digital: BDO Digital provides ERP advisory and implementation services (including Microsoft Dynamics 365) globally with a strong mid-market focus. It competes with iPlan for advisory-led ERP transformation work.
• Tata Consultancy Services: TCS is a global IT services leader with a large enterprise application services practice covering SAP, Microsoft, and Oracle ERP platforms. It is a broad incumbent competing with iPlan on mid-market and enterprise ERP rollouts.
• Capgemini: Capgemini provides end-to-end ERP consulting and digital transformation services with deep SAP, Microsoft, and Oracle capabilities. It competes with iPlan for cross-industry ERP implementation mandates.

Direct peers

• Avanade: Avanade is a joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure implementations. It is the most direct competitor to iPlan's Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and F&SCM practice, serving enterprise customers globally.
• Slalom: Slalom is a US-based consulting firm with a strong Microsoft ecosystem and ERP transformation practice. It competes for mid-market and enterprise ERP implementation work similar to iPlan's target segments.
• Hitachi Solutions: Hitachi Solutions is a global Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner delivering ERP implementations, consulting, and support across manufacturing and distribution. It competes head-to-head with iPlan in Dynamics 365 deployments and shares a similar vertical focus.
• Syntax Systems: Syntax is a managed cloud and ERP services provider specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP implementations. Its full-lifecycle implementation and managed services approach closely mirrors iPlan's business model.

Regional players

• Altron (Simeka TWS / Karabina): Altron Group is a major South African IT services conglomerate whose subsidiaries (Karabina, Simeka TWS) deliver ERP consulting and Microsoft Dynamics implementations in South Africa. It is the closest South African head-to-head competitor to iPlan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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