Yes, it can be a higher initial investment than off-the-shelf systems that you can pay monthly for. Yes, it can take longer to plan and implement BUT... Yes, all the time and money spent is without a doubt worth it, to find out why read below. The question most companies ask Do we go for an off-the-shelf system to save money and time. OR do we invest in a software system that is built exactly how we want and need it for our company. Well, the answers you'll get will vary wide