Custom ERP for Oil & Gas, Logistics and Growing Businesses

Executive summary

Off-the-shelf ERP systems force companies to change the way they work, come with high licence costs, and often need expensive customisation before they fit. Specialised industries such as oil & gas and logistics feel this gap most.

SBC Custom ERP is built on a modular core and tailored to each client. Companies get exactly the modules and workflows they need, owned and controlled by them, with AI and blockchain available as native capabilities.

The challenge

• Generic ERP workflows that do not match real field and operational processes.
• Disconnected spreadsheets and point solutions across departments.
• Costly licences and vendor lock-in.
• Limited support for local requirements such as Arabic, Oman VAT and Omanisation reporting.
• Poor real-time visibility for management.

Solution overview

SBC Custom ERP combines a proven, modular core with industry editions and client-specific workflows. Every module shares one database and one design system, so data flows seamlessly from the field to finance and management dashboards.

The platform is available on web and mobile, works fully in Arabic and English, and can be deployed in the cloud or on-premise.

Core modules

Oil & gas edition

• Site and field operations management with mobile data capture.
• Asset integrity and maintenance for rigs, pipelines and critical equipment.
• HSE management: incidents, permits to work, inspections and audits.
• Contractor and subcontractor management, including certifications.
• Joint-venture accounting and cost allocation.
• In-Country Value (ICV) tracking and reporting.

Logistics edition

• Order-to-delivery management with dispatch planning.
• Fleet management, driver apps and live GPS tracking.
• Warehouse management: receiving, putaway, picking and cycle counts.
• Shipment tracking with customer notifications and electronic proof of delivery.
• Customs and shipping document management.
• Freight costing, billing and profitability by route and customer.

Built-in AI & blockchain

Technology & architecture

• Modular, cloud-native architecture that scales as the business grows.
• Fully bilingual Arabic and English interface with right-to-left support.
• Responsive web app plus mobile apps for field teams, with offline mode.
• Open APIs for integration with banks, government portals, IoT and third-party systems.
• Cloud, private cloud or on-premise deployment.

Security & data protection

• Role-based access control with approval workflows.
• Full audit logs for every transaction and change.
• Encryption in transit and at rest, with automated backups.
• Hosting options that keep data in Oman.

Implementation approach

1. Discovery & process mapping

   2–4 weeks

   Workshops with each department to document processes and requirements.

2. Configuration & build

   8–16 weeks

   Configure core modules and build industry-specific workflows in iterative sprints.

3. Data migration

   Parallel

   Clean and migrate master data and opening balances from existing systems.

4. Training & go-live

   2–4 weeks

   User training, parallel run and a supported go-live.

5. Support & evolution

   Ongoing

   Local support, updates and new modules as the business grows.

Business outcomes

• One integrated system replacing spreadsheets and disconnected tools.
• Real-time visibility for management across operations and finance.
• Lower total cost of ownership than licence-heavy platforms.
• Faster month-end close and simpler audits and compliance.