Simplify Your Software Landscape. Focus on What Drives Value. 

Simplify Your Software Landscape. Focus on What Drives Value. 

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Application sprawl is one of the most costly and overlooked inefficiencies in today’s IT environments. Redundant systems, overlapping functionality, and fragmented data create unnecessary cost, complexity, and risk—while slowing your ability to adapt and scale. 
Cuneiform helps organizations streamline their application portfolio by eliminating bloat, aligning tools to business priorities, and optimizing technology decisions to reduce support overhead and improve cross-functional visibility. 

Why Application Rationalization Matters 

Too often, organizations implement new systems without retiring old ones—or buy niche solutions that duplicate functionality already available within their ERP or enterprise platforms. This leads to: 

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Overlapping systems performing the same functions (e.g., multiple CRMs, approval tools, or reporting platforms) 

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High support costs for low-usage or redundant applications 

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Integration complexity that increases IT workload and slows agility 

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Inconsistent data due to system silos and multiple sources of truth 

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Increased risk exposure due to fragmented security and compliance management 

We believe that functionality should first be consolidated within your core systems—especially ERP—before introducing standalone tools that fragment process ownership and governance. 

What Cuneiform Provides 

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Comprehensive Application Portfolio Assessment

We analyze your current software environment by evaluating functionality, usage, technical debt, licensing cost, integration touchpoints, and alignment with business processes and IT strategy. 

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Business & IT Stakeholder Engagement

We collaborate with your business units and IT teams to understand what functionality is truly required—clarifying where existing platforms can meet needs and where specialized solutions are justified. 

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Rationalization Strategy & Recommendations

We develop targeted rationalization plans that classify applications for consolidation, enhancement, decommissioning, or replacement—always prioritizing alignment with core business platforms and simplified support models. 

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Governance Overlap Analysis

We highlight areas where adding “best-of-breed” tools creates long-term problems—like CRM tools duplicating ERP functionality, or niche workflow apps creating governance challenges and integration burdens. 

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Low-Code Extension Strategy

Where off-the-shelf functionality doesn’t meet business needs, we help evaluate low-code platforms such as Mendix and Novacura to intelligently extend ERP capabilities—avoiding unnecessary customizations or isolated point solutions. 

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Execution Support & Change Enablement

We assist with migration, decommissioning, communication, training, and system retirement efforts—ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption. 

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Ongoing Portfolio Governance

Post-rationalization, we implement governance frameworks and review cadences to evaluate new application requests, monitor usage, and maintain a clean, value-driven software ecosystem. 

Why Partner with Cuneiform 

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Manufacturing & Operational Focus

We understand the complexity of operational systems and build rationalization plans that support flow, control, and real-world business needs.

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Business-First Thinking

We don’t just cut systems—we align your application landscape to your business model, cost structure, and go-forward strategy.

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Source of Truth Governance

We help reduce data fragmentation and improve decision-making by consolidating functions around primary systems of record. 

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Low-Code Extension Expertise

When off-the-shelf tools fall short, we guide the responsible use of platforms like Mendix and Novacura to deliver needed functionality—without introducing unnecessary complexity.

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Sustainable Efficiency

Our work doesn’t just clean things up—it puts the guardrails in place to keep your environment clean and efficient as you scale.

Is Application Rationalization Right for You? 

You’ll benefit from this service if you: 

  • Are supporting too many applications across departments, regions, or functions 
  • Have overlapping tools for CRM, approvals, reporting, or workflow 
  • Are planning a cloud migration or digital transformation 
  • Struggle to integrate systems or trust your data 
  • Are incurring high IT costs but not seeing return on software investments 
  • Want to establish a scalable, governance-ready application ecosystem 

Ready to Take Control of Your Application Landscape? 

Cuneiform helps you streamline your software estate, align systems to strategy, and reduce long-term complexity. Let’s simplify your environment—and build something that scales with you. 

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin rationalizing your application portfolio for performance, clarity, and future-ready growth. 

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