How long does it take to implement DRP software?

Implementation time depends heavily on the type of solution. Traditional ERP-based DRP modules typically take anywhere from 6 to 18 months to go live, because they require deep configuration, custom data integrations, and often a parallel change-management program involving several teams.

Modern cloud-native solutions like Flowlity are engineered for a very different timeline. Pre-built connectors to major ERP systems, a planner-centric interface that requires little training, and a SaaS architecture that eliminates infrastructure setup mean most mid-market deployments go live in weeks rather than months.

Plum Living, for example, went live across 630 SKUs and 2 warehouses and achieved a 21% inventory reduction at go-live. The deciding factor is data readiness — if orders, sales, and inventory are already tracked at the SKU level, the rest moves fast.