It’s the Little Things

When organizations evaluate ERP solutions, they naturally focus on the big-ticket items — compliance, reporting, invoicing, and financials. But in every demo, there’s a moment when someone leans in and says:

“Oh… that’s nice.” “Wait — I can do that?” “That makes my life so much easier.”

These small moments matter. They’re signals that the tool doesn’t just work — it works with your people.

Here are 10 “little things” inside Unanet ERP that consistently surprise and delight customers, all because they remove friction, simplify work, and deliver impact every single day.

1. Build-Your-Own Calculated Fields

What it is: Create custom calculated elements (like wrap rate, internal metrics, ratios, or formulas) directly within cost reports — no spreadsheets needed.

So what?
Finance teams get Excel-like flexibility inside the system, unlocking analysis without exporting data or relying on analytics specialists.

2. Color-Coded Utilization Thresholds

What it is: Dynamic red/yellow/green indicators based on utilization percentages you define.

So what? Managers can instantly see who’s overworked, underworked, or perfectly allocated — turning staffing decisions into a quick, visual scan instead of manual number crunching.

3. Real-Time Utilization (Even Before Timesheets Are Submitted)

What it is: Saved-but-not-submitted hours flow into real-time utilization calculations.

So what? Leaders get a true picture of capacity now, not at period close — allowing faster adjustments and avoiding resourcing surprises.

4. Interactive People Planner With Skill-Based Search

What it is: Plan across projects, see total allocation instantly, and search for available people by skills, certifications, and attributes.

So what? Resource planning becomes intuitive and precise. Teams can staff projects based on real availability and verified qualifications — all without jumping between systems.

5. Flexible, Human-Friendly Project Naming

What it is:  Project codes and names can be actual words, use any format you like, and — best of all — can be changed later.

So what? No more living with typos, rigid numbering schemes, or early naming mistakes. A small detail with big quality-of-life impact.

6. One-click Calculation of Indirect Rates

What it is: Calculating indirect rates in Unanet is designed to be straightforward and user-friendly, with a focus on ease of use and efficiency. Unanet makes it easy by allowing users to calculate indirect rates directly within the system through intuitive steps, eliminating the need for complex manual processes or external consultants

So what? Getting indirect rates right means you price competitively, protect margins and cash flow, and avoid nasty surprises in audits or year-end true‑ups.

7. Mileage & Per Diem Wizards That Do the Math for You

What it is: Mileage auto-calculates via integrated mapping. Per diems preload for CONUS/OCONUS rates and split overages into unallowable when needed.

So what? Employees complete expense reports quickly and correctly — and accounting gets compliant entries without manual review or cleanup.

8. PTO Accrual Rules That Actually Match Your Policies

What it is: Years-of-service tiers, caps, carryover limits, overdraw rules — all configurable in an intuitive interface.

So what? HR and payroll teams stop maintaining spreadsheets or custom workarounds. Employees see balances they can trust. Policies stay consistent without manual oversight.

9. A user-friendly mobile application

What it is: The Unanet Mobile App gives your team time and expense entry in the palm of their hand, with offline capture, receipt imaging, and real-time sync back to your Unanet ERP.

So what? Mobile time and expense mean fewer late or missing timesheets, faster approvals, and cleaner project cost data, which directly improves billing, forecasting, and compliance.

10. Corporate Card Expense Imports (AMEX, Visa, and More)

What it is: Direct feeds and simple imports allow charges to flow straight into expense reports for employees to categorize.

So what? No more manually typing 50–100 monthly transactions. Employees spend minutes — not hours — submitting expenses, and finance gets consistent, structured data.

Small Things, Big Impact

The beauty of these “little things” is not just convenience — it’s the cumulative effect:

· Fewer clicks

· Fewer errors

· Fewer workarounds

· Fewer spreadsheets

· And much, much happier users

Unanet ERP doesn’t just handle the “big stuff” — it makes the everyday tasks that employees repeat thousands of times a year frictionless.

And for growing organizations, that’s where the real efficiency gains live.

Curious what those “oh… that’s nice” moments could look like for your team?
See how Unanet ERP removes everyday friction across finance, project management, and operations—so your systems work the way your people do. Connect with a Unanet expert to explore what’s possible.