In 2021, the company began migrating its internal ERP system to the 1C platform. The team opted to build a custom solution using the 1C Standard Subsystems Library (BSP) rather than modifying the standard 1C:ERP configuration, which did not align with their existing business processes.
The migration was executed in stages, with functional blocks such as oil operations, logistics, production accounting, and reporting being transferred sequentially. Approximately 30 existing specialists underwent retraining to work with the new platform, while additional developers were hired from the market to bridge the skills gap.
The transition involved merging two distinct engineering cultures. Architects familiar with the original system and 1C developers collaborated to align data storage methods, such as using registers instead of flat tables, and to integrate the system within the corporate security environment.
To commercialize the internal ERP, the company established a separate lifecycle for the market-ready version. This included registering software components with Rospatent, conducting patent purity checks, and ensuring all third-party dependencies were legally cleared for distribution.
The team also pursued vendor certification to validate the product's compatibility with the 1C platform. This process required cleaning the codebase of internal references and meeting specific technical standards, effectively transforming the internal tool into a standalone commercial product.
