Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Buyer’s Guide
Includes a Category Overview, Top 10 Questions to Ask,
Plus, a Capabilities Reference of the Leading 24 Providers for
Enterprise Resource Planning
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INTRODUCTION:
Running a business can be a pretty tricky situation. With so many dependent business components, from
inventory to finances, your organization can easily turn into a serious mess. That’s why most 21st century
businesses are utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. With a number of possible symptoms
indicating that you might need an ERP solution, it’s important to recognize that each situation is unique and
that it’s important to find the ERP solution that’s right for you.
There are a number of reasons why your business may need an ERP solution, and with so many vendors
specialization in niche industries, you’re sure to find a solution that fits your needs. A few of the biggest
benefits you’ll see from an ERP investment are:
1. One Software for a Number of Processes
A good ERP system condenses a number of different processes into one easy to use application.
2. Easy Access to Information about your Business
The pace of business is faster today than ever before, which means employees across your company need
immediate access to key data. With an ERP solution, executives can get a holistic view of business
operations at any time, while other staff can get the information they need to do their jobs more effectively.
3. Financial Management
AN ERP system with a strong financial component can ensure that companies meet financial reporting and
tax requirements with a single accounting, banking, and payment system.
4. Project Management
An ERP project management module removes the guesswork from project-related activities so that
companies can select the best projects, assign the proper resources, streamline delivery efforts and track
profitability.
Whether you are a publicly traded corporation, a government institution or even a small to medium-sized
business, there is an ERP solution for everyone and our job is to help you get started evaluating vendors.
Our team has spent the hours required to sift through all of information presented by the top 24 vendors and
present the highlights in this straight forward summary of each solution. We have also developed a set of 10
questions to ask both yourself and the solution providers you engage as a way to help you move further down
the road to selecting the best Enterprise Resource Planning solution possible.
Nathaniel Lewis,
Editor
Solutions Review
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5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Selecting an ERP Solution
QUESTION #1 What business problems am I trying to solve with this ERP system?
Each ERP solution is designed with a specific type of company in mind and comes equipped
with Its own set of functionalities. It’s important for you as the customer to identify the business
problems that you’re planning to have addressed with the solution. For smaller businesses, you
may only need the core ERP essentials, but as your business grows you may require specific
ERP capabilities to manage a larger database. There are often some very strong indicators that
your organization may need an ERP solution, such as having a difficult time determining how
much inventory is in your warehouse, your sales forecast being mostly based on guesswork, and
when your company is struggling to keep up to speed with an upsurge of orders or relies heavily
on Excel spreadsheets.
QUESTION #2 How will this ERP solution affect my business processes? And what can I do to accommodate
the solution?
ERP systems have traditionally been built to serve the needs of large corporations, and it’s only
recently that software companies have begun to target mid-tier and smaller organizations.
Today, ERP solutions are designed to accommodate any number of quirks a business might
have. That’s why it’s important for you to understand how your business process works at the
moment, and what adjustments you would have to make to your processes if you were to
purchase an ERP solution. Almost every ERP solution provider boasts the flexibility of their
product. It almost gets to the point where it doesn’t really mean anything to the consumer.
That’s why it’s important for you as the consumer to be fully educated on the requirements of
your potential solution. More often than not, mid-sized businesses require more flexibility from
their ERP solution than larger companies due to frequent adjustments in business processes.
QUESTION #3 On the ground or in the cloud?
Ah, the great timeless question in IT…. While cloud based systems have become much more
popular in recent years, there are a number of reasons why your business may choose to keep
your files stored locally on premise. For example, costs, security, and your company’s need for
customization may all factor into your decision. On-premise file storage is often considered to
be a capital expenditure, which means that it’s essentially one large expense upfront to cover
the cost. Cloud based file storage is an operating expenditure giving you an additional expense
the longer you keep you subscribe to the service. It’s also true that many ERP solutions
providers offer a hybridization of the two to better accommodate the needs of their clients.
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Basically, horizontal ERP solutions are completely integrated suites that include a module for
every business process you may undertake. These solutions are often a bit generic in order to fit
a number of company needs. Vertical solutions on the other hand are often what you would
refer to as “specialist solutions”. These solutions are designed for one specific industry rather
than stretching themselves to cover a number of industries. This is why there is no one ERP
vendor that dominates the market; many vendors will try to find a niche market instead.
QUESTION #5 What are you actually buying with the purchase of an ERP solution?
When you’re buying an ERP solution for your business, you’re not simply buying a single product
that will simply be implemented and left to its own devices. When you buy an ERP solution, you
are essentially buying an ongoing process of maintenance, upgrades, and support which could
last decades. Each of these aspects is critical to the success of your ERP system and need to
be considered before purchase.
QUESTION #6 Will your company need to implement upgrades and enhancements even if you don’t want to?
While ERP solutions aren’t nearly as pricey as they once were, they can still be a hefty expense
for your business. Today, many vendors give customers the option for flexible financing options
letting buyers spread payments over 3-5 years. Our biggest advice when buying an ERP solution
is to not over-buy. You don’t need to buy more licenses than necessary. Because of the modular
nature of ERP solutions, you can always add more modules later as you need them.
QUESTION #7 Does your company have the IT resources available to support an on-premise installation?
Like nearly every software provider, ERP vendors release upgrades and new products pretty
much every year. This can be a real headache, as it brings a major invasive change that could
turn costly depending on their upgrade pricing. This is why nearly two thirds of mid-sized
businesses are running outdated versions of their ERP software. Many companies believe that
unless you’re properly prepared to re-implement your locally stored software, it may be wiser to
opt for the cloud instead, to ensure that your software stays updated with the least amount of
trouble.
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“Ask each
provider if they
include training
or make it
available at an
additional cost.”
QUESTION #8 What sort of training is made available by this solution?
When you finally lay down all that money for your ERP
solution, you’d at least like your employees to know how to
use it, right? You should ask the provider if they provide
effective training for the solution. If they don’t, you may want
to ask for some information regarding resources that can be
provided to make the learning curve less difficult. Without
properly preparing your employees for your new ERP solution,
it will be very difficult for them to properly operate the new
system.
QUESTION #9 What functionalities will my company actually use?
ERP solutions these days have the ability cover essentially every business process you can think
of. The question for mid-market organizations is whether or not you need all of those
capabilities. Often times, ERP functionalities may be too specialized to be very useful for a
company or perhaps a company may have an existing or outsourced feature. The bottom line
here is not to pay for features that you’re company doesn’t need or won’t use in the future.
QUESTION #10 Does the solution vendor have a clear long-term product strategy?
After investing a pretty penny in an ERP solution, you’d expect to stay with it for a while, right?
Today, the ERP solution market is filled with frequent acquisitions and mergers. You need to be
sure that after you put the money and effort, your ERP solution will be around to grow and adapt
to your company’s needs, while also staying equipped with the latest technologies.
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ERP Solution Provider Profiles
ABAS _________________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Acumatica __________________________________________________________________________________________ 8
Aptean __________________________________________________________________________________________ 9
CGS _________________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Deltek _________________________________________________________________________________________ 11
Epicor _________________________________________________________________________________________ 12
Exact _________________________________________________________________________________________ 13
IFS _________________________________________________________________________________________ 14
Infor _________________________________________________________________________________________ 15
Intact _________________________________________________________________________________________ 16
LillyWorks _________________________________________________________________________________________ 17
Microsoft _________________________________________________________________________________________ 18
NetSuite _________________________________________________________________________________________ 19
Oracle ________________________________________________________________________________________ 20
Process Pro ________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Profit Key ________________________________________________________________________________________ 22
QAD ________________________________________________________________________________________ 23
Ramco ________________________________________________________________________________________ 24
Sage ________________________________________________________________________________________ 25
SAP ________________________________________________________________________________________ 26
Synergy VISUAL ________________________________________________________________________________________ 27
Unit4 ________________________________________________________________________________________ 28
Workwise ________________________________________________________________________________________ 29
24Seven ________________________________________________________________________________________ 30
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anagement ABAS
Founded in 1980, the Karlsruhe Germany based ABAS Software provides
enterprise resource planning and business process management software built
on open standards that enable organizations to unlock the power of their
business-critical content. ABAS presents three main application offerings
including ABAS ERP, ABAS Distribution, and ABAS eB. ABAS’ ERP solution is
directed towards small to mid-sized manufacturers and distributors. ABAS
considers complex manufacturing to be their “sweet spot”, building the product
around make-to-order (MTO) and engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing.
From the Company
“abas believes passionately that people, our own and yours, are the heart and soul of business. For 35 years ABAS
has consistently and steadily improved processes for our customers. We’ve worked hard to get to know the people
we work with and understand their work, their needs, and their vision. This has created strong relationships: 92% of
our customers return to us for their ERP requirements. More than 350 companies have been using abas 15+
years.”
Key Features
Financial Accounting – ABAS’ “financial accounting” module gives organizations the information needed to
respond to changing market and regulatory requirements; while also ensuring compliance and accountability.
Group Accounting – ABAS’ “group accounting” feature allows organizations the ability to centralize group
financials, simplify preparation, and access critical account information from any source,
Service Processing – Customer expectations are higher than ever and extend well beyond initial sales. Follow up
sales with reliable, personalized service to keep your business ahead of the competition.
Bottom Line
ABAS’ ERP software is a complete and integrated e-business suite of applications addressing the marketing
needs with product data management and web store function. The product is easy to use and functionally strong
directed at potential customers in the “complex” manufacturing industries.
abas AG
Karlsruhe
Gartenstraße 67
Germany
+49 (0)721 96 72 30
abas-erp.com
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anagement Aptean
Aptean was founded in 2012 after a merger between Consola Corporation and
CDC Software and offers Enterprise Resource Planning solutions for a number
of financial and manufacturing markets. The company builds and acquires
solutions to support the evolving operational needs of businesses, helping
nearly 5,000 organizations. Aptean’s ERP solutions include Cimnet ERP,
Encomprix ERP, Ross ERP, and more, each designed to fit individual needs.
Aptean delivers solutions to more than 9,000 customers in over 100 countries
within the manufacturing, distribution, high tech, transportation, retail,
government, real estate, financial services, health care, and not-for-profit
industries.
From the Company
“Every business has unique processes and needs, but ultimately, every business needs technology with
comprehensive business functionality that ties the entire enterprise together, connecting all the moving parts and
providing better visibility into operations. Aptean offers integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions
that help businesses operate more effectively and see the big picture—so they can make strategic decisions that
keep them efficient and profitable.”
Key Features
Easy Integration – Provide seamless integration of planning, materials management and procurement,
manufacturing, financial, and business intelligence processes
Standardized Business Processes – Make it easy for your employees to do business with each other by
standardizing and integrating business processes across the enterprise.
Multi-Currency Capabilities – Support multi-national manufacturers with multi-language and multi-currency capabilities
Bottom Line
Aptean provides a flexible ERP solution that’s designed to work around your business needs, and not the other
way around. It also offers the ability for customers to view a catalog and track orders 24/7 through a secure
web-based portal, giving it a leg up in ERP arena for highly regulated industries.
500 S. Kraemer Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821
United States
+1 (888) 353-7058
www.aptean.com
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anagement Acumatica
Founded in 2008, Acumatica provides cloud and browser based business
management software designed for small and mid-sized businesses.
Acumatica’s ERP solution offers a suite of fully-integrated applications
powered by a flexible platform. It comes as a full suite offering financials,
distribution, project accounting, and CRM. Acumatica provides its Studio
feature, which empowers business process changes while enabling software
customization instead of requiring businesses to change their business
processes.
From the Company
“Acumatica ERP delivers adaptable cloud and mobile technology with a unique all-inclusive user licensing model,
enabling a complete, real time view of your business anytime, anywhere. Through our worldwide network of
partners, Acumatica provides the full suite of integrated business management applications, including Financials,
Distribution, Manufacturing, Project Accounting, and CRM. There is only one true Cloud ERP platform designed for
mid-sized customers “
Key Features
Financial Management – From on-line accounting for smaller local businesses to feature global applications for
larger, complex businesses, these accounting applications are designed to support a number of needs.
Distribution Management – Manage quotes and orders, track inventory, automate purchasing, and improve
customer service. Fully Integrated with CRM, financial, manufacturing and project accounting for visibility across
the entire organization.
Customer Management – Includes standard CRM functionality for managing leads, contacts, opportunities, etc. In
addition, post-sales service and customer portals help improve the total customer experience.
Bottom Line
Acumatica provides a full ERP solution that includes financials, distribution, project accounting and CRM. The
solution features a rich user interface, software flexibility, and cloud portability allowing users with the option to
store their data locally or in the cloud.
11235 SE 6th Street
Bellvue, WA 98004
United States
+1(888) 288-8300
www.acumatica.com
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anagement CGS
NYC based CGS helps customers across industries manage their businesses
through its BlueCherry Enterprise Resource Planning solution. The full
BlueCherry suite features solutions such as ERM, PLM, and more. CGS’s ERP
system is designed to help managers understand and act on the important
issues, trends, and opportunities in their business. BlueCherry ERP prevents
users with the transparency, visibility, and control required across the entire
enterprise and supply chain.
From the Company
“BlueCherry Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a best-in-class solution that provides a comprehensive set of
tools to power your fundamental business processes and manage all of your critical business transactions,
including everything from customer orders to deliveries, planning to production, raw materials to finished products
and everything in between.
Key Features
Reporting Engine – Generate reports with a user-friendly integrated report-building engine to give complete in-
house and supply chain visibility.
Concept to Consumer – Manage everything from customer orders to deliveries, planning to production, raw
materials to finished product.
Integrated EDI – Fully Integrated and automated EDU capabilities eliminate the need for expensive third party EDI
translation software or services.
Bottom Line
CGS’s BlueCherry ERP software is mainly designed for the consumer goods and fashion industry, focusing on
retailers’ requirements through the process of concept to consumer. BlueCherry is an efficient system to cover
the constantly changing needs of the industry.
200 Brookfield Place
New York, NY 10281
United States
+1(212) 408-3800
www.cgsinc.com
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anagement DelTek
Deltek’s ERP solution, Costpoint, has assisted companies in researching and
identifying new opportunities, winning new business, recruiting and
developing talent, and more. Deltek offers a range of ERP products to fit the
unique demands of clients. Deltek’s ERP solutions are available as cloud-
based and on-premise systems, priced on a per employee per month basis.
DelTek is typically used by organizations with over 21 employees in the
system and more than ten users who need access to the software. The
solution is used in a number of industries including aerospace and defense,
healthcare, non-profits, and education.
From the Company
“Deltek provides software solutions specifically designed to meet the needs of project-driven businesses. Today our
software applications and project management solutions help more than 12,000 organizations achieve success
worldwide. Deltek’s solutions help you to improve business performance management, streamline operations,
optimize compliance processes and win new business. Deltek Costpoint - is the industry-leading enterprise
management software solution that tracks, manages and reports on every aspect of a project business: planning,
estimating, proposals, budgets, purchasing, billing, human resources, business performance management and
project manufacturing.
Key Features
Finance – Deltek’s Costpoint simplifies processes such as billing, revenue recognition, expense management and
compliance to maximize profit and revenue, and improve cashflow.
Human Resources– Costpoint provides a single integrated solution that helps automate and simplify the HR
Process by streamlining and automating the entire employee life cycle, reducing costs associated with their
employee self-service, and ensuring compliance.
Operations – With Costpoint, you can operate more efficiently with more transactional control by eliminating
manual processes with electronic billing, automating business processes, and centralizing contract information in
one place.
Bottom Line
Deltek’s Costpoint provides users with a single, integrated, and dynamic ERP solution that lets you track, manage,
and report on a variety of business processes. Deltek’s mobile compatibility allows users to access the software
remotely through a mobile optimized site and through their IOS and Android mobile apps.
2291 Wood Oak Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
United States
+1 (800) 456-2009
www.deltek.com
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anagement Epicor
Epicor looks to help organizations take advantage of economic changes with
its ERP solutions suite. Epicor’s ERP solution is a global resource planning
platform that provides choice, flexibility, and agility to promote growth and
opportunity. Epicor distribution solutions are designed to provide visibility
across a complex supply chain, primarily working with their customers in a
Business-to-Business environment. Today, over 20,000 customers in 150
countries use Epicor’s line-up of solutions. Epicor supports any discrete
manufacturer with more than $1 million in annual revenue. Buyer’s looking for
a more robust ERP system should take a look at Epicor’s additional modules.
From the Company
“Epicor is dedicated to providing integrated ERP Software with solutions for customer relationship management
(CRM), manufacturing operations, supply chain management (SCM), human capital management (HCM) and more.
Leveraging innovative technologies like Web services, Epicor develops end-to-end, industry-specific ERP designed
to meet the needs of manufacturing, distribution, retail, services, and hospitality industries.
Key Features
Discover – Reach new markets, expand product lines and grow your business with deep industry and country
specific functionality.
Acceleration – Drive improved customer experience and accelerate the digital transformation of your business
Expansion – Expand collaboration within your company and throughout your supply chain with social and
commerce solutions.
Quick Response – Respond quickly to changing demands with configurable real-time mobile capabilities.
Bottom Line
Epicor ERP is a highly flexible Resource Planning solution allowing it to be deployed to fit your unique business
situations. The solution is true cloud based ERP, giving companies a month-by-month subscription to the service.
As a single source for information, it helps to minimize duplicate data entries. Its integrated system allows all
operations to be reported in real time.
804 Las Cimas Parkway
Austin, TX 78746
United States
+1(800) 999-1809
www.epicor.com
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anagement Exact
Exact Software offers its Globe Next ERP solution, featuring accounting,
inventory management, billing and invoicing, financial reporting, and more.
Globe Next can be deployed in the cloud or on-premise. Exact’s ERP solution
works with companies of any size, enhancing visibility and insight into their
business processes through a single interface. This ERP solution also notifies
users whenever there is an action that needs attention. Exact Globe Next lets
team customize their system and adjust team and individual user permissions
quickly and easily.
From the Company
“Exact Globe Next proves that we know what your challenges are. As such, Exact Globe Next allows you to bring
your operation together, replacing islands of information and uniting them into a single, organization-wide system.
And it does so with the modular flexibility that adapts to your requirements and grows with you. Working with Exact
Globe Next, you’ll be in a position to improve your existing processes. Your company will operate as one, instead of
a set of diverse entities.”
Key Features
Service Management – Exact Service Management provides the insight to empower your service provision,
supporting more efficient, customer oriented service delivery
Manufacturing– Integrate manufacturing processes with e-manufacturing, e-calculation, e-quality management,
e-MRP, and e-realization.
WMS – Exact Warehouse Management System (e-WMS) automates your physical flow of goods and optimizes
your logistical processes.
Bottom Line
Exact’s ERP system is designed to bring all aspects of a business operation together. It does this using modular
flexibility that adapts to your requirements. The Globe Next ERP solution is an easy to use program designed for
companies of all sizes, especially manufacturers that require high standards of government compliance.
3600 American Blvd
W Bloomington, MN 55431
United States
+1 (855) 359-9256
www.exact.com
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anagement IFS
IFS is a globally recognized company founded in 1983 known for their
Enterprise Resource Planning Products. IFS’s solutions help bring customers
in targeted sectors closer to their business and prepares for changes in their
industry. Their ERP application suite is designed to handle four key processes;
manufacturing, projects, supply chain management, and service &
management. IFS’s ERP solution contains a suite of modules that can be
deployed in full or tailored to be a best of breed solution. The solution is
especially well-suited for a number of industries including: process
manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, and energy and utilities.
From the Company
“The application can be configured for a variety of settings including but not limited to discrete manufacturing,
process manufacturing, multi-mode manufacturing, construction and engineering, and esoteric and demanding
settings like multi-mode manufacturing, aerospace and defense, engineer, procure construct (EPC) and offshore oil
and gas drilling. It is in these demanding settings that combine elements of manufacturing, project management
and asset management that IFS Applications is without peer as an ERP solution”
Key Features
Flexible – IFS ERP is designed to be flexible with new developments in technology and with changing business
structures.
Manufacturing - IFS Applications helps manufacturers operate in any combination of batch process, engineer-to-
order, make-to-order, make-to-stock, configure-to-order, and engineer-procure-construct.
Project Management – A single, integrated solution gives you real-time feedback at any stage of the project so
you can act proactively to deviations from the plan.
Bottom Line
IFS’s ERP solution is ideal for demanding discrete and process manufacturing environments. The company offers
a single, flexible solution that grows and develops with your business, so there’s no need to switch products as
your company expands. IFS Applications supports for multiple companies, sites, and currencies – and multiple
manufacturing business models – on a single instance of the software and on a single database.
Teknikringen 5 Box 1545
Linköping, SE-581 15
Sweden
+46 13 460 40 00
www.ifsworld.com
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anagement Infor
Infor is a privately held enterprise software company founded in 2002. Its
Adage ERP solution is built to meet the needs of manufacturers and
distributors in a wide variety of industries, Infor’s ERP solutions can help to
minimize costly customizations and take advantage of continuous innovation.
Infor Distribution ERP provides customers the freedom of choice with a
wholesale and distribution solution deployable in the cloud or on premise with
additional features such as mobile applications to help increase response
times and improve decision making.
From the Company
“Combining the latest technological innovations with a 30-year manufacturing and distribution legacy, these
solutions offer the usability and functional depth that can only be achieved through decades of application by over
70,000 customers in 164 countries. That means you can forget expensive customizations and never-ending
implementations. You get deep industry functionality built right in. It means you can make rigid technology a thing
of the past. You get the flexibility to support whatever direction your business may take. And it means access to
innovative new technologies that deliver competitive advantage in a complex and changing world.”
Key Features
Enterprise Asset Management – Designed for companies that need to track financial and maintenance
information of assets and buildings. Delivered through 4 products: Inform10 EAM Enterprise, Infor 10 EAM Asset
Sustainability, Infor10 EAM Business, and Infro10 EAM (MP2).
Supply Chain Planning – Infor Supply Chain Management combines best in class solutions with industry-specific
functionality, giving you the power to plan and execute your supply chain strategies faster and more profitably, from strategic and tactical planning to execution.
Financial Management – Get a real-time view of all the moving parts that make your business tick, and turn
financial information into profitable action with Infor’s end-to-end financial management solutions.
Bottom Line
Infor specializes in a few specific industries including aerospace & defense, automotive, and distribution. Their
ERP solution is a bit more niche than some other options in the market, which means that while their solution
may fit a company’s needs to a T, finding partners could prove difficult.
641 Ave of the Americas
New York, NY 10011
United States
+1 (866) 244-5479
www.infor.com
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anagement Intact Software
Intact Software was founded in 1992 creating accounting software. They are
currently known for providing the flexible Intact IQ, their ERP solution directed
towards small and medium sized businesses. Intact’s IQ ERP software gives
users the ability to view all aspects of their business from one platform. The
ERP solution can be used across multiple mobile devices through its cloud
capabilities, and includes a built in email platform and SMS messaging
functionality.
From the Company
“Our sole focus is on advancing and supplying innovative products to customers who have their own unique ways of
running their business. We supply heavily customized solutions that reflect even the most complex of business
processes to protect your competitive edge. Using the latest technology, tailoring your system to suit your exact
requirements is quicker, easier and more cost effective than has been the case in the past with traditional legacy
systems.
Key Features
If This Then That (IfTTT) – Intact’s unique IfTTT agents filter out distracting data to ensure you with the most
relevant information for your business.
Simple Interface – Intact IQ easily integrates with third party systems to become the hub of your operation.
Innovation – Intact IQ works directly with you to create the kind of unique features you need to be at your best
and differentiate your business in the marketplace.
Predictive Stock Management – With Intact IQ, you benefit from predictive analytics, using your data to make
better business decisions. Predictive stock management allows for tighter controls, ensures stock levels reflect
demand, and that customer demands are exceeded.
Bottom Line
Intact’s IQ ERP software is a flexible piece of ERP software that allows small and medium sized business to
streamline their data in order to make informed and thoughtful business decisions. The system is meant for a
wide variety of industries as a horizontal accounting system and is based on the Oracle database.
Coes Road
Dundalk, Co. Louth
Ireland
+353 (0) 42 933 1712
www.intactsoftware.com
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anagement LillyWorks
LillyWorks is the latest offering from Manufacturing software pioneer Dick
Lilly, founder of Software International (1960/70’s after his technical
education at IBM), ProfitKey (1980’s), and VISUAL Manufacturing
(1990/2000’s). LillyWorks Manufacturing ERP is a very affordable cloud-
based, SaaS offering that helps manufacturing companies manage all aspects
of their manufacturing operations from ‘Quote to Cash’. LillyWorks’ Protected
Flow Manufacturing is a unique way to “Schedule” the shop floor so that you
can deliver to your customer on-time, in less time, every time. The solution is
available as a complete ERP or as a bolt-on to your existing ERP system for
Planning & Execution of shop orders.
From the Company
“In spite of advances in technology and continuous improvement methodologies such as LEAN, manufacturers
continue to struggle with delivering product to their customers on time. LillyWorks’ Protected Flow Manufacturing
allows companies to simplify “Scheduling” – yet greatly improve on-time delivery, reduce quoted lead-times, and
make happier customers and more money in the process. Share our excitement for helping North American
manufacturing by empowering your company with Protected Flow Manufacturing!”
Key Features
Deep Manufacturing functionality – Quoting & Estimating, Engineering (BOM’s/Routings), Job/WorkOrder
Management, Real-time Costing, Planning & Execution, Purchasing, Outside Services, Inventory, Lot/Serial control,
Shipping/Receiving, Invoicing, Financials Interface, and more.
Protected Flow Manufacturing – Powerful, yet incredibly simple and easy-to-understand method of controlling,
prioritizing, and planning your jobs / work orders. Available as standard functionality in LillyWorks ERP or as an
add-on to your current ERP.
Cloud-based, Software-as-a-Service – Secure hosting provided by Amazon Web Services. No on-site server
required. Fully accessible and designed to be operated from any web-enabled device – PC, tablet, smartphone,
etc.
Bottom Line
LillyWorks’ Protected Flow Manufacturing feature is central to the software, helping manufacturers increase
their flow and protect deadlines by providing a new approach to execution and production planning. The
feature’s navigation system provides drivers with the most efficient route possible beforehand by marking
obstacles and road-closures. LillyWorks also provides users with real-time task lists to make sure that all
deadlines are met across all positions.
4 Merrill Industrial Drive
Hampton, NH 03842
United States
+1 (603) 926-9696
www.lillyworks.com
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anagement Microsoft
Microsoft provides ERP software to businesses of all sizes through its
Dynamics platform which consists of six separate products: Microsoft AX, GP,
SL, NAV, CRM, RMS. The Microsoft Dynamics portfolio started in 2001 with
the acquisition of Great Plains Software and Soloman, and in 2002 with the
acquisition of Navison and Axapta. Together, these four technologies make up
the Microsoft Business Solutions Group. Dynamics GP, NAV, and SL are
typically intended for small and medium enterprises while Dynamics AX is
typically best suited for larger organizations. This ERP application covers
everything from financial management from manufacturing to operations.
From the Company
“Microsoft Dynamics AX is a business solution for global enterprises that supports industry-specific and
operational business processes, along with comprehensive, core enterprise resource planning (ERP) functionality
for financial and human resources management. It empowers your people to anticipate and embrace change so
your business can thrive.”
Key Features
Manufacturing – Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system can be tailored to support the specific needs of
manufacturing businesses while delivering a low total cost of ownership (TCO).
Usability – The user interface is very customizable (with role-based personalization), and is also familiar, for staff
that regularly use Microsoft software.
Financial Management – Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP software delivers a range of financial capabilities to help
consolidate accounts with subsidiaries or distribution centers worldwide.
Customization – Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP solution can be fully customized to aid in collaborating more
effectively with customers, partners, employees, and suppliers.
Bottom Line
Microsoft’s Dynamics GP, NAV, and SL are intended mainly for small to mid-sized businesses whereas Dynamics
AX is recommended for businesses with multi-site or multi country operations. Dynamics is an easy to use, cloud
ready platform with easy integration with many other Microsoft applications.
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
United States
+1 (800) 642-7676
www.microsoft.com
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Enterprise Resource Planning
anagement NetSuite
Net Suite is a San Mateo, California based software company founded in
1998. Their ERP solution is designed to address the multinational and multi-
company needs of a mid-market organization. NetSuite’s solution allows
consolidation to be done in real time and includes automated intercompany
eliminations and foreign currency translation. NetSuite’s ERP system is a
horizontal package designed for a wide range of industries. The solution is
web-based and runs on a range of Internet browsers. NetSuite ensures safety
by using its built in security controls and data center.
From the Company
“NetSuite ERP is the world’s most deployed cloud ERP solution. It provides proven financial management and ERP
that easily integrates with your broader sales and service processes. NetSuite ERP takes your business beyond
traditional accounting software, streamlining back-office processes and equips you with the visibility you need to
make better faster decisions.”
Key Features
Powerful Development Platform– Unprecedented flexibility that enables businesses to tailor the system to meet
their unique requirements and industry specific needs plus a comprehensive partner ecosystem that can help
them scale up, spin off or reinvent business models
Highly Scalable – Net Suite’s ERP solution has a highly scalable system for growth with the ability to quickly and
easily add functionality as a business grows, international capabilities including support 190 currencies, 20
languages, and automated tax compliance in over 100 countries to fuel global expansion.
Built in Business Intelligence – Provides real-time insights into key business performance indicators for a unified
view of the organization and delivers a single version of truth.
Bottom Line
Compared to other ERP solutions, NetSuite is a bit expensive. However, with the hefty price comes a load of
features and benefits offered by the solution. This is a comprehensive ERP solution that permits customers to
manage their front office, back office, and web operations from a single information system.
2955 Campus Drive
San Mateo, CA 94403
United States
+1 (650) 627-1000
www.netsuite.com
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anagement Oracle
Oracle Corporation primarily specializes in developing and
marketing database software and technology, cloud engineered systems and
enterprise software products. Oracle provides a comprehensive ERP solution
with its Oracle E-Business Suite offering. It supports a single instance global
deployment for large multinationals. Oracle has around a dozen enterprise
software product lines with the core ERP lines including Oracle Fusion
Applications, E-Business Suite, and JD Enterprise One.
From the Company
“With hundreds of cross-industry capabilities spanning enterprise resource planning, customer relationship
management, and supply chain planning, Oracle E-Business Suite applications help customers manage the
complexities of global business environments no matter if the organization is small, medium, or large in size. As
part of Oracle’s Applications Unlimited strategy, Oracle E-Business Suite applications will continue to be enhanced,
thus protecting and extending the value of your software investment.”
Key Features
Human Capital Management – Oracle's E-Business Suite Human Capital Management delivers set human
resources functionality that enables you to increase productivity, accelerate business performance, and lower
your cost of ownership.
Project Portfolio Management – The E–Business Suite supports the full life cycle of project and portfolio
management with a single, accurate view of all project related activities and industry leading functionality allows
users to select the best portfolio of initiatives.
Financial Management– The E-Business Suite Financials allow you to work smarter, increase efficiency and
reduce back-office costs with standardized processes for shared services, productivity tools, and integrated
performance management.
Bottom Line
Because of the size of E-Business, it can take some time and effort to implement and to maintain. Before
implementing, make sure that you understand your business’ needs and have the assistance of Oracle experts
and partners. Changes in configuration can be complex after going live, so be sure your solution is well specified.
500 Oracle Parkway
Redwood Shores, CA
94065
United States
+1 (650) 506-7000
www.oracle.com
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anagement Process Pro
Founded in 1998, ProcessPro provides an ERP solution designed for the
manufacturing industry. In 2016 ProcessPro merged with Open Systems to
enable them to access new markets, expand geographically, and extend the
functionality of their software. Today, ProcessPro is a leading mid-market ERP
solution provider that integrates all aspects of plant operation. ProcessPro’s
Premier ERP solution works for both manufacturers and distributors. Premier is
built on Microsoft Windows, SQL, Server, and .Net architecture.
From the Company
“With full manufacturing and financial integration, ProcessPro Premier offers a complete system from beginning
sales order entry through the manufacturing and accounting process. Premier is the only software of its kind that
is based exclusively on the Microsoft Visual Studio suite. It offers the added advantage of Microsoft’s extensive
research, development and testing in every package. Unlike other products that rely on proprietary languages and
databases, Premier delivers a fully tested standard that is accepted around the world - ensuring reliability,
consistency, and a solid product future. Premier leverages the proven strength of the Microsoft SQL Server
database, and integrates fully with Microsoft Word and Excel.”
Key Features
Inventory Control – Inventory Control automatically tracks inventory balances, serial numbers, lots, and product
line information. Plus, it prints extensive reports to analyze and control inventory. Features can be selected
individually for each item, and includes unit of measure conversions for stocking, purchasing, selling, and
counting in different units.
Physical Inventory – Adds functionality to our base physical inventory system to allow you to perform inventory
counts and to recreate inventory transactions that are done during your physical inventory process.
Manufacturing Execution – Pricing Management allows for pricing by customer and/or products, including tiered,
volume, and promotional pricing, as well as rebates. Perform a detail margin analysis to easily garner profitability
ratios. Incorporate landed costs to ensure accurate management of costs and margins.
Bottom Line
ProcessPro is a fully integrated ERP solution that offers a complete system. The system handles all aspects of
your business from sales and receivables, to purchasing and manufacturing. The solution is also developed, sold,
installed, and supported by the same ProcessPro team, so you only have a single source to deal with at every
phase.
3290 33rd Street
S. Saint Cloud, MN 56301
United States
+1 (800) 457-3548
www.processproerp.com
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Enterprise Resource Planning
anagement Profit Key
For over 35 years, ProfitKey has been providing manufacturing ERP for small to
mid-sized businesses, specifically in the areas of shop floor scheduling,
communications, inventory management, labor reporting, and cost tracking. The
company provides Rapid Response Manufacturing (RRM), their ERP and MES
solution, from ten offices worldwide. Profit Key’s accounting module is
integrated throughout the whole system, providing the user with financial
reporting, a fully customized G/L Report Writer, and much more. Their ERP
solution provides document management and workflow capabilities, making it
the only paperless manufacturing solution.
From the Company
“For over 35 years, ProfitKey International has been a leader in providing manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource
Planning) software for small to mid-sized companies who are looking to increase efficiency; specifically, in the
areas of shop floor scheduling, communications, inventory management, labor reporting, cost tracking, and more.
Today, that tradition continues with our new technology, new innovations, and new services. ProfitKey directly
implements and supports Rapid Response Manufacturing ® Software from 10 offices nationwide.”
Key Features
Customer Management – Customer management (or order entry) processing enters, tracks, ships, and invoices customer orders. Use it to print pick lists, pack lists, order inquiry, and generate material history for your orders.
Accounting – Accounting in ProfitKey ERP completely integrates Receiving, Shipping and Inventory into the financials. You can seamlessly check AP Invoice entry against Purchase Order receipts and generate Invoices directly from shipments.
Inventory – The Inventory Management Control module maintains critical inventory data necessary for running your manufacturing business. It records and tracks all inventory transactions for accuracy and convenience.
Bottom Line
Profit Key’s Rapid Response Manufacturing Quality Assurance module sets the product away from many other
ERP systems. For discrete manufacturers and job shops hoping to find a comprehensive ERP and MES solution,
Profit Key’s Rapid Response Manufacturing system, might be something you’d like to explore.
50 Stiles Road,
Salem, NH 03079
United States
+1 (603) 898-3100
www.profitkey.com
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anagement QAD
QAD began in 1979 as a small startup looking to address a large gap in
business software for mid-sized companies within manufacturing, life
sciences, consumer products, and food and beverage industries. Today, they
offer a flexible and customizable ERP solution for those same customers.
Their ERP software is typically recommended for organizations that have six
or more users accessing the system. Their solution’s security measures are
notable, meeting SAS 70/ SSAE 16, PCI-DSS, and ISO9001. QAD works to
develop products and services that can address the needs of specific
industries through collaboration with leading manufacturers and extensive
research.
From the Company
“QAD On Demand is the industry’s only full-strength enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution in the cloud,
created exclusively for manufacturing companies, like yours. Whether you’re a growing start-up or an established
global brand, with QAD On Demand web-based ERP software you can harness all of the power of QAD Enterprise
Applications. QAD On Demand web ERP lets you focus on your business, not your software. As a manufacturer, you
need to focus on meeting demand. Let QAD focus on keeping your business running … on demand!”
Key Features
Hybrid Cloud – QAD’s cloud ERP service allows you the freedom to move your data entirely to the cloud, keep it
stored locally, or have a bit of both.
Enterprise Financials – QAD Financials supports your business with comprehensive controls, budgeting, analysis
and reporting tools. With built-in local languages and internationalization, it supports local business practices in
more than 44 countries.
Asset Management – QAD Enterprise Asset Management is an integrated plant operation solution that enables
companies to operate plants more efficiently by keeping equipment running at the lowest cost.
Bottom Line
QAD strongly specializes in a few industries, including manufacturing for automotive, life sciences, and consumer
products. While QAD is a quality ERP solution, they’re not as large as other providers, meaning that there are
fewer partners available to connect with.
100 Innovation Place
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
United States
+1 (805) 566-6100
www.qad.com
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anagement Ramco
The India based software company, Ramco, delivers an ERP suite that covers
a number of business needs, including finance & accounting, supply chain
management, and quality management. The solution is built on Ramco
VirtualWorks, one of the most advanced application assembly and delivery
platforms. Its cloud option allows you to get a 360 degree view of your
business at any time, and from anywhere. You can access each component of
the suite from over the internet from mobile or desktop devices.
From the Company
“In this era of borderless organizations, where business processes extend far beyond the boundaries of the
organization, it becomes imperative for you to adopt new-age practices and solutions to ensure 100% business
control and transparency at the lowest possible operational costs. Ramco ERP on Cloud helps you achieve this and
propel your company far beyond the competition, without burning a hole in your pocket.”
Key Features
Hub it – Ramco’s “Hub” feature offers users clearly visualized, actionable insights pertaining to their role in one
single screen. A user with responsibility for procurement will be able to do all his transactions from one screen.
Mail it – Ramco’s ‘Mail It’ feature has brought the Enterprise System to where the user wants and when he wants
it. The user can now transact on the ERP by sending a mail to the system to complete their transactions. The
system is intelligent enough to understand user’s mail and take appropriate action.
Thumb it – With Ramco, one can complete transactions by following the thumb's natural, sweeping arc. The app
senses context and defaults the most probable transaction and lists down other often used transaction.
Bottom Line
Ramco offers the first full-fledged ERP solution to be delivered as a service. It’s a comprehensive ERP solution
geared towards a business that’s experiencing rapid growth. Ramco ERP has the ability to be scaled up to
accommodate multiple locations, currencies, and business units.
64 Sardar Patel Rd.
Taramani, Chennai
600 113
India
+91 (44) 2235 4510
www.ramco.com
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anagement Sage
Formed in 1981, Sage provides ERP software directed to small and medium
sized companies. Sage’s ERP software is available in three different products;
X3 for enterprises, 100 for small and mid-sized light manufacturers, and 300
for small and mid-sized businesses with multiple locations. Sage 100 includes
modules for core accounting, distribution, manufacturing, business
intelligence, customer relationship management, and human resources. X3 is
web based and browser agnostic and is responsible on mobile devices. It is
also configurable to company requirements, user roles, and preferences.
From the Company
“Sage ERP X3 comprises a number of features and functions designed to help manage your business’s
sophisticated processes, transactions and relationships. It can manage specific areas such as manufacturing,
inventory, warehousing, purchasing, finance, customer relationship and even electronic document systems. We will
put together a flexible and cost effective package of features that give you control and confidence.
Key Features
Hybrid Cloud – Sage’s hybrid cloud feature allow you to keep your data on-site while also allowing you to access
your information through mobile devices.
Integration – Integrate front to back office processes such as marketing sales, and customer service.
Customizations – Flexible and powerful customizations can be done utilizing Custom Office to add user-defined
fields, add programming to follow business rules, and automatically perform tasks. These customizations are
very cost-effective as they will survive upgrades to the next release.
Bottom Line
Sage provides a number of ERP solutions, each designed with a specific business need in mind. The ERP solution
provider is on the way to cloud, providing a hybrid cloud feature allowing to businesses to store data locally while
having mobile access. Sage has been noted for their frequent updates for their ERP and CRM solutions.
271 17th Street
Atlanta, GA 30363
United States
+1 (866) 996-7243
www.sage.com
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anagement SAP
SAP provides businesses with its Business One Suite ERP software which
provides strong functionality across a number of industries including
manufacturing, services, retail, wholesale distribution, and more. Within
Business One Suite’s ERP suite, it offers applications covering customer
relationship management, financials, human capital management, and product
lifecycle management. The software primarily serves small to medium-sized
businesses with up to one hundred employees and less than $75 million in
annual revenue.
From the Company
“Offering role-based access to critical applications. Data and analytical tools, our enterprise resource management
software has a proven track record of driving competitiveness and streamlining business processes. With SAP
Business Suite, your company can improve the strategic alignment and efficiencies of financial, human capital and
operational processes. With enhanced enterprise productivity and insight from the SAP ERP application, you have
the power needed to adapt quickly and cost-effectively to changing business, market and industry requirements”
Key Features
Procure to Pay – Manage your purchase orders more efficiently with SAP’s “Procure to Pay” function. This
centralized software allows you to reduce costs by optimizing inventory levels, improve supplier management,
and simplify basic procure-to-pay processes such as requisitioning and e-invoicing.
Core Finance – With the ‘Core Finance’ function, organizations can automate their financial operations while
ensuring regulatory compliance.
Plan to Product – With this function, organizations can accelerate their manufacturing process; from planning
and scheduling to monitoring and analysis.
Bottom Line
SAP Business Suite Provides a comprehensive, integrated set of applications for your entire organization. SAP
Business One is deployed on-site and runs on Windows operating systems. The system provides a remote
support platform that can perform automatic system health checks, upgrade eligibility checks, and more.
Business One also allows programmers the ability to interface external application or add additional functionality.
Dietmar-Hopp-Allee 16
69190 Walldorf
Germany
+49 (0) 6227 / 7-47474
www.sap.com
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anagement Synergy VISUAL
VISUAL ERP implemented by Synergy Resources provides manufacturing companies with a complete end-to-end business system focused on helping improve manufacturing operational performance. VISUAL is quick to implement, easy-to-use, yet flexible enough to fit most manufacturing companies of almost any type from Engineer to Order, Configure/Assemble to Order, Make-to-Order, and Make-to-Stock. VISUAL scales from small single-site companies to larger, multi-site companies with the ability to deploy using multiple separate or a single enterprise-wide database platform. VISUAL helps your company leverage the resources you have: Many VISUAL users first implemented while under $10 million and were able to grow to over $100 million while adding little overhead.
From the Company
“Synergy Resources is uniquely positioned as the largest and most experienced partner for the most flexible and
functionally-rich Manufacturing software in the world - VISUAL ERP. Finding and successfully implementing an ERP
is one of the most daunting projects Manufacturing companies face. Synergy works with you upfront to uncover the
potential benefits and issues to make sure that your implementation isn’t just ‘going live’ with a new ERP system –
it’s truly a Business Performance Improvement project.”
Key Features
Visual ERP – Easy to use, fully integrated, functionally-rich, yet flexible ERP – Core includes: CRM,
Quoting/Estimating, Engineering (BOM/Routings), Integrated Quality, Sales, Production Work Orders,
Manufacturing Costing, Inventory, MRP, Production Planning and Scheduling, Throughput Management, Labor
Reporting, Outside Services, Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving, RMA’s, GL, A/R, AP, Budgeting, Reporting, and more.
Finite Scheduling and Throughput Management– identifies bottlenecks, allows “What if” scheduling, and real-time
availability check of quotes, estimates and sales orders in terms of shop floor capacity and material availability.
This allows users to find future bottlenecks and fix them now before they make customer orders late. It also
allows sales to promise due dates based on actual shop capacity and material availability.
The Synergy Approach – helps you focus on finding opportunities to improve your operational performance.
Together, we then create a plan to implement the processes and metrics during or after the initial VISUAL ERP
project to achieve the improvement goals and objectives. In this way, you don’t just ‘go-live’ with ERP software;
you use ERP as a tool to drive dramatic improvement in your company’s performance!
Bottom Line
Synergy VISUAL is an affordable and easy to use ERP system that monitors supply chain management, human
resources, full financials, and more. VISUAL supports many manufacturing modes including MTO, ETO, configure-
to-order, make to stock, and assembly-to-order.
320 Carleton Avenue
Central Islip, NY, 11722
United States
+1 (866) 896-6347
www.synergyresources.net
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anagement Unit4
Unit4’s ERP solution, BusinessWorld On!, delivers industry focused solutions
that include, professional services, education, public services, non-profit,
wholesale, and financial services. The solution integrates information,
workflow and analytics so each update populates automatically throughout
the system. Its in-system memory and predictive capabilities give teams the
time to focus on other projects. Unit4 modules include core financials, Human
Resources, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, asset management, and
reporting and analytics.
From the Company
“Developed for a mobile future, these capabilities allow you to tailor Business World to suit your own particular
needs. Whether your goal is financial insight or more effective teamwork, Unit4 enables you and your people to
achieve it, by collaborating freely and working in any way you want - every day of the month, every month of the
year, in the office or on the road.”
Key Features
Planning and Analysis – Business World On! provides organizations (in both the public and commercial sectors)
with flexible tools for budget registration, consolidation, and analysis.
Transactions Processing – Business World On's! architecture includes a powerful control management
framework, tying other modules, manual processes and authorizations into one visible and auditable process flow.
Control – The General Ledger is at the core of the Financials solution and is used to control and consolidate all
the financial and statistical information from other parts of our unified ERP system, providing the financial department with full control and overview at all times.
Reporting– Business World On! provides a range of reporting tools that help users report on, model and analyze
their business.
Bottom Line
Unit4’s Business World On! is a fully integrated, role focused ERP solution that lets you deploy from a private
cloud, public cloud, or on-premises locations. Unit4 Business World integrates information, workflow and
analytics so each update populates automatically throughout the system. In-system memory and predictive
capabilities help free up teams so they can focus on higher value work.
1000 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101
United States
+1 (877) 704-5974
www.unit4.com
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anagement Workwise
Workwise is a developer of ERP and CRM solutions along with implementation
and support services. Their ERP solutions allow for full customization.
Workwise calls its philosophy “customer inspired” because of their devotion to
customer service; listening to unique requirements from customers and using
the feedback to create innovative enterprise solutions. Workwise has more
than forty-five applications that can be used to build a number of roles that
companies can deploy at group levels or at the individual user level.
From the Company
“WorkWise ERP software is specifically designed for today’s make-to-order, engineer to order, configure to order,
build to stock and mixed mode manufacturers. Our innovative software empowers users to make informed
decisions on production processes and business activities by providing proactive, real-time information. This allows
you to shorten cycle times and optimize manufacturing information, supply chain management and manufacturing
execution and planning. Our unique ERP software solution meets the needs of each user. WorkWise ERP is made up
of Role-Based WorkBenches, which are views configured to match each user’s role within the company.”
Key Features
Serial and Warranty Control – Maintain accurate records for each unique warranty and/or serial number purchase
and sale. This ERP solution gives you tighter control of business operations and a more effective way to deal with
regulatory compliance.
Ecommerce Gateway – Management of all your customer-facing applications, including web collaboration with
customers, catalog and content management, credit card processing, inventory management and more.
Customer Order Management – Customer Order Management handles the creation, maintenance, shipping, and
invoicing of your customer orders for goods and services.
Bottom Line
Workwise is a flexible on-premise ERP application that allows for the assembly of screens and function required
to fit each user’s roles and responsibilities. The solution has over 45 applications that can be used to establish
hundreds of roles to be deployed at the group level, or at the individual user level.
N80 W12878
Fond du Lac Ave
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
United States
+1 (800) 490-9010
www.workwisellc.com
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Enterprise Resource Planning
anagement 24Seven Office
24Seven is a Norway based web based business system, offering an ERP
solution as-a-service. It provides resources needed for daily business
operations, such as billing, accounting, project management, file management
and more. The whole system runs on an open API that allows for modular
customization by your own developers or a hired consultant. The 24SevenOffice
project management module connects all parts of a plan and its phases,
allowing for online collaboration, task assignments, and rights management.
From the Company
“24SevenOffice is a seamless and fully integrated business system. Everyone in the company is working online and
has access to customer data across modules in 24SevenOffice. The system is updated automatically on the web,
so you can say goodbye to installations and instead focus on business operations – and focus on marketing and
selling your products and services. More efficient processes, lower total costs, scalability, predictable costs and
rapid implementation are among the benefits.”
Key Features
Financials – 24Seven’s financial features deal with all formats for incoming and outgoing receipts, with all
functions fully integrated; from scanning, EHF, receipt, authentication, invoicing, banking, accounting and ledgers
to reporting.
Decision-Making Intelligence – 24SevenOffice CRM provides a complete overview of your customers, contacts
and suppliers from a single location. All information about your customers, partners, suppliers and other contacts
are linked to your unique customer card in CRM.
Project Management – As a project manager, 24SevenOffice allows you to easily plan project implementation
from A to Z, assign tasks, manage rights and invite any number of external participants to take part in the
projects.
Bottom Line
24Seven Office is a scalable and fully integrated system allowing companies to pay per user per month, which
means that smaller companies will realize the power of the solution more fully. The application is optimized for
companies that need a powerful, customizable, project management solution.
Strandpromenaden 9
N-0252 Oslo
Norway
+47 21 54 81 00
www.24 sevenoffice.com
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anagement
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