2015 EDITION

TOP 20
ENTERPRISE
RESOURCE PLANNING
SOFTWARE REPORT
Comparison of the Leading ERP Software Vendors
Overview of ERP Software Solutions

In today’s highly competitive marketplace, implementing software to streamline operational

processes can mark the difference between a business struggling to stay afloat and one that’s
flourishing. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software exists as one of the most comprehensive
solutions for companies in need of back-end organization, with features tailored to businesses of
all sizes and industries. An ERP system allows companies to centralize many key elements of their
production line, building a more productive and cost-effective business model.

Originally designed for enterprise-level businesses, ERP solutions today will add value to
companies of varying sizes by more efficiently monitoring and operating daily tasks. Enterprise
planning software also reduces time spent on repetitive or overlapping activities by establishing
a centralized database that coordinates interdepartmental data assignments and more effectively
allocates resources. Even if your existing business processes operate smoothly, your company can
still find value in the increased productivity and tighter budget control that an ERP system offers.

Understanding the Different ERP Modules

Today’s ERP solutions offer a variety of modules to better serve the unique needs of companies in
diverse industries. Some of the most common ERP modules are listed below.

Manufacturing

Ideal for businesses in the manufacturing industry, this ERP module offers enhanced product
assembly tools to streamline product design and creation, optimize production processes and
automate materials management. Manufacturing ERP software will also better manage day-to-day
procedures, reducing operating costs and increasing the productivity of your manufacturing cycle.

Who Should Use It? Manufacturing businesses, particularly those running primarily on manual
processes or experiencing frequent shipment delays or inventory misestimates will benefit most.

Supply Chain Management

Supply chain management (SCM) allows users to better economize the end-to-end supply cycle
and utilize real-time analytics for improved visibility and forecasting. The supply chain module
organizes and optimizes inventory control, purchasing and procurement, in-process production and
circulation to establish a lithe, lean supply cycle.

Who Should Use It? Companies experiencing frequent inaccuracies or miscalculations will most
benefit from the more accurate, efficient supply chain this solution will provide.

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Overview of ERP Software Solutions

Project Management

The project management module provides an optimized system for keeping track of individual
projects, managing invoices and storing client and project details. Investing in a solution with project
management functionality offers increased visibility of timelines, budgets and company activities.

Who Should Use It? Businesses with a problematic project management structure will benefit from
the robust interfaces provided to track job schedules and information.

Financial Management

Financial management modules organize accounting functions across departments and create
a centralized system for monitoring cash flow.
Most modules incorporate a general ledger, asset Key Features
management and accounts payable and receivable.
On-premise
Who Should Use It? Businesses that lack an existing SaaS platform
solution
financial management solution will benefit most.

Ready to Choose an ERP Solution? Mobile ERP 24/7 customer

applications support

Despite the cost and time required, implementing

Serves midsize
a single cohesive ERP system will provide copious Serves small
and large
businesses
enterprises
benefits for a company in need of stronger, leaner
back-end management. When selecting a platform, look
Reporting & Financial
for a flexible and user-friendly interface that displays analytics management

real-time analytics, and offers comprehensive migration

tools. Read on to compare the Top 20 ERP Software Module
add-ons
solutions and find the best fit for your company.

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Top 20 ERP Software Comparison

Plex Systems
NetSuite ERP Aptean Compiere ERP Sage ERP X3 Epicor ERP Solutions Plex Online

www.netsuite.com www.aptean.com na.sage.com www.epicor.com www.plex.com

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Select Customers
Prudential, Jollibee, Guitar
Center, Intuitive Surgical,
Hamamatsu, Sara Lee
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Shat-R-Shield, Press-Seal
Gasket, Litehouse Foods,
Gulf Chemical
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Satellite Industries, Carson
Home Accents, Rudy’s
Tortillas, A.M. Leonard
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Select Customers Select Customers
Chirch Global, Enkeboll Precision Global Systems,
Designs, Prince Industries, Champion Plastics, Inteva
TEAM Industries Products, Weber Metals

Key Features Key Features Key Features Key Features Key Features

Additional Features
• Global accounting and
consolidation
• Multi-currency control
• Global sales
• Global marketing
• Global services
• Integrated accounting
and reporting
• Multi-store/multi-site
ecommerce
• Multi-currency and tax
• Multi-language
• Global services
resource planning
• Global business
intelligence
• Financial accounting
• Fixed asset
management
• Payment management
• Demand planning
• Quote and order
management
• Enable customer self
service
Additional Features
• Aptean offers vertically
focused ERP suites that
include Made2Manage,
Ross ERP, Intuitive ERP,
Axis ERP and Factory
MES
• Alert management
• CAD automation
• Financial management
• Inventory management
• Project management
• Quality control
• Engineering
management
• Purchasing
management
• Manufacturing tools
• Return material
authorization
• Demand forecasting
• Payroll assistant
• Scheduling production
• Planning, shipping and
receiving
• MRP tools
• Procurement
Additional Features
• Built to handle multiple
languages, currencies
and more
• Accounting
• Financial management
• Business intelligence
(BI) and reporting
• CRM tools
• HR management
• Multi-company and
global operations
management
• Operations and
distribution management
• Payment processing
• Project management
• Manufacturing tools
• Sales
• Purchasing
• Inventory management
• Works with existing IT
systems
• Planning and scheduling
• Warehouse
management
Additional Features
• Accounting features like
accounts payable
• Electronic funds transfer
• Payroll and tax
• Financial management
• Inventory management
• Estimating and quoting
• Forecasting
• Supply chain
management
• Procurement
• Human capital
management (HCM)
• Opportunity and
leadership management
• Orders and returns
• Pricing and discounting
• Quality control
• Sales and marketing
• Scheduling
• Warehouse
management
• Service management
• Production management
• Advanced MRP tools
Additional Features
• Accounting
• Business intellignece
• Computer-aided design
• Costing
• CRM module
• Document control
system
• Ecommerce
• Groupware
communication
• CAD integration
• Human resources
• Inventory Control
• Product data
management
• Quality control
• Manufacturing execution
systems (MES)
• Supply chain
management
• Barcode library
• Commissions tracking
• Competitor database
• Choose from over 350
modules from shop floor
to quality management

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Top 20 ERP Software Comparison
Exact Macola
www.exactmacola.com
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Select Customers
Whalen Manufacturing,
Neutral Posture, good2grow,
Gateway Manufacturing
Key Features
Additional Features
• Fully configurable
workspaces provide
actionable business
intelligence
• Business process
management
• CRM
• Warehouse
management (WMS)
• Consolidated financials
• Accounting features
including AR/AP, cash
management, reporting,
Excel add-in and
project/job accounting
• Order entry
• Inventory management
• PO management
• MRP
• Shop floor control
• Standard costing
Production order
processing
• Business activity
monitoring
• EDI support
Intacct
www.intacct.com
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Select Customers
TeleMangement Forum,
Cardinal Southwest
Huston, Fast Eddies
Key Features
Additional Features
• General ledger
• Accounts receivable
• Revenue management
• Cash management
• Robust dashboards
• Multi-currency
management
• Global consolidations
• Order management
• Salesforce integration
• Sales tax management
• Project accounting
• Time expense
management
• Accounts payable
• Purchasing
• Inventory management
• Financial visibility and
insight into business
• Customizable views
tailored to your audience
• Automate inter-entity
transactions
• Improve internal
controls, compliance
and transparency
SYSPRO 7
www.syspro.com
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Select Customers
Daniels Electronics,
TriStar Plastics Corp, Mac
Paper Inc, Dupar Controls
Key Features
Additional Features
• Modular ERP system
• Advanced budgeting
and planning
• Fully customizable
• Distribution
management
• Fluid user interface
• Financial management
• Inventory management
• Integrates with a
number of SYSPRO and
third-party solutions
• Manufacturing tools
• Business process
management
• Retail management
• Point of sale (POS) tools
• Production management
• Supply chain
management (SCM)
• SYSPRO Espresso
provides a number of
mobile ERP solutions
Global Shop Solutions
Microsoft Dynamics AX One-System ERP
www.microsoft.com www.globalshopsolutions.com
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Select Customers Select Customers
Ashley Furniture, Dell, ATD Precision Machining,
Delta Air Lines, Driscoll’s, Calnetix, Eptam Plastics,
Patagonia Miller Welding
Key Features Key Features
Additional Features Additional Features
• Warehouse • Capacity planning
management • Tooling and materials
• Transportation • Finite and infinite
management scheduling
• Demand forecasting • Custom job forecasting
• Product change • CRM tools
management • Events and campaigns
• Serial number tracking • Service requests
• Trade allowance • Email history
management • Extensive searching
• Vendor rebate • Financial management
management • Prospect management
• Broker and royalty • Invoice transactions
contract management • Purchase orders (PO)
• eProcurement • Advanced shipping
• Visual scheduling notices and schedules
• Project client integration • One-time data entry
• Point of sale (POS) tools • MRP solutions
• Integration with • Time and attendance
Microsoft Dynamics • Preventative
CRM maintenance
• Quality control
• Sales solutions
• Shop management
• Label writer
• Manufacturing solution
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Top 20 ERP Software Comparison
IFS Applications
www.ifsworld.com
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Select Customers
Colfax, Infratek, Maxwell
Technologies, Nestle, Volkl
Sports
Key Features
Additional Features
• Asset data management
• Budget management
• Cash flow
• E-invoicing
• Engineer to order
• Distribution tools
• Financial management
• General ledger
• Human resources
• Recruitment and training
management
• Payroll
• Engineering change
management
• Project delivery
• Maintenance
• Manufacturing tools
• Multi-site planning
• Scheduling
• Shop floor reporting
• Shop order
• Batch processes
• Vehicle information
• Work orders
• Additional modules
available
UNIT4 Agresso SAP ERP Solutions
www.unit4.com www.sap.com
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Select Customers Select Customers
Royal Borough of Windsor, German Aerospace
Exeter College, East Kent Center, Gillette, Rohm and
Finanace Consortium Haas, Biomet Europe
Key Features Key Features
Additional Features Additional Features
• Ideal for people-based • Accounting
organizations needing • Financial management
financial accounting • Treasury and financial
• Financial management risk management
• Human resources and • Travel management
payroll • Talent management
• Planning, budgeting and • Service delivery
forecasting • Manages receivables
• Procurement • Supports employment
management from recruitment through
• Project management training, deployment and
• Costing and billing retention
• Business process • Steamlines essential
automation business processes
• Field service and asset • Workforce analytics
management • Payroll
• Post-implementation • Strategic workforce
agility management
• Group consolidation • E-recruiting
• Automatic foreign • Operations analytics
exchange translations • Procurement and
• Full transparency and logistics execution
enhanced operational • Product development
control and manufacturing
• Integrates with other • Sales and service
Agresso solutions • Integrated modules
FinancialForce.com VAI S2K Enterprise
www.financialforce.com www.vai.net
Select Customers Select Customers
See FinancialForce.com Berk Enterprises, Smith
for customer listings Drug Company, Dorcy
International
Key Features Key Features
Additional Features Additional Features
• All apps built on the • Web-based interface
Salesforce1 platform enables easy access,
• Accounting navigation and control
• Billing • Monitor and assign
• Revenue recognition tasks while staying
• Media billing connected with business
• Human capital alerts
management • Dashboard configuration
• Professional services • Processes accounting
automation data posted on all
• Supply chain integrated modules
management • Manufacturing
• Real-time analytics • Distribution
• Mobile device support • Retail
for iPads, iPhones, • CRM
Droids, Blackberries • Inventory management
• Chatter, the social • Purchasing
media and collaboration management
tool for business • Service and repair
• 2,200+ complementary • Rental management
and vertical applications • Food service
on the AppExchange • Analytics
that integrate with • Ecommerce
FinancialForce.com • Enterprise portal
and Salesforce.com • Warehouse
applications management
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Top 20 ERP Software Comparison
IQMS EnterpriseIQ
Manufacturing ERP
www.iqms.com
$$$
Select Customers
Donnelly Manufacturing,
Gill Industries, Tessy
Plastics, Mar-Bal Inc
Key Features
Additional Features
• Accounts receivable and
payable
• Business intelligence
• CRM tools
• Estimating and quoting
• Ecommerce
• Financial management
• Human capital
management
• Order management
• Planning and scheduling
• Inventory management
• Job and process costing
• Quality management
• Manufacturing
operations management
• Multi-currency and multi-
language capabilities
• Shipping and distribution
• Supply chain
management
• Utilities
• Warehouse control
Oracle E-Business
Acumatica Cloud ERP
Suite
www.acumatica.com www.oracle.com
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Select Customers Select Customers
AME Corporation, EOS Chicago Public Schools,
Group, IMG Enterprises, Hyundai Securities,
KFC, Youngevity ConAgra Food Inc
Key Features Key Features
Additional Features Additional Features
• Financial management • Asset lifecycle
suite includes cash flow management
forecasting and tax • CRM tools
reporting • Financial management
• Distribution suite • Performance
includes inventory management
automation, up-to- • Service automation
date freight costs and • Human capital
predefined packing rules management (HCM)
• Customer management • Supplier relationship
• Customer portal management
• Project accounting • Supply chain
suite handles billing management (SCM)
and project revenue • Value chain planning
management • Advanced procurement
• Integrates with Box, • Project portfolio
AvaTax by Avalara and management
other top third-party • Provides a variety of
apps applications that can be
• Expanded API used by companies of
• Automatic report all sizes
generation • Application library
• Offered in the cloud
(E-Business Suite) or
on-premise (PeopleSoft)
Infor LN
www.infor.com
Select Customers
Herman Miller, Ferrari,
Delmonte, Mitsubishi,
Kellogg’s, Snap-on
Key Features
Additional Features
• Financial management
• Freight management
• Planning and estimating
• Warehousing
• Procurement
• Sales
• Enterprise service
management
• Project
• Quality management
• PLM tools
• Source to pay
• Prospect to cash
• Manufacturing tools
• Streamline operations
and increase visibility
• Manage complex,
configured and attribute-
controlled products
• Optimize customer
service levels and
maximum profitability
• Infor is available in
multiple ERP suites
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Blue Link lite ERP
www.bluelinkerp.com
Select Customers
Golda’s Kitchen, Predator
Group, Nuovo Parts,
Conval-Aid, Toppits
Key Features
Additional Features
• General ledger
• Accounts receivable
• Accounts payable
• Bank management
• Payroll
• Inventory management
• Order entry and
invoicing
• Pricing rules
• Workflow screens
• Purchase orders (POs)
• Job and project costing
• Bills of material
• Return merchandize
authorization (RMA)
• Automated report
management
• Remote system access
• Commission processing
• Barcode scanning
• Lot tracking
• Document management
• Sales order accruals
• Warehouse shipping
• Expense tracker
• Credit card processing
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