Manufacturing ERP Software Comparison for the Construction Materials Industry

Below you will find a comprehensive, independent review and comparison of Manufacturing ERP software for the Construction Materials Industry . We provide an easy-to-navigate matrix comparing general data (e.g. pricing, financing options, etc.), materials management, sales order management, financial management, production management, supply chain management, and customer management along with any additional capabilities each vendor might provide. Click on the product name to dive deeper into each vendor's software or request a free demo to get more hands-on experience.


General Data
Product Name	Cetec ERP	E2 Shop System	Epicor ERP	Genius ERP	NetSuite ERP	Sage 100cloud
Version	Always Current	7.2	10.2.300	11.0	Always Current	2018.5
Price Range	$40/User/Month-	$5K-200K	$4K -500K	$3000-$4000	$10K-100K	$50-125/User/Mo
Financing Options	Subscription	Financing, Leasing Options	Lease, Owner Financing, Lease to own	Lease, Financing	Subscription	Subscription
User Range	5-Unlimited	1-300	10-2000+	1-250	10+unlimited	5-100
Multi Site	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Multi National	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Architecture	Saas, Multitenant	Client/Server	SOA, .NET	C#, .NET	SAAS, Multitenant	Thin Client
Database Platform	Cloud-Based (Saas), MySQL	MS SQL Server, Cloud-Based (Saas), MS SQL Express	MS SQL Server, Cloud-Based (Saas), MAC OS	MS SQL Server, Cloud-Based (Saas)	MS SQL Server, Progress, IBM DB2, Other, Oracle, ODBC Compliant, Proprietary`, Customized per Client, Pervasive, Power, Sage ProvideX, Sybase, Cloud-Based (Saas), PostgreSQL, MS SQL Express, abas Open Object Oriented Database, MS Access, IBM UniData/UniVerse, Universally Compatible w/all Data Base Platforms, Quickbooks, Salesforce, Multi-Tenant SAAS on the SalesForce Cloud	MS SQL Server, File Server
Server OS	Compatible w/all Operating Systems	Windows	Linux, Windows, Unix	Windows	Mac OS, Windows, Unix, Novell Netware	Windows
SAAS	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Materials Management
	Barcoding & Labeling	Data Collection	Advanced Material Mgmt.	Inventory Management	Multi-location Inventory for Distributor	Bill of Materials
	Bill Of Materials	Bar Coding	Bar Coding	Bill of Materials	Advanced Shipping
	Dimensional Inventory Control	Bill Of Materials	Handheld	Materials Purchasing	Bin Management
	Inventory Management	Handheld / Pocketview	Material Handler Interface	Vendor Management	Order Promising
	Lot & Serial Traceability	Inventory Control	Material Movement		Real-Time Sustem
	Mobile Warehousing	Inventory Management	Prioritize Orders		Return Materials Authorization
	MRP & Inventory Forecast	Lot and Serial Control	Sales Order Allocation
	Production Scheduling & Capacity Planning	Material Management
Sales Order Management
	Automatic Order Processing	Order Entry	Order Management	Sales & Order Management	Automated Order Processing	Purchase Order
	Configurable Manufacturing Modes	Quoting / Estimating	Sales Management	Quoting and Estimating	Automated Payments	Return Merchandise Authorization
	EDI / Ecommerce	Vender Returns	Demand Management	Sales Dashboard and Directory	One Click Purchase Orders	Sales Order
	Field Service & Projects		Electronic Data Interchange	Sales Management and CRM	Order Management
	Manufacturing Quoting		Estimate / Quote Mgmt.		Procure-to-Pay Purchasing
	Packing, Shipping, & RMAs		Storefront		Real Time Order Status
	Sales Reporting & Analysis				Self-Service Vendor Center
	Workflow & Routing				Shipping Integration
					Streamlined Receiving
Financial Management
	Accounts Payable	Accounts Payable	General Ledger	Financial Management	General Ledger, Payables & Receivables	Accounts Payable
	Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable	Accounts Payable	Accounts Payable	Financial Summary	Accounts Receivable
	Bank Reconcile & Credit Card Import	Budgeting / Cashflow	Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable	Advanced Billing	Bank Reconciliation
	Configurable Costing Methods	Executive Overview	Multi-Cureancy / Company	Business Intelligence	Amortization Schedules	Business Insights
	Financial Reporting (Multi Site / Company)	General Ledger	Financial Mgmt Overview	Financial Reporting	Multi-currency Transactions	General Ledger
	General Accounting	Payroll	Tax Connect	General Ledger	Project Accounting	Sage 100 Payroll
	General Ledger	QuickBooks	Cash / Asset Mgmt	Multi-currency Management	Revenue Recognition	Sage Budgeting and Planning
	Project Accounting		Global Engines			Sage Fixed Assets
	Tax Management					Sage Intelligence
						Sage Sales Tax
						TimeCard
Production Management
	Bill Of Materials	Advanced Scheduling	Production Mgmt	Production Management	Advanced Multi-location Inventory	Job Cost
	Configurable Manufacturing	Job Management	Advanced Production	Production Planning	Aseembly Management	Production Management
	Integrated QMS & ECO / ECR	Order Costing	Advanced Quality Mgmt	Project Management	Work Order Management
	Mobile Shop Floor	Quality Management	Job Management	Quality Control
	Production & WIP Reporting	Rapid Documentation	Lean Manufacturing	Scheduling
	Production Scheduling & Capacity Planning	Shipping	Manufacturing Execution Systm.
	Time Tracking, Job Costing, & Outsourcing	Shop Floor Control	Planning & Scheduling
	Work Order Documents		Product Data Management
Supply Chain Management
	Customer / Vendor Portals	Advanced Scheduling	Supply Chain Mgmt.	Supply Chain Management	Supply Chain Overview	Bar Code
	Lot & Serial Traceability	Demand Forecasting	Inventory Management	Inventory Management		Inventory Management
	MRP / Kanban / Replenishment	Executive Overview	Purchase Management	Purchasing Management		Sage CRM
	Production Scheduling & Capacity Planning	Inventory Management	Shipping & Receiving	Shipping and Receiving		Sage Inventory Advisor
	Receiving / Picking / Packing / Shipping	Purchasing / Receiving	Sourcing			Sage Mobility for Barcode
	Requisitions & Purchase Orders		Supplier Relationship Mgmt.
	Supply Chain Management		Warehouse Management
	Supply / Demand Forecasting
Customer Relationship Management
	Built-in CRM	CRM	Customer Relations Overview	Customer Relationship Management	Incentive Management
	Calendar Reminders / Follow-ups	Sales Forecasting	Campaign Connect	Customer Management	Job and Project Tracking
	Custom Lead Pipelines	WebView	Case Management	Customer Service	Partner Relationship
	Customer & Contact Management		Customer Relationship Management		Sales Order Management
	Customer Case Management		Information Worker		Self Service Customer Portal
	Integrated CRM		Lead / Opportunity Mgmt		Website
	Last Touch Reporting		Mobile Connect
	Mobile Access & Field Service		Service Management
	Sales Management & Quote Tracking
Additional Capabilities
	Application Programming Interface	Time and Attendance	Cloud Deployment	Additional Capabilities	Real Time Dashboards	Paperless Office
	Cetec ERP Application Programming Interface (API)	Crystal Reports	Compliance Overview		Security	Visual Integrator
	Custom Report Writer	Data Conversions	Composite Applications
	Custom Workflow & Alerting	Document Control	Composite Applications
	Ecommerce, EDI, & Credit Card Processing	QuickView	Document Mgmt
	Email Interfacing with Customers & Vendors		Enterprise Content Mgmt
	Enterprise Document Management		Enterprise Performance Mgmt
	Pulse Report		Epicor Everywhere FrameworkEpicor Everywhere Frame
			Global Business Mgmt
			Human Capital Mgmt.
			ICE Business Architecture
			Mobile
			Product Data Mgmt
			Service Mgmt. Overview
			Social Enterprise
			Subscription Services
			Web 2.0
Services Support
	Cetec ERP Lite, Standard & Gold Levels	Account Manager	Business Process Outsourcing	Services & Support	Customer Care	Mobile Sales
	Custom Development & Integration	Classroom Training	Epicor Consulting		NetSuite Central	Sage Contacts
	Data Migration	E-Learning	Hosting Services		Site Consultation
	Local / Resident Hosting	Onsite and ISO Consulting	Learning & Educational Services
	On-Site Implementation Consulting	Phone Support	Managed Services
	Project Discovery & Gap Analysis		Professional Services
	Services User Training Programs		Subscription Services
			Support

General Data

Product Name

Version

Always Current

7.2

10.2.300

11.0

Always Current

2018.5

Price Range

$40/User/Month-

$5K-200K

$4K -500K

$3000-$4000

$10K-100K

$50-125/User/Mo

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing, Leasing Options

Lease, Owner Financing, Lease to own

Lease, Financing

Subscription

User Range

5-Unlimited

1-300

10-2000+

1-250

10+unlimited

5-100

Multi Site

Yes

Multi National

Yes

Architecture

Saas, Multitenant

Client/Server

SOA, .NET

C#, .NET

SAAS, Multitenant

Thin Client

Database Platform

Cloud-Based (Saas), MySQL

MS SQL Server, Cloud-Based (Saas), MS SQL Express

MS SQL Server, Cloud-Based (Saas), MAC OS

MS SQL Server, Cloud-Based (Saas)

MS SQL Server, Progress, IBM DB2, Other, Oracle, ODBC Compliant, Proprietary`, Customized per Client, Pervasive, Power, Sage ProvideX, Sybase, Cloud-Based (Saas), PostgreSQL, MS SQL Express, abas Open Object Oriented Database, MS Access, IBM UniData/UniVerse, Universally Compatible w/all Data Base Platforms, Quickbooks, Salesforce, Multi-Tenant SAAS on the SalesForce Cloud

MS SQL Server, File Server

Server OS

Compatible w/all Operating Systems

Windows

Linux, Windows, Unix

Windows

Mac OS, Windows, Unix, Novell Netware

Windows

SAAS

Yes

Materials Management

Barcoding & Labeling