ERP Software Comparison for Discrete Manufacturing
Below is a comprehensive, independent review of the top Discrete Manufacturing ERP software systems. The side-by-side comparison with 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. Click on the product name to dive deeper into each vendor's software or request a free demo to get more hands-on experience.
20 ERP Systems Found
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VersionInfor ERP Feature Pack 6 |
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Financing OptionsLease, Subscription |
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Financing OptionsFinance, Subscription |
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User Range100 — and up |
User Range5 — 500 |
User Range15 — 75 |
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User Range1 — 300 |
User Range1 — 250 |
User Range5 — 1000 |
User Range20 — 2,500 |
User Range10 — unlimited |
User Range10 — 10000 |
User Range10 — 1000 |
User Range25 — 1000 |
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Minimum Fee to ImplementN/A |
Minimum Fee to Implement$50,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$35,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$300,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$20,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$75,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$2,400 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$40,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$20 |
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Minimum Fee to Implement$10,000 |
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Minimum Fee to Implement$10,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$25,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$100,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$50,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$120 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$25,000 |
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Unique FeaturesAcumatica Manufacturing Edition provides unparalleled manufacturing depth with an extensive suite of connected manufacturing business applications for production, estimating, engineering, material planning, scheduling, and product configuration. Unique consumption-based licensing provides flexibility and facilitates collaboration, enabling all employees and external parties to access information and systems to execute daily activities and long-term strategic goals. Product Breadth Acumatica provides unmatched product breadth with out-of-the-box financials, distribution, manufacturing, CRM, document management, workflows, commerce, field service, project accounting, and BI (Microsoft Power BI). Acumatica Manufacturing Edition is designed for make-to-stock, make-to-order, batch process, and project-centric manufacturers. Acumatica provides unparalleled manufacturing depth with an extensive suite of connected manufacturing business applications for production, estimating, engineering, material planning, scheduling, and product configuration. Manufacturing Differentiators Acumatica Manufacturing provides a unique combination of manufacturing features, including:
Future-Proof Platform Acumatica is built on a pure cloud platform with AI/ML framework, embedded BI, and analytics (Microsoft Power BI), and open APIs for connectivity to leading business and industry technologies. Web and Mobile Framework Acumatica’s industry-leading mobile apps and browser interface provide distinctive and unmatched mobility on any device, anywhere, with no functional limitations Intuitive User Interface Acumatica Manufacturing Edition provides a rare combination of functionality and simplicity. The intuitive user interface is easy to learn, increasing user adoption with limited training. Real-Time Information Acumatica Manufacturing Edition provides unmatched customer access to real-time information from the customer portal. Customers can see any information you choose to expose to them, including estimates, quotes, sales orders, shipments, inventory, and more. Automated Communications Unmatched customer communications capabilities improve the customer experience. Acumatica Business Events can be used to automate notifications to customers for any information in the database including document transmittal, status changes for production orders and shipments, and more. Acumatica is an ethical ERP leader focused solely on customer business applications. The Acumatica Bill of Rights provides unique peace of mind for companies by ensuring ownership and access to their data, comprehensible license agreements, sustainable pricing, and implementations with no hidden fees. Acumatica is the only ERP vendor offering free online training via Acumatica Open University. |
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Unique FeaturesIFS Applications is a single, integrated product supporting the management of 4 core processes: Service and Asset, Manufacturing, Project, and Supply Chain. |
Unique FeaturesHeadquarters in The Woodlands, Texas, includes a state-of-the-art R&D facility and Global Shop Solutions training center. Through its offices in the U.S., Mexico, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, the company supports thousands of manufacturing facilities in over 25 countries and nearly 30 industries. |
Unique FeaturesEasy to customize |
Unique FeaturesCetec ERP is a single, unified business platform that delivers “tier 1” enterprise-level feature breadth at extraordinarily lower costs than traditional systems, owing to a long history combined with completely modernized cloud/SaaS technology. Their approach is direct, friendly, and transparent: they own the technology (i.e. no “bolt-ons”), and offer the software directly with no markup (i.e. not through incompetent third-party VARs), and offer close, attentive in-house support. |
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Unique FeaturesDELMIAworks IQMS also offers a broad choice of deployment options that will allow you to pick the solution that is best for your business: on-premise or hosted Cloud ERP deployment via hosted managed services or SaaS. Providing three deployment options gives you the flexibility to choose the best solution for your company and your budget. |
Unique FeaturesWith curated solutions based on 50 years of deep and broad experience in ERP software, Epicor for Building Supply is purpose-built with and for building materials suppliers and distributors, and metal service centers. Epicor solutions are distinguished by
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Unique FeaturesExpandable has designed a unique enterprise solution that gets companies started quickly with a complete, integrated ERP system that is easy to use, inexpensive to deploy, and will meet your needs long into the future. TRUE SCALABILITY Expandable ERP is designed to support companies all the way from startup to the billion-dollar mark on a single implementation. Companies implementing their first system have the option to deploy Expandable ERP while the finance department continues using QuickBooks until they’re ready to deploy Expandable’s GAAP-compliant accounting modules. Companies replacing existing software can migrate their existing data to Expandable and implement options like CRM, dashboards, EDI, and other advanced features. EFFICIENT IMPLEMENTATION Because Expandable sells and supports its product with direct company employees, a customer’s investment goes towards superior software rather than costly implementation services. Expandable’s own customer support representatives execute the implementation and do all the necessary data conversion so that new customers get up and running quickly to generate the shortest possible time-to-benefit. Experienced Expandable personnel can minimize implementation costs to bring the total price to an affordable level for emerging companies. Expandable’s proprietary implementation checklist assures those key milestones are defined and that implementation assignments are covered and completed on time. THREE DEPLOYMENT OPTIONS: Expandable customers can choose the deployment model that best meets their goals, with the option of migrating to a different model as needs change. Options are cloud deployment (hosted or Azure), on-site purchase, or on-site subscription. |
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Unique FeaturesUnique built-in process modeling tool for quick implementations and user setup |
Unique FeaturesAs a suite of cloud-based applications, NetSuite brings together all the systems that businesses need to grow, scale and adapt to change. |
Unique FeaturesQAD Adaptive ERP combines manufacturing ERP software and supply chain capabilities with a modern platform and user experience, delivered in the cloud, to help manufacturers better identify and address change in their industry. |
Unique FeaturesSage X3 helps your business thrive and stay competitive by providing users with the information they need to serve their customers better, take back control over the quality, and eliminate inefficiencies across the organization. It streamlines your core processes – from manufacturing to distribution and financial management to business services – while adapting to your industries best practices. |
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Unique FeaturesIn addition to core features, Striven has a host of unique offerings rarely found in other ERP systems. Webhooks allow your business to trigger physical events and controls (door locks, lights, etc.) right from your phone. With a communication system that includes an internal newsfeed and live chat capability from anywhere in the system, we prioritize your collaborative work. |
Unique FeaturesSYSPRO is a software company that supplies Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions to manufacturing and distribution companies. SYSPRO’s strength lies in its specialist experience and industry-built approach to technology, which can be deployed as on-premise solutions, cloud SaaS or hybrid, and accessed anywhere, anytime from mobile devices. Key features of the SYSPRO solution include its depth of functionality in Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), Inventory Optimization & Management, Distribution and Procurement, self-service portals and supply chain extensibility, customization tailoring, and low-code extensibility tools. SYSPRO also supports out-of-the-box integrations, connectors, and business process automation, and customers have the ability to integrate technologies such as AI, ML, and IoT into their ERP system and extend the solution and connect to other systems. By choosing SYSPRO, customers gain access to a team of global industry experts who help them drive maximum value from their business systems and solutions. SYSPRO empowers customers to secure a digital future and enables digital transformation, supporting data & analysis-driven decision-making with integrated solutions to enable visibility and engagement. SYSPRO leads manufacturers and distributors through significant growth. The business also strongly commits to channel partner success and focuses on ensuring a highly successful solution implementation and customer experience. SYSPRO gives customers the confidence to say yes – to the next idea, the next opportunity, the next possibility, and to achieve more. |
LimitationsAcumatica Manufacturing focuses on a singular ERP platform for growing midmarket manufacturers. |
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LimitationsIFS is not suitable for smaller organizations under $100 Million in annual revenue. |
LimitationsGlobal Shop Solutions primarily focuses on the needs of discrete manufacturers which may differ from the needs of process manufacturers. |
LimitationsNot appropriate for Process Manufacturing |
LimitationsNot ideal for service-based or retail businesses. No “HR” or “Payroll” inside the platform; requires integrating to a third-party payroll system. |
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LimitationsDELMIAworks IQMS is not a solution fit for businesses that are not manufacturing environments. |
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LimitationsExpandable ERP is designed for made-to-stock manufacturers who build to a bill of materials. So it would make sense that the system is not ideal+ for engineer-to-order environments or custom job shops. Industries in which we generally do not provide a good fit include apparel, agriculture, construction, lumber, metal fabrication, oil and gas, and non-manufacturers. |
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LimitationsThe Infor LN solution does not target process manufacturing companies with recipe and blending operations. Solution typically does not target nor financial or professional services firms such as banks, healthcare and other service providers. |
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LimitationsQAD is not a good fit for small manufacturers with under $25 Million in annual revenue |
LimitationsNot suitable for companies smaller than 10 million in revenue. |
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LimitationsOther unique features include: goal tracking, employee feedback and surveys, team efficiency reports, advanced planning and scheduling, resource navigator, portals for customers, vendors, & job candidates, and more. |
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