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  • Beverage Manufacturing
  • Building Materials and Products
  • Chemical
  • Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
  • Distribution
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  • Energy
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  • Paper and Packaging
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  • Plastics and Rubber
  • Professional Services
  • Semiconductors
  • Ship Building and Marine
  • Transportation and Logistics
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Configure To Order (CTO)
  • Discrete Manufacturing
  • Engineer to Order (ETO)
  • Industrial Distribution
  • Job Shop / Machine Shop
  • Light Assembly (ATO) / Kitting
  • Make to Order (MTO)
  • Mixed Mode Manufacturing
  • Process Manufacturing
  • Professional Services (Non-MFG)
  • Repetitive / Make to Stock
  • Wholesale Distribution
  • Under $1 Million
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  • $51 to 100 Million
  • $101 to 500 Million
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  • Over $1 Billion
  • AI (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Barcoding
  • Cloud ERP
  • Ecommerce Integration
  • EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
  • Hybrid Deployment (Cloud/Premise)
  • IBM DB2 Compatible
  • IoT (Direct Machine Integration)
  • KPIs (Knowledge Performance Indicators)
  • Lot Tracking
  • Mobile ERP
  • MS Azure Compatible
  • MS SQL Server
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  • NET Platform
  • On Premise
  • Progress Compatible
  • QuickBooks Compatible
  • SaaS (Software as a Service)
  • Salesforce Compatible
  • SOA (Service Oriented Architecture)

The Top 6 ERP Systems compatible with IBM DB2

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the top 6 ERP Systems compatible with IBM Database 2 for manufacturing and distribution businesses. Page down to compare the costs per user, costs to implement, customer retention rates and other key features and capabilities.

7 ERP Systems Found

Acumatica logo

Acumatica Cloud ERP

Sap logo

SAP Business One

Sap logo

SAP S/4HANA

Vai logo

VAI S2K Enterprise

Price Range

$7.50K - $150K

Price Range

$25K - $300K

Price Range

$70K - $1,000K

Price Range

N/A

Price Range

$50K - $500K

Price Range

N/A

Price Range

$25K - $250K

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

$250/mo

Cost Per User

$200/mo

Cost Per User

$175/mo

Cost Per User

$5,000/mo

Cost Per User

$200/mo

Cost Per User

$175/mo

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
No Icon On-Premise

Deployments

No Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
No Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Retention Rate

78%

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

91%

Retention Rate

65%

Retention Rate

78%

Retention Rate

99%

Version

2025 R2

Version

Always Current

Version

M3 13.4

Version

2021

Version

-

Version

Cloud 2021

Version

6.2

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Lease, Subscription

Financing Options

Lease, Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Finance, Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Finance, Subscription

User Range

5 — Unlimited

User Range

5 — Unlimited

User Range

20 — 1000+

User Range

10 — Unlimited

User Range

25 — 1000

User Range

15 — Unlimited

User Range

20 — Unlimited

Minimum Fee to Implement

$10,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$20,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Minimum Fee to Implement

$35,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$50,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$75,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$25,000

Awards

11

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Installs

10000+

Installs

1200+

Installs

1,100+

Installs

2000+

Installs

28,000+

Installs

10,000+

Installs

1000+

Architecture

.NET, SaaS, Native Cloud

Architecture

SOA, .NET

Architecture

SOA, Multi-tenant

Architecture

SOA, .NET, Native Cloud

Architecture

SOA

Architecture

SOA, Native Cloud

Architecture

Hosted Cloud, Single-tenant

System Summary

Acumatica Cloud ERP is a versatile system tailored for growing businesses. It integrates accounting, sales, and customer management with industry-specific add-ons and advanced technologies like AI and IoT. With a user-friendly interface and global adaptability, Acumatica stands as a premier, affordable ERP solution.

System Summary

DELMIAWorks (Previously IQMS) Manufacturing ERP stands out as a holistic ERP and MES solution tailored specifically for the manufacturing industry, addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by manufacturers globally. Notably, its single-source development ensures that the system is less complex and more cost-effective than multi-solution alternatives.

System Summary

Infor M3 is a robust Cloud ERP tailored for industries such as chemicals and food. It provides enhanced security, reduces overall costs, and eliminates the need for major software upgrades. Built on the Infor OS platform, it extends capabilities with features like data management and AI.

System Summary

Dynamics 365 Business Central is an ERP for small to mid-sized businesses, offering integrated solutions for finance, manufacturing, and sales. It seamlessly integrates with Microsoft tools, offers real-time cloud access, and scales with business growth.

System Summary

SAP Business One offers a comprehensive solution for small- to medium-sized businesses, handling core functions like finance, operations, and CRM. It provides real-time insights, streamlines operations, and supports growth. Its user-friendly platform integrates well with external systems and is accessible remotely, catering to the needs of modern businesses.

System Summary

SAP S/4HANA Cloud is an ERP system for manufacturers with AI, machine learning, and analytics. It provides real-time insights into manufacturing processes, facilitates quick adjustments to demand changes, and enables better decision-making. The system supports seamless integration with other SAP solutions and is extendible for enterprise-wide processes.

System Summary

S2K Enterprise by VAI is a versatile ERP solution that streamlines business operations with its web interface, offering on-premise and cloud deployment options. It integrates with standard Windows applications and provides mobile access, work flow alerts for efficient decision-making, and robust security.

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Unique Features

  • Unique consumption-based licensing provides flexibility and facilitates collaboration.
  • Acumatica is the only ERP vendor offering free online training via Acumatica Open University.
  • Acumatica's formal Customer Bill-Of-Rights, a unique commitment in the software industry, ensures fair and ethical treatment of customers and trading partners.

Unique Features

  • ERP purpose-built for manufacturing, especially discrete and repetitive manufacturing industries.
  • Strong shop floor and production monitoring with real-time data collection from machines.
  • Robust MES (Manufacturing Execution System) integration — one of the strongest in its class.
  • Advanced quality management system (QMS) with built-in compliance and traceability tools.
  • Strong support for plastics, automotive, medical devices, and other regulated industries.
  • Unified platform (ERP + MES + QMS) without the need for multiple third-party add-ons.

Unique Features

  • Purpose-built ERP for process manufacturing industries such as food and beverage, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and fashion
  • Strong recipe and formula management with support for co-products and by-products
  • Advanced lot traceability and compliance tools for regulated industries
  • Embedded quality management for testing, inspection, and certification tracking

Unique Features

  • Cloud-first ERP from Microsoft, tightly integrated with the broader Microsoft ecosystem (Office 365, Teams, Power BI, Azure)
  • Strong financial management features for small-to-mid-sized businesses
  • Seamless CRM-light functionality for sales, customer service, and project management
  • Power Platform integration (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) for analytics, app building, and workflow automation
  • Customization through low-code/no-code extensions rather than heavy development
  • Scalable licensing model, making it affordable to start small and expand

Unique Features

  • Tailored for small to mid-sized businesses
  • Available in both on-premise and cloud deployment options
  • Scalable and modular, allowing companies to add functionality as they grow
  • Strong support for distribution and manufacturing with built-in MRP
  • Integrated reporting and analytics using SAP HANA or Microsoft SQL databases
  • Designed to integrate with SAP’s broader ecosystem, including SAP Business ByDesign and SAP S/4HANA

Unique Features

  • Next-generation ERP system built on the SAP HANA in-memory database
  • Integrated suite covering finance, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, procurement, and more
  • Advanced AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics embedded in processes
  • Strong industry-specific capabilities across sectors (manufacturing, retail, utilities, healthcare, etc.)
  • Flexible deployment options: cloud, on-premise, or hybrid
  • Scalable to support global enterprises 

Unique Features

  • Tailored for distribution, manufacturing, and retail businesses.
  • Strong security in cloud deployment with VAI’s Virtual Private Cloud.
  • Industry-aware workflows.

Limitations

  • Acumatica is devoted to the midmarket. It is not a great fit for large enterprises in need of fully global support.

 

Limitations

  • DELMIAworks IQMS is not a fit for non-manufacturing environment businesses.

Limitations

  • Best suited for mid-to-large enterprises; may be too complex and costly for smaller process manufacturers

Limitations

  • May not scale as well for very large enterprises with complex needs.
  • May not be ideal for businesses needing specialized vertical features out of the box.

Limitations

  • Not suitable for very large, complex enterprises
  • Implementation requires certified SAP partners

Limitations

  • The system is enterprise-level and is not suitable for small businesses or startups.

Limitations

  • Not ideal for companies with revenue under $20 million. 
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