Top 18 ERP Software Systems for Mixed Mode Manufacturing

• 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.

• Industry-specific ERP designed for apparel, footwear, accessories, and soft goods companies.
• Strong product lifecycle management (PLM) capabilities, including style, color, and size matrix management.
• Integrated tools for demand forecasting, order allocation, and production planning.
• Supports multi-channel distribution, including wholesale, retail, and e-commerce.
• Robust inventory and warehouse management tailored to seasonal and fast-changing product lines.

• Delivers “tier 1” enterprise-level feature breadth at significantly lower cost than traditional systems
• Built on a long history, combined with fully modernized cloud/SaaS technology
• Direct, friendly, and transparent approach
• Owns the technology (no reliance on “bolt-ons”)
• Offers software directly with no markup (not through third-party VARs)
• Provides close, attentive in-house support

• 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.

• Mid-Market Cloud ERP made with Manufacturers for Manufacturers
• Flexible designs surfaces with no/low code configurations
• Simple, intuitive browser-based user interface
• Automation Studio
• Self Service Analytics
• Enterprise Search
• Deployment choice- cloud or premise

• Supports multiple manufacturing modes, such as discrete, batch process, repetitive, build-to-stock, build-to-order, and mixed mode.
• Robust materials management capabilities include BOMs, inventory control, purchasing, master scheduling, lot & serial tracking, and shop routing.
• Strong order management features include quotes, forecasts, committed orders, available-to-promise, shipments, return authorizations, and credit checks.

• Best suited for small to mid-sized manufacturers (discrete, mixed-mode, ETO, make-to-order) that require a unified ERP.
• Ideal for companies that need deep integration between production, quality, inventory, and financials, without needing numerous bolt-ons.

• Unified platform combining ERP, EAM (Enterprise Asset Management), and FSM (Field Service Management) in one solution.
• Strong focus on asset-intensive industries (aerospace & defense, energy, utilities, construction, manufacturing, service-based organizations).
• Advanced project management and service management capabilities are built directly into the ERP.
• Deep functionality for manufacturing and supply chain operations, including complex, multi-mode production.
• Lifecycle asset management tools that track equipment from design through decommissioning.
• Embedded AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics for forecasting and maintenance optimization.
• Modular and composable architecture. 

• 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

• Deep manufacturing functionality that supports discrete, process, lean, and mixed-mode production
• Advanced scheduling and finite capacity planning
• Sophisticated financial management with unlimited dimensions
• Multi-national support with 40+ country localizations that automatically update with regulatory changes

• Comprehensive, enterprise-grade cloud ERP covering finance, procurement, project management, risk, and supply chain
• AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics embedded throughout for forecasting, anomaly detection, and predictive insights
• Continuous innovation model with quarterly updates delivered automatically in the cloud
• Native integration with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), database, and middleware tools
• Industry-specific solutions for sectors like financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and public sector
• Native integration with Oracle Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM), HCM, and CX Cloud for a unified enterprise suite

• Plex offers the only single-instance, multi-tenant SaaS manufacturing platform operating at scale
• Includes advanced manufacturing execution systems, quality, and supply chain management capabilities.
• No charge for additional users (even for customers, suppliers, or partners)

• Built specifically for steel and metals processing with an intrinsic focus on inventory management.
• Built as an extension/enhancement over Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central / Dynamics NAV with added industry logic for metals.

• Strong focus on mid-sized to large enterprises, especially in manufacturing, distribution, and process industries
• Built-in business intelligence and analytics dashboards for real-time decision-making
• Scalability to handle global operations with consolidated financial reporting
• Strong compliance and governance features for regulated industries
• Configurable without excessive coding, offering some adaptability for different industries

• Scalability: Proven to handle thousands of users and global operations for Fortune 500 companies.
• Flexible Database Options: Runs on Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, ASE, and later versions on HANA.
• Strong Partner Ecosystem: Large network of consultants, integrators, and support providers.
• Global Compliance Support: Country-specific legal, tax, and payroll updates provided by SAP.

• 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 

• Designed specifically for Engineer-to-Order (ETO), custom design, and project-based manufacturing firms.
• Supports hierarchical, flexible BOM structures.
• Built-in CAD integrations that allow designers to push/update BOM data without re-entry.

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

• Affordable pricing with a lower total cost of ownership compared to large ERP vendors.

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

• May not scale well for very large, complex global enterprises outside of the apparel space.

• Not ideal for service-based or retail businesses.
• No “HR” or “Payroll” inside the platform; requires integrating to a third-party payroll system.

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

• Not suitable for companies under $10 million in revenue.

• Not ideal for engineer-to-order environments or custom job shops.

• Primarily focuses on the needs of discrete manufacturers, which may differ from the needs of process manufacturers.

• IFS Cloud is not suitable for smaller organizations with annual revenues under $200 million.

• 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.

• Not ideal for small businesses that lack internal IT infrastructure
• Not suitable for companies that require on-premise ERP

• Not suitable for smaller companies with under $150 million in revenue.

Not ideal for very small manufacturers, job shops, or production operations with minimal complexity.

• Not suitable for non-metal manufacturers (plastics, electronics, or discrete), where metal-specific logic is less useful.

• Not suitable for companies smaller than 10 million in revenue.

• Mainstream support ends in 2027 (extended support available to 2030 at extra cost).

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

• Total ETO is not designed for repetitive manufacturing.

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

• Not built for very large enterprises.