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Compare the Top ERP Systems for Process Manufacturing

We've created a comprehensive comparison to help you choose the best ERP system for process manufacturing. Our side-by-side comparison simplifies the evaluation of ERP solutions with features suited to this manufacturing mode. You can also quickly request demos and pricing quotes directly from vendors in one click.

Through extensive research, our experts have identified the top ERP systems that fit the unique needs of process manufacturing companies. We've leveraged this knowledge to create a detailed guide that provides valuable insights into selecting and implementing the ideal ERP solutions. Read our selection guide.

26 ERP Systems Found

Batchmaster logo

BatchMaster ERP B1

Batchmaster logo

BatchMaster Manufacturing

Cetec erp logo

Cetec ERP

Crafted logo

Crafted ERP

Datacor logo

Datacor ERP

Eci software logo

Deacom ERP

Delmiaworks logo

DELMIAWorks

Tgi logo

Enterprise 21 ERP

Aptean logo

Food & Beverage ERP

Cai logo

Food Connex

Ifs logo

IFS Cloud

Intecta logo

inecta Food ERP

Irely logo

iRely Process Manufacturing

Aptean logo

JustFood ERP

Netsuite logo

NetSuite ERP

Oracle logo

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP

Qad cloud erp logo

QAD Adaptive

Real steel logo

RealSTEEL

Sage Software Logo

Sage X3 ERP

Sap logo

SAP Business One

Sap logo

SAP ECC

Sap logo

SAP S/4HANA

Vai logo

VAI S2K Enterprise

Price Range

$85K - $250K

Price Range

$85K - $150K

Price Range

$3K - $40,000K

Price Range

N/A

Price Range

$30K - $1,000K

Price Range

$50K - $800K

Price Range

$25K - $300K

Price Range

$30K - $75K

Price Range

N/A

Price Range

$10K - $18K

Price Range

N/A

Price Range

N/A

Price Range

$70K - $1,000K

Price Range

$75K - $250K

Price Range

$5K - $250K

Price Range

N/A

Price Range

N/A

Price Range

$10K - $100K

Price Range

$25,000K - $500,000K

Price Range

$25K - $500K

Price Range

N/A

Price Range

$25K - $250K

Price Range

$50K - $500K

Price Range

N/A

Price Range

N/A

Price Range

$25K - $250K

Cost Per User

$300/mo

Cost Per User

$60/mo

Cost Per User

$50/mo

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

$250/mo

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

$250/mo

Cost Per User

$5,000/mo

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

$150/mo

Cost Per User

$200/mo

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

$300/mo

Cost Per User

$175/mo

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

$125/mo

Cost Per User

$500/mo

Cost Per User

$250/mo

Cost Per User

$175/mo

Cost Per User

$75/mo

Cost Per User

$5,000/mo

Cost Per User

N/A

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

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
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
No Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
No Icon On-Premise

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

Yes Icon Cloud
No Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
No Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
No Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
No Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

No Icon Cloud
Yes 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

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

95%

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

96%

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

98%

Retention Rate

97%

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

95%

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

91%

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

85%

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

91%

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

65%

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

78%

Retention Rate

99%

Version

17.1

Version

8.7

Version

Always Current

Version

-

Version

2021

Version

17

Version

Always Current

Version

8.1

Version

Always Current

Version

-

Version

IFS Cloud

Version

-

Version

M3 13.4

Version

2013.03.01

Version

Cloud

Version

2021

Version

-

Version

Release 2024.1

Version

2023

Version

-

Version

-

Version

V12

Version

-

Version

6.0

Version

Cloud 2021

Version

6.2

Financing Options

Lease, Subscription

Financing Options

Lease, Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

-

Financing Options

Lease, Subscription

Financing Options

Lease to Own

Financing Options

Lease, Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

-

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Finance, Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Lease, Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Lease, Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Finance, Subscription

Financing Options

Finance, Subscription

Financing Options

-

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Finance, Subscription

User Range

5 — 250

User Range

5 — 150

User Range

5 — Unlimited

User Range

1 — Unlimited

User Range

5 — 1000

User Range

10 — 2000

User Range

5 — Unlimited

User Range

5 — 1000

User Range

1 — Unlimited

User Range

1 — unlimited

User Range

100 — and up

User Range

25 — Unlimited

User Range

20 — 1000+

User Range

1 — Unlimited

User Range

1 — Unlimited

User Range

10 — Unlimited

User Range

1 — Unlimited

User Range

10 — unlimited

User Range

25 — unlimited

User Range

10 — 10000

User Range

10 — +

User Range

10 — 1000

User Range

25 — 1000

User Range

1 — Unlimited

User Range

15 — Unlimited

User Range

20 — Unlimited

Minimum Fee to Implement

$45,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$45,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$0

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Minimum Fee to Implement

$15,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Minimum Fee to Implement

$20,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$40,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Minimum Fee to Implement

$20,430

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Minimum Fee to Implement

$150

Minimum Fee to Implement

$70,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Minimum Fee to Implement

$5,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$35,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Minimum Fee to Implement

$10,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$200,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$25,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$35,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$100,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$50,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Minimum Fee to Implement

$75,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$25,000

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

47

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

4

Awards

4

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Installs

-

Installs

2000+

Installs

250+

Installs

-

Installs

>1000

Installs

200+

Installs

1200+

Installs

500+

Installs

300+

Installs

1

Installs

3,300+

Installs

100+

Installs

1,100+

Installs

-

Installs

400+

Installs

2000+

Installs

-

Installs

37,000+

Installs

1000+

Installs

7,000+

Installs

2000+

Installs

7000

Installs

28,000+

Installs

-

Installs

10,000+

Installs

1000+

Architecture

SOA, .NET

Architecture

.NET

Architecture

SaaS

Architecture

SOA, Hosted Cloud, SaaS

Architecture

SOA, .NET

Architecture

.NET

Architecture

SOA, .NET

Architecture

SOA

Architecture

SOA

Architecture

Native Cloud

Architecture

SOA

Architecture

SaaS

Architecture

SOA, Multi-tenant

Architecture

SOA

Architecture

Hosted Cloud, SaaS

Architecture

SOA, .NET, Native Cloud

Architecture

SOA, .NET, SaaS, Native Cloud

Architecture

-

Architecture

Hosted Cloud

Architecture

SOA

Architecture

SOA, .NET, Native Cloud

Architecture

.NET

Architecture

SOA

Architecture

Single-tenant

Architecture

SOA, Native Cloud

Architecture

Hosted Cloud, Single-tenant

System Summary

BatchMaster ERP B1, embedded in SAP Business One, optimizes operations for formula-based manufacturers ensuring compliance and real-time decision-making. Tailored for various industries, it's affordable and easy to install, enhancing efficiency in sales and inventory management.

System Summary

BatchMaster ERP software is an excellent choice for food manufacturers who are working to expand and grow their operations. Through BatchMaster’s embedded functionality, a food manufacturer can easily add powerful functions such as batch production, costing and inventory management to the software they already use. Their process manufacturing solutions are built for smooth and simple integration with SAP Business One, QuickBooks and other popular enterprise software.

System Summary

This affordable ERP offers world-class manufacturing management at an amazing price tag (just $40 per user per month when licensed as a SaaS). Some highlights of the cloud-based Cetec ERP are CRM and sales management, manufacturing quoting, inventory management, mobile warehousing, quality assurance and more.

System Summary

Crafted ERP provides integrated tools for recipe formulation, production scheduling, quality control, and compliance tracking to manage the entire operation from raw material sourcing to distribution and customer relationships.

System Summary

Datacor ERP is an ERP and CRM system tailored for chemical manufacturers and distributors. Offering both on-premise and hosted options, it includes features like product lifecycle management, cfr21Part 11 compliance, and multi-currency support. It's a leading choice for North American chemical businesses, with local expertise in implementation and support.

System Summary

Deacom ERP is a unified ERP platform by ECI Software Solutions for manufacturers and distributors. It integrates features like inventory management, CRM, and eCommerce within one system. Designed for process manufacturers, it ensures regulatory compliance and adapts to changing market demands.

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

Enterprise 21 ERP, by TGI, serves small to mid-sized manufacturers and distributors with integrated business solutions. It offers unique customization, eliminating the need for external modules. For manufacturers, it provides robust tracking and compliance features; for distributors, it enhances warehouse management. 

System Summary

Aptean's Food & Beverage ERP, based on Microsoft's Dynamics 365, is tailored for industry needs. It offers ingredient tracking, expiration management, lot profitability insights, and multi-currency support. The ERP seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft platforms, ensuring consistent updates.

System Summary

Food Connex is a cloud-based ERP system specifically designed for seafood and specialty food distributors and processors. It offers industry-specific solutions for catch weights, traceability, scanning, labeling, and production. 

System Summary

IFS Cloud (previously IFS 10.0) is a versatile enterprise software combining ERP, EAM, and ESM functionalities. Started in 1983, its latest version boasts an intuitive user interface built on a component-based, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), emphasizing adaptability across core processes like Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

System Summary

inecta Food ERP has served the food and beverage industry for 20 years, connecting multi-national and international brands globally. It features advanced materials management, sales processing, financial control, and production management capabilities with real-time insights and regulatory compliance tools.

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

iRely Process Manufacturing optimizes food production with real-time inventory and quality control. It features a flexible Process Modeling Engine and is built on Microsoft .Net. Offering seamless integration, it ensures efficiency and traceability across operations.

System Summary

JustFood ERP, now part of Aptean Food & Beverage, offers a cloud ERP solution for the food industry, integrating all business processes from production to delivery. It's designed specifically for food processors and distributors, ensuring quality control, safety, and compliance while providing anytime access to business data.

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

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations ERP is a powerful, cloud-based solution for manufacturing and distribution companies. It integrates financial management, supply chain planning, production control, and business intelligence into a single, unified platform. Designed for scalability and global operations, it enables real-time visibility, data-driven decision-making, and seamless automation across all business functions.

System Summary

NetSuite ERP is a leading cloud-based solution for managing back-office operations and financial processes. It serves over 24,000 global customers and offers robust financial management, inventory, supply chain, and real-time analytics. This platform prioritizes innovation, growth, and swift decision-making through unified business insights.

System Summary

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP is a modern, cloud-based suite offering AI and real-time analytics for manufacturers. It provides automatic updates to streamline processes and improve decision-making. The suite includes modules for financial management, project management, and supply chain management, aiming for faster deployments and lower ownership costs.

System Summary

QAD Adaptive is a cloud-based solution for global manufacturers, combining traditional ERP with a modern interface. It integrates features like Financial and Supply Chain Management, complemented by apps like QAD EQMS. Designed for adaptability and growth, it offers 24/7 support and rapid deployment.

System Summary

RealSTEEL ERP, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, is designed for steel and metals industries. It automates specialized business processes and provides a unified view of operations. The cloud-based system supports inventory, financial management, sales, and project management, with easy customization and integration across Microsoft platforms.

System Summary

Sage X3 ERP is a flexible, web-based software suite for financial, sales, and operational management, suitable for global, multi-currency businesses. It provides customizable workflows, mobile responsiveness, and integration with third-party systems, focused on efficiency and scalability.

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

No summary available

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
  • No 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)
  • No 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
  • No Icon Financial Management
  • No Icon Production Management
  • No Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • No Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • No Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • No 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
  • No 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)
  • No 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
  • No 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)
  • No 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
  • No Icon Financial Management
  • No Icon Production Management
  • No Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • No Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • No Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • No Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • No 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)
  • No 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)
  • No 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)
  • No 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

  • Built on top of SAP Business One platform.
  • Strong recipe and formula management with version control, scaling, and substitutions.
  • Supports co-products and by-products common in process manufacturing.
  • Advanced traceability and lot tracking for ingredients and finished goods.
  • Built-in compliance tools for FDA, cGMP, HACCP, FSMA, REACH, and other global regulations.
  • Shelf-life management, expiration date control, and allergen tracking for food, chemical, and pharma industries.

Unique Features

  • Strong recipe and formula management with support for versioning, scaling, substitutions, and unit of measure conversions.
  • Supports co-products and by-products during production.
  • Advanced lot tracking and traceability for ingredients and finished goods.
  • Built-in quality management system with inspections, approvals, and compliance checks.

Unique Features

  • 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

Unique Features

  • Built on Oracle NetSuite
  • A complete beverage business management platform designed for the specific needs of beverage manufacturers.
  • Industry-specific modules with separate features for breweries, wineries, and distilleries.

Unique Features

  • Product formulation/recipe management with the ability to handle multiple formulas, ingredients, and versions.
  • Regulatory compliance features: SDS, safety and hazard documentation, labeling, traceability (“cradle-to-grave” lot tracking), etc.
  • Deployment flexibility: On-premise or hosted/cloud options.

Unique Features

  • Designed specifically for batch and process manufacturers with built-in capabilities for formulation, lot traceability, and compliance.
  • “One system” philosophy: most necessary functionality is native (no need for bolt-ons), including QC, warehouse management (WMS), direct store delivery (DSD), ecommerce, and EDI.
  • Real-time inventory management: tracks batch numbers, best-before dates, weights, GS1-128 bar coding, etc.
  • Strong regulatory & quality features: certificate of analysis (CoA), safety data sheets (SDS), food safety / FDA, GHS, FSMA, etc.

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

  • Supports discrete, process, and mixed-mode manufacturing.
  • Formula/recipe management capabilities, batch scaling, co-products/by-products, and ingredient substitution for process environments.
  • Supports multiple deployment models: cloud, on-premise, and hybrid.

Unique Features

  • Strong recipe and formula management with support for version control and scaling.
  • Advanced traceability features for ingredients, batches, and finished products.
  • Built-in quality management and compliance tools to meet food safety regulations (FDA, USDA, HACCP, FSMA).
  • Shelf-life management and expiration date tracking to reduce waste and ensure product safety.
  • Integrated production scheduling and demand forecasting tailored to food industry needs.
  • Robust inventory and warehouse management with lot tracking and catch weight support.
  • Industry-specific functionality for allergens, nutrition labeling, and regulatory reporting.

Unique Features

  • Built specifically for the food industry (distributors, processors) with capabilities for catch/variable weights, breaking cases, etc.
  • Strong traceability tools: lot control & tracking, attribute tracking (quality grade, origin), product aging, catch weights

Unique Features

  • 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. 

Unique Features

  • Built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (leverages a solid ERP foundation)
  • Food safety & quality control: allergen tracking, inspection plans, QC tests, product holds & recalls.

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

  • Specifically designed for petroleum distributors, fuel wholesalers, propane distributors, and convenience store chains.
  • Ideal for businesses that require an ERP system with industry-specific functionality (such as fuel, retail, or commodity) rather than generic systems with add-ons.

Unique Features

  • Strong recipe and formula management with support for scaling and version control.
  • Advanced traceability tools for ingredients, batches, and finished goods to ensure food safety and recall readiness.
  • Built-in compliance features for FDA, USDA, HACCP, FSMA, and other global food safety regulations.
  • Shelf-life and expiration date management to reduce waste and improve inventory control.
  • Integrated quality management system for inspections, audits, and testing.

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

  • 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

Unique Features

  • Cloud-based ERP solution for back-office operations and financial processes
  • Unified business insights to support swift decision-making
  • Designed to support innovation and business growth
  • Trusted by over 24,000 global customers

Unique Features

  • 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

Unique Features

  • Adaptive and extensible architecture that supports low-code and no-code extensions.
  • Embedded analytics & dashboards such as role-based KPIs and process-driven analytics.
  • Ideal for global or multi-site manufacturers that require a cloud ERP with strong vertical support.

Unique Features

  • 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.

Unique Features

  • 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

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

  • 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.

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

  • Highly specialized for process industries (food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals); not suitable for discrete manufacturers.
  • Relies on SAP Business One, so scalability may be limited compared to larger SAP solutions like S/4HANA.

Limitations

  • Functions primarily as a manufacturing add-on and relies on integration with host ERPs for financials and core business processes.
  • Best suited for small to mid-sized process manufacturers; may not scale well for very large, global enterprises.

Limitations

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

Limitations

  • May lack customization flexibility as it is an “out of the box” system. 

Limitations

  • This product is not intended for discrete manufacturing or heavy distribution.

Limitations

  • Not suited for very small manufacturers or startups with limited budgets, as the cost and complexity would outweigh the benefits.

Limitations

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

Limitations

  • Limited multi-national support.

Limitations

  • May not scale as well for very large, diversified enterprises outside the food sector.

Limitations

  • QuickBooks is required for full financial features.

Limitations

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

Limitations

  • Not suitable for organizations needing extensive customization.

Limitations

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

Limitations

  • Not suitable for startups or very small firms with minimal operations.

Limitations

  • Highly specialized for food and beverage; not suitable for other industries.

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

Limitations

  • Not suitable for companies with over $100 million revenue
  • No on-premise deployment available

Limitations

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

Limitations

  • QAD is not a good fit for small manufacturers with under $25 million in annual revenue

Limitations

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

Limitations

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

Limitations

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

Limitations

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

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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ERP Selection Guide for Process Manufacturing

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This guide assists business owners and decision-makers in the process manufacturing industry in selecting an ERP system that meets their needs. It is intended for those new to ERP systems or considering an upgrade.

Understanding ERP in Process Manufacturing

Process manufacturing involves combining raw materials to create a final product. It is commonly seen in industries like food and beverages, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Unlike discrete manufacturing, which assembles products from individual parts, process manufacturing relies on formulas or recipes and often involves continuous or batch production.

Challenges in this sector include managing complex recipes, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining quality control, handling by-products or waste, and dealing with variations in raw material quality. ERP systems play a crucial role by providing real-time visibility into operations, managing recipes and production schedules, and integrating functions like inventory management, procurement, sales, and finance.

Choosing the Right Process Manufacturing ERP System

Due to the industry’s complex requirements, selecting an appropriate ERP system is critical. The right system can optimize operations and enhance efficiency, while the wrong one can lead to bottlenecks and wasted resources. It’s important to thoroughly understand your business needs and evaluate how potential ERP solutions can meet them.

Challenges and ERP Solutions in Process Manufacturing

  • Recipe and Formula Management: ERP systems offer precise control over recipes, allowing adjustments for batch sizes and production scaling without compromising quality. For instance, BatchMaster Manufacturing specializes in production management tailored to process manufacturers.
  • Regulatory Compliance and Quality Control: Built-in tools help ensure adherence to industry regulations, manage quality control processes, and maintain product traceability.
  • Inventory Management and Waste Reduction: Real-time inventory visibility helps optimize stock levels and reduce waste, effectively handling variability in raw material quality.
  • Production Scheduling and Efficiency: Integrated planning tools enable efficient production scheduling, minimizing downtime and improving resource utilization.
  • Cost Control and Pricing: Detailed cost analysis assists in managing expenses related to materials and products and supports competitive pricing strategies.
  • Process Integration and Data Analysis: ERPs unify processes across departments, facilitating data analysis for informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Key ERP Features for Process Manufacturers

  • Comprehensive Recipe Management: Handling complex formulas and batch variations.
  • Compliance Management: Automating compliance tracking and documentation.
  • Quality Control: Implementing quality checks at every production stage.
  • Advanced Inventory Management: Optimizing inventory to reduce waste and handle raw material variability.
  • Production Scheduling Tools: Enhancing efficiency in production planning.
  • Financial Management: Tracking costs and managing financial processes.
  • Data Analytics and Reporting: Providing insights for operational improvements and strategic decisions.

To explore ERP solutions with these features, consider products like DEACOM ERP by ECI Software, BatchMaster Manufacturing by BatchMaster, Infor M3 by Infor Solutions, IFS Applications 10 by IFS, Aptean Food & Beverage ERP by Aptean, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central by Microsoft Dynamics.

Cost Considerations

ERP system costs vary based on software licensing, customization, deployment options (cloud or on-premise), training, data migration, and ongoing maintenance. Implementation involves planning, customization, data transfer, and training, which can significantly impact the total investment.

To understand the different pricing models and factors affecting ERP costs, you can read about ERP pricing models and ERP pricing. Additionally, consider exploring information on ERP deployment options and the importance of implementation and training in the overall ERP implementation process.

Process Manufacturing Case Studies

  • Yuengling & Son: Implemented an ERP system to streamline operations, improve data tracking, and eliminate manual processes, enhancing efficiency. Read the full case study here.
  • Cosmaceutical Research Labs: Adopted an ERP solution that improved inventory control, increased manufacturing efficiency by up to 22%, and enhanced customer response times. Discover more about their experience here.
  • Cypress Grove: Upgraded their ERP to improve data accuracy, traceability, and inventory management, supporting their rapid growth. Learn about their journey here.

For additional real-world examples, visit the case study library.

By carefully considering these factors and leveraging the resources available, you can select an ERP system that aligns with your process manufacturing needs and drives your business forward.

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