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Head to Head ERP software system comparison for Inform Software vs. RealSTEEL

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2 ERP Systems Found

Ddi system logo
Inform Software
Real steel logo
RealSTEEL
Ddi system logo

Inform Software

Real steel logo

RealSTEEL

More System Information
More System Information

Price Range

$25K - $500K

Price Range

N/A

Cost Per User

$500/mo

Cost Per User

$175/mo

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
No Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
No Icon On-Premise

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

91%

Version

20.0.63

Version

-

Financing Options

Lease, Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

User Range

5 — 200

User Range

10 — +

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Minimum Fee to Implement

$35,000

Awards

-

Awards

-

Installs

550+

Installs

2000+

Architecture

.NET

Architecture

SOA, .NET, Native Cloud

System Summary

DDI's Inform is an ERP software for distributors, streamlining business from sales to reporting. It boasts tools like CRM and analytics. User-friendly with a Windows interface, it ensures easy learning. Key perks include 24/7 access, inventory control, CRM tools, and integrated analytics. 

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.

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • No Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • No 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)

Unique Features

  • Distribution-focused ERP: made for wholesale distributors across industries like HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and industrial supply.
  • Modules covering order entry, quoting, delivery inquiry, customer service (CRM), inventory management, purchasing, pricing, EDI, etc.
  • Advanced inventory/warehouse tools: demand forecasting, multi-location inventory, cycle counting, PO container shipments.
  • Strategic pricing features: customer price matrices, margin protection, vendor rebates, and different customer-specific pricing scenarios.

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.

Limitations

  • Scaling limits: Best suited for small to mid-sized distributors rather than large enterprises.

Limitations

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