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6 ERP Systems Found

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IFS Cloud

Sap logo

SAP ECC

Sap logo

SAP S/4HANA

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SAP Business ByDesign

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SAP Business One

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Price Range

N/A

Price Range

N/A

Price Range

N/A

Price Range

$15K - $150K

Price Range

$50K - $500K

Price Range

$120K - $2,000K

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

$200/mo

Cost Per User

$150/mo

Cost Per User

$5,000/mo

Cost Per User

N/A

Deployments

Yes 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
No Icon On-Premise

Deployments

No Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

No Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

78%

Retention Rate

70%

Retention Rate

65%

Retention Rate

N/A

Version

IFS Cloud

Version

6.0

Version

Cloud 2021

Version

Cloud and Mobile Based (Always Current)

Version

-

Version

2020

Financing Options

Finance, Subscription

Financing Options

-

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Finance, Subscription

Financing Options

Finance

User Range

100 — and up

User Range

1 — Unlimited

User Range

15 — Unlimited

User Range

10 — 500

User Range

25 — 1000

User Range

50 — and up

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Minimum Fee to Implement

$75,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$25,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$50,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$150,000

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Installs

3,300+

Installs

-

Installs

10,000+

Installs

3,000+

Installs

28,000+

Installs

5000+

Architecture

SOA

Architecture

Single-tenant

Architecture

SOA, Native Cloud

Architecture

SOA, Hosted Cloud

Architecture

SOA

Architecture

SOA

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

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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

SAP Business ByDesign is a cloud-based ERP solution for small to medium-sized enterprises, offering seamless Microsoft Office integration and mobile access. It streamlines operations through modules like Financial and Customer Relationship Management. This user-friendly platform is cost-effective, scalable, and requires minimal IT infrastructure.

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 Business All-in-One ERP supports midsize manufacturing and distribution firms with industry-specific tools. Powered by SAP S/4HANA, it's scalable, user-friendly, and rapidly deployable. It streamlines business processes, improving operational efficiency and financial performance.

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)

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

  • 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

  • Cloud-based ERP designed primarily for small to mid-sized businesses and subsidiaries of large enterprises
  • Covers core areas including finance, CRM, supply chain, project management, procurement, and HR
  • Preconfigured business processes that reduce implementation time and complexity
  • Strong integration with other SAP products, including SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors
  • Scalable subscription model that allows businesses to add functionality as they grow
  • Backed by SAP’s ecosystem and long-term support

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

  • Industry-specific templates available to accelerate deployment (manufacturing, wholesale, retail, etc.)
  • Highly customizable to fit unique business requirements
  • Strong integration with SAP’s ecosystem, including SAP BusinessObjects for analytics
  • Scalable to support midsize organizations with aspirations to expand globally

Limitations

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

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

  • Targeted at mid-market organizations; may not be powerful enough for very large, complex enterprises

Limitations

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

Limitations

  • This system is not available on the cloud.
  • Limited long-term roadmap, with SAP encouraging customers to migrate to S/4HANA
  • Not ideal for very small businesses due to cost and complexity
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