Compare Manufacturing Software Vendors

Vendor	Epicor Manufacturing ERP	Infor	Microsoft Dynamics AX
Manufacturing Software Comparison
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Product Name	Epicor Manufacturing Epicor Vantage Epicor Vista Epicor iScala Epicor Enterprise	Infor ERP Baan/LN Infor ERP SyteLine Infor ERP Visual Infor ERP BPCS/LX Infor ERP Adage	Microsoft Dyamics AX
Customer Focus	Epicor’s ERP solutions are helping midmarket organizations and divisions and subsidiaries of the Global 1000 maximize their most important resources for profitable growth, and are available for a number of industry sectors including manufacturing, distribution, services, hospitality and retail.	Infor focuses on mid-market discrete manufacturing enterprises in industrial equipment, high-tech electronics, automotive, metal and plastic fabrication, and aeropace sectors, and mid-market process manufacturers in consumer goods, chemical, and food and beverage markets	Microsoft Dynamics AX is a comprehensive enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions that offers flexible business applications capable of delivering the functionality to run small and mid-sized organizations, and divisions of large enterprises.
Pricing	$4K-500K	$10K-100K	$20K-180K
SaaS Availability	Yes	Yes	Yes
Highlights	Epicor Manufacturing Software is a comprehensive solution portfolio that enables companies to plan, schedule, execute and monitor their entire manufacturing business With over 20,000 customers in over 140 countries, Epicor implements proven technology that helps businesses operate more efficiently and effectively Epicor solutions are tailored to meet the needs of manufacturing and incorporate easy-to-use production management capabilities that alleviate the complexities caused by make-to-order and mixed-mode manufacturing Epicor Manufacturing Software provides a real-time, accurate view of manufacturing processes so that businesses can proactively manage their operations with confidence	Infor leverages a Service Oriented Architecture, which enables customers to add new features when they need them. Infor’s customer driven approach to software innovation has made them one of the most popular choices in the world Offers a variety of ERP solutions that help companies in a wide spectrum of subsectors automate, plan, collaborate, and execute based on their unique business requirements Boasts a 95% customer retention rate with over 70,000 customers worldwide Infor delivers a highly effective process manufacturing solution that is proven to help manufacturers boost revenue, increase profits, enhance quality, and ensure regulatory compliance Offers distinct manufacturing solutions tailored for discrete manufacturing companies. The discrete solutions are built to help manufacturers balance customer satisfaction with operational enhancement and improved profitability	Microsoft Dynamics AX is built on the familiar Microsoft platform that enables organizations to leverage a robust ERP solution with a familiar interface to improve productivity and visibility Provides in-depth knowledge into the supply chain and process manufacturing lifecycle, allowing organization to stay ahead of the competition Dynamics helps process manufacturers to improve processes by easing the complexities of formulating and producing custom products Improves decision-making and collaboration with integrated unified communications and ad-hoc, self-service business intelligence tools. Microsoft Dynamics AX enables easy-access and communication of valuable information the moment that an organization needs it
Modules
Manufacturing Functionality	Forecasting and Master Production Scheduling Material Requirements Planning Project Management Multi-Site Management Sales Management Supply Chain Management Enterprise Performace Management Product Data Management Service Management Warehouse Management Supply Chain Execution Supplier Relationship Management Enterprise Portal	Product Lifecycle Management Service Management Lean Manufacturing Quality Management Financial Management Wholesale and Distribution Project-Based Manufacturing Materials and Inventory Management Advanced Planning and Scheduling Infor Barcode Customer Management Warehouse Management Order Entry Supply Chain Management	Inventory Management Manufacturing Material Requirements Planning Warehouse Management Sales and Order Management Quality Management Compliance and RIsk Management Project Management Human Resource Management Supply Chain Management
CRM Capability	Out of the box integrated CRM capability	Yes, out of the box CRM capability	Can integrate with Microsoft Dynamics CRM