Compare Manufacturing Software Vendors

Vendor	Infor	Microsoft Dynamics AX	Solarsoft
Manufacturing Software Comparison
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Product Name	Infor ERP Baan/LN Infor ERP SyteLine Infor ERP Visual Infor ERP BPCS/LX Infor ERP Adage	Microsoft Dyamics AX	Solarsoft iVP
Customer Focus	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.	Solarsoft provides a manufacturing solution tailored to the needs of both discrete and process manufacturers. Solarsoft software offers support for the following industries: Consumer packaged goods, high-tech, industrial machinery, plastics, mining, automotive, lumber, metal fabrication and more
Pricing	$10K-100K	$20K-180K	$3K/user
SaaS Availability	Yes	Yes	Yes
Highlights	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	Is capable of fulfilling the tasks necessary for different manufacturing modes including: Mixed Mode, Discrete, Process, Make-to-Order, Make-to-Stock, Repetitive, Shop Floor, Distribution, and Light Assembly Eliminates the need to maintain data in multiple systems by using EDI to directly link the Solarsoft system to order entry, shipping and purchasing Solarsoft customers have achieved over 99 percent inventory accuracy by using multiple tools to quickly and easily capture data in shipping, production and warehouse One highly scalable system with frequent updates that requires no software installation or maintenance
Modules
Manufacturing Functionality	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	Inventory Management Product Configuration Quotations Lot and Serial Number Traceability Goods on Consignment Multi-Plant Manufacturing Material Requirements Planning Just-in-Time and Kanban Shop Floor Control Production Planning Barcode Labeling Real-Time Reporting Financial Management Quality Control Maitenance
CRM Capability	Yes, out of the box CRM capability	Can integrate with Microsoft Dynamics CRM	Yes, CRM module is included