2016 EDITION

TOP 20
ENTERPRISE
RESOURCE PLANNING
SOFTWARE REPORT
Comparison of the Leading ERP Software Vendors
Overview of ERP Software Solutions

In todays highly competitive marketplace, implementing software to streamline operational

processes can mark the difference between a business struggling to stay afloat and one thats
flourishing. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software exists as one of the most comprehensive
solutions for companies in need of back-end organization, with features tailored to businesses of
all sizes and industries. An ERP system allows companies to centralize many key elements of their
production line, building a more productive and cost-effective business model.

Originally designed for enterprise-level businesses, ERP solutions today will add value to
companies of varying sizes by more efficiently monitoring and operating daily tasks. Enterprise
planning software also reduces time spent on repetitive or overlapping activities by establishing
a centralized database that coordinates interdepartmental data assignments and more effectively
allocates resources. Even if your existing business processes operate smoothly, your company can
still find value in the increased productivity and tighter budget control that an ERP system offers.

Understanding the Different ERP Modules

Todays ERP solutions offer a variety of modules to better serve the unique needs of companies in
diverse industries. Some of the most common ERP modules are listed below.

Manufacturing

Ideal for businesses in the manufacturing industry, this ERP module offers enhanced product
assembly tools to streamline product design and creation, optimize production processes and
automate materials management. Manufacturing ERP software will also better manage day-to-day
procedures, reducing operating costs and increasing the productivity of your manufacturing cycle.

Who Should Use It? Manufacturing businesses, particularly those running primarily on manual
processes or experiencing frequent shipment delays or inventory misestimates will benefit most.

Supply Chain Management

Supply chain management (SCM) allows users to better economize the end-to-end supply cycle
and utilize real-time analytics for improved visibility and forecasting. The supply chain module
organizes and optimizes inventory control, purchasing and procurement, in-process production and
circulation to establish a lithe, lean supply cycle.

Who Should Use It? Companies experiencing frequent inaccuracies or miscalculations will most
benefit from the more accurate, efficient supply chain this solution will provide.

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Overview of ERP Software Solutions

Project Management

The project management module provides an optimized system for keeping track of individual
projects, managing invoices and storing client and project details. Investing in a solution with project
management functionality offers increased visibility of timelines, budgets and company activities.

Who Should Use It? Businesses with a problematic project management structure will benefit from
the robust interfaces provided to track job schedules and information.

Financial Management

Financial management modules organize accounting functions across departments and create
a centralized system for monitoring cash flow.
Most modules incorporate a general ledger, asset Key Features
management and accounts payable and receivable.
On-premise
Who Should Use It? Businesses that lack an existing SaaS platform
solution
financial management solution will benefit most.

Ready to Choose an ERP Solution? Mobile ERP 24/7 customer

applications support

Despite the cost and time required, implementing

Serves midsize
a single cohesive ERP system will provide copious Serves small
and large
businesses
enterprises
benefits for a company in need of stronger, leaner
back-end management. When selecting a platform, look
Reporting & Financial
for a flexible and user-friendly interface that displays analytics management

real-time analytics, and offers comprehensive migration

tools. Read on to compare the Top 20 ERP Software Module
add-ons
solutions and find the best fit for your company.

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Top 20 ERP Software Comparison

NetSuite ERP Aptean Compiere ERP Sage ERP X3 Epicor ERP Solutions Infor LN

www.netsuite.com www.aptean.com na.sage.com www.epicor.com www.infor.com

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Prudential, Jollibee, Guitar
Center, Intuitive Surgical,
Hamamatsu, Sara Lee
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Shat-R-Shield, Press-Seal
Gasket, Litehouse Foods,
Gulf Chemical
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Satellite Industries, Carson
Home Accents, Rudys
Tortillas, A.M. Leonard
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Chirch Global, Enkeboll Herman Miller, Ferrari,
Designs, Prince Industries, Delmonte, Mitsubishi,
TEAM Industries Kelloggs, Snap-on

Key Features Key Features Key Features Key Features Key Features

Additional Features Additional Features
Global accounting and
consolidation
Multi-currency control
Global sales
Global marketing
Global services
Integrated accounting
and reporting
Multi-store/multi-site
ecommerce
Multi-currency and tax
Multi-language
Global services
resource planning
Global business
intelligence
Financial accounting
Fixed asset
management
Payment management
Demand planning
Quote and order
management
Enable customer self
service
Additional Features Additional Features Additional Features
Aptean offers vertically Built to handle multiple Accounting features like Financial management
focused ERP suites that languages, currencies accounts payable Freight management
include Made2Manage, and more Electronic funds transfer Planning and estimating
Ross ERP, Intuitive ERP, Accounting Payroll and tax Warehousing
Axis ERP and Factory Financial management Financial management Procurement
MES Business intelligence Inventory management Sales
Alert management (BI) and reporting Estimating and quoting Enterprise service
CAD automation CRM tools Forecasting management
Financial management HR management Supply chain Project
Inventory management Multi-company and management Quality management
Project management global operations Procurement PLM tools
Quality control management Human capital Source to pay
Engineering Operations and management (HCM) Prospect to cash
management distribution management Opportunity and Manufacturing tools
Purchasing Payment processing leadership management Streamline operations
management Project management Orders and returns and increase visibility
Manufacturing tools Manufacturing tools Pricing and discounting Manage complex,
Return material Sales Quality control configured and attribute-
authorization Purchasing Sales and marketing controlled products
Demand forecasting Inventory management Scheduling Optimize customer
Payroll assistant Works with existing IT Warehouse service levels and
Scheduling production systems management maximum profitability
Planning, shipping and Planning and scheduling Service management Infor is available in
receiving Warehouse Production management multiple ERP suites
MRP tools management Advanced MRP tools
Procurement

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Top 20 ERP Software Comparison

Global Shop Solutions

Kenandy Cloud ERP Intacct SYSPRO 7 Microsoft Dynamics AX One-System ERP

www.kenandy.com www.intacct.com www.syspro.com www.microsoft.com www.globalshopsolutions.com

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Select Customers Select Customers Select Customers Select Customers Select Customers
Big Heart Pet Brands, TeleMangement Forum, Daniels Electronics, Ashley Furniture, Dell, ATD Precision Machining,
Philips, Merrow Sewing Cardinal Southwest TriStar Plastics Corp, Mac Delta Air Lines, Driscolls, Calnetix, Eptam Plastics,
Machine Co, Primus Power Huston, Fast Eddies Paper Inc, Dupar Controls Patagonia Miller Welding

Key Features Key Features Key Features Key Features Key Features

Additional Features Additional Features Additional Features Additional Features Additional Features
Only complete ERP on General ledger Modular ERP system Warehouse Capacity planning
Salesforce platform Accounts receivable Advanced budgeting management Tooling and materials
Order-to-cash Revenue management and planning Transportation Finite and infinite
Planning and production Cash management Fully customizable management scheduling
Procurement Robust dashboards Distribution Demand forecasting Custom job forecasting
Global financials Multi-currency management Product change CRM tools
Trade Promotion management Fluid user interface management Events and campaigns
Management Global consolidations Financial management Serial number tracking Service requests
MRP Order management Inventory management Trade allowance Email history
Real-time GL Salesforce integration Integrates with a management Extensive searching
Multi-segment GL Sales tax management number of SYSPRO and Vendor rebate Financial management
Accounting rules Project accounting third-party solutions management Prospect management
Drop ship Time expense Manufacturing tools Broker and royalty Invoice transactions
EDI management Business process contract management Purchase orders (PO)
Serialization Accounts payable management eProcurement Advanced shipping
VAT Purchasing Retail management Visual scheduling notices and schedules
Multicurrency Inventory management Point of sale (POS) tools Project client integration One-time data entry
Credit management Financial visibility and Production management Point of sale (POS) tools MRP solutions
Claims management insight into business Supply chain Integration with Time and attendance
Purchase agreements Customizable views management (SCM) Microsoft Dynamics Preventative
Pricebooks tailored to your audience SYSPRO Espresso CRM maintenance
Allowances Automate inter-entity provides a number of Quality control
Chatter transactions mobile ERP solutions Sales solutions
Kenandy Community Improve internal Shop management
CRM integration controls, compliance Label writer
3rd party integrations and transparency Manufacturing solution

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Top 20 ERP Software Comparison

IFS Applications UNIT4 Agresso SAP ERP Solutions FinancialForce.com VAI S2K Enterprise

www.ifsworld.com www.unit4.com www.sap.com www.financialforce.com www.vai.net

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Chief Industries, Linamar,
Kaman, CDF Corporation,
Freybe Gourmet Foods
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Royal Borough of Windsor, German Aerospace See FinancialForce.com Berk Enterprises, Smith
Exeter College, East Kent Center, Gillette, Rohm and for customer listings Drug Company, Dorcy
Finanace Consortium Haas, Biomet Europe International

Key Features Key Features Key Features Key Features Key Features

Additional Features Additional Features Additional Features Additional Features Additional Features
Asset data management Ideal for people-based Accounting All apps built on the Web-based interface
Budget management organizations needing Financial management Salesforce1 platform enables easy access,
Cash flow financial accounting Treasury and financial Accounting navigation and control
E-invoicing Financial management risk management Billing Monitor and assign
Engineer to order Human resources and Travel management Revenue recognition tasks while staying
Distribution tools payroll Talent management Media billing connected with business
Financial management Planning, budgeting and Service delivery Human capital alerts
General ledger forecasting Manages receivables management Dashboard configuration
Human resources Procurement Supports employment Professional services Processes accounting
Recruitment and training management from recruitment through automation data posted on all
management Project management training, deployment and Supply chain integrated modules
Payroll Costing and billing retention management Manufacturing
Engineering change Business process Steamlines essential Real-time analytics Distribution
management automation business processes Mobile device support Retail
Project delivery Field service and asset Workforce analytics for iPads, iPhones, CRM
Maintenance management Payroll Droids, Blackberries Inventory management
Manufacturing tools Post-implementation Strategic workforce Chatter, the social Purchasing
Multi-site planning agility management media and collaboration management
Scheduling Group consolidation E-recruiting tool for business Service and repair
Shop floor reporting Automatic foreign Operations analytics 2,200+ complementary Rental management
Shop order exchange translations Procurement and and vertical applications Food service
Batch processes Full transparency and logistics execution on the AppExchange Analytics
Vehicle information enhanced operational Product development that integrate with Ecommerce
Work orders control and manufacturing FinancialForce.com Enterprise portal
Additional modules Integrates with other Sales and service and Salesforce.com Warehouse
available Agresso solutions Integrated modules applications management

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Top 20 ERP Software Comparison

IQMS EnterpriseIQ Oracle E-Business Plex Systems

Acumatica Cloud ERP Exact Macola
Manufacturing ERP Suite Plex Online

www.iqms.com www.acumatica.com www.oracle.com www.plex.com www.exactmacola.com

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Donnelly Manufacturing, AME Corporation, EOS
Gill Industries, Tessy Group, IMG Enterprises,
Plastics, Mar-Bal Inc KFC, Youngevity
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Chicago Public Schools, Precision Global Systems, Whalen Manufacturing,
Hyundai Securities, Champion Plastics, Inteva Neutral Posture, good2grow,
ConAgra Food Inc Products, Weber Metals Gateway Manufacturing

Key Features Key Features Key Features Key Features Key Features

Additional Features Additional Features
Accounts receivable and
payable
Business intelligence
CRM tools
Estimating and quoting
Ecommerce
Financial management
Human capital
management
Order management
Planning and scheduling
Inventory management
Job and process costing
Quality management
Manufacturing
operations management
Multi-currency and multi-
language capabilities
Shipping and distribution
Supply chain
management
Utilities
Warehouse control
Additional Features Additional Features Additional Features
Financial management Asset lifecycle Accounting Fully configurable
suite includes cash flow management Business intellignece workspaces provide
forecasting and tax CRM tools Computer-aided design actionable business
reporting Financial management Costing intelligence
Distribution suite Performance CRM module Business process
includes inventory management Document control management
automation, up-to- Service automation system CRM
date freight costs and Human capital Ecommerce Warehouse
predefined packing rules management (HCM) Groupware management (WMS)
Customer management Supplier relationship communication Consolidated financials
Customer portal management CAD integration Accounting features
Project accounting Supply chain Human resources including AR/AP, cash
suite handles billing management (SCM) Inventory Control management, reporting,
and project revenue Value chain planning Product data Excel add-in and
management Advanced procurement management project/job accounting
Integrates with Box, Project portfolio Quality control Order entry
AvaTax by Avalara and management Manufacturing execution Inventory management
other top third-party Provides a variety of systems (MES) PO management
apps applications that can be Supply chain MRP
Expanded API used by companies of management Shop floor control
Automatic report all sizes Barcode library Standard costing
generation Application library Commissions tracking Production order
Offered in the cloud Competitor database processing
(E-Business Suite) or Choose from over 350 Business activity
on-premise (PeopleSoft) modules from shop floor monitoring
to quality management EDI support

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Related Software Solutions
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Key Features Automated integrations eliminate
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Great for small and midsize businesses on a budget!
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Key Features Full product scalability
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Alerts users to any changes
that need to be reconciled
Get up-to-the-minute market
availability, datasheets and
compliance information for all
BOMS
Email notifications
Custom mapping
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Enterprise performance
management
Sales and order management
Ecommerce
Customer management
Production, packaging and
distribution