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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Buyer’s Guide Includes a Category Overview, Top 10 Questions to Ask, Plus, a Capabilities Reference of the Leading 24 Providers for Enterprise Resource Planning

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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Buyer’s Guide

Includes a Category Overview, Top 10 Questions to Ask,

Plus, a Capabilities Reference of the Leading 24 Providers for

Enterprise Resource Planning

2017 Buyer’s Guide

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INTRODUCTION:

Running a business can be a pretty tricky situation. With so many dependent business components, from

inventory to finances, your organization can easily turn into a serious mess. That’s why most 21st century

businesses are utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. With a number of possible symptoms

indicating that you might need an ERP solution, it’s important to recognize that each situation is unique and

that it’s important to find the ERP solution that’s right for you.

There are a number of reasons why your business may need an ERP solution, and with so many vendors

specialization in niche industries, you’re sure to find a solution that fits your needs. A few of the biggest

benefits you’ll see from an ERP investment are:

1. One Software for a Number of Processes

A good ERP system condenses a number of different processes into one easy to use application.

2. Easy Access to Information about your Business

The pace of business is faster today than ever before, which means employees across your company need

immediate access to key data. With an ERP solution, executives can get a holistic view of business

operations at any time, while other staff can get the information they need to do their jobs more effectively.

3. Financial Management

AN ERP system with a strong financial component can ensure that companies meet financial reporting and

tax requirements with a single accounting, banking, and payment system.

4. Project Management

An ERP project management module removes the guesswork from project-related activities so that

companies can select the best projects, assign the proper resources, streamline delivery efforts and track

profitability.

Whether you are a publicly traded corporation, a government institution or even a small to medium-sized

business, there is an ERP solution for everyone and our job is to help you get started evaluating vendors.

Our team has spent the hours required to sift through all of information presented by the top 24 vendors and

present the highlights in this straight forward summary of each solution. We have also developed a set of 10

questions to ask both yourself and the solution providers you engage as a way to help you move further down

the road to selecting the best Enterprise Resource Planning solution possible.

Nathaniel Lewis,

Editor

Solutions Review

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5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Selecting an ERP Solution

QUESTION #1 What business problems am I trying to solve with this ERP system?

Each ERP solution is designed with a specific type of company in mind and comes equipped

with Its own set of functionalities. It’s important for you as the customer to identify the business

problems that you’re planning to have addressed with the solution. For smaller businesses, you

may only need the core ERP essentials, but as your business grows you may require specific

ERP capabilities to manage a larger database. There are often some very strong indicators that

your organization may need an ERP solution, such as having a difficult time determining how

much inventory is in your warehouse, your sales forecast being mostly based on guesswork, and

when your company is struggling to keep up to speed with an upsurge of orders or relies heavily

on Excel spreadsheets.

QUESTION #2 How will this ERP solution affect my business processes? And what can I do to accommodate

the solution?

ERP systems have traditionally been built to serve the needs of large corporations, and it’s only

recently that software companies have begun to target mid-tier and smaller organizations.

Today, ERP solutions are designed to accommodate any number of quirks a business might

have. That’s why it’s important for you to understand how your business process works at the

moment, and what adjustments you would have to make to your processes if you were to

purchase an ERP solution. Almost every ERP solution provider boasts the flexibility of their

product. It almost gets to the point where it doesn’t really mean anything to the consumer.

That’s why it’s important for you as the consumer to be fully educated on the requirements of

your potential solution. More often than not, mid-sized businesses require more flexibility from

their ERP solution than larger companies due to frequent adjustments in business processes.

QUESTION #3 On the ground or in the cloud?

Ah, the great timeless question in IT…. While cloud based systems have become much more

popular in recent years, there are a number of reasons why your business may choose to keep

your files stored locally on premise. For example, costs, security, and your company’s need for

customization may all factor into your decision. On-premise file storage is often considered to

be a capital expenditure, which means that it’s essentially one large expense upfront to cover

the cost. Cloud based file storage is an operating expenditure giving you an additional expense

the longer you keep you subscribe to the service. It’s also true that many ERP solutions

providers offer a hybridization of the two to better accommodate the needs of their clients.

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Basically, horizontal ERP solutions are completely integrated suites that include a module for

every business process you may undertake. These solutions are often a bit generic in order to fit

a number of company needs. Vertical solutions on the other hand are often what you would

refer to as “specialist solutions”. These solutions are designed for one specific industry rather

than stretching themselves to cover a number of industries. This is why there is no one ERP

vendor that dominates the market; many vendors will try to find a niche market instead.

QUESTION #5 What are you actually buying with the purchase of an ERP solution?

When you’re buying an ERP solution for your business, you’re not simply buying a single product

that will simply be implemented and left to its own devices. When you buy an ERP solution, you

are essentially buying an ongoing process of maintenance, upgrades, and support which could

last decades. Each of these aspects is critical to the success of your ERP system and need to

be considered before purchase.

QUESTION #6 Will your company need to implement upgrades and enhancements even if you don’t want to?

While ERP solutions aren’t nearly as pricey as they once were, they can still be a hefty expense

for your business. Today, many vendors give customers the option for flexible financing options

letting buyers spread payments over 3-5 years. Our biggest advice when buying an ERP solution

is to not over-buy. You don’t need to buy more licenses than necessary. Because of the modular

nature of ERP solutions, you can always add more modules later as you need them.

QUESTION #7 Does your company have the IT resources available to support an on-premise installation?

Like nearly every software provider, ERP vendors release upgrades and new products pretty

much every year. This can be a real headache, as it brings a major invasive change that could

turn costly depending on their upgrade pricing. This is why nearly two thirds of mid-sized

businesses are running outdated versions of their ERP software. Many companies believe that

unless you’re properly prepared to re-implement your locally stored software, it may be wiser to

opt for the cloud instead, to ensure that your software stays updated with the least amount of

trouble.

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“Ask each

provider if they

include training

or make it

available at an

additional cost.”

QUESTION #8 What sort of training is made available by this solution?

When you finally lay down all that money for your ERP

solution, you’d at least like your employees to know how to

use it, right? You should ask the provider if they provide

effective training for the solution. If they don’t, you may want

to ask for some information regarding resources that can be

provided to make the learning curve less difficult. Without

properly preparing your employees for your new ERP solution,

it will be very difficult for them to properly operate the new

system.

QUESTION #9 What functionalities will my company actually use?

ERP solutions these days have the ability cover essentially every business process you can think

of. The question for mid-market organizations is whether or not you need all of those

capabilities. Often times, ERP functionalities may be too specialized to be very useful for a

company or perhaps a company may have an existing or outsourced feature. The bottom line

here is not to pay for features that you’re company doesn’t need or won’t use in the future.

QUESTION #10 Does the solution vendor have a clear long-term product strategy?

After investing a pretty penny in an ERP solution, you’d expect to stay with it for a while, right?

Today, the ERP solution market is filled with frequent acquisitions and mergers. You need to be

sure that after you put the money and effort, your ERP solution will be around to grow and adapt

to your company’s needs, while also staying equipped with the latest technologies.

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ERP Solution Provider Profiles

ABAS _________________________________________________________________________________________ 7

Acumatica __________________________________________________________________________________________ 8

Aptean __________________________________________________________________________________________ 9

CGS _________________________________________________________________________________________ 10

Deltek _________________________________________________________________________________________ 11

Epicor _________________________________________________________________________________________ 12

Exact _________________________________________________________________________________________ 13

IFS _________________________________________________________________________________________ 14

Infor _________________________________________________________________________________________ 15

Intact _________________________________________________________________________________________ 16

LillyWorks _________________________________________________________________________________________ 17

Microsoft _________________________________________________________________________________________ 18

NetSuite _________________________________________________________________________________________ 19

Oracle ________________________________________________________________________________________ 20

Process Pro ________________________________________________________________________________________ 21

Profit Key ________________________________________________________________________________________ 22

QAD ________________________________________________________________________________________ 23

Ramco ________________________________________________________________________________________ 24

Sage ________________________________________________________________________________________ 25

SAP ________________________________________________________________________________________ 26

Synergy VISUAL ________________________________________________________________________________________ 27

Unit4 ________________________________________________________________________________________ 28

Workwise ________________________________________________________________________________________ 29

24Seven ________________________________________________________________________________________ 30

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anagement ABAS

Founded in 1980, the Karlsruhe Germany based ABAS Software provides

enterprise resource planning and business process management software built

on open standards that enable organizations to unlock the power of their

business-critical content. ABAS presents three main application offerings

including ABAS ERP, ABAS Distribution, and ABAS eB. ABAS’ ERP solution is

directed towards small to mid-sized manufacturers and distributors. ABAS

considers complex manufacturing to be their “sweet spot”, building the product

around make-to-order (MTO) and engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing.

From the Company

“abas believes passionately that people, our own and yours, are the heart and soul of business. For 35 years ABAS

has consistently and steadily improved processes for our customers. We’ve worked hard to get to know the people

we work with and understand their work, their needs, and their vision. This has created strong relationships: 92% of

our customers return to us for their ERP requirements. More than 350 companies have been using abas 15+

years.”

Key Features

Financial Accounting – ABAS’ “financial accounting” module gives organizations the information needed to

respond to changing market and regulatory requirements; while also ensuring compliance and accountability.

Group Accounting – ABAS’ “group accounting” feature allows organizations the ability to centralize group

financials, simplify preparation, and access critical account information from any source,

Service Processing – Customer expectations are higher than ever and extend well beyond initial sales. Follow up

sales with reliable, personalized service to keep your business ahead of the competition.

Bottom Line

ABAS’ ERP software is a complete and integrated e-business suite of applications addressing the marketing

needs with product data management and web store function. The product is easy to use and functionally strong

directed at potential customers in the “complex” manufacturing industries.

abas AG

Karlsruhe

Gartenstraße 67

Germany

+49 (0)721 96 72 30

abas-erp.com

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anagement Aptean

Aptean was founded in 2012 after a merger between Consola Corporation and

CDC Software and offers Enterprise Resource Planning solutions for a number

of financial and manufacturing markets. The company builds and acquires

solutions to support the evolving operational needs of businesses, helping

nearly 5,000 organizations. Aptean’s ERP solutions include Cimnet ERP,

Encomprix ERP, Ross ERP, and more, each designed to fit individual needs.

Aptean delivers solutions to more than 9,000 customers in over 100 countries

within the manufacturing, distribution, high tech, transportation, retail,

government, real estate, financial services, health care, and not-for-profit

industries.

From the Company

“Every business has unique processes and needs, but ultimately, every business needs technology with

comprehensive business functionality that ties the entire enterprise together, connecting all the moving parts and

providing better visibility into operations. Aptean offers integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions

that help businesses operate more effectively and see the big picture—so they can make strategic decisions that

keep them efficient and profitable.”

Key Features

Easy Integration – Provide seamless integration of planning, materials management and procurement,

manufacturing, financial, and business intelligence processes

Standardized Business Processes – Make it easy for your employees to do business with each other by

standardizing and integrating business processes across the enterprise.

Multi-Currency Capabilities – Support multi-national manufacturers with multi-language and multi-currency capabilities

Bottom Line

Aptean provides a flexible ERP solution that’s designed to work around your business needs, and not the other

way around. It also offers the ability for customers to view a catalog and track orders 24/7 through a secure

web-based portal, giving it a leg up in ERP arena for highly regulated industries.

500 S. Kraemer Blvd.

Brea, CA 92821

United States

+1 (888) 353-7058

www.aptean.com

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anagement Acumatica

Founded in 2008, Acumatica provides cloud and browser based business

management software designed for small and mid-sized businesses.

Acumatica’s ERP solution offers a suite of fully-integrated applications

powered by a flexible platform. It comes as a full suite offering financials,

distribution, project accounting, and CRM. Acumatica provides its Studio

feature, which empowers business process changes while enabling software

customization instead of requiring businesses to change their business

processes.

From the Company

“Acumatica ERP delivers adaptable cloud and mobile technology with a unique all-inclusive user licensing model,

enabling a complete, real time view of your business anytime, anywhere. Through our worldwide network of

partners, Acumatica provides the full suite of integrated business management applications, including Financials,

Distribution, Manufacturing, Project Accounting, and CRM. There is only one true Cloud ERP platform designed for

mid-sized customers “

Key Features

Financial Management – From on-line accounting for smaller local businesses to feature global applications for

larger, complex businesses, these accounting applications are designed to support a number of needs.

Distribution Management – Manage quotes and orders, track inventory, automate purchasing, and improve

customer service. Fully Integrated with CRM, financial, manufacturing and project accounting for visibility across

the entire organization.

Customer Management – Includes standard CRM functionality for managing leads, contacts, opportunities, etc. In

addition, post-sales service and customer portals help improve the total customer experience.

Bottom Line

Acumatica provides a full ERP solution that includes financials, distribution, project accounting and CRM. The

solution features a rich user interface, software flexibility, and cloud portability allowing users with the option to

store their data locally or in the cloud.

11235 SE 6th Street

Bellvue, WA 98004

United States

+1(888) 288-8300

www.acumatica.com

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anagement CGS

NYC based CGS helps customers across industries manage their businesses

through its BlueCherry Enterprise Resource Planning solution. The full

BlueCherry suite features solutions such as ERM, PLM, and more. CGS’s ERP

system is designed to help managers understand and act on the important

issues, trends, and opportunities in their business. BlueCherry ERP prevents

users with the transparency, visibility, and control required across the entire

enterprise and supply chain.

From the Company

“BlueCherry Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a best-in-class solution that provides a comprehensive set of

tools to power your fundamental business processes and manage all of your critical business transactions,

including everything from customer orders to deliveries, planning to production, raw materials to finished products

and everything in between.

Key Features

Reporting Engine – Generate reports with a user-friendly integrated report-building engine to give complete in-

house and supply chain visibility.

Concept to Consumer – Manage everything from customer orders to deliveries, planning to production, raw

materials to finished product.

Integrated EDI – Fully Integrated and automated EDU capabilities eliminate the need for expensive third party EDI

translation software or services.

Bottom Line

CGS’s BlueCherry ERP software is mainly designed for the consumer goods and fashion industry, focusing on

retailers’ requirements through the process of concept to consumer. BlueCherry is an efficient system to cover

the constantly changing needs of the industry.

200 Brookfield Place

New York, NY 10281

United States

+1(212) 408-3800

www.cgsinc.com

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anagement DelTek

Deltek’s ERP solution, Costpoint, has assisted companies in researching and

identifying new opportunities, winning new business, recruiting and

developing talent, and more. Deltek offers a range of ERP products to fit the

unique demands of clients. Deltek’s ERP solutions are available as cloud-

based and on-premise systems, priced on a per employee per month basis.

DelTek is typically used by organizations with over 21 employees in the

system and more than ten users who need access to the software. The

solution is used in a number of industries including aerospace and defense,

healthcare, non-profits, and education.

From the Company

“Deltek provides software solutions specifically designed to meet the needs of project-driven businesses. Today our

software applications and project management solutions help more than 12,000 organizations achieve success

worldwide. Deltek’s solutions help you to improve business performance management, streamline operations,

optimize compliance processes and win new business. Deltek Costpoint - is the industry-leading enterprise

management software solution that tracks, manages and reports on every aspect of a project business: planning,

estimating, proposals, budgets, purchasing, billing, human resources, business performance management and

project manufacturing.

Key Features

Finance – Deltek’s Costpoint simplifies processes such as billing, revenue recognition, expense management and

compliance to maximize profit and revenue, and improve cashflow.

Human Resources– Costpoint provides a single integrated solution that helps automate and simplify the HR

Process by streamlining and automating the entire employee life cycle, reducing costs associated with their

employee self-service, and ensuring compliance.

Operations – With Costpoint, you can operate more efficiently with more transactional control by eliminating

manual processes with electronic billing, automating business processes, and centralizing contract information in

one place.

Bottom Line

Deltek’s Costpoint provides users with a single, integrated, and dynamic ERP solution that lets you track, manage,

and report on a variety of business processes. Deltek’s mobile compatibility allows users to access the software

remotely through a mobile optimized site and through their IOS and Android mobile apps.

2291 Wood Oak Drive

Herndon, VA 20171

United States

+1 (800) 456-2009

www.deltek.com

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anagement Epicor

Epicor looks to help organizations take advantage of economic changes with

its ERP solutions suite. Epicor’s ERP solution is a global resource planning

platform that provides choice, flexibility, and agility to promote growth and

opportunity. Epicor distribution solutions are designed to provide visibility

across a complex supply chain, primarily working with their customers in a

Business-to-Business environment. Today, over 20,000 customers in 150

countries use Epicor’s line-up of solutions. Epicor supports any discrete

manufacturer with more than $1 million in annual revenue. Buyer’s looking for

a more robust ERP system should take a look at Epicor’s additional modules.

From the Company

“Epicor is dedicated to providing integrated ERP Software with solutions for customer relationship management

(CRM), manufacturing operations, supply chain management (SCM), human capital management (HCM) and more.

Leveraging innovative technologies like Web services, Epicor develops end-to-end, industry-specific ERP designed

to meet the needs of manufacturing, distribution, retail, services, and hospitality industries.

Key Features

Discover – Reach new markets, expand product lines and grow your business with deep industry and country

specific functionality.

Acceleration – Drive improved customer experience and accelerate the digital transformation of your business

Expansion – Expand collaboration within your company and throughout your supply chain with social and

commerce solutions.

Quick Response – Respond quickly to changing demands with configurable real-time mobile capabilities.

Bottom Line

Epicor ERP is a highly flexible Resource Planning solution allowing it to be deployed to fit your unique business

situations. The solution is true cloud based ERP, giving companies a month-by-month subscription to the service.

As a single source for information, it helps to minimize duplicate data entries. Its integrated system allows all

operations to be reported in real time.

804 Las Cimas Parkway

Austin, TX 78746

United States

+1(800) 999-1809

www.epicor.com

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anagement Exact

Exact Software offers its Globe Next ERP solution, featuring accounting,

inventory management, billing and invoicing, financial reporting, and more.

Globe Next can be deployed in the cloud or on-premise. Exact’s ERP solution

works with companies of any size, enhancing visibility and insight into their

business processes through a single interface. This ERP solution also notifies

users whenever there is an action that needs attention. Exact Globe Next lets

team customize their system and adjust team and individual user permissions

quickly and easily.

From the Company

“Exact Globe Next proves that we know what your challenges are. As such, Exact Globe Next allows you to bring

your operation together, replacing islands of information and uniting them into a single, organization-wide system.

And it does so with the modular flexibility that adapts to your requirements and grows with you. Working with Exact

Globe Next, you’ll be in a position to improve your existing processes. Your company will operate as one, instead of

a set of diverse entities.”

Key Features

Service Management – Exact Service Management provides the insight to empower your service provision,

supporting more efficient, customer oriented service delivery

Manufacturing– Integrate manufacturing processes with e-manufacturing, e-calculation, e-quality management,

e-MRP, and e-realization.

WMS – Exact Warehouse Management System (e-WMS) automates your physical flow of goods and optimizes

your logistical processes.

Bottom Line

Exact’s ERP system is designed to bring all aspects of a business operation together. It does this using modular

flexibility that adapts to your requirements. The Globe Next ERP solution is an easy to use program designed for

companies of all sizes, especially manufacturers that require high standards of government compliance.

3600 American Blvd

W Bloomington, MN 55431

United States

+1 (855) 359-9256

www.exact.com

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anagement IFS

IFS is a globally recognized company founded in 1983 known for their

Enterprise Resource Planning Products. IFS’s solutions help bring customers

in targeted sectors closer to their business and prepares for changes in their

industry. Their ERP application suite is designed to handle four key processes;

manufacturing, projects, supply chain management, and service &

management. IFS’s ERP solution contains a suite of modules that can be

deployed in full or tailored to be a best of breed solution. The solution is

especially well-suited for a number of industries including: process

manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, and energy and utilities.

From the Company

“The application can be configured for a variety of settings including but not limited to discrete manufacturing,

process manufacturing, multi-mode manufacturing, construction and engineering, and esoteric and demanding

settings like multi-mode manufacturing, aerospace and defense, engineer, procure construct (EPC) and offshore oil

and gas drilling. It is in these demanding settings that combine elements of manufacturing, project management

and asset management that IFS Applications is without peer as an ERP solution”

Key Features

Flexible – IFS ERP is designed to be flexible with new developments in technology and with changing business

structures.

Manufacturing - IFS Applications helps manufacturers operate in any combination of batch process, engineer-to-

order, make-to-order, make-to-stock, configure-to-order, and engineer-procure-construct.

Project Management – A single, integrated solution gives you real-time feedback at any stage of the project so

you can act proactively to deviations from the plan.

Bottom Line

IFS’s ERP solution is ideal for demanding discrete and process manufacturing environments. The company offers

a single, flexible solution that grows and develops with your business, so there’s no need to switch products as

your company expands. IFS Applications supports for multiple companies, sites, and currencies – and multiple

manufacturing business models – on a single instance of the software and on a single database.

Teknikringen 5 Box 1545

Linköping, SE-581 15

Sweden

+46 13 460 40 00

www.ifsworld.com

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anagement Infor

Infor is a privately held enterprise software company founded in 2002. Its

Adage ERP solution is built to meet the needs of manufacturers and

distributors in a wide variety of industries, Infor’s ERP solutions can help to

minimize costly customizations and take advantage of continuous innovation.

Infor Distribution ERP provides customers the freedom of choice with a

wholesale and distribution solution deployable in the cloud or on premise with

additional features such as mobile applications to help increase response

times and improve decision making.

From the Company

“Combining the latest technological innovations with a 30-year manufacturing and distribution legacy, these

solutions offer the usability and functional depth that can only be achieved through decades of application by over

70,000 customers in 164 countries. That means you can forget expensive customizations and never-ending

implementations. You get deep industry functionality built right in. It means you can make rigid technology a thing

of the past. You get the flexibility to support whatever direction your business may take. And it means access to

innovative new technologies that deliver competitive advantage in a complex and changing world.”

Key Features

Enterprise Asset Management – Designed for companies that need to track financial and maintenance

information of assets and buildings. Delivered through 4 products: Inform10 EAM Enterprise, Infor 10 EAM Asset

Sustainability, Infor10 EAM Business, and Infro10 EAM (MP2).

Supply Chain Planning – Infor Supply Chain Management combines best in class solutions with industry-specific

functionality, giving you the power to plan and execute your supply chain strategies faster and more profitably, from strategic and tactical planning to execution.

Financial Management – Get a real-time view of all the moving parts that make your business tick, and turn

financial information into profitable action with Infor’s end-to-end financial management solutions.

Bottom Line

Infor specializes in a few specific industries including aerospace & defense, automotive, and distribution. Their

ERP solution is a bit more niche than some other options in the market, which means that while their solution

may fit a company’s needs to a T, finding partners could prove difficult.

641 Ave of the Americas

New York, NY 10011

United States

+1 (866) 244-5479

www.infor.com

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anagement Intact Software

Intact Software was founded in 1992 creating accounting software. They are

currently known for providing the flexible Intact IQ, their ERP solution directed

towards small and medium sized businesses. Intact’s IQ ERP software gives

users the ability to view all aspects of their business from one platform. The

ERP solution can be used across multiple mobile devices through its cloud

capabilities, and includes a built in email platform and SMS messaging

functionality.

From the Company

“Our sole focus is on advancing and supplying innovative products to customers who have their own unique ways of

running their business. We supply heavily customized solutions that reflect even the most complex of business

processes to protect your competitive edge. Using the latest technology, tailoring your system to suit your exact

requirements is quicker, easier and more cost effective than has been the case in the past with traditional legacy

systems.

Key Features

If This Then That (IfTTT) – Intact’s unique IfTTT agents filter out distracting data to ensure you with the most

relevant information for your business.

Simple Interface – Intact IQ easily integrates with third party systems to become the hub of your operation.

Innovation – Intact IQ works directly with you to create the kind of unique features you need to be at your best

and differentiate your business in the marketplace.

Predictive Stock Management – With Intact IQ, you benefit from predictive analytics, using your data to make

better business decisions. Predictive stock management allows for tighter controls, ensures stock levels reflect

demand, and that customer demands are exceeded.

Bottom Line

Intact’s IQ ERP software is a flexible piece of ERP software that allows small and medium sized business to

streamline their data in order to make informed and thoughtful business decisions. The system is meant for a

wide variety of industries as a horizontal accounting system and is based on the Oracle database.

Coes Road

Dundalk, Co. Louth

Ireland

+353 (0) 42 933 1712

www.intactsoftware.com

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anagement LillyWorks

LillyWorks is the latest offering from Manufacturing software pioneer Dick

Lilly, founder of Software International (1960/70’s after his technical

education at IBM), ProfitKey (1980’s), and VISUAL Manufacturing

(1990/2000’s). LillyWorks Manufacturing ERP is a very affordable cloud-

based, SaaS offering that helps manufacturing companies manage all aspects

of their manufacturing operations from ‘Quote to Cash’. LillyWorks’ Protected

Flow Manufacturing is a unique way to “Schedule” the shop floor so that you

can deliver to your customer on-time, in less time, every time. The solution is

available as a complete ERP or as a bolt-on to your existing ERP system for

Planning & Execution of shop orders.

From the Company

“In spite of advances in technology and continuous improvement methodologies such as LEAN, manufacturers

continue to struggle with delivering product to their customers on time. LillyWorks’ Protected Flow Manufacturing

allows companies to simplify “Scheduling” – yet greatly improve on-time delivery, reduce quoted lead-times, and

make happier customers and more money in the process. Share our excitement for helping North American

manufacturing by empowering your company with Protected Flow Manufacturing!”

Key Features

Deep Manufacturing functionality – Quoting & Estimating, Engineering (BOM’s/Routings), Job/WorkOrder

Management, Real-time Costing, Planning & Execution, Purchasing, Outside Services, Inventory, Lot/Serial control,

Shipping/Receiving, Invoicing, Financials Interface, and more.

Protected Flow Manufacturing – Powerful, yet incredibly simple and easy-to-understand method of controlling,

prioritizing, and planning your jobs / work orders. Available as standard functionality in LillyWorks ERP or as an

add-on to your current ERP.

Cloud-based, Software-as-a-Service – Secure hosting provided by Amazon Web Services. No on-site server

required. Fully accessible and designed to be operated from any web-enabled device – PC, tablet, smartphone,

etc.

Bottom Line

LillyWorks’ Protected Flow Manufacturing feature is central to the software, helping manufacturers increase

their flow and protect deadlines by providing a new approach to execution and production planning. The

feature’s navigation system provides drivers with the most efficient route possible beforehand by marking

obstacles and road-closures. LillyWorks also provides users with real-time task lists to make sure that all

deadlines are met across all positions.

4 Merrill Industrial Drive

Hampton, NH 03842

United States

+1 (603) 926-9696

www.lillyworks.com

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anagement Microsoft

Microsoft provides ERP software to businesses of all sizes through its

Dynamics platform which consists of six separate products: Microsoft AX, GP,

SL, NAV, CRM, RMS. The Microsoft Dynamics portfolio started in 2001 with

the acquisition of Great Plains Software and Soloman, and in 2002 with the

acquisition of Navison and Axapta. Together, these four technologies make up

the Microsoft Business Solutions Group. Dynamics GP, NAV, and SL are

typically intended for small and medium enterprises while Dynamics AX is

typically best suited for larger organizations. This ERP application covers

everything from financial management from manufacturing to operations.

From the Company

“Microsoft Dynamics AX is a business solution for global enterprises that supports industry-specific and

operational business processes, along with comprehensive, core enterprise resource planning (ERP) functionality

for financial and human resources management. It empowers your people to anticipate and embrace change so

your business can thrive.”

Key Features

Manufacturing – Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system can be tailored to support the specific needs of

manufacturing businesses while delivering a low total cost of ownership (TCO).

Usability – The user interface is very customizable (with role-based personalization), and is also familiar, for staff

that regularly use Microsoft software.

Financial Management – Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP software delivers a range of financial capabilities to help

consolidate accounts with subsidiaries or distribution centers worldwide.

Customization – Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP solution can be fully customized to aid in collaborating more

effectively with customers, partners, employees, and suppliers.

Bottom Line

Microsoft’s Dynamics GP, NAV, and SL are intended mainly for small to mid-sized businesses whereas Dynamics

AX is recommended for businesses with multi-site or multi country operations. Dynamics is an easy to use, cloud

ready platform with easy integration with many other Microsoft applications.

One Microsoft Way

Redmond, WA 98052

United States

+1 (800) 642-7676

www.microsoft.com

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anagement NetSuite

Net Suite is a San Mateo, California based software company founded in

1998. Their ERP solution is designed to address the multinational and multi-

company needs of a mid-market organization. NetSuite’s solution allows

consolidation to be done in real time and includes automated intercompany

eliminations and foreign currency translation. NetSuite’s ERP system is a

horizontal package designed for a wide range of industries. The solution is

web-based and runs on a range of Internet browsers. NetSuite ensures safety

by using its built in security controls and data center.

From the Company

“NetSuite ERP is the world’s most deployed cloud ERP solution. It provides proven financial management and ERP

that easily integrates with your broader sales and service processes. NetSuite ERP takes your business beyond

traditional accounting software, streamlining back-office processes and equips you with the visibility you need to

make better faster decisions.”

Key Features

Powerful Development Platform– Unprecedented flexibility that enables businesses to tailor the system to meet

their unique requirements and industry specific needs plus a comprehensive partner ecosystem that can help

them scale up, spin off or reinvent business models

Highly Scalable – Net Suite’s ERP solution has a highly scalable system for growth with the ability to quickly and

easily add functionality as a business grows, international capabilities including support 190 currencies, 20

languages, and automated tax compliance in over 100 countries to fuel global expansion.

Built in Business Intelligence – Provides real-time insights into key business performance indicators for a unified

view of the organization and delivers a single version of truth.

Bottom Line

Compared to other ERP solutions, NetSuite is a bit expensive. However, with the hefty price comes a load of

features and benefits offered by the solution. This is a comprehensive ERP solution that permits customers to

manage their front office, back office, and web operations from a single information system.

2955 Campus Drive

San Mateo, CA 94403

United States

+1 (650) 627-1000

www.netsuite.com

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anagement Oracle

Oracle Corporation primarily specializes in developing and

marketing database software and technology, cloud engineered systems and

enterprise software products. Oracle provides a comprehensive ERP solution

with its Oracle E-Business Suite offering. It supports a single instance global

deployment for large multinationals. Oracle has around a dozen enterprise

software product lines with the core ERP lines including Oracle Fusion

Applications, E-Business Suite, and JD Enterprise One.

From the Company

“With hundreds of cross-industry capabilities spanning enterprise resource planning, customer relationship

management, and supply chain planning, Oracle E-Business Suite applications help customers manage the

complexities of global business environments no matter if the organization is small, medium, or large in size. As

part of Oracle’s Applications Unlimited strategy, Oracle E-Business Suite applications will continue to be enhanced,

thus protecting and extending the value of your software investment.”

Key Features

Human Capital Management – Oracle's E-Business Suite Human Capital Management delivers set human

resources functionality that enables you to increase productivity, accelerate business performance, and lower

your cost of ownership.

Project Portfolio Management – The E–Business Suite supports the full life cycle of project and portfolio

management with a single, accurate view of all project related activities and industry leading functionality allows

users to select the best portfolio of initiatives.

Financial Management– The E-Business Suite Financials allow you to work smarter, increase efficiency and

reduce back-office costs with standardized processes for shared services, productivity tools, and integrated

performance management.

Bottom Line

Because of the size of E-Business, it can take some time and effort to implement and to maintain. Before

implementing, make sure that you understand your business’ needs and have the assistance of Oracle experts

and partners. Changes in configuration can be complex after going live, so be sure your solution is well specified.

500 Oracle Parkway

Redwood Shores, CA

94065

United States

+1 (650) 506-7000

www.oracle.com

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anagement Process Pro

Founded in 1998, ProcessPro provides an ERP solution designed for the

manufacturing industry. In 2016 ProcessPro merged with Open Systems to

enable them to access new markets, expand geographically, and extend the

functionality of their software. Today, ProcessPro is a leading mid-market ERP

solution provider that integrates all aspects of plant operation. ProcessPro’s

Premier ERP solution works for both manufacturers and distributors. Premier is

built on Microsoft Windows, SQL, Server, and .Net architecture.

From the Company

“With full manufacturing and financial integration, ProcessPro Premier offers a complete system from beginning

sales order entry through the manufacturing and accounting process. Premier is the only software of its kind that

is based exclusively on the Microsoft Visual Studio suite. It offers the added advantage of Microsoft’s extensive

research, development and testing in every package. Unlike other products that rely on proprietary languages and

databases, Premier delivers a fully tested standard that is accepted around the world - ensuring reliability,

consistency, and a solid product future. Premier leverages the proven strength of the Microsoft SQL Server

database, and integrates fully with Microsoft Word and Excel.”

Key Features

Inventory Control – Inventory Control automatically tracks inventory balances, serial numbers, lots, and product

line information. Plus, it prints extensive reports to analyze and control inventory. Features can be selected

individually for each item, and includes unit of measure conversions for stocking, purchasing, selling, and

counting in different units.

Physical Inventory – Adds functionality to our base physical inventory system to allow you to perform inventory

counts and to recreate inventory transactions that are done during your physical inventory process.

Manufacturing Execution – Pricing Management allows for pricing by customer and/or products, including tiered,

volume, and promotional pricing, as well as rebates. Perform a detail margin analysis to easily garner profitability

ratios. Incorporate landed costs to ensure accurate management of costs and margins.

Bottom Line

ProcessPro is a fully integrated ERP solution that offers a complete system. The system handles all aspects of

your business from sales and receivables, to purchasing and manufacturing. The solution is also developed, sold,

installed, and supported by the same ProcessPro team, so you only have a single source to deal with at every

phase.

3290 33rd Street

S. Saint Cloud, MN 56301

United States

+1 (800) 457-3548

www.processproerp.com

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anagement Profit Key

For over 35 years, ProfitKey has been providing manufacturing ERP for small to

mid-sized businesses, specifically in the areas of shop floor scheduling,

communications, inventory management, labor reporting, and cost tracking. The

company provides Rapid Response Manufacturing (RRM), their ERP and MES

solution, from ten offices worldwide. Profit Key’s accounting module is

integrated throughout the whole system, providing the user with financial

reporting, a fully customized G/L Report Writer, and much more. Their ERP

solution provides document management and workflow capabilities, making it

the only paperless manufacturing solution.

From the Company

“For over 35 years, ProfitKey International has been a leader in providing manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource

Planning) software for small to mid-sized companies who are looking to increase efficiency; specifically, in the

areas of shop floor scheduling, communications, inventory management, labor reporting, cost tracking, and more.

Today, that tradition continues with our new technology, new innovations, and new services. ProfitKey directly

implements and supports Rapid Response Manufacturing ® Software from 10 offices nationwide.”

Key Features

Customer Management – Customer management (or order entry) processing enters, tracks, ships, and invoices customer orders. Use it to print pick lists, pack lists, order inquiry, and generate material history for your orders.

Accounting – Accounting in ProfitKey ERP completely integrates Receiving, Shipping and Inventory into the financials. You can seamlessly check AP Invoice entry against Purchase Order receipts and generate Invoices directly from shipments.

Inventory – The Inventory Management Control module maintains critical inventory data necessary for running your manufacturing business. It records and tracks all inventory transactions for accuracy and convenience.

Bottom Line

Profit Key’s Rapid Response Manufacturing Quality Assurance module sets the product away from many other

ERP systems. For discrete manufacturers and job shops hoping to find a comprehensive ERP and MES solution,

Profit Key’s Rapid Response Manufacturing system, might be something you’d like to explore.

50 Stiles Road,

Salem, NH 03079

United States

+1 (603) 898-3100

www.profitkey.com

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anagement QAD

QAD began in 1979 as a small startup looking to address a large gap in

business software for mid-sized companies within manufacturing, life

sciences, consumer products, and food and beverage industries. Today, they

offer a flexible and customizable ERP solution for those same customers.

Their ERP software is typically recommended for organizations that have six

or more users accessing the system. Their solution’s security measures are

notable, meeting SAS 70/ SSAE 16, PCI-DSS, and ISO9001. QAD works to

develop products and services that can address the needs of specific

industries through collaboration with leading manufacturers and extensive

research.

From the Company

“QAD On Demand is the industry’s only full-strength enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution in the cloud,

created exclusively for manufacturing companies, like yours. Whether you’re a growing start-up or an established

global brand, with QAD On Demand web-based ERP software you can harness all of the power of QAD Enterprise

Applications. QAD On Demand web ERP lets you focus on your business, not your software. As a manufacturer, you

need to focus on meeting demand. Let QAD focus on keeping your business running … on demand!”

Key Features

Hybrid Cloud – QAD’s cloud ERP service allows you the freedom to move your data entirely to the cloud, keep it

stored locally, or have a bit of both.

Enterprise Financials – QAD Financials supports your business with comprehensive controls, budgeting, analysis

and reporting tools. With built-in local languages and internationalization, it supports local business practices in

more than 44 countries.

Asset Management – QAD Enterprise Asset Management is an integrated plant operation solution that enables

companies to operate plants more efficiently by keeping equipment running at the lowest cost.

Bottom Line

QAD strongly specializes in a few industries, including manufacturing for automotive, life sciences, and consumer

products. While QAD is a quality ERP solution, they’re not as large as other providers, meaning that there are

fewer partners available to connect with.

100 Innovation Place

Santa Barbara, CA 93108

United States

+1 (805) 566-6100

www.qad.com

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anagement Ramco

The India based software company, Ramco, delivers an ERP suite that covers

a number of business needs, including finance & accounting, supply chain

management, and quality management. The solution is built on Ramco

VirtualWorks, one of the most advanced application assembly and delivery

platforms. Its cloud option allows you to get a 360 degree view of your

business at any time, and from anywhere. You can access each component of

the suite from over the internet from mobile or desktop devices.

From the Company

“In this era of borderless organizations, where business processes extend far beyond the boundaries of the

organization, it becomes imperative for you to adopt new-age practices and solutions to ensure 100% business

control and transparency at the lowest possible operational costs. Ramco ERP on Cloud helps you achieve this and

propel your company far beyond the competition, without burning a hole in your pocket.”

Key Features

Hub it – Ramco’s “Hub” feature offers users clearly visualized, actionable insights pertaining to their role in one

single screen. A user with responsibility for procurement will be able to do all his transactions from one screen.

Mail it – Ramco’s ‘Mail It’ feature has brought the Enterprise System to where the user wants and when he wants

it. The user can now transact on the ERP by sending a mail to the system to complete their transactions. The

system is intelligent enough to understand user’s mail and take appropriate action.

Thumb it – With Ramco, one can complete transactions by following the thumb's natural, sweeping arc. The app

senses context and defaults the most probable transaction and lists down other often used transaction.

Bottom Line

Ramco offers the first full-fledged ERP solution to be delivered as a service. It’s a comprehensive ERP solution

geared towards a business that’s experiencing rapid growth. Ramco ERP has the ability to be scaled up to

accommodate multiple locations, currencies, and business units.

64 Sardar Patel Rd.

Taramani, Chennai

600 113

India

+91 (44) 2235 4510

www.ramco.com

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anagement Sage

Formed in 1981, Sage provides ERP software directed to small and medium

sized companies. Sage’s ERP software is available in three different products;

X3 for enterprises, 100 for small and mid-sized light manufacturers, and 300

for small and mid-sized businesses with multiple locations. Sage 100 includes

modules for core accounting, distribution, manufacturing, business

intelligence, customer relationship management, and human resources. X3 is

web based and browser agnostic and is responsible on mobile devices. It is

also configurable to company requirements, user roles, and preferences.

From the Company

“Sage ERP X3 comprises a number of features and functions designed to help manage your business’s

sophisticated processes, transactions and relationships. It can manage specific areas such as manufacturing,

inventory, warehousing, purchasing, finance, customer relationship and even electronic document systems. We will

put together a flexible and cost effective package of features that give you control and confidence.

Key Features

Hybrid Cloud – Sage’s hybrid cloud feature allow you to keep your data on-site while also allowing you to access

your information through mobile devices.

Integration – Integrate front to back office processes such as marketing sales, and customer service.

Customizations – Flexible and powerful customizations can be done utilizing Custom Office to add user-defined

fields, add programming to follow business rules, and automatically perform tasks. These customizations are

very cost-effective as they will survive upgrades to the next release.

Bottom Line

Sage provides a number of ERP solutions, each designed with a specific business need in mind. The ERP solution

provider is on the way to cloud, providing a hybrid cloud feature allowing to businesses to store data locally while

having mobile access. Sage has been noted for their frequent updates for their ERP and CRM solutions.

271 17th Street

Atlanta, GA 30363

United States

+1 (866) 996-7243

www.sage.com

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anagement SAP

SAP provides businesses with its Business One Suite ERP software which

provides strong functionality across a number of industries including

manufacturing, services, retail, wholesale distribution, and more. Within

Business One Suite’s ERP suite, it offers applications covering customer

relationship management, financials, human capital management, and product

lifecycle management. The software primarily serves small to medium-sized

businesses with up to one hundred employees and less than $75 million in

annual revenue.

From the Company

“Offering role-based access to critical applications. Data and analytical tools, our enterprise resource management

software has a proven track record of driving competitiveness and streamlining business processes. With SAP

Business Suite, your company can improve the strategic alignment and efficiencies of financial, human capital and

operational processes. With enhanced enterprise productivity and insight from the SAP ERP application, you have

the power needed to adapt quickly and cost-effectively to changing business, market and industry requirements”

Key Features

Procure to Pay – Manage your purchase orders more efficiently with SAP’s “Procure to Pay” function. This

centralized software allows you to reduce costs by optimizing inventory levels, improve supplier management,

and simplify basic procure-to-pay processes such as requisitioning and e-invoicing.

Core Finance – With the ‘Core Finance’ function, organizations can automate their financial operations while

ensuring regulatory compliance.

Plan to Product – With this function, organizations can accelerate their manufacturing process; from planning

and scheduling to monitoring and analysis.

Bottom Line

SAP Business Suite Provides a comprehensive, integrated set of applications for your entire organization. SAP

Business One is deployed on-site and runs on Windows operating systems. The system provides a remote

support platform that can perform automatic system health checks, upgrade eligibility checks, and more.

Business One also allows programmers the ability to interface external application or add additional functionality.

Dietmar-Hopp-Allee 16

69190 Walldorf

Germany

+49 (0) 6227 / 7-47474

www.sap.com

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anagement Synergy VISUAL

VISUAL ERP implemented by Synergy Resources provides manufacturing companies with a complete end-to-end business system focused on helping improve manufacturing operational performance. VISUAL is quick to implement, easy-to-use, yet flexible enough to fit most manufacturing companies of almost any type from Engineer to Order, Configure/Assemble to Order, Make-to-Order, and Make-to-Stock. VISUAL scales from small single-site companies to larger, multi-site companies with the ability to deploy using multiple separate or a single enterprise-wide database platform. VISUAL helps your company leverage the resources you have: Many VISUAL users first implemented while under $10 million and were able to grow to over $100 million while adding little overhead.

From the Company

“Synergy Resources is uniquely positioned as the largest and most experienced partner for the most flexible and

functionally-rich Manufacturing software in the world - VISUAL ERP. Finding and successfully implementing an ERP

is one of the most daunting projects Manufacturing companies face. Synergy works with you upfront to uncover the

potential benefits and issues to make sure that your implementation isn’t just ‘going live’ with a new ERP system –

it’s truly a Business Performance Improvement project.”

Key Features

Visual ERP – Easy to use, fully integrated, functionally-rich, yet flexible ERP – Core includes: CRM,

Quoting/Estimating, Engineering (BOM/Routings), Integrated Quality, Sales, Production Work Orders,

Manufacturing Costing, Inventory, MRP, Production Planning and Scheduling, Throughput Management, Labor

Reporting, Outside Services, Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving, RMA’s, GL, A/R, AP, Budgeting, Reporting, and more.

Finite Scheduling and Throughput Management– identifies bottlenecks, allows “What if” scheduling, and real-time

availability check of quotes, estimates and sales orders in terms of shop floor capacity and material availability.

This allows users to find future bottlenecks and fix them now before they make customer orders late. It also

allows sales to promise due dates based on actual shop capacity and material availability.

The Synergy Approach – helps you focus on finding opportunities to improve your operational performance.

Together, we then create a plan to implement the processes and metrics during or after the initial VISUAL ERP

project to achieve the improvement goals and objectives. In this way, you don’t just ‘go-live’ with ERP software;

you use ERP as a tool to drive dramatic improvement in your company’s performance!

Bottom Line

Synergy VISUAL is an affordable and easy to use ERP system that monitors supply chain management, human

resources, full financials, and more. VISUAL supports many manufacturing modes including MTO, ETO, configure-

to-order, make to stock, and assembly-to-order.

320 Carleton Avenue

Central Islip, NY, 11722

United States

+1 (866) 896-6347

www.synergyresources.net

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anagement Unit4

Unit4’s ERP solution, BusinessWorld On!, delivers industry focused solutions

that include, professional services, education, public services, non-profit,

wholesale, and financial services. The solution integrates information,

workflow and analytics so each update populates automatically throughout

the system. Its in-system memory and predictive capabilities give teams the

time to focus on other projects. Unit4 modules include core financials, Human

Resources, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, asset management, and

reporting and analytics.

From the Company

“Developed for a mobile future, these capabilities allow you to tailor Business World to suit your own particular

needs. Whether your goal is financial insight or more effective teamwork, Unit4 enables you and your people to

achieve it, by collaborating freely and working in any way you want - every day of the month, every month of the

year, in the office or on the road.”

Key Features

Planning and Analysis – Business World On! provides organizations (in both the public and commercial sectors)

with flexible tools for budget registration, consolidation, and analysis.

Transactions Processing – Business World On's! architecture includes a powerful control management

framework, tying other modules, manual processes and authorizations into one visible and auditable process flow.

Control – The General Ledger is at the core of the Financials solution and is used to control and consolidate all

the financial and statistical information from other parts of our unified ERP system, providing the financial department with full control and overview at all times.

Reporting– Business World On! provides a range of reporting tools that help users report on, model and analyze

their business.

Bottom Line

Unit4’s Business World On! is a fully integrated, role focused ERP solution that lets you deploy from a private

cloud, public cloud, or on-premises locations. Unit4 Business World integrates information, workflow and

analytics so each update populates automatically throughout the system. In-system memory and predictive

capabilities help free up teams so they can focus on higher value work.

1000 Elm Street

Manchester, NH 03101

United States

+1 (877) 704-5974

www.unit4.com

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anagement Workwise

Workwise is a developer of ERP and CRM solutions along with implementation

and support services. Their ERP solutions allow for full customization.

Workwise calls its philosophy “customer inspired” because of their devotion to

customer service; listening to unique requirements from customers and using

the feedback to create innovative enterprise solutions. Workwise has more

than forty-five applications that can be used to build a number of roles that

companies can deploy at group levels or at the individual user level.

From the Company

“WorkWise ERP software is specifically designed for today’s make-to-order, engineer to order, configure to order,

build to stock and mixed mode manufacturers. Our innovative software empowers users to make informed

decisions on production processes and business activities by providing proactive, real-time information. This allows

you to shorten cycle times and optimize manufacturing information, supply chain management and manufacturing

execution and planning. Our unique ERP software solution meets the needs of each user. WorkWise ERP is made up

of Role-Based WorkBenches, which are views configured to match each user’s role within the company.”

Key Features

Serial and Warranty Control – Maintain accurate records for each unique warranty and/or serial number purchase

and sale. This ERP solution gives you tighter control of business operations and a more effective way to deal with

regulatory compliance.

Ecommerce Gateway – Management of all your customer-facing applications, including web collaboration with

customers, catalog and content management, credit card processing, inventory management and more.

Customer Order Management – Customer Order Management handles the creation, maintenance, shipping, and

invoicing of your customer orders for goods and services.

Bottom Line

Workwise is a flexible on-premise ERP application that allows for the assembly of screens and function required

to fit each user’s roles and responsibilities. The solution has over 45 applications that can be used to establish

hundreds of roles to be deployed at the group level, or at the individual user level.

N80 W12878

Fond du Lac Ave

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

United States

+1 (800) 490-9010

www.workwisellc.com

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Enterprise Resource Planning

anagement 24Seven Office

24Seven is a Norway based web based business system, offering an ERP

solution as-a-service. It provides resources needed for daily business

operations, such as billing, accounting, project management, file management

and more. The whole system runs on an open API that allows for modular

customization by your own developers or a hired consultant. The 24SevenOffice

project management module connects all parts of a plan and its phases,

allowing for online collaboration, task assignments, and rights management.

From the Company

“24SevenOffice is a seamless and fully integrated business system. Everyone in the company is working online and

has access to customer data across modules in 24SevenOffice. The system is updated automatically on the web,

so you can say goodbye to installations and instead focus on business operations – and focus on marketing and

selling your products and services. More efficient processes, lower total costs, scalability, predictable costs and

rapid implementation are among the benefits.”

Key Features

Financials – 24Seven’s financial features deal with all formats for incoming and outgoing receipts, with all

functions fully integrated; from scanning, EHF, receipt, authentication, invoicing, banking, accounting and ledgers

to reporting.

Decision-Making Intelligence – 24SevenOffice CRM provides a complete overview of your customers, contacts

and suppliers from a single location. All information about your customers, partners, suppliers and other contacts

are linked to your unique customer card in CRM.

Project Management – As a project manager, 24SevenOffice allows you to easily plan project implementation

from A to Z, assign tasks, manage rights and invite any number of external participants to take part in the

projects.

Bottom Line

24Seven Office is a scalable and fully integrated system allowing companies to pay per user per month, which

means that smaller companies will realize the power of the solution more fully. The application is optimized for

companies that need a powerful, customizable, project management solution.

Strandpromenaden 9

N-0252 Oslo

Norway

+47 21 54 81 00

www.24 sevenoffice.com

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anagement

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