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TOP
THREE MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS:
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Dynamics.AX (Axapta from Microsoft) |
This
is an outstanding solution that is extremely customizable. Axapta
offers both discrete and process manufacturing. I consider Axapta to be
the Cadillac of manufacturing solutions. It has almost everything you
would want in a manufacturing solution except the Microsoft CRM is very
weak and there is no payroll / human resources solution. There is a
shortage of experienced Axapta resellers as well. If you need a good
Axapta reseller, John Plut of the CD Group at 678.268.2076. |
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SYSPRO
(SYSPRO) |
SYSPRO is a feature-rich manufacturing solution that all other manufacturing
solutions fear because of the product's deep features and low cost. For the money, there is no
better manufacturing solution available. SYSPRO has nearly
all the features and functions you could ask for in a manufacturing
solution. The product is great for discrete, process, shop floor
control, advanced distribution, production planning, etc. SYSPRO is the
best product out there when it comes to accounting for scrap materials
as well. SYSPRO is COBOL based with mono-space fonts, therefore it is not the prettiest system you will ever see.
The biggest problem with this product is that it cannot be easily
customized. |
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E by Epicor
(Epicor) |
Epicor is a powerful manufacturing solution and this ERP killer is worth
a look. Epicor has all of the features and functionality you could
want including the best web based product configurator on the market.
However, as much as I like Epicor, I think that Axapta offers a
better choice than Epicor because Axapta cost less, is far more
customizable, and is easier to implement and use. |
HONORABLE
MENTION:
ACCPAC
with MISys
ACCPAC with COSS
e-business Suite (Oracle)
Dynamics.GP (Microsoft Great Plains)
FrontStep
(MAPICS)
Infinium Solutions (Infinium)
Made2Manage (Made2Manage Systems, Inc.)
Dynamics.AX (Navision Manufacturing)
MAS 500 (Sage Software)
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