The market for ERP software is highly competitive and it’s most definitely a buyer’s market
Looking for the best ERP solution for your company is not an easy task in today’s market with all the providers, systems and applications to choose from; there is so much potential for distraction and it’s hard to make the right choice. But don’t be put off. Yes, the market is highly competitive, but, by its very nature, this is great for consumers. It means only the best players and solutions can survive. If they refuse to listen to and watch the demands of customers, change in technologies and emerging practices, then they’ll suffer a fall.
Some of the top ERP sellers are as follows:
Microsoft (Microsoft Dynamics)
Microsoft is a giant when it comes to IT. However, it doesn’t occupy the same position when it comes to ERP. It is, though, amongst the best and its Dynamics package is fast becoming the solution of choice for those looking for a flexible solution that helps increase efficiencies and increase profitability.
“Success in the manufacturing industry requires producing the right products, in the right quantities, at the right time, with good quality, and at a price the customer is willing to pay,” says Microsoft. “The flexibility to respond to compliance standards and the ever-changing needs of customers is also imperative for success. Meeting these demands requires the ability to make quick decisions based on accurate data.”
Microsoft Dynamics boasts an impressive client list and there are a number of success stories, including that of Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift Europe, which manufactures, sells, and distributes more than 18,000 forklifts each year throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
“Our dealers expect a high efficiency level with as few mistakes as possible, and due to Microsoft Dynamics, we are able to hold on to this high efficiency service level, now and in the future,” Robert Vleeschhouwer, General Manager of Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift Europe’s Information Systems Department, says.
Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM solutions work like and with familiar Microsoft software. They automate and improve financial, customer relationship, and supply chain management.
Oracle ERP (also called E-Business Suite)
Oracle is one of the top players in the ERP market, focusing on innovation and results, and how they can benefit customers.
Its manufacturing family of applications enables you to optimise production capacity, from raw materials through final product, regardless of manufacturing methodology, and a unified data model provides a single, accurate view of your manufacturing process. This means businesses can configure customer orders, optimise subcontracting, and manage cost, quality, and compliance.
“Oracle customers use Oracle technology, applications, and services to build information systems that help them retain the value of existing investments, stay competitive in the current economic climate, cut costs and improve security, make compliance easier, and manage complex upgrades with fewer risks,” the company says.
Infor
Infor is another big name in the ERP market and it aims to develop flexible, low-cost ERP solutions that match the way businesses work, delivering the “critical” ERP tools required to thrive in a lean world.
Its ERP solutions help companies:
• Reduce operational costs and improve efficiency
• Gain better visibility into transactions
across the enterprise
• Make better business decisions
• Deliver the right product at the right time
• Keep customer promises
• Adopt manufacturing best practices, including lean.
“Global competition and pricing pressures place an extraordinary demand on today’s manufacturers to strive for new levels of efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness,” says Infor.
“Having the manufacturing control to respond appropriately to a volatile market, along with the operational agility to anticipate what will be demanded in six months or a year, can mean the difference between struggling to survive, or setting
the pace.”
SAP ERP
SAP ERP is a software program that is aimed at providing solutions to the users in overcoming their technical and managerial problems with regards to data handling and transformation. It has become a favourite choice of corporates as it renders valuable services to companies by redefining the way business should be done.
“A sound foundation is necessary to compete and win in the global marketplace,” says SAP. “The SAP ERP application supports the essential functions of your business processes and operations efficiently and is tailored to specific needs of your industry.”
Some of the advantages of SAP ERP are:
• Improved alignment of strategies and operations
• Improved productivity and insight
• Reduced costs
• Improved financial management and corporate governance
• Retaining top performers
• Providing immediate access to enterprise information.
IFS
Last but not least, we have IFS, one of the world’s leading providers of component-based business software.
Its industry-focused solutions help leading companies improve profitability, meet regulatory requirements, and take advantage of new business opportunities.
Unsurprisingly, it works extensively with leading automotive brands such as Honda, BMW, Lotus, Volvo and Toyota, providing component based solutions that enable them to adapt in a rapidly changing world.
Conclusion
So, there we have it – our review of the best ERP sellers on the market is complete.
What is best for you? Well, that’s difficult to answer and it will involve a lot of research; it is vital you choose a provider who builds software programs that suit your needs. A lot of factors will come into play in deciding the credibility of the ERP sellers, so choose wisely.
Source:execdigital.com
