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91% willing to recommend
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Pros
"I like that all of the student information is in one place."

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"It's very stable, and it handles all types of industrial and manufacturing businesses in very good ways. I've found it to be easy.""It's simple to use. You don't need any complex training to use it.""The product's initial setup phase is easy.""Its ease of use is most valuable. Inquiries are transparent, and it shows good information on each screen. We don't have to go to 14 different screens to find out about one item, which is a big advantage.""M3 has several useful features for managing supply chains, production, and customer orders. It's an excellent system that helps me meet all my requirements for fixed costs.""The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is highly customizable.""The user interface and user experience were good.""provides all modules, supply chain, HR - it's good for management."

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Cons
"The functionality for monitoring satisfactory academic progress has room for improvement."

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"The product's technical support has certain shortcomings. Sometimes, my company doesn't get a proper response from their end.""We can't make modifications to fit the client's requirements.""Its initial setup was probably complex, but it is a very good system.""The solution must provide more learning documents.""The solution's technical support is an area with shortcomings that need improvement, especially the support for the product named M3 rather than the support offered by Infor as an organization.""The implementation could be simplified, it's complex.""Infor should create one product to handle the whole business. At present, they make ERP systems for each type of business, and then sell additional features. I would like to have one system handing all organizations or all the business in deep ways and not have to buy additional features.""Sometimes, M3 alone cannot handle all the planning functionalities required by a customer. It has to be used along with industry-specific planning tools because M3 doesn't have all the features. However, no product can handle all the requirements of all the industries. There will be some shortcomings in all the products. Though this is an area for improvement, it is not a very serious shortfall or limitation. It can be covered by using third-party planning applications that integrate with Infor M3."

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  • "There is a yearly licensing cost. The price is based on the modules you need. There are several modules, such as HR module, accounting module, sales module, scheduling module, etc., and the price will vary depending on the number of modules you choose. The customers always say that it's very expensive. It can cost a lot of money if your organization is huge. It's not implemented in a lot of organizations in my country because it's too expensive."
  • "Infor M3 is a tier-two product and is cheaper than tier-one products such as SAP and Oracle. However, it is more expensive than some other tier-two products. The licensing cost is dependent on the number of users. Also, if you purchase other tools from Infor as a package, then there may be other discounts offered."
  • "The cost is between $50 and $100 per user annually."
  • "I'm not part of the team that manages Infor M3 pricing, but it depends on the client, integration, ship-out, and training levels. You get the price from the solution provider, but it would be best to discuss it because nothing is set in stone regarding pricing."
  • "If you compare Infor M3 to SAP, Infor M3 is less expensive than SAP, but if you compare Infor M3 to Dynamics 365, Infor M3 is more expensive. It also depends on the model that you buy. It depends on whether you have the complete package or whether you have separate models."
  • "The tool’s licensing is yearly."
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    29th
    out of 69 in ERP
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    9th
    out of 69 in ERP
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    4,233
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    3,329
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    10
    Average Words per Review
    674
    Rating
    8.4
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    Also Known As
    Datatel
    Infor Lawson M3, Lawson M3
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    Overview
    A range of campus management solutions for higher education sector including student information system, registration tools, and more.

    Infor M3 offers ultimate flexibility in operations, technology, and scale. As a multi-site, multi-country, and multi-company solution, M3 empowers your organization to adapt to changing business needs. It provides flexibility in managing mixed-mode and complex environments, with the agility to make quick adjustments at any time. Written in Java, M3 also gives you platform independence and choice.

    Sample Customers
    Oklahoma Christian University
    Grosfillex, High Five Sportswear, L_derach, OTK Group, PHS Group, Propper International, Red Wing Shoe Company, Reynolds Catering Supplies, Saudi Diesel, Sheetz, Zeppelin, Zodiac Aerospace
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    University30%
    Educational Organization18%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Wholesaler/Distributor8%
    Retailer6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise63%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise42%
    Large Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise56%
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    Ellucian is ranked 29th in ERP while Infor M3 is ranked 9th in ERP with 13 reviews. Ellucian is rated 8.0, while Infor M3 is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Ellucian writes "Presents all information in one place and automates some of our manual processes". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Infor M3 writes "The solution is a reliable, stable, and cost-saving ERP". Ellucian is most compared with PeopleSoft, SAP ERP and Jenzabar JICS, whereas Infor M3 is most compared with SAP ERP, Infor LN, SAP S/4HANA, Infor CloudSuite Industrial and Microsoft Dynamics AX.

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