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Pros
"The accounting, purchasing, and basic ERP functions work well. But they are a little bit older, but they work for us. The inventory management is good and necessary for any company that manages stock for production or services."

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"The most valuable feature is the ability to cover different types of activities, and the requirement for maintenance and data is very low.""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.""It's simple to use. You don't need any complex training to use it.""The user interface and user experience were good.""The most valuable feature of this solution is the Infor GL tool that allows us to do our application support and development.""The product's initial setup phase is easy.""The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is highly customizable.""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."

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Cons
"We're facing challenges with iScala in the public sector, specifically healthcare. The system doesn't have sufficient support for the complexities of managing payments for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff."

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"We can't make modifications to fit the client's requirements.""It would be great if Infor added some new workflows in the finance module. I'd also like to see better integration with third-party applications.""The solution is stable but not agile.""Its initial setup was probably complex, but it is a very good system.""The implementation could be simplified, it's complex.""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.""An area for improvement in Infor M3 is training. There should be more training resources available for clients. Clients also find it challenging to get consultants or integrators for Infor M3. The product doesn't have enough resources in the market to help clients.""I would like to have some kind of dashboard to show an overview of different data on the same dashboard or on the same screen instead of moving to BI."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Compared to local ERP solutions, it's on the higher side."
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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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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The accounting, purchasing, and basic ERP functions work well. But they are a little bit older, but they work for us The inventory management is good and necessary for any company that manages… more »
    Top Answer:Compared to local ERP solutions, it's on the higher side.
    Top Answer:The interface looks a bit outdated. Epicor acquired iScala, which was originally developed in Sweden. I'm unsure if their intention is to eventually replace iScala with their primary Epicor ERP or… more »
    Top Answer:The product's initial setup phase is easy.
    Top Answer:I haven't received any complaints from the customers' end related to the product. The product's technical support has certain shortcomings. Sometimes, my company doesn't get a proper response from… more »
    Top Answer:In my company, I use the tool for back-end data or to control the entries in the back-end database. My company also extracts data, after which it gets pushed to the data lake and data fabric, and then… more »
    Ranking
    25th
    out of 69 in ERP
    Views
    298
    Comparisons
    229
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    410
    Rating
    6.0
    9th
    out of 69 in ERP
    Views
    4,233
    Comparisons
    3,329
    Reviews
    10
    Average Words per Review
    674
    Rating
    8.4
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    Also Known As
    iScala
    Infor Lawson M3, Lawson M3
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    Overview

    Growth of our customers'​ business is at the heart of what we do. The strength of Epicor business solutions lies in a simplified approach to technology, inspired by our customers and how they work. More than 45 years of experience with our customers’ unique processes and operational requirements is built into every solution.

    We provide flexible, industry-specific software that is designed around the precise needs of our manufacturing, distribution, retail, and service industry customers.

    With a deep understanding of your industry, Epicor solutions promote growth while managing complexity. The result is powerful solutions that do exactly what you need—free your resources so you can profitably grow your business.

    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
    PLP Thailand, Crystal Jade, Mahajak Industry Co Ltd, CRS Electronics, AGM Container Controls, Pacific Insight Electronics
    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
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    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Wholesaler/Distributor7%
    Retailer6%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise42%
    Large Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise56%
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    Epicor iScala is ranked 25th in ERP with 1 review while Infor M3 is ranked 9th in ERP with 13 reviews. Epicor iScala is rated 6.0, while Infor M3 is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Epicor iScala writes "Offers inventory management, basic ERP functions but outdated interface". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Infor M3 writes "The solution is a reliable, stable, and cost-saving ERP". Epicor iScala is most compared with Epicor ERP, SAP Business One and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, 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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