Find out what your peers are saying about SAP, Microsoft, Infor and others in ERP.
Infor has saved us time by bringing a large division into one language and has saved us money.
SAP ERP did provide value for money.
They respond quickly and are helpful overall.
My overall experience contacting Infor technical support is good.
The response time before getting someone who can provide a relevant answer is crucial.
The lack of senior technical consultants means Tier 1 support sometimes has limited experience, which could be better.
Microsoft provides real-time support, which makes a big difference compared to SAP.
SAP technical support is very good.
It was very quick, and we didn't have many tickets, but every time any issues arose, they were very quickly resolved.
It is not easy to justify something as high priority unless the system is completely down.
The system is scalable.
Infor is a 100% scalable solution that supports our needs.
It is scalable when moving from one version to another or adding additional components like warehouse management.
The scalability of SAP ERP is excellent.
For the cloud, we have not faced any downtimes or stability issues.
Production processes would be on hold without stability, so it is quite important that the software is very stable.
Stability-wise, SAP ERP is the best product among others.
For example, opening a production order should take fewer clicks.
We have problems with the database, not with Infor - with the Oracle database.
Our version of Infor LN is quite old, and we have discussed upgrading.
There's a gap in advanced features that other platforms like NetSuite handle better.
There is a need for improvement in consolidation and multi-country master data management.
SAP ERP could improve by integrating additional components such as digital signatures and barcoding.
SAP recently implemented Databricks, and they started investing significantly in the analytic environment.
We are using version 6.0 and it meets our needs.
The price is seven on a scale of one to ten, with SAP being more expensive than Infor LN.
Infor LN is cost-effective when compared to solutions like SAP.
However, it was very costly due to the numerous integrations we had.
The pricing for Dynamics 365 Business Central is reasonable.
Small and medium companies can struggle with the pricing.
The pricing for SAP ERP is medium but slightly on the higher side.
It simplifies tracking by following every transaction in the system, allowing finance to see online each finance transaction from production orders, purchase orders, inventory, and project-wise.
It includes an ERP system that is end-to-end from ordering to reporting financials.
Infor LN is compatible with our company size and is cost-effective compared to other ERP solutions like SAP.
The value for money is very high as it fits the business well.
It provides localized compliance for every country, covering VAT compliances, taxing policies, and corporate taxes.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is scalable, as it was able to grow with increasing business demands.
The consistent integrations and real-time data analytics in SAP ERP significantly enhance the decision-making process by facilitating follow-ups and action points.
SAP ERP has impacted our organization positively because it is highly customizable to build any process we have in our companies and to write programs.
SAP ERP is particularly strong in manufacturing, from production planning to plant maintenance, then Material Management itself, and managing warehouse management and inventory control.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| SAP ERP | 17.0% |
| Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central | 6.3% |
| Infor LN | 5.3% |
| Other | 71.4% |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 19 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 5 |
| Large Enterprise | 6 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 39 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 12 |
| Large Enterprise | 19 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 31 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 30 |
| Large Enterprise | 76 |
From the largest global manufacturing enterprises with complex multisite needs to smaller, single-site organizations, Infor LN is enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that features capabilities designed to meet the unique business requirements of manufacturers. Infor LN offers fast and cost-effective deployment with integration on the shop floor and across the supply chain with financials, quality management, service management, order management, and business partners. Contextualized, industry-specific analytics help you gather real-time data and monitor metrics for improved communication with business partners wherever they are.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution developed by Microsoft. It is designed to help small and mid-sized organizations streamline and automate their financial, supply chain, and project management processes. Business Central offers a range of tools and features to support collaboration and communication and provides real-time visibility into business performance.
With Business Central, organizations can manage their financials, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management. It also offers supply chain management capabilities, including inventory management, purchase order management, and sales order management. In addition, Business Central supports project management, including project tracking, project billing, and resource management.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Features
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Benefits
There are many benefits to implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:
Reviews from Real Users
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are that it is user-friendly, has good integrations, and is flexible.
Sasinath V., Project Consultant ( Scale Up) at a tech vendor, says, "For me, the main strengths of Microsoft Dynamics NAV are that it's user-friendly and light. These are its major wins. I have used other ERPs and their architecture was a little more complex when compared to the Microsoft Dynamics NAV architecture."
"The solution's integrations and interface are very good,” mentions Alonso R., Director de Servicios at Kc ERP group.
Another PeerSpot reviewer, Kamesh G., Vice President - Information Systems at a media company shares what he likes most about the solution: "I have found the flexibility to be very valuable. It's highly flexible, and at least for us, it has been effective. It is also highly functional."
