What are the pros and cons of Infor M3 Supply Chain and MRP?

Here are some pros and cons of the Supply Chain and MRP functions in Infor M3. The two functions may be used for planning and managing items:

Supply Chain

Pros:

• Simple to use


• Suitable for small and medium-sized businesses


• Can be used to manage various items

Cons:

• Not as sophisticated as MRP


• May not be able to handle complex planning scenarios

MRP

Pros:

• More sophisticated than the Supply Chain function


• Can handle complex planning scenarios


• Can be used to optimize inventory levels

Cons:

• More complex to use


• Not as good for small and medium-sized businesses

If you belong to a small or medium-sized business looking for a simple and easy-to-use planning tool, utilizing the Supply Chain function in Infor M3 may be best. MRP may be a better function if you are part of a larger organization that needs to handle complex planning scenarios.

Other points to remember before deciding include the type of planning your organization needs to do, which features are most important to your organization, and your technical expertise.