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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Aptean Ross ERP

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AAptean's Ross ERP is a supply chain management-focused ERP software designed specifically for formula-based and recipe manufacturers.N/A

    Infor CloudSuite ERP

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AInfor CloudSuite ERP is the company's cloud-based ERP suite for medium to large global manufacturers, distributors, and after-sales service providers—delivering flexibility to manage mixed-mode and complex value chains.N/A
    Pricing
    Aptean Ross ERPInfor CloudSuite ERP
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    Aptean Ross ERPInfor CloudSuite ERP
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Aptean Ross ERPInfor CloudSuite ERP
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    Aptean
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    84%
    Would buy again
    16 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    16 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    89%
    Happy with the feature set
    17 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    79%
    Implementation went as expected
    11 Answers
    Features
    Aptean Ross ERPInfor CloudSuite ERP
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Aptean Ross ERP and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    7.5
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.0
    4 Ratings
    5% above category average
    API for custom integration7.22 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Plug-ins7.82 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Aptean Ross ERP and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.0
    4 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Single sign-on capability8.21 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.52 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Aptean Ross ERP and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.7
    6 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Dashboards5.51 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Standard reports8.32 Ratings9.06 Ratings
    Custom reports9.12 Ratings9.06 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Aptean Ross ERP and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.1
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.4
    6 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Accounts payable8.21 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Accounts receivable8.21 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.21 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.21 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.31 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.21 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.21 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Inventory tracking9.12 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Location management7.52 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Pricing6.41 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Order entry7.32 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold7.32 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Aptean Ross ERP and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    7.1
    1 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.1
    4 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Billing Management8.21 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management7.31 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting5.51 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Period Close6.41 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    6.9
    2 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting7.31 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Project Costing6.02 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Cost Capture9.11 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.21 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance6.41 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition7.31 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Aptean Ross ERP and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    6.7
    2 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared6.41 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Contract Repository6.41 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated6.41 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Supplier Management6.41 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Contract Authoring00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Aptean Ross ERP and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.2
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Fulfillment Management9.11 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Transportation Planning and Optimization00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Aptean Ross ERP and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.4
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Production Process Design9.11 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Production Management9.11 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Configuration Management9.11 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Work Execution9.11 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs9.11 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Aptean Ross ERP and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Forecasting7.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Inventory Planning7.52 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring7.31 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    7.9
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Product Master Data Management9.11 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Proposal Management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.6
    4 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    7.3
    1 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Risk Repository00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Control Management00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Issue Detection00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Aptean Ross ERPInfor CloudSuite ERP
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (7 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Aptean Ross ERPInfor CloudSuite ERP
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Aptean
    Ross ERP was designed for and excels in process manufacturing environments. It is best leveraged in companies with strong management support for technology with a strong understanding of the business and manufacturing processes and a willingness to engage in the design and operation of the system. It is less suited for organizations looking for cut and paste solutions that don't' require input from the users and management. It is whatever you make of it.
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    Infor
    We have had great success with inventory management and production planning/execution. Also, data and system integrity have been key to our overall solution satisfaction. We struggle when it comes to reporting and analytics. The base product leaves room for improvement as much of the core reporting is not easily configurable and lacks the ability to scale forcing us to build a reporting model outside the solution
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    Pros
    Aptean
    • Management short-dated ingredients FIFO.
    • Ease of pulling past production material handling information.
    • Managing of inventory needs MRP.
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    Infor
    • Very stable product. Some of its weaknesses are also its strengths. The lack of web services seems to actually increase stability.
    • No software vendor in this space is perfect. Lawson does perform as advertised.
    • Again, a weakness of this (limited functionality) is a hidden strength as well. In software there is a complexity/feature tradeoff. Where Lawson lacks in features, it does give you a more simple setup for your organization.
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    Cons
    Aptean
    • The user interface is under constant improvement, but its a difficult balance between flexibility and ease of use. They have made great strides in recent releases, but have room to grow.
    • Built in reporting and analytics. Again, they are making great improvements over the last several releases, but have room to keep improving.
    Incentivized
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    Infor
    • Trying to locate forms that you haven't used before is not very user friendly
    • overall view and navigation is very old style and could use an update
    • Reports are built in and not very customizable, could also use an easy report reference guide.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Aptean
    No answers on this topic
    Infor
    Other than the inherent pain of a new implementation, it's a great platform and Infor is a great partner to work with. Every system has problems, our are no worse than any other platform. Maybe even a little better, nothing to make us want to change platforms any time in the near future
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Aptean
    No answers on this topic
    Infor
    Industry fit: Infor M3 is designed for specific industries, such as manufacturing, distribution, and food and beverage. If your organization operates in one of these industries, Infor M3 may be a good fit.Functionality: Consider the specific features and functionality that your organization requires from an ERP system, such as financial management, supply chain management, manufacturing, and sales and marketing. Review Infor M3's capabilities in these areas to determine if it meets your needs.
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    Support Rating
    Aptean
    No answers on this topic
    Infor
    The overall support of Inform M3 is simply the best! There isn't a single flaw that I can detect or think of about this software! I can't possibly express the greatness of the availability and all of the possibilities achieved. The ease of use and a lot of functionalities such as flexibility [allows in] configuration to add new functionalities fast.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Aptean
    Ross by and far has the most features and support for what is out there. Where most ERP systems everything is add ons, Ross builds those for the most part directly into their applications
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    Infor
    One of the products I have used is an Oracle accounting product. I feel that Infor stands up well when comparing to the Oracle product especially for the accounting functions. In comparing it to Microsoft Dynamics I feel that Infor is easier to use in some accounting tasks. The one thing the Dynamics has going for it is the ease of use with other Microsoft Products.
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    Return on Investment
    Aptean
    • I don't have hard numbers on ROI. For our business, ERP is a requirement, and Ross has excelled at meeting those requirements. We have nearly doubled the business, with perhaps a 20% increase in headcount managing those orders and invoices. We would not have been able to do that without the efficiencies of process we gained with Ross.
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    Infor
    • we have a much better inventory tracking therefore able to meet the requirements coming fmor o2c
    • order handling is smoother since we have almost visual control over it
    • the different GAAPs can be included - like US. and locals (great for statutory reporting)
    Incentivized
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