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Anaplan
Sales performance management, various finance scenarios - Anaplan is good for automating calculations. It is less appropriate for very complex business cases.
PPS EMEA CEP Sales Coverage Program Manager
HPInformation Technology and Services, 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Microsoft Dynamics AX is well suited for a comprehensive ERP system for a small to mid-size organization. It is a solid, base core system with well-designed architecture. From the overview of the upgrade, it contains additional functionality and features. It may be less appropriate for very large, complex organizations. I would not recommend for use as a reporting and/or analysis software.

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Analyst in Finance and Accounting
Tobacco Company, 1001-5000 employeesFeature Rating Comparison
Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting
Anaplan
7.5
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Long-term financial planning
Anaplan
7.4
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Financial budgeting
Anaplan
8.1
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Forecasting
Anaplan
7.7
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Scenario modeling
Anaplan
6.5
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Management reporting
Anaplan
7.7
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Consolidation and Close
Anaplan
6.5
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Financial data consolidation
Anaplan
7.7
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Journal entries and reports
Anaplan
6.5
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Multi-currency management
Anaplan
6.2
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Intercompany Eliminations
Anaplan
5.9
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Minority Ownership
Anaplan
6.0
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Local and consolidated reporting
Anaplan
7.2
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Detailed Audit Trails
Anaplan
6.0
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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FInancial Reporting and Compliance
Anaplan
7.6
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Financial Statement Reporting
Anaplan
7.0
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Management Reporting
Anaplan
8.3
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Excel-based Reporting
Anaplan
6.9
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Automated board and financial reporting
Anaplan
8.3
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Analytics
Anaplan
6.7
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Personalized dashboards
Anaplan
5.5
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Color-coded scorecards
Anaplan
6.0
Microsoft Dynamics AX
—
KPIs
Anaplan
7.0
Microsoft Dynamics AX
—
Cost and profitability analysis
Anaplan
7.0
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Key Performance Indicator setting
Anaplan
7.5
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Benchmarking with external data
Anaplan
7.1
Microsoft Dynamics AX
—
Integration
Anaplan
8.3
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Flat file integration
Anaplan
8.4
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Excel data integration
Anaplan
8.3
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Direct links to 3rd-party data sources
Anaplan
8.3
Microsoft Dynamics AX
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Payroll Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.9
Pay calculation
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.8
Benefit plan administration
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.6
Direct deposit files
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Salary revision and increment management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.3
Reimbursement management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.6
Customization
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
API for custom integration
Anaplan
—
Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.9
Plug-ins
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.1
Security
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.6
Single sign-on capability
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.1
Role-based user permissions
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.0
Reporting & Analytics
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.3
Dashboards
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.3
Standard reports
Anaplan
—
Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.2
Custom reports
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.6
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.7
Accounts payable
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.7
Accounts receivable
Anaplan
—
Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.7
Global Financial Support
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.1
Primary and Secondary Ledgers
Anaplan
—
Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.6
Intercompany Accounting
Anaplan
—
Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.5
Localizations
Anaplan
—
Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.7
Journals and Reconciliations
Anaplan
—
Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.8
Enterprise Accounting
Anaplan
—
Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.9
Configurable Accounting
Anaplan
—
Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.7
Centralized Rules Framework
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.5
Standardized Processes
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.2
Inventory Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.3
Inventory tracking
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.1
Automatic reordering
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.7
Location management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.3
Manufacturing module
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.1
Order Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.3
Pricing
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.7
Order entry
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.2
Credit card processing
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.1
Cost of goods sold
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.0
Order Orchestration
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.2
End-to-end order visibility
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.7
Order exception Resolution
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.2
Subledger and Financial Process
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.3
Automated Invoice Processing
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.9
Shared Services Payments
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.9
Billings Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.6
Customer Receipt Applications
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.0
Customer Collections
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.5
Revenue Recognition
Anaplan
—
Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.9
Cash Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.8
Asset Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.1
Travel & Expense Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.6
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.2
Period Close
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.8
Transactions Tax
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.3
Subledger Reconciliations
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.1
3rd Party Accounting Systems
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.8
Project Financial Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.9
Budgeting and Forecasting
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Project Costing
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Cost Capture
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.6
Capital Project Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.8
Customer Invoicing
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.2
Customer Contract Compliance
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.5
Project Revenue Recognition
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.5
Project Financial Performance Analysis
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.5
Project Financials Dashboard
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.5
Real-time Financial Reporting
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Embedded Business Intelligence
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.5
Project Planning Collaboration
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.5
Project Execution Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.5
Project Planning and Scheduling
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Project Manager Dashboard
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.8
Resource Manager Dashboard
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.0
Task Insight for Project Managers
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.8
Project Manager Mobile Functionality
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.2
Team Member Task Collaboration
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.4
Team Member Mobile Functionality
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.2
Project Candidate Search
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.8
Project Candidate Comparison and Analysis
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.6
Defineable Resource Pools
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
5.8
Defineable Resource Pools
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.2
Talent Profiles
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
5.0
Real-Time Project Reporting
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.5
Absence Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.0
Product Lifecycle Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
5.0
Grants Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.8
Award Lifecycle Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.5
Spending Control
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.0
Indirect Cost Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
9.0
Billing
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.5
Procurement
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.6
Sourcing Team Collaboration
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.5
Sourcing Analysis
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Bids Analyzed and Compared
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
5.8
Catalog Shopping E-Commerce for Employees
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.7
Contract Authoring
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.0
Contract Compliance Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.1
Contract History
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
5.8
Contract Renewal Automation
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.0
Contract Repository
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
3.8
Contract Standardization and Enforcement
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.6
Electronic Signatures
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.5
Invoice Automated Matching
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Purchasing Risk and Compliance Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.0
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.8
Spend Compliance Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.0
Supplier Assessment
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.3
Supplier Communication and Collaboration
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.1
Supplier Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.2
Supplier Portal
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
4.8
Risk Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.6
Risk Repository
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.0
Control Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Control Mapping
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.0
Control Efficiency Assessments
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.0
Automated Control Assessments
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Assessment Capture
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Issue Detection
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Automatic Notification
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.0
Remediation and Certification
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Logistics
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.2
Transportation Planning and Optimization
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
5.2
Transportation Sourcing Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
5.2
Transportation Process Integration
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
5.2
Transportation Execution Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
4.6
Freight Payment Automation
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
4.6
Trade Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
5.2
Trade Regulatory Compliance Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.6
Customs Entry Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Customs Document Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.0
Customs Document Collaboration
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Fulfillment Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Inventory Visibility
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.9
Warehouse Workforce Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
4.8
Manufacturing
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.2
Production Process Design
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.0
Supply Chain Business Flows
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.0
Production Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.0
Contracted Manufacturing Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.5
Configuration Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Work Definition
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Work Execution
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Advanced Fulfillment
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.0
Manufacturing Costs
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.0
Supply Chain
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.9
Forecasting
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.9
Inventory Planning
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.2
Multi-tier Supply Chain Planning
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.6
Performance Monitoring
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
6.8
Product Lifecycle Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.7
Ideation Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
4.5
Requirements Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
4.5
Proposal Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
8.0
Innovation Portfolio Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
10.0
Product Master Data Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
7.0
Vendor Portal
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
10.0
Project Portfolio Management
Anaplan
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Microsoft Dynamics AX
10.0
Pros
- Real - time - the cloud based technology allows all changes & its impact is visible in real time.
PPS EMEA CEP Sales Coverage Program Manager
HPInformation Technology and Services, 10,001+ employees
- It is a stable software that generally performs well.
- It is integrated well with Microsoft Excel with relative ease of downloading tables, reports, and queries into Excel.
- Adaptable to meet business needs.
- Item master is comprehensive.

Verified User
Analyst in Finance and Accounting
Tobacco Company, 1001-5000 employeesCons
- Larger workspaces.
- Ongoing support contracts based on LOE.
- Better formula support and explanation within the model.
Director of Quota and Territory Management
EquifaxFinancial Services, 5001-10,000 employees
- Inventory managment
- User functinality
IT Support Specialist
Ouray SportswearApparel & Fashion, 51-200 employees
Likelihood to Renew
Anaplan8.2
Based on 3 answers
I don't think we could function without the collaboration capabilities built into Anaplan that replaced disparate Excel files in the workforce planning model
Manager, Financial Systems
Research NowMarket Research, 1001-5000 employees
Microsoft Dynamics AX8.0
Based on 4 answers
N/A. I am exclusively on the implementation side.

Verified User
Consultant in Human Resources
Gambling & Casinos Company, 1001-5000 employeesUsability
Anaplan8.2
Based on 2 answers
There is a dependency in this rating - in that I find Anaplan extremely easy to use, but I've spent the necessary time developing a strong understanding of the platform. Once you understand how to use it, the platform is flexible, easy to use, and fun to use.
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
Cherwell SoftwareComputer Software, 201-500 employees
Microsoft Dynamics AX9.0
Based on 1 answer
Dynamics AX MES is a good product, once deployed and stable, much easier to manage for the operationally than legacy systems.

Verified User
Director in Information Technology
Information Technology and Services Company, 10,001+ employeesReliability and Availability
Anaplan10.0
Based on 1 answer
In nearly 3 years, I have only had 1 issue of being unable to access my model for an unplanned maintenance. Even planned maintenance windows are handled during low traffic hours on the weekend.
Manager, Financial Systems
Research NowMarket Research, 1001-5000 employees
Microsoft Dynamics AX7.0
Based on 1 answer
Some integration and high volume ramping challenges, particularly with BizTalk and SQL Server, but getting sorted out. Outages over time appeared to be more dependent on integration complexity than AX MES.

Verified User
Director in Information Technology
Information Technology and Services Company, 10,001+ employeesPerformance
Anaplan9.0
Based on 1 answer
Everything is calculated in memory in the cloud. It's nearly instantaneous updates when you make changes. The only time things get a little slow is when you have a massive model with very intricate calculations...but "slow" for Anaplan is not what I would call "slow" for something like Hyperion. We used to have Hyperion calcs that ran for 60 mins before you could use data. The equivalent would be 60 seconds in Anaplan.
Manager, Financial Systems
Research NowMarket Research, 1001-5000 employees
Microsoft Dynamics AX7.0
Based on 1 answer
Some integration and high volume ramping challenges, particularly with BizTalk and SQL Server, but getting sorted out. Outages over time appeared to be more dependent on integration complexity than AX MES.

Verified User
Director in Information Technology
Information Technology and Services Company, 10,001+ employeesSupport
Anaplan8.1
Based on 2 answers
I feel like the support team is a little lacking in product knowledge. Several times I have contacted them to get help, and ended up finding a solution to my own problem before the team could get back to me with anything useful. I have also submitted a few bugs, and never got updates to when they were fixed in later releases.
Manager, Financial Systems
Research NowMarket Research, 1001-5000 employees
Microsoft Dynamics AX8.0
Based on 1 answer
Microsoft did a reasonably good job supporting the deployment efforts to multiple factories and ongoing stabilization. I don't think that MES was intended for the large enterprise volume and complexity levels our operations required.

Verified User
Director in Information Technology
Information Technology and Services Company, 10,001+ employeesIn-Person Training
Anaplan3.0
Based on 1 answer
The in-person training is simply not worth the cost. After a few weeks of playing in Anaplan, I went to the basic training and knew more than the person teaching it. a year down the road, I was the first person to complete the advance training, and again could have been teaching the class better than the person running the session. Spend some time on your own trying out different things and you will get all the understanding you need to be successful.
Manager, Financial Systems
Research NowMarket Research, 1001-5000 employees
Microsoft Dynamics AX9.0
Based on 1 answer
It took a lot of work, but Microsoft ultimately did a good job with in-person training, including being onsite in multiple global locations for extended periods.

Verified User
Director in Information Technology
Information Technology and Services Company, 10,001+ employeesOnline Training
Anaplan5.0
Based on 1 answer
I'm giving this a 5 simply for the anapedia outline of calculations. The online videos and trainings leave a lot to be desired, but having anapedia around to help you understand calculations has been helpful. The drawback to anapedia is the depth they go into for calculations, it is lackluster at times. Because of that, I have been working through a much more in-depth look at each calculation on my website for users to reference: http://www.anaplanguru.com/formulas/
Manager, Financial Systems
Research NowMarket Research, 1001-5000 employees
Microsoft Dynamics AX8.0
Based on 1 answer
Our solution deviated from a number of key out-of-the-box standards that were included in Online training. We just used that for introduction to the general functionality.

Verified User
Director in Information Technology
Information Technology and Services Company, 10,001+ employeesImplementation
Anaplan6.7
Based on 12 answers
Implementation using Anaplan's internal customer success team left much to be desired. We've found much better success with outside consultants
Manager
Seagate TechnologyComputer Hardware, 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Dynamics AX7.3
Based on 2 answers
Users in some cases were busy and not engaged, so those areas went slower. Configuration by the consultants was good, but at time complicated.
President and Principle Managing Consultant
Trusted Advisors ERPInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Alternatives Considered
In my previous life, I used Smartview and Essbase. I found this ERP system to be useful as it allowed the financial system to connect to any blank Excel spreadsheet and build custom reports as well as pull data in a direct, consolidated and clean fashion within seconds. Having this capability with Anaplan would increase value ten-fold for not just finance-based users, but all users
Senior Financial Analyst
New Relic, Inc.Computer Software, 501-1000 employees
Oracle. Cost and mitigation of single platform risk, as we also use Oracle for Finance, Order Mgt, etc.

Verified User
Director in Information Technology
Information Technology and Services Company, 10,001+ employeesScalability
Anaplan7.0
Based on 1 answer
It's going to handle most of what you can throw at it. The problem lies in the sparsity of some datasets. When you have over 5ish dimensions of sparse data, the size of the model gets bloated for not much value. In several cases, I have had to adapt my model to account for sparsity in a way that minimized use of space, but also made interacting with the data more cumbersome.
Manager, Financial Systems
Research NowMarket Research, 1001-5000 employees
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Return on Investment
- I'm sure the impact is positive. We have streamlined many processes and created capacity for our finance team.
- It's great to have "one source of truth" and know that everyone is looking at the same metrics.
Sr. Finance Director
DaVita Kidney CareHospital & Health Care, 10,001+ employees
- Microsoft Dynamics AX helped us to get data faster then with our old ERP
- Microsoft Dynamics AX's ability on getting reports might need to improve
- Getting data cross-department is not that easy, i.e., we want to exclude sales tax in the credit hold report from a Sales Department's point of view.

Verified User
Employee in Sales
Apparel & Fashion Company, 501-1000 employeesScreenshots
Microsoft Dynamics AX—
Pricing Details
Anaplan
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
Optional
Additional Pricing Details
Request a personal demo: https://www.anaplan.com/request-demo/ Free trial for existing customers for any app in the App Hub: https://apphub.anaplan.com/Microsoft Dynamics AX
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No