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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Aptean Encompix ERP

    Score4 out of 10
    N/AAptean Encompix ERP is an enterprise resource planning software solution. It is built specifically for engineer-to-order and custom manufacturers that design and build complex, custom products.N/A

    Infor Distribution SX.e

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AInfor's Distribution SX.e ERP solution helps all types of distributors increase productivity and adapt quickly to an evolving market. Providing broad visibility across the entire organization, this solution delivers control in managing thousands of transactions, suppliers, and customers while simultaneously tracking millions of inventory items.N/A
    Pricing
    Aptean Encompix ERPInfor Distribution SX.e
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    Aptean Encompix ERPInfor Distribution SX.e
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Aptean Encompix ERPInfor Distribution SX.e
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    28% above category average
    API for custom integration6.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    18% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Single sign-on capability7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Standard reports7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Custom reports5.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Accounts payable7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Accounts receivable7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Standardized Processes7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Inventory tracking8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Automatic reordering7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Location management7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    9.7
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Pricing6.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Order entry7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.8
    1 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Billing Management7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Period Close00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    9.1
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Project Revenue Recognition7.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Costing00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Cost Capture00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Capital Project Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    -
    Ratings
    Project Planning and Scheduling5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.9
    1 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    8.6
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Supplier Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    39% above category average
    Control Management6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.5
    1 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    9.2
    1 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization6.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Inventory Planning6.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Forecasting00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Proposal Management7.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Aptean Encompix ERPInfor Distribution SX.e
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
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    Support Rating
    -
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    User Testimonials
    Aptean Encompix ERPInfor Distribution SX.e
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Aptean
    If an organization often makes standard products and purchases standard material for those products, then this ERP suits well for such scenarios, where there is a standard list of material - which can be used to build Item Master records in Encompix. And it's well suited for companies which do keep inventory / stock. Not well suited if the organization doesn't have item masters, and every product is a custom product.
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    Infor
    Overall management of companies operations including sales, inventory control, warehousing, accounting (ar, ap, and gl). We are able to take a customers order, provide information if the product is in stock, send the order to the warehouse, pick the order, deliver the order using our custom routing program built inside SX.e, invoice the order upon receiving shipping feedback, and then collecting payment within SX.e. We also use SX.e for our purchasing of products from our vendors, tracking the products, entering the products into inventory, and then updating each location with the current inventory. We also are able to track pricing and vendor rebates as well as special price adjustments within SX.e.
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    Pros
    Aptean
    • Materials or purchasing module is good
    • Accounting and milestone payments are easy to use
    • Purchases are very detailed, and we can see when any line item has been ordered or received
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    Infor
    • Integrates with supported 3rd party solutions
    • Very customizeable
    • Robust
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    Cons
    Aptean
    • Scheduling module - we had initially expected this ERP system to handle the scheduling part for us, but it is not easy to do customization to the extent needed for us.
    • Technical or the implementation team support can be improved, as it is not up to the standard.
    • Not well suited for Engineer to Order / custom product manufacturing companies.
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    Infor
    • User Interface customizability
    • Q&D programming
    • Database management
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    Usability
    Aptean
    No answers on this topic
    Infor
    It is very customizable and has lots of scalabilities. However, it can get out of control if not contained with proper business process control.
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    Support Rating
    Aptean
    No answers on this topic
    Infor
    We use a Channel Partner and don't interact with Infor directly for support.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Aptean
    Materials module in Encompix ERP is more robust over the Abas ERP. We had previously used Abas before Encompix, and the reports are more robust in Encompix, and custom reports were possible. Bill of Materials can be uploaded in Encompix, unlike Abas. Item Masters feature was available. Vendor cross reference and performance tracking are some good features as well.
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    Infor
    SXe fit our distribution model and it allowed us to customize it to our specific needs that were not available in the other solutions. The 3rd party integration was also a nice benefit as we use multiple solutions that were not part of the SXe Suite.
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    Return on Investment
    Aptean
    • We had to spend lot of time and effort in making it work for our company.
    • Scheduling still needs to be fixed, we are trying beta version of the system now.
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    Infor
    • Ability to stay on top of Inventory as not to carry too much overhead
    • Keep Inventory set to FIFO
    • Manage deliveries to keep cost per stops to a minimum
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