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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Customer Focus

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/ACustomer Focus is solution that includes order management, inventory management, warehousing, CMS, E-mail marketing, CRM, and general accounting functions. E-Commerce web stores are also included in the solution.

    $50

    # of stores and users

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (formerly Dynamics NAV) is one of the ERP products in the Dynamics family. The technology is based on the Navision product acquired by Microsoft in 2002. This product is the best-selling Microsoft ERP platform, and is often used by companies in the manufacturing and distribution verticals.

    $8

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Customer FocusMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Editions & Modules
    Standard
    $50
    # of stores and users
    Ultimate
    $99
    # of stores and users
    Dynamics 365 Business Central Team Members
    $8
    per month (billed annually) per user
    Dynamics 365 Business Central Essentials
    $70
    per month (billed annually) per user
    Dynamics 365 Business Central Premium
    $100
    per month (billed annually) per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Customer FocusMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup Fee$249 Site setup and trainingNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    Customer FocusMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Considered Both Products
    Customer Focus, Inc.
    No answer on this topic
    Microsoft
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    91%
    Delivers good value for the price
    10 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    82%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    Features
    Customer FocusMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Online Storefront
    Comparison of Online Storefront features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    9.2
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    -
    Ratings
    Product catalog & listings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bulk product upload10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Branding9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile storefront9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product variations9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Website integration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Visual customization9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    CMS9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Shopping Cart
    Comparison of Online Shopping Cart features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    -
    Ratings
    Checkout user experience9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    eCommerce Marketing
    Comparison of eCommerce Marketing features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    -
    Ratings
    Personalized recommendations9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    SEO7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    eCommerce Business Management
    Comparison of eCommerce Business Management features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    -
    Ratings
    Shipping9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom functionality9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    6.6
    11 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings6.211 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings6.39 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings6.610 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.0
    25 Ratings
    6% above category average
    API for custom integration00 Ratings8.124 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings7.922 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.4
    29 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings8.525 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings8.428 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.4
    30 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings8.326 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings8.430 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings8.629 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.4
    30 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Accounts payable00 Ratings8.429 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings8.328 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings8.417 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings8.416 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings8.919 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings7.219 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings8.720 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.6
    26 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings8.526 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings7.618 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings8.222 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.0
    28 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Pricing00 Ratings8.225 Ratings
    Order entry00 Ratings8.925 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings7.417 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings8.422 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings8.313 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.2
    20 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Billing Management00 Ratings8.518 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings8.619 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings7.614 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings8.216 Ratings
    Period Close00 Ratings8.219 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.7
    8 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Project Costing00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    Cost Capture00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Capital Project Management00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance00 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.6
    11 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling00 Ratings7.510 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings7.110 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings7.19 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools00 Ratings6.910 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.9
    8 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings6.78 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.9
    16 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings7.410 Ratings
    Contract Authoring00 Ratings7.210 Ratings
    Contract Repository00 Ratings7.510 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings8.114 Ratings
    Supplier Management00 Ratings7.613 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.3
    12 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Risk Repository00 Ratings7.211 Ratings
    Control Management00 Ratings7.411 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments00 Ratings6.711 Ratings
    Issue Detection00 Ratings7.511 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification00 Ratings7.69 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.7
    10 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization00 Ratings7.88 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management00 Ratings7.48 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings7.98 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management00 Ratings7.410 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management00 Ratings9.17 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.0
    10 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Production Process Design00 Ratings9.17 Ratings
    Production Management00 Ratings8.88 Ratings
    Configuration Management00 Ratings7.17 Ratings
    Work Execution00 Ratings9.17 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs00 Ratings7.410 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.4
    12 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Forecasting00 Ratings6.512 Ratings
    Inventory Planning00 Ratings7.212 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring00 Ratings7.012 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Customer Focus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Customer Focus
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.8
    9 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Proposal Management00 Ratings7.18 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management00 Ratings7.78 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Customer FocusMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.6
    (31 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (11 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Customer FocusMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Customer Focus, Inc.
    Today, with a globalized competition and without truce, a company must evaluate and take into account its size, and use this to analyze which of the tools available in the market is more suited to their needs. If it is a small company, you can improve your customer service by incorporating a chat. But a company of national level must evaluate other aspects like: marketing, tastes, preferences, tendencies, etc. To achieve the effective management of relationships with our customers, this technology provides us with effective tools and easy access.
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is well suited for inventory management in all aspects. Its accessibility, along with my other apps, when out of the office is unparalleled. I find it easy to work with on a desktop or laptop; however, it could use some work on a mobile device.
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    Pros
    Customer Focus, Inc.
    • Facilitates the interaction between the company and customers, through various communication channels, thanks to the storage of information of interest, such as the needs and preferences for products or services.
    • Access data of interest (about the clients, their histories, products, prices, etc.,) from any place with access to the internet
    • An extensive knowledge about the clients allows the company to present commercial offers adapted to their needs, so the income is also higher, through a lower sales cycle. The CRM allows to enhance sales and marketing functions.
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    Microsoft
    • Automate the creation of bills of materials for production. We can now generate a BoM from a sales order.
    • Organization of all data pertaining to thousands of parts, assemblies, and finished goods. Engineering and purchasing have a common portal.
    • We can create sales orders from quotations instead of re-entering them (this did require some bolt-on software). Less redundant work with fewer entry errors.
    • Accounting can provide reports based on specific criteria stored in NAV. We can pull better and more detailed intelligence.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Customer Focus, Inc.
    • Cost is always an element to consider when purchasing a computer solution, both for the purchase of the software and for its maintenance, many forget about the ongoing support costs that come with software.
    • Many systems are backed up automatically through the cloud or through some other solution, but not all. So there is a good chance that the data will be lost. it is therefore necessary to take the safe backup forecasts in the event of any unforeseen occurrence and cause us an unpleasant surprise.
    • There is a difference between being served by a real person when making a phone call, to an automated attention system. Sometimes it is good to make the tasks more automatic, but it is also good to have a little personalized help to avoid losing the human value of relationships.
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    Microsoft
    • Some functions could be a bit more user friendly, intuitive.
    • Better migration from previous ERP software (especially other Microsoft products). "Growing pains" associated with change?! Maybe.
    • A few redundancies and procedural missteps on menus and tabs can make the portal a bit crowded.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Customer Focus, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    We've already decided to continue using this software. It is too expensive for us to upgrade so we made a workaround by using the virtual computer with Windows XP installed on it. We did research replacing this software, but it was a better financial decision to keep what we had instead
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Customer Focus, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Ever since we deployed it, it has been a one-stop-shop for our organization. Everything we do has been through it, and we do not need to use other vendors to access student records, accounts receivable, procurement records, grades, transcripts, and report cards... they are all in one interface, which has been a solid plus for our organization.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Customer Focus, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    It provides one to efficiently be able to manage bookkeeping and inventory without much challenges. One can easily navigate through workflow processes while managing usages and budgets. Being able to produce reports in Word, Excel or PDF means one is able to have a working document to produce trends and graphs or produce pivot tables.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Customer Focus, Inc.
    Sales management is based on the management of customer relationships and must be centralized so that its analysis is effective. The data that is collected must be available for the generation of statistics for decision making by the directory. This tool allows us to generate the necessary data to generate results, save time and production cost. The other products did not fit our objectives.
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    Microsoft
    I have personally supported all of the Dynamic family of ERP systems and made the decision to concentrate on NAV as the solution of choice. From a support and development standpoint there are few if any packages that can compare. It is not uncommon for most of the companies that I support to only call me once or twice a month after the first year. This is due to the ease of tracking down problems and errors and the ability for a developer to provide the end-user with routines that automatically correct the most basic kind of error
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    Return on Investment
    Customer Focus, Inc.
    • With the information available, about the clients, the company can know and segment the markets and develop effective and successful marketing campaigns.
    • With the information the employee can develop more personalized relationships with the client.
    • This customer service tool facilitated the administrative processes of sales to achieve higher performance and better results in the company.
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    Microsoft
    • Automation processing, including EDI functionality, has increased employee efficiency and prevented the need for adding additional employees.
    • Implementation of the warehouse functionality, including cycle counts, has resulted in better inventory control/less shrinkage.
    • Implementation of e-Ship and e-Receive, has resulted in greater efficiency and order accuracy.
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