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    Epicor Eclipse

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/AEpicor Eclipse is an end-to-end business system for wholesale distributors, as well as electrical, HVAC, plumbing and PVF businesses. Eclipse simplifies complex distribution processes found in today’s dynamic supply chains.N/A

    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/ASAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud) is a modular, cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that brings embedded AI into core business processes to help organizations improve productivity, efficiency, and scalability. It supports critical business functions including finance, supply chain, human resources, and sales, while providing industry best-practice processes, predictable subscription-based costs, and the ability to add capabilities, users, and functionality…

    $295

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Epicor EclipseSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    SAP Supply Chain Base
    $295
    per month per user
    SAP Finance Base
    $295
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Epicor EclipseSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
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    Epicor EclipseSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
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    Epicor Software
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    SAP
    Chose SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud is far superior if compared to other erp system that I have used in past considering no of features, adapting to business need cloud based features, understanding business requirements, real time monitoring though price is comparatively high but product …
    Incentivized
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    Would buy again
    54%
    Would buy again
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    96%
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    Delivers good value for the price
    56%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    609 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    69%
    Happy with the feature set
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    95%
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    790 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    437 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    87%
    Implementation went as expected
    573 Answers
    Features
    Epicor EclipseSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    7.8
    7 Ratings
    4% above category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.2
    447 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Pay calculation8.15 Ratings8.0395 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.15 Ratings8.0381 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.17 Ratings7.9380 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.5
    15 Ratings
    15% below category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.7
    684 Ratings
    2% above category average
    API for custom integration6.213 Ratings7.8657 Ratings
    Plug-ins6.915 Ratings7.7602 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.2
    21 Ratings
    30% below category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.4
    781 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Single sign-on capability5.614 Ratings8.5737 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions6.721 Ratings8.3768 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    5.2
    24 Ratings
    36% below category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.6
    792 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Dashboards5.418 Ratings7.6731 Ratings
    Standard reports5.524 Ratings7.8779 Ratings
    Custom reports4.824 Ratings7.6719 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    7.2
    28 Ratings
    7% below category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.3
    827 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Accounts payable7.328 Ratings8.3802 Ratings
    Accounts receivable7.423 Ratings8.3763 Ratings
    Global Financial Support7.313 Ratings7.9303 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers7.413 Ratings7.9325 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.119 Ratings8.1347 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting7.017 Ratings8.0317 Ratings
    Standardized Processes7.020 Ratings8.4356 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.6
    25 Ratings
    19% below category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.3
    686 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Inventory tracking6.825 Ratings8.3672 Ratings
    Automatic reordering6.320 Ratings7.9575 Ratings
    Location management6.524 Ratings8.0554 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    7.2
    25 Ratings
    10% below category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.4
    695 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Pricing7.125 Ratings8.1662 Ratings
    Order entry8.425 Ratings8.2674 Ratings
    Credit card processing6.921 Ratings9.235 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold6.824 Ratings8.4636 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.421 Ratings8.0256 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    7.0
    21 Ratings
    8% below category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.5
    339 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Billing Management7.319 Ratings9.217 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.316 Ratings8.1308 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management5.111 Ratings9.510 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting5.110 Ratings7.6264 Ratings
    Period Close7.219 Ratings8.0333 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    5.7
    9 Ratings
    28% below category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    -
    Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting6.86 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Costing7.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost Capture6.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Capital Project Management6.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance7.75 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.7
    10 Ratings
    5% below category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.5
    9 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling6.66 Ratings9.09 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers7.27 Ratings8.59 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality7.36 Ratings8.28 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools7.04 Ratings8.48 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    7.5
    7 Ratings
    1% above category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.1
    144 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management6.26 Ratings8.1144 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.4
    15 Ratings
    10% below category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.9
    274 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared7.412 Ratings7.8194 Ratings
    Contract Authoring7.17 Ratings7.9194 Ratings
    Contract Repository6.28 Ratings7.6188 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated7.19 Ratings8.1248 Ratings
    Supplier Management7.110 Ratings8.0243 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    5.9
    8 Ratings
    14% below category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.6
    6 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Risk Repository6.65 Ratings8.56 Ratings
    Control Management7.06 Ratings9.06 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments6.64 Ratings9.26 Ratings
    Issue Detection7.25 Ratings8.36 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification6.76 Ratings8.16 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    5.4
    16 Ratings
    26% below category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.0
    225 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization5.310 Ratings8.0198 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management6.211 Ratings8.0191 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management6.27 Ratings7.7173 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management6.57 Ratings8.2183 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management6.19 Ratings8.0180 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.3
    8 Ratings
    17% below category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.1
    213 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Production Process Design7.26 Ratings8.1189 Ratings
    Production Management7.48 Ratings8.1194 Ratings
    Configuration Management7.95 Ratings8.1184 Ratings
    Work Execution8.06 Ratings8.1191 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs8.36 Ratings8.1188 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.2
    19 Ratings
    17% below category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.7
    261 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Forecasting7.216 Ratings7.5233 Ratings
    Inventory Planning7.117 Ratings7.9252 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring6.214 Ratings7.8238 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.7
    11 Ratings
    10% below category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.9
    227 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Proposal Management7.96 Ratings7.99 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management7.97 Ratings7.9227 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Epicor EclipseSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.4
    (30 ratings)
    8.5
    (896 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    4.3
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (23 ratings)
    Usability
    6.7
    (14 ratings)
    8.1
    (784 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    8.3
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    6.8
    (80 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    6.8
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    7.7
    (10 ratings)
    Configurability
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    8.2
    (5 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.7
    (3 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    7.4
    (3 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    7.5
    (5 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    8.1
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Epicor EclipseSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Epicor Software
    The capabilities, when combined with some of the integration offerings, make for a really nice platform. Coming from another company where we had several systems for processing inbound, outbound, e-commerce, sales, etc., it is nice to have everything contained in one system. makes communication within the company easier and teaching easier.
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    SAP
    SAP Cloud ERP is best suited for medium- to large-sized organizations seeking scalability, real-time insights, and standardized processes. It will help them streamline financial operations & core HR functions, optimize inventory management & procurement process. Its intelligent automation will help them automate repetitive, routine tasks and use machine learning for predictive analysis.
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    Pros
    Epicor Software
    • The order entry process is very smooth, allowing users to see availability and immediately source unavailable items from vendors or other branches with single keystrokes or clicks. You can choose what columns of information display in order entry to help order writers make decisions.
    • A set of built-in and unlimited user-defined "queues" allow users to be pro-active - always knowing what needs to be taken care of in real time. A "Trouble" queue, for example, shows a user their orders where the available date is further out than the requested date so they can take action.
    • The RF warehouse system directs one or more pickers through the entire process of picking a customer's order and eliminates mistakes through scanning barcodes for both the shelf location and the product. The Carton Packing add-on can be used to verify quantities and products during packing, and product labels that indicate the order shipping information along with the package contents and quantities.
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    SAP
    • The software helps in forecasting and identifying potential challenges that would affect our organisation in the near future. This enables us to prepare in advance and also adopt practical and viable measures.
    • It enables faster and accurate data processing, which enhances decision-making.
    • It's easily customizable according to specific organizational needs. This promotes overall efficiency and productivity of the organization.
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    Cons
    Epicor Software
    • In my opinion, Epicor seems to want to sell add-on products constantly. They don't provide pricing at the beginning, but then rely on sticker shock and hidden costs (e.g. APIs)
    • There are times when we cannot figure out where numbers are coming from, especially costs. It would be nice if there was a way to see, in plain English, where a cost is coming from.
    • It seems unconscionable that we are unable to print financial statements to a pdf file.
    • In our experience, Support, which had been going well for a while, has become much less reliable and not very timely.
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    • The beginner's user-friendly UI can help learners learn easily, and it feels a bit complex.
    • Implementation of AI bot on common tasks.
    • There are no offline functionality that users can use remotely.
    • As the scalability of the products grows, they become more expensive.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Epicor Software
    For several reasons. First, they have used this system for 20 years and to change would be costly, not only for a new system but also to try and train everyone on said new system. Second, the system is ideal for our industry and very easy to learn for any new employees that come into the organization. Third, I'm fairly certain the powers that be wouldn't want to try and learn something new and deal with the usual bugs that go with implementing a new system (the special nuances that each company has that can get overlooked when they are in the process of implementing software).
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    SAP
    The cost of SAP as an ERP is quite high and the switching costs associated with ERP systems are even higher. That being said moving from one ERP to another only happens once in a great while for large organizations. Those switching costs include retraining, IT hardware requirements, outside consultants and more
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    Usability
    Epicor Software
    Epicor Eclipse has saved our organization from financial mismanagement, which could lead to operational inefficiencies. It has streamlined purchase orders and invoice processing, reducing instances of underpayment and overpayment. It has enhanced the segmentation of financial statements by store and by day, making it easier to track profitability.
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    SAP
    SAP Cloud ERP is a useful solution for automating and streamlining business processes. It offers modern technologies such as built-in AI, machine learning, and real-time data analytics. It offers multi-currency, multi-language support to manage international operations smoothly. It comes with a modern, role-based user interface that enhances your user experience and lets you perform tasks smoothly.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Epicor Software
    I haven't experienced any outages in the two years I have been using the system. It is always available as long as the computer is up. The only time I have seen it not be available was on occasions where we lost internet, or power and then we lost access to everything, not just Epicor Eclipse.
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    SAP
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    Performance
    Epicor Software
    Everything in this system moves fairly quickly, that may be in part because we are a small company with only 21 users on the system at a time, or it may just be a the way the Epicor Eclipse works for any size company with any number of users. I can only speak for what I know and say that it is fast for our purposes.
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Epicor Software
    The tier 1 support is trying, and sometimes they are successful. Sometimes they aren't. This topic isn't as black and white as the questions might suggest. Currently their Tier 1 support team is over seas, all items automatically go to Tier 1 and then when they can't help they either escalate it or tell me they need to check with someone else and they will get back to me. If they escalate me to Tier 2, then the issue comes back to the States and the support is usually at a higher knowledge/experience level and it can get resolved fairly quickly. If they don't escalate, then it might take weeks and multiple follow ups on my part before I either get a satisfactory resolution or finally get escalated.
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    SAP
    The support system I find great as whenever I run into problems they rectify them quickly as possible they never reacted late the support is just up to the mark for me. They provide many solutions to the problems I faced the [technical] team support is always amazing they [listen] to mean work accordingly.
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    In-Person Training
    Epicor Software
    The training classes that I have attended have been top notch. The presenters are extremely knowledgeable on their subject matter, including real-world application of the system. They aren't just software techs training end users, they seem to be end users that have become experts in the over functionality and capabilities of the system.
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    SAP
    More effective
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    Online Training
    Epicor Software
    The on-line training is very good, and it is taught by the same people that do the live in-person training sessions. The difficult part of it is, asking questions about your specific company's nuances or special circumstances. I don't remember if you can access the on-line training sessions after you have taken them for reminders purposes, but if so that is a great asset.
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Epicor Software
    I don't really know about the implementation, it was back in 1998 and I didn't start here until 2016. By the time I started here they had been running it for a number of years and most of the people that were here when it was implemented are no longer here, and the ones that are don't really have much to say about how the implementation went either bad or good.
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    SAP
    SAP requires
    a lot of internal and external resources to complete its successful
    implementation. The cloud version requires a deeper understanding of the
    different capabilities of the local systems (hardware) and the connection
    towards your local IT team. We found several problems on our systems that we
    couldn't foresee before the implementation and roll out.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Epicor Software
    Most of my experience has been with Epicor's Prophet 21. For most distribution verticals, Prophet 21 is the only way to go. The comparison I've drawn is this: Prophet 21 is like a ferrari. Epicor Eclipse is like a reliable donkey. Both get you from point A to point B but Prophet 21 is going to get you there much quicker and with the kind of insight into your business that will help you thrive.
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    SAP
    The platform utilizes advanced predictive analytics to anticipate operational bottlenecks and put them out of commission before the problems become larger. We can proactively develop effective strategies that help keep service quality in the face of unexpected changes in the market, or external disruptions, by continuously analyzing historical performance data as well as elements of the current market
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    Scalability
    Epicor Software
    I don't really know about the scalability. It's the same as it was when I started, I do know that you can buy more user licenses, but I think they come in packs of 5, which can be a problem if you only need 1 and will never use the other 4. But, again I'm not sure on that.
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Epicor Software
    • Reporting features allow tracking items trending downward which can glut inventory space and dollars if not adjusted
    • GMROI reports help analyze turn ratios and adjusted dollar values and margins of product lines.
    • Suggested Purchase Order features allowed controlled inventory purchases which avoid lost sales while managing overall dollars invested in an acquired product with the lowest freight costs possible.
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    • The financial management part ensures every process is well planned and allocated resources are used efficiently.
    • The development of payroll management ensures that all employees are happily remunerated and, hence, very productive.
    • The creation of solid financial reporting acts as the primary driver in decision-making, which brings more insights into development.
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    ScreenShots

    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud) Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Order to Cash Dashboard - For the management of the order-to-cash process more efficiently across revenue streams and business models - including sales of physical and digital goods, services, subscriptions, projects, and bundles.Screenshot of a Sales Management Overview - Helps ensure sales reps meet their goals with an overview of orders and key sales performance metrics, with status tracking for each order in real time for the early detection of potential issues.Screenshot of the Purchasing Spend Dashboard - For weighing various aspects of purchasing spend through quick access to clear, complete, and real-time data, with less risk, and without opening different reports and transactions.Screenshot of Operational Supplier Evaluation - Provides a transparent overview of suppliers. Users can approve the most reliable vendors and get the right mix to serve business needs while reducing risk.Screenshot of Inventory Management - Provides visibility to manage supply chains, to mitigate risk, avoid unnecessary costs, maximize efficiency, and fulfill customer orders on time.Screenshot of Inventory Processing - Enables real-time supply chain visibility and provides meaningful metrics, with customizable dashboards and reports that display real-time inventory that track the status of inbound and outbound deliveries.