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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Epicor iScala

    Score2 out of 10
    N/AEpicor iScala is business management software for large corporations. Capabilities include financials, supply chain management, light manufacturing, sales, service, rental and lease management.N/A

    IFS Applications

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/AIFS Applications is presented by the vendor as an agile application suite that offers enterprise resource planning (ERP), enterprise asset management (EAM) and enterprise project management, handling 4 core processes: Service & Asset Management Full Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and Field Service Management (FSM) Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with support for process manufacturing, discrete manufacturing…N/A
    Pricing
    Epicor iScalaIFS Applications
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Epicor iScalaIFS Applications
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Features
    Epicor iScalaIFS Applications
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Epicor iScala and IFS Applications
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.7
    2 Ratings
    2% above category average
    IFS Applications
    4.7
    3 Ratings
    46% below category average
    Pay calculation7.32 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.31 Ratings7.33 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings6.33 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Epicor iScala and IFS Applications
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.5
    3 Ratings
    1% below category average
    IFS Applications
    8.7
    5 Ratings
    14% above category average
    API for custom integration8.43 Ratings8.75 Ratings
    Plug-ins6.53 Ratings8.75 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Epicor iScala and IFS Applications
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    5% above category average
    IFS Applications
    9.9
    5 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Single sign-on capability8.83 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.13 Ratings9.75 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Epicor iScala and IFS Applications
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    5.3
    3 Ratings
    35% below category average
    IFS Applications
    8.7
    5 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Dashboards3.12 Ratings8.55 Ratings
    Standard reports7.33 Ratings8.25 Ratings
    Custom reports5.43 Ratings9.55 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Epicor iScala and IFS Applications
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.1
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    IFS Applications
    7.5
    5 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Accounts payable8.22 Ratings9.55 Ratings
    Accounts receivable8.22 Ratings9.55 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.22 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.22 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.72 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.62 Ratings8.84 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.62 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Epicor iScala and IFS Applications
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    IFS Applications
    9.1
    5 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Inventory tracking8.62 Ratings9.25 Ratings
    Automatic reordering8.21 Ratings9.55 Ratings
    Location management7.72 Ratings9.55 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Epicor iScala and IFS Applications
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    8% below category average
    IFS Applications
    6.3
    5 Ratings
    23% below category average
    Pricing7.33 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Order entry8.23 Ratings8.35 Ratings
    Credit card processing6.41 Ratings8.64 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold8.23 Ratings8.25 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.53 Ratings7.74 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Epicor iScala and IFS Applications
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.4
    3 Ratings
    2% below category average
    IFS Applications
    3.9
    4 Ratings
    64% below category average
    Billing Management6.73 Ratings8.24 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.32 Ratings8.74 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management6.82 Ratings8.74 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting7.32 Ratings7.74 Ratings
    Period Close7.93 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Epicor iScala and IFS Applications
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.9
    1 Ratings
    4% above category average
    IFS Applications
    2.7
    1 Ratings
    95% below category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting7.31 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Project Costing8.21 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Cost Capture8.21 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.21 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance7.31 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition7.31 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Epicor iScala and IFS Applications
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    IFS Applications
    3.5
    4 Ratings
    68% below category average
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated8.22 Ratings9.34 Ratings
    Supplier Management8.22 Ratings9.34 Ratings
    Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings9.33 Ratings
    Contract Authoring00 Ratings8.33 Ratings
    Contract Repository00 Ratings8.33 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Epicor iScala and IFS Applications
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    4% above category average
    IFS Applications
    7.7
    4 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization5.82 Ratings8.32 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management7.31 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management7.31 Ratings8.54 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management00 Ratings7.63 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Epicor iScala and IFS Applications
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    2% below category average
    IFS Applications
    6.8
    4 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Production Process Design7.32 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Production Management8.23 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Configuration Management7.82 Ratings8.74 Ratings
    Work Execution7.82 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs7.72 Ratings9.54 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Epicor iScala and IFS Applications
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    5.6
    3 Ratings
    27% below category average
    IFS Applications
    9.1
    4 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Forecasting5.42 Ratings8.74 Ratings
    Inventory Planning6.03 Ratings9.54 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring5.43 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Epicor iScala and IFS Applications
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    IFS Applications
    4.7
    4 Ratings
    44% below category average
    Proposal Management6.41 Ratings8.23 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management8.21 Ratings8.73 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Epicor iScala and IFS Applications
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    -
    Ratings
    IFS Applications
    3.5
    4 Ratings
    67% below category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling00 Ratings9.54 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings8.54 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings7.54 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools00 Ratings8.54 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Epicor iScala and IFS Applications
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    -
    Ratings
    IFS Applications
    9.3
    2 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings9.32 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Epicor iScala and IFS Applications
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    -
    Ratings
    IFS Applications
    5.0
    4 Ratings
    30% below category average
    Risk Repository00 Ratings8.54 Ratings
    Control Management00 Ratings8.74 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments00 Ratings8.54 Ratings
    Issue Detection00 Ratings7.54 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Epicor iScalaIFS Applications
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    8.5
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Epicor iScalaIFS Applications
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Epicor Software
    Well suited for middle-size distributor and service provider.
    Incentivized
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    IFS
    Order to cash processes and scenario are implemented natively in IFS. An HR module exists for career management also (objectives, comportments, training, mobility) but may be improved in terms of workflow validation (e.g. training to validate by a manager) or reporting.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Epicor Software
    • It's a fast system to operate.
    • The database is easy to maintain.
    • It's easy to customize views.
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    IFS
    • It supports the web version in most later versions.
    • It provides various mobile versions of the applications as mobile apps to cater various areas.
    • IFS Applications allows easy configurations of the application without going for costly customization.
    • It covers almost every areas of an industrial company so any other third party applications are minimum.
    • It allows safer and easier built-in options for integrations capabilities.
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    Cons
    Epicor Software
    • I believe that iSAT improvement will bring more benefit to all iScala users
    • Longer support of the old Scala versions would bring more confidence for big Scala customers, because in big installations it's been very difficult and time-consuming to make version upgrades every 3-4 years.
    Incentivized
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    IFS
    • Handling massive volumes of data can be improved.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    IFS
    The system is very difficult to use, overly complex, and difficult to learn. It also has limitations that are hard to overcome.
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    Support Rating
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    IFS
    We have been unable to get answers to our questions, solutions to our problems, and they don't seem interested in working in the construction industry.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Epicor Software
    I have experience with multiple ERP software and I must say that iScala is the fastest system to work in so far. It doesn't have the same fancy shell like some others but at the end of the day the most important thing is the functionality and here is iScala outstanding.
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    IFS
    IFS Applications is based on Agile Technology which allows organizations to reconfigure user interface as per user requirements and make it user-friendly. Other applications are lagging on many fronts like User Interface, Online help document availability, Implementation methodology, and post-implementation expenses.
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    Return on Investment
    Epicor Software
    • Definetly cost effective overall (within 12 years since starting the company).
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    IFS
    • Reporting is now centralized and managed. Previously, reports were outside the information systems and there was a risk of incoherence.
    • Accounting controls are now in place on the overall processes, including production, which helped the company to reduce closing periods or to produce more easily official mandatory accounting files yearly.
    • Interfaces between the CRM forecast tool and IFS helped to keep the tools in sync, and to decrease the processing times prior to production launch.
    Incentivized
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