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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

    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
    Epicor iScalaInfor Distribution SX.e
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Epicor iScalaInfor 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
    Epicor iScalaInfor Distribution SX.e
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Epicor iScala and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.7
    2 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation7.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Epicor iScala and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.5
    3 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    28% above category average
    API for custom integration8.43 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Plug-ins6.53 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Epicor iScala and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Single sign-on capability8.83 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.13 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Epicor iScala and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    5.3
    3 Ratings
    35% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Dashboards3.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports7.33 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Custom reports5.43 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Epicor iScala and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.1
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Accounts payable8.22 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Accounts receivable8.22 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.22 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.72 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.62 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.62 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Epicor iScala and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Inventory tracking8.62 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Automatic reordering8.21 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Location management7.72 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Epicor iScala and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    9.7
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Pricing7.33 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Order entry8.23 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Credit card processing6.41 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold8.23 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.53 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Epicor iScala and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.4
    3 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Billing Management6.73 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.32 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management6.82 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting7.32 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Period Close7.93 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Epicor iScala and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.9
    1 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    9.1
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting7.31 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Costing8.21 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Cost Capture8.21 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.21 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance7.31 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition7.31 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Epicor iScala and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    8.6
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated8.22 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Supplier Management8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Epicor iScala and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    9.2
    1 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization5.82 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management7.31 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management7.31 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Epicor iScala and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    -
    Ratings
    Production Process Design7.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management8.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management7.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution7.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs7.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Epicor iScala and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    5.6
    3 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Forecasting5.42 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Inventory Planning6.03 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring5.43 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Epicor iScala and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Proposal Management6.41 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management8.21 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Epicor iScala and Infor Distribution SX.e
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    -
    Ratings
    Infor Distribution SX.e
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Epicor iScalaInfor Distribution SX.e
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Epicor iScalaInfor Distribution SX.e
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Epicor Software
    Well suited for middle-size distributor and service provider.
    Incentivized
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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
    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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    Infor
    • Integrates with supported 3rd party solutions
    • Very customizeable
    • Robust
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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.
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    Infor
    • User Interface customizability
    • Q&D programming
    • Database management
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Epicor Software
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Epicor Software
    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
    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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    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
    Epicor Software
    • Definetly cost effective overall (within 12 years since starting the company).
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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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