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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Exact Globe+

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AExact Global is an ERP for global manufacturing companies, from global company Exact Software headquartered in the Netherlands.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

    Infor CloudSuite ERP

    Score7.3 out of 10
    N/AInfor CloudSuite ERP is the company's cloud-based ERP suite for medium to large global manufacturers, distributors, and after-sales service providers—delivering flexibility to manage mixed-mode and complex value chains.N/A
    Pricing
    Exact Globe+IFS ApplicationsInfor CloudSuite ERP
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Exact Globe+IFS ApplicationsInfor CloudSuite ERP
    Free Trial
    NoNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Exact Globe+IFS ApplicationsInfor CloudSuite ERP
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    Exact Software
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    IFS
    Chose IFS Applications
    IFS Applications have a very UI rich interface compared to other systems. IFS Applications can be easily and quickly learned with the very good documentation, e learning portals and other learning platforms. The technical implementation of the IFS Applications is very …
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    Infor
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    86%
    Would buy again
    18 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    17 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    19 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    90%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    9 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    81%
    Implementation went as expected
    13 Answers
    Features
    Exact Globe+IFS ApplicationsInfor CloudSuite ERP
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Exact Globe+ and IFS Applications and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Exact Globe+
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    18% above category average
    IFS Applications
    4.7
    3 Ratings
    46% below category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    6.3
    6 Ratings
    18% below category average
    Pay calculation9.02 Ratings8.03 Ratings4.06 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.02 Ratings7.33 Ratings3.76 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.02 Ratings6.33 Ratings6.96 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Exact Globe+ and IFS Applications and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Exact Globe+
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    IFS Applications
    8.7
    5 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    6.0
    25 Ratings
    23% below category average
    API for custom integration9.02 Ratings8.75 Ratings6.423 Ratings
    Plug-ins9.02 Ratings8.75 Ratings5.723 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Exact Globe+ and IFS Applications and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Exact Globe+
    9.5
    3 Ratings
    12% above category average
    IFS Applications
    9.9
    5 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.2
    27 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Single sign-on capability10.02 Ratings10.05 Ratings8.824 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.03 Ratings9.85 Ratings7.626 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Exact Globe+ and IFS Applications and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Exact Globe+
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    18% above category average
    IFS Applications
    8.8
    5 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    7.3
    32 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Dashboards9.03 Ratings8.55 Ratings7.925 Ratings
    Standard reports9.03 Ratings8.35 Ratings7.430 Ratings
    Custom reports9.03 Ratings9.55 Ratings6.530 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Exact Globe+ and IFS Applications and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Exact Globe+
    8.9
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    IFS Applications
    7.5
    5 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    6.2
    30 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Accounts payable10.02 Ratings9.55 Ratings7.627 Ratings
    Accounts receivable9.02 Ratings9.55 Ratings8.527 Ratings
    Global Financial Support9.02 Ratings9.04 Ratings4.917 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers9.02 Ratings9.34 Ratings6.715 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations9.02 Ratings9.04 Ratings4.818 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.02 Ratings8.84 Ratings6.419 Ratings
    Standardized Processes9.02 Ratings9.04 Ratings7.122 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Exact Globe+ and IFS Applications and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Exact Globe+
    9.8
    3 Ratings
    20% above category average
    IFS Applications
    9.1
    5 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.2
    25 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Inventory tracking10.03 Ratings9.35 Ratings7.924 Ratings
    Automatic reordering9.03 Ratings9.55 Ratings7.417 Ratings
    Location management10.03 Ratings9.55 Ratings8.123 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Exact Globe+ and IFS Applications and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Exact Globe+
    9.3
    3 Ratings
    16% above category average
    IFS Applications
    6.3
    5 Ratings
    23% below category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.3
    26 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Pricing10.03 Ratings9.05 Ratings7.424 Ratings
    Order entry9.03 Ratings8.25 Ratings8.025 Ratings
    Credit card processing9.02 Ratings8.74 Ratings8.411 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold10.03 Ratings8.35 Ratings8.124 Ratings
    Order Orchestration9.03 Ratings7.84 Ratings8.414 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Exact Globe+ and IFS Applications and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Exact Globe+
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    IFS Applications
    3.9
    4 Ratings
    64% below category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.0
    21 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Billing Management9.02 Ratings8.34 Ratings6.417 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management9.02 Ratings8.84 Ratings8.519 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management2.01 Ratings8.84 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting9.02 Ratings7.84 Ratings4.914 Ratings
    Period Close9.02 Ratings9.34 Ratings8.518 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Exact Globe+ and IFS Applications and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Exact Globe+
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    3% above category average
    IFS Applications
    2.7
    1 Ratings
    95% below category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.4
    6 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting9.01 Ratings3.01 Ratings7.35 Ratings
    Project Costing9.01 Ratings6.01 Ratings8.45 Ratings
    Cost Capture8.01 Ratings5.01 Ratings9.25 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.01 Ratings2.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance9.02 Ratings2.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition8.01 Ratings2.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Exact Globe+ and IFS Applications and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Exact Globe+
    7.7
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    IFS Applications
    3.5
    4 Ratings
    67% below category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.4
    10 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling9.01 Ratings9.54 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers8.01 Ratings8.54 Ratings9.010 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality8.01 Ratings7.54 Ratings9.08 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools8.01 Ratings8.54 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Exact Globe+ and IFS Applications and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Exact Globe+
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    16% above category average
    IFS Applications
    9.3
    2 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    7.9
    7 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management8.02 Ratings9.32 Ratings7.34 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Exact Globe+ and IFS Applications and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Exact Globe+
    9.3
    3 Ratings
    27% above category average
    IFS Applications
    3.5
    4 Ratings
    68% below category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.1
    16 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared10.02 Ratings9.33 Ratings6.19 Ratings
    Contract Authoring9.02 Ratings8.33 Ratings6.18 Ratings
    Contract Repository9.02 Ratings8.33 Ratings6.18 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated9.02 Ratings9.24 Ratings8.014 Ratings
    Supplier Management9.03 Ratings9.24 Ratings7.614 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Exact Globe+ and IFS Applications and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Exact Globe+
    5.6
    1 Ratings
    19% below category average
    IFS Applications
    5.0
    4 Ratings
    30% below category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    6.5
    9 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Risk Repository6.01 Ratings8.54 Ratings7.67 Ratings
    Control Management6.01 Ratings8.74 Ratings5.19 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments6.01 Ratings8.54 Ratings5.08 Ratings
    Issue Detection5.01 Ratings7.54 Ratings3.28 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification5.01 Ratings8.04 Ratings5.18 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Exact Globe+ and IFS Applications and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Exact Globe+
    6.5
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    IFS Applications
    7.8
    4 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    7.1
    15 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization6.01 Ratings8.32 Ratings5.111 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management6.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings5.110 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management5.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings5.19 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management9.02 Ratings7.73 Ratings5.111 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management9.02 Ratings8.54 Ratings6.710 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Exact Globe+ and IFS Applications and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Exact Globe+
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    18% above category average
    IFS Applications
    6.8
    4 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    7.1
    18 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Production Process Design10.01 Ratings9.33 Ratings5.816 Ratings
    Production Management8.72 Ratings9.04 Ratings5.817 Ratings
    Configuration Management8.72 Ratings8.84 Ratings6.317 Ratings
    Work Execution9.01 Ratings9.34 Ratings5.813 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs8.62 Ratings9.54 Ratings6.017 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Exact Globe+ and IFS Applications and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Exact Globe+
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    18% above category average
    IFS Applications
    9.1
    4 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.2
    18 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Forecasting8.52 Ratings8.84 Ratings7.312 Ratings
    Inventory Planning8.82 Ratings9.54 Ratings8.418 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring9.01 Ratings9.03 Ratings8.414 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Exact Globe+ and IFS Applications and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    Exact Globe+
    6.9
    1 Ratings
    7% below category average
    IFS Applications
    4.8
    4 Ratings
    42% below category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    7.8
    12 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Proposal Management7.01 Ratings8.33 Ratings6.810 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management7.01 Ratings8.83 Ratings6.812 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Exact Globe+IFS ApplicationsInfor CloudSuite ERP
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    User Testimonials
    Exact Globe+IFS ApplicationsInfor CloudSuite ERP
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Exact Software
    Exact Global is extensively used at EWS as a strategic tool of importance for managing our core Financial processes like Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger accounts, Financial entries, Transactions etc. It is a critical tool for EWS and integrated with our ERP for a seamless operations of financial processes in the enterprise
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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.
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    Infor
    We have had great success with inventory management and production planning/execution. Also, data and system integrity have been key to our overall solution satisfaction. We struggle when it comes to reporting and analytics. The base product leaves room for improvement as much of the core reporting is not easily configurable and lacks the ability to scale forcing us to build a reporting model outside the solution
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    Pros
    Exact Software
    • Exact offers a large range of user defined fields, which is especially useful once you've built a base on the system and need to customize certain aspects. Just last week we added the ability to track customer training by model using custom UDFs.
    • Engineering bills of material are tracked in Exact and the engineering BOM module is pretty intuitive and easy to use. Modification and drill down/up is not difficult once you figure out he basics.
    • Inventory control is fairly simple and offers a lot of information and options to track different kinds of products. We use bulk and each UOMs primarily, but others are used regularly depending on application.
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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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    Infor
    • Very stable product. Some of its weaknesses are also its strengths. The lack of web services seems to actually increase stability.
    • No software vendor in this space is perfect. Lawson does perform as advertised.
    • Again, a weakness of this (limited functionality) is a hidden strength as well. In software there is a complexity/feature tradeoff. Where Lawson lacks in features, it does give you a more simple setup for your organization.
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    Cons
    Exact Software
    • Expand the commercial aliador network.
    • Improve online support
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    IFS
    • Handling massive volumes of data can be improved.
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    Infor
    • Trying to locate forms that you haven't used before is not very user friendly
    • overall view and navigation is very old style and could use an update
    • Reports are built in and not very customizable, could also use an easy report reference guide.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Exact Software
    No answers on this topic
    IFS
    No answers on this topic
    Infor
    The main problem with it is the support provided and the support available on the market. Both are limited. Plus, it is a nightmare from a connectivity point of view, which is obvious, since the off-the-shelf tools usually include built-in connectors to Oracle and SAP, specifically S-4Hana. Retrieving data is also not easy, and specifically, to get behind the logic of special reports without direct StreamServe knowledge, which is the rarest of all, is almost impossible
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    Usability
    Exact Software
    Exact Global is a strategic tool for financial core processes operations at EWS. It is integrated with ERP to seamlessly deliver key processes like O2C, P2P etc. and very well liked by users for its ease of use and flexibility of data moving across different systems. Exact Global is a part of EWS’s enterprise architecture and roadmap aligned to PACE strategy for achieving business objectives
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    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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    Infor
    Industry fit: Infor M3 is designed for specific industries, such as manufacturing, distribution, and food and beverage. If your organization operates in one of these industries, Infor M3 may be a good fit.Functionality: Consider the specific features and functionality that your organization requires from an ERP system, such as financial management, supply chain management, manufacturing, and sales and marketing. Review Infor M3's capabilities in these areas to determine if it meets your needs.
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    Support Rating
    Exact Software
    Receive Great support from Exact Global team. Timely response and resolution by the vendor and never breach on SLAs - it’s a support team’s dream to support Exact Global.
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    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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    Infor
    The overall support of Inform M3 is simply the best! There isn't a single flaw that I can detect or think of about this software! I can't possibly express the greatness of the availability and all of the possibilities achieved. The ease of use and a lot of functionalities such as flexibility [allows in] configuration to add new functionalities fast.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Exact Software
    I've used other ERP systems in large organizations, one custom and one SAP. SAP is a very powerful suite of software, but comes at a price point that is unobtainable for many smaller companies. Exact is more realistic and accessible for smaller companies that are not necessarily global commodities, but instead smaller manufacturers in niche markets. I haven't had the opportunity to review many other options in this size range.
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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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    Infor
    One of the products I have used is an Oracle accounting product. I feel that Infor stands up well when comparing to the Oracle product especially for the accounting functions. In comparing it to Microsoft Dynamics I feel that Infor is easier to use in some accounting tasks. The one thing the Dynamics has going for it is the ease of use with other Microsoft Products.
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    Return on Investment
    Exact Software
    • Monitoring of production cost.
    • Registration and documentation of engineering changes.
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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.
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    Infor
    • Reduced period close processing by more than a day
    • Allowed the creation and adoption of shared services organization leading to improved performance and headcount allocations
    • Created more consistent business processes driving efficiency
    • Greatly improved security and reliability through cloud platform, granular security groups and SSO functionality
    • Improving customer experience through integrated customer and partner portals
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