Genius Solutions vs. Infor M3

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Genius Solutions
Score 7.4 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Genius Solutions delivers a complete enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, including software, implementation services, and field expertise for small to mid-sized custom manufacturers across the US and Canada. Genius ERP is built for SME manufacturers handling make-to-order, engineer-to-order, custom-to-order, and assemble-to-order manufacturing. Genius ERP provides custom manufacturers with the tools they need to reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve the performance…
$1,500
per user for one year
Infor M3
Score 6.8 out of 10
N/A
Infor M3 is designed for medium to large global manufacturers, distributors, and after-sales service providers—delivering flexibility to manage mixed-mode and complex value chains. M3 is designed with industry-specific functionality and flexible deployment options, and presents a multi-company, multi-country, and multi-site enterprise resource planning (ERP) cloud solution platform. M3 was originally developed by Intentia, which merged with Lawson (2005), and which in turn was acquired by…N/A
Pricing
Genius SolutionsInfor M3
Editions & Modules
SAAS
$1500.00
per user for one year
On Premise
$3000.00
per user for one year
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Genius SolutionsInfor M3
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup Fee$1,500 per user per yearNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
Genius SolutionsInfor M3
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
4.5
3 Ratings
48% below category average
Infor M3
8.0
4 Ratings
8% above category average
API for custom integration4.53 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Plug-ins00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
5.6
6 Ratings
35% below category average
Infor M3
8.0
4 Ratings
0% above category average
Role-based user permissions5.66 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Single sign-on capability00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
6.0
6 Ratings
16% below category average
Infor M3
8.7
6 Ratings
21% above category average
Dashboards5.96 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Standard reports5.96 Ratings9.06 Ratings
Custom reports6.26 Ratings9.06 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
4.5
5 Ratings
51% below category average
Infor M3
8.4
6 Ratings
10% above category average
Accounts payable4.55 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Accounts receivable4.55 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Global Financial Support4.54 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers4.53 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Configurable Accounting00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Standardized Processes00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
6.3
7 Ratings
21% below category average
Infor M3
8.8
2 Ratings
12% above category average
Inventory tracking6.37 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Automatic reordering00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Location management00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Project Financial Management
Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
8.5
3 Ratings
11% above category average
Infor M3
8.4
2 Ratings
10% above category average
Budgeting and Forecasting8.53 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Project Costing00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Cost Capture00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Capital Project Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Customer Contract Compliance00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Project Revenue Recognition00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
-
Ratings
Infor M3
8.6
4 Ratings
19% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
-
Ratings
Infor M3
8.6
2 Ratings
11% above category average
Pricing00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Order entry00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Credit card processing00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Cost of goods sold00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Order Orchestration00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
-
Ratings
Infor M3
8.1
4 Ratings
9% above category average
Billing Management00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Period Close00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
-
Ratings
Infor M3
8.3
2 Ratings
20% above category average
Project Planning and Scheduling00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Grants Management
Comparison of Grants Management features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
-
Ratings
Infor M3
8.3
2 Ratings
12% above category average
Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
-
Ratings
Infor M3
8.4
2 Ratings
20% above category average
Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Contract Authoring00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Contract Repository00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Supplier Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Risk Management
Comparison of Risk Management features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
-
Ratings
Infor M3
8.7
2 Ratings
30% above category average
Risk Repository00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Control Management00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Control Efficiency Assessments00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Issue Detection00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Remediation and Certification00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Logistics
Comparison of Logistics features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
-
Ratings
Infor M3
8.3
2 Ratings
22% above category average
Transportation Planning and Optimization00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Transportation Execution Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Fulfillment Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Warehouse Workforce Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Manufacturing
Comparison of Manufacturing features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
-
Ratings
Infor M3
8.7
2 Ratings
17% above category average
Production Process Design00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Production Management00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Configuration Management00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Work Execution00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Manufacturing Costs00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
-
Ratings
Infor M3
9.0
2 Ratings
25% above category average
Forecasting00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Inventory Planning00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Performance Monitoring00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Product Lifecycle Management
Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
-
Ratings
Infor M3
7.9
2 Ratings
10% above category average
Proposal Management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Product Master Data Management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
Genius SolutionsInfor M3
Likelihood to Recommend
7.4
(7 ratings)
8.0
(7 ratings)
Usability
6.9
(3 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
8.6
(2 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
Genius SolutionsInfor M3
Likelihood to Recommend
Genius Solutions
Genius is great for analysis data using Microsoft products like Power BI or Excel as it links directly to them. Genius has also helped the work flow of our company a lot by streamlining processes. One process that helps our company a lot is the ability to print all work orders and fabrication/assembly plans in their batch printing module. Printing these would take up to five hours per assembly in Quickbooks and it now takes 10 minutes.
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Infor
Manufacturing: Infor M3 is designed specifically for manufacturers and provides robust production planning and supply chain management features. The software can help optimize production processes, improve inventory management, and automate purchasing and order fulfillment.Distribution: Infor M3 offers advanced supply chain management capabilities, including inventory management and order tracking, making it an ideal solution for distribution companies.Large Organizations: Infor M3 is a scalable solution that can accommodate the needs of large organizations with complex supply chain and production requirements. The software's modular design allows organizations to customize their implementation to their specific needs.Global Operations: Infor M3 provides multi-language and multi-currency support, making it a suitable solution for organizations with global operations.
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Pros
Genius Solutions
  • The production is simple and efficient, this is done directly from our 3D design software (SolidWorks).
  • Technical support is efficient, when problems arise, solutions are provided quickly.
  • The monitoring of production costs is clear and easy to consult.
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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
Genius Solutions
  • Support hours (now, from 8h00 to 17h00, Monday to Friday).
  • The info with help button (F1) to be more easy to find.
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Infor
  • Not intuitive at all, difficult to learn.
  • System is archaic, seems to be largely unchanged since the early 2000's.
  • Reports are all in PDF form, which for financial reporting purposes is tedious to turn back into Excel sheets.
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Usability
Genius Solutions
Genius is easy to use but you have to male sure it's set up properly. You also have to make sure you understand what an ERP should do to know the right questions to ask when you contact customer support.
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Infor
This is a highly configurable product. Where all available support provided by [Information] is very good and exceeds our expectations! The investment in this product by Infor continues to be significant and is showing results! Infor is going a long way and is here to stay! No doubt about that!
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Support Rating
Genius Solutions
patient, friendly and clear explanations
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Infor
The support is satisfactory, given the large user base of the product. We had no issues to meet our reporting deadlines with Lawson. The organizational support team internally are well trained and hence only on exceptional basis issues are escalated to Lawson support team. We had no negative experience so far with the support of Lawson.
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Alternatives Considered
Genius Solutions
Genius had a far better implementation team and had everything we were looking for without having to super customize a product. The implementation was also far easier than expected due to their ability to manipulate spreadsheets and import them in. We are glad we went with Genius due to the flow of the software and the syncable database. The main thing missed about Quickbooks is the ability to easily fix mistakes by deleting transactions or edit them even after they posted. This however made financials less reliable
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Infor
Lawson is comparable to the other ERP's I have used. Similar functionality and interface. Usability is comparable.
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Return on Investment
Genius Solutions
  • Tracking job costs makes it easy to see where we are in the projects.
  • We save a lot of time for the production of "repeat" jobs.
  • With job tracking from start to finish, we can easily schedule deliveries.
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Infor
  • I wish Infor M3 (formerly Lawson Intentia) were more detailed. But, this actually may be a weakness of my employer and not Infor M3 (formerly Lawson Intentia).
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ScreenShots

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