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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Genius Solutions

    Score7.8 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

    LS Central

    Score9.1 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    LS Central is an end-to-end Point of Sale and ERP system that aims to give retailers full control and visibility over their business processes. LS Central covers retail operations from accounting, reporting and merchandising to store activities and POS terminals, all from one seamlessly integrated retail software solution. LS Central is designed to eliminate the need to build and maintain multiple applications and costly interfaces. Retailers can maintain their…N/A
    Pricing
    Genius SolutionsLS Central
    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 SolutionsLS Central
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup Fee$1,500 per user per yearRequired
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    Features
    Genius SolutionsLS Central
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Genius Solutions and LS Central
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    4 Ratings
    1% above category average
    LS Central
    -
    Ratings
    API for custom integration7.64 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Genius Solutions and LS Central
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    7 Ratings
    10% below category average
    LS Central
    -
    Ratings
    Role-based user permissions7.67 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Genius Solutions and LS Central
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    7 Ratings
    1% above category average
    LS Central
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards7.67 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports7.67 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports7.67 Ratings00 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Genius Solutions and LS Central
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.4
    6 Ratings
    4% below category average
    LS Central
    -
    Ratings
    Accounts payable7.66 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable7.66 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support6.75 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers7.64 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Genius Solutions and LS Central
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    8 Ratings
    5% below category average
    LS Central
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory tracking7.68 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Genius Solutions and LS Central
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    11% above category average
    LS Central
    -
    Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting8.53 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score4.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Genius SolutionsLS Central
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.8
    (8 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    7.8
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Genius SolutionsLS Central
    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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    Aptos
    Ideally it can work with any kind of retailer but workarounds and customisations required to handle deliveries.
    Incentivized
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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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    Aptos
    • Offline/semi-offline mode works well in areas where connectivity is an issue.
    • Pricing, offers and promotions can be configured exceptionally well in LS Retail.
    • POS interface design is simple, robust and easily configurable.
    • Security wise there is enough detail available to trace all kinds of POS transactions.
    Incentivized
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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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    Aptos
    • Data Director leaves room for improvement as it can be very tricky while dealing with a large number of master data records. Sometimes it doesn't write delete actions to POS.
    • Furniture retail is another area where improvement is required to handle deliveries.
    • Newer versions don't support data replicator which was the most reliable data tool with earlier LS Retail versions. There should be a replacement for this tool.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Aptos
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    Support Rating
    Genius Solutions
    patient, friendly and clear explanations
    Incentivized
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    Aptos
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Genius Solutions
    I am using above mentioned software on different clients. As for manufacturing client Genius Solutions ERP is good easy to maintain inventory, For BOM Creation its help. As per our need this software provides us valuable information and helps the business growing smoothly. Overall its easy to use and budget friendly.
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    Aptos
    It scores higher on overall user experience and matured features set.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Genius Solutions
    • Being able to track time, cost of outside services and cost of materials has allowed us to trust the accuracy of our product markups and prices.
    • Improved inventory control allows us to get products out quicker.
    • The ability to sync the database with Power BI has allowed up to have a better picture of our financials and projected cashflow.
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    Aptos
    • Timely sales visibility
    • Optimum Inventory levels
    • Enough data to visualise trends and patterns
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

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    LS Central Screenshots

    Screenshot of Example of Point of Sale layout for fashion stores (fully customizable) with transactionScreenshot of Urban Point of Sale layoutScreenshot of Color and Size with up to 6 dimensionsScreenshot of Automatic replenishment including forecastingScreenshot of Mobile Loyalty app for customersScreenshot of Simple item creation and maintenance