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    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

    IFS Cloud

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AIFS is a low-code / no-code approach to IFS solution suite, supporting various industries including aerospace & defense, construction, energy & utilities, and manufacturing with ERP, EAM and field service management functionality. IFS Cloud can be run as a service from IFS, or in a location of choice including on-premise as a containerized application.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
    IFS ApplicationsIFS CloudInfor CloudSuite ERP
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    Pricing Offerings
    IFS ApplicationsIFS CloudInfor 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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    IFS ApplicationsIFS CloudInfor CloudSuite ERP
    Considered Multiple Products
    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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    IFS
    Chose IFS Cloud
    IFS Cloud is an upgrade of IFS Applications. IFS Applications solution is under extended support and would eventually be replaced by cloud solution in coming years.
    Incentivized
    Chose IFS Cloud
    User documentation of IFS Cloud is very well organized, and easy to follow. So, the time taken for the key business users to be trained is comparatively less. The integration with other well-suited third-party applications for HR and Payroll has been standardized and easy to …
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    Infor
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    100%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    86%
    Would buy again
    18 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    17 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    19 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
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    90%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    9 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    80%
    Implementation went as expected
    4 Answers
    81%
    Implementation went as expected
    13 Answers
    Features
    IFS ApplicationsIFS CloudInfor CloudSuite ERP
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of IFS Applications and IFS Cloud and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    IFS Applications
    4.7
    3 Ratings
    46% below category average
    IFS Cloud
    6.3
    4 Ratings
    18% below category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    6.3
    6 Ratings
    18% below category average
    Pay calculation8.03 Ratings5.74 Ratings4.06 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.33 Ratings5.14 Ratings3.66 Ratings
    Direct deposit files6.33 Ratings5.14 Ratings6.96 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of IFS Applications and IFS Cloud and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    IFS Applications
    8.7
    5 Ratings
    14% above category average
    IFS Cloud
    8.1
    5 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    6.0
    25 Ratings
    23% below category average
    API for custom integration8.75 Ratings8.05 Ratings6.423 Ratings
    Plug-ins8.75 Ratings8.15 Ratings5.723 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of IFS Applications and IFS Cloud and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    IFS Applications
    9.9
    5 Ratings
    16% above category average
    IFS Cloud
    8.5
    5 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.2
    27 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Single sign-on capability10.05 Ratings8.75 Ratings8.824 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.75 Ratings8.45 Ratings7.626 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of IFS Applications and IFS Cloud and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    IFS Applications
    8.7
    5 Ratings
    14% above category average
    IFS Cloud
    8.2
    5 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    7.3
    32 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Dashboards8.55 Ratings8.45 Ratings7.925 Ratings
    Standard reports8.25 Ratings8.15 Ratings7.430 Ratings
    Custom reports9.55 Ratings8.15 Ratings6.530 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of IFS Applications and IFS Cloud and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    IFS Applications
    7.5
    5 Ratings
    3% below category average
    IFS Cloud
    8.7
    5 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    6.2
    30 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Accounts payable9.55 Ratings9.54 Ratings7.627 Ratings
    Accounts receivable9.55 Ratings9.04 Ratings8.527 Ratings
    Global Financial Support9.04 Ratings8.65 Ratings4.917 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers9.24 Ratings9.54 Ratings6.715 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations9.04 Ratings7.54 Ratings4.818 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.84 Ratings8.04 Ratings6.419 Ratings
    Standardized Processes9.04 Ratings8.05 Ratings7.022 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of IFS Applications and IFS Cloud and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    IFS Applications
    9.1
    5 Ratings
    13% above category average
    IFS Cloud
    8.7
    5 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.2
    25 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Inventory tracking9.25 Ratings8.35 Ratings7.924 Ratings
    Automatic reordering9.55 Ratings8.35 Ratings7.417 Ratings
    Location management9.55 Ratings8.05 Ratings8.123 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of IFS Applications and IFS Cloud and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    IFS Applications
    6.3
    5 Ratings
    23% below category average
    IFS Cloud
    8.1
    5 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.3
    26 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Pricing9.05 Ratings8.05 Ratings7.424 Ratings
    Order entry8.25 Ratings8.45 Ratings8.025 Ratings
    Credit card processing8.74 Ratings5.74 Ratings8.411 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold8.25 Ratings7.54 Ratings8.124 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.74 Ratings7.64 Ratings8.414 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of IFS Applications and IFS Cloud and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    IFS Applications
    3.9
    4 Ratings
    64% below category average
    IFS Cloud
    8.3
    4 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.0
    21 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Billing Management8.24 Ratings6.64 Ratings6.417 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management8.74 Ratings7.64 Ratings8.519 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management8.74 Ratings7.64 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting7.74 Ratings7.04 Ratings4.914 Ratings
    Period Close9.24 Ratings8.04 Ratings8.518 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of IFS Applications and IFS Cloud and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    IFS Applications
    2.7
    1 Ratings
    95% below category average
    IFS Cloud
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.4
    6 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting3.01 Ratings9.52 Ratings7.35 Ratings
    Project Costing6.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings8.45 Ratings
    Cost Capture5.01 Ratings8.52 Ratings9.25 Ratings
    Capital Project Management2.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance2.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition2.01 Ratings9.52 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of IFS Applications and IFS Cloud and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    IFS Applications
    3.5
    4 Ratings
    67% below category average
    IFS Cloud
    8.9
    5 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.4
    10 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling9.54 Ratings8.45 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers8.54 Ratings8.45 Ratings9.010 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality7.54 Ratings8.04 Ratings9.08 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools8.54 Ratings7.74 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of IFS Applications and IFS Cloud and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    IFS Applications
    9.3
    2 Ratings
    22% above category average
    IFS Cloud
    8.9
    4 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    7.9
    7 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management9.32 Ratings9.04 Ratings7.34 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of IFS Applications and IFS Cloud and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    IFS Applications
    3.5
    4 Ratings
    68% below category average
    IFS Cloud
    8.9
    5 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.1
    16 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared9.33 Ratings8.03 Ratings6.19 Ratings
    Contract Authoring8.33 Ratings8.02 Ratings6.18 Ratings
    Contract Repository8.33 Ratings6.13 Ratings6.18 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated9.24 Ratings8.54 Ratings8.014 Ratings
    Supplier Management9.24 Ratings8.05 Ratings7.614 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of IFS Applications and IFS Cloud and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    IFS Applications
    5.0
    4 Ratings
    30% below category average
    IFS Cloud
    8.5
    4 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    6.6
    9 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Risk Repository8.54 Ratings8.14 Ratings7.67 Ratings
    Control Management8.74 Ratings8.44 Ratings5.19 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments8.54 Ratings7.54 Ratings5.08 Ratings
    Issue Detection7.54 Ratings7.24 Ratings3.28 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification8.04 Ratings5.84 Ratings5.18 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of IFS Applications and IFS Cloud and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    IFS Applications
    7.7
    4 Ratings
    9% above category average
    IFS Cloud
    7.8
    4 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    7.1
    15 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization8.32 Ratings6.64 Ratings5.111 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management9.02 Ratings6.64 Ratings5.110 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management8.02 Ratings6.13 Ratings5.19 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management7.73 Ratings5.63 Ratings5.211 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management8.54 Ratings7.64 Ratings6.710 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of IFS Applications and IFS Cloud and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    IFS Applications
    6.8
    4 Ratings
    10% below category average
    IFS Cloud
    8.8
    4 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    7.1
    18 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Production Process Design9.23 Ratings8.04 Ratings5.816 Ratings
    Production Management9.04 Ratings8.54 Ratings5.817 Ratings
    Configuration Management8.74 Ratings8.04 Ratings6.317 Ratings
    Work Execution9.24 Ratings7.64 Ratings5.813 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs9.54 Ratings8.04 Ratings6.117 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of IFS Applications and IFS Cloud and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    IFS Applications
    9.1
    4 Ratings
    21% above category average
    IFS Cloud
    7.6
    4 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.2
    18 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Forecasting8.74 Ratings7.04 Ratings7.312 Ratings
    Inventory Planning9.54 Ratings7.04 Ratings8.418 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring9.03 Ratings7.54 Ratings8.414 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of IFS Applications and IFS Cloud and Infor CloudSuite ERP
    Feature
    IFS Applications
    4.7
    4 Ratings
    44% below category average
    IFS Cloud
    8.9
    4 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    7.8
    12 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Proposal Management8.23 Ratings7.24 Ratings6.810 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management8.73 Ratings8.14 Ratings6.812 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    IFS ApplicationsIFS CloudInfor CloudSuite ERP
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (5 ratings)
    8.7
    (5 ratings)
    7.1
    (38 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (4 ratings)
    8.7
    (5 ratings)
    7.3
    (23 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    5.0
    (7 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    IFS ApplicationsIFS CloudInfor CloudSuite ERP
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    IFS
    The IFS Cloud has well suited to keeping track from beginning to end and engages from the internal team to the external team very well. It takes everything with them and helps them to grow at a wide pace. It creates a systematic workflow process which helps in achieving the goal more fast and friendly environment
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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
    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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    IFS
    • Store data from different domains
    • Integrates efficiently with other systems
    • Easy to migrate data from different systems. Provides good API Documentation.
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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
    IFS
    • Handling massive volumes of data can be improved.
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    IFS
    • Rich look of user experience of the web-based interface
    • Some areas like HR and Payroll are not fully-suited within the solution
    • Error and issue handling/debugging is difficult
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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
    IFS
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    IFS
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    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
    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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    IFS
    The overall functionality, the feature set that the IFS Cloud offeres is really good (even though it has some flaws / cons), which reduces the time / administrative effort in managing multiple systems to achieve the same goal / to store the required data.
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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
    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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    IFS
    The overall support is perfect and efficient.
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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
    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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    IFS
    IFS Cloud is an upgrade of IFS Applications. IFS Applications solution is under extended support and would eventually be replaced by cloud solution in coming years.
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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
    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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    IFS
    • Reduced the time taken for the users to prepare and generate reports since most are automatic with IFS Cloud
    • Increased the reliability and visibility of the inventory of the products from procurement of raw materials through the manufacturing of final product to delivering to customer's place
    • Took a considerable time configuring the roles and access of the users while implementation
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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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