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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Macola

    Score5.4 out of 10
    N/AECI Software Solutions offers Macola (now edition Macola 10), an enterprise resource planning (ERP) for small manufacturers emphasizing business process management and accounting.N/A
    Pricing
    Infor CloudSuite ERPMacola
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Infor CloudSuite ERPMacola
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    Infor CloudSuite ERPMacola
    Considered Both Products
    Infor
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    ECI Software Solutions
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    86%
    Would buy again
    18 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    17 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    19 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    90%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    9 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    81%
    Implementation went as expected
    13 Answers
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    Features
    Infor CloudSuite ERPMacola
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Infor CloudSuite ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    6.3
    6 Ratings
    18% below category average
    Macola
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Pay calculation3.96 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration3.66 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files6.96 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Infor CloudSuite ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    6.0
    25 Ratings
    23% below category average
    Macola
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    API for custom integration6.423 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Plug-ins5.723 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Infor CloudSuite ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.2
    27 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Macola
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Single sign-on capability8.824 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions7.626 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Infor CloudSuite ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    7.3
    32 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Macola
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Dashboards7.925 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standard reports7.430 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Custom reports6.530 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Infor CloudSuite ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    6.2
    30 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Macola
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Accounts payable7.627 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Accounts receivable8.527 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Global Financial Support4.917 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers6.715 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations4.818 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting6.419 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standardized Processes7.022 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Infor CloudSuite ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.2
    25 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Inventory tracking7.924 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Automatic reordering7.417 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Location management8.123 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Infor CloudSuite ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.3
    26 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Macola
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Pricing7.424 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Order entry8.025 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Credit card processing8.411 Ratings7.92 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold8.124 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Order Orchestration8.414 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Infor CloudSuite ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.0
    21 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Billing Management6.417 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management8.519 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management8.08 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting4.914 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Period Close8.518 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Infor CloudSuite ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.4
    6 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Macola
    8.3
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting7.35 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Costing8.45 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Cost Capture9.25 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.02 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance9.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition9.02 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Infor CloudSuite ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.4
    10 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Macola
    -
    Ratings
    Project Planning and Scheduling8.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers9.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality9.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools8.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Infor CloudSuite ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    7.9
    7 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Macola
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management7.34 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Infor CloudSuite ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.1
    16 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Macola
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared6.19 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Contract Authoring6.18 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract Repository6.18 Ratings00 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated8.014 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier Management7.614 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Infor CloudSuite ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    6.6
    9 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Macola
    -
    Ratings
    Risk Repository7.67 Ratings00 Ratings
    Control Management5.19 Ratings00 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments5.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue Detection3.28 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification5.18 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Infor CloudSuite ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    7.1
    15 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Macola
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization5.111 Ratings00 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management5.210 Ratings00 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management5.19 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management5.211 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management6.710 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Infor CloudSuite ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    7.1
    18 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Macola
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Production Process Design5.816 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management5.817 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management6.317 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution5.813 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs6.117 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Infor CloudSuite ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    8.2
    18 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Macola
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Forecasting7.312 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Planning8.418 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring8.414 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Infor CloudSuite ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Infor CloudSuite ERP
    7.8
    12 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Macola
    -
    Ratings
    Proposal Management6.810 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management6.812 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Infor CloudSuite ERPMacola
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    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Score9.2 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Score4.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Infor CloudSuite ERPMacola
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.1
    (38 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    6.0
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    7.3
    (23 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Infor CloudSuite ERPMacola
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    ECI Software Solutions
    Well suited for larger companies, and this is only becoming more the case with the new ownership. Smaller companies could at one time buy only the modules they required. This is now not possible, so you end up with a number of modules you do not need. It is best suited for a company needing a full MRP and is going to be overkill for a service based company that does not require inventory management.
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    Pros
    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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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Simplifying min/max inventory reviews
    • PO entry and receiving
    • Order entry and production order entry
    • Custom reporting and high level reviews
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    Cons
    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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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Integration with other software
    • Migration from another application
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    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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    ECI Software Solutions
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    Support Rating
    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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    ECI Software Solutions
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    ECI Software Solutions
    We did not try any other products. We migrated to Macola from an older product.
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    Return on Investment
    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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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Lower software costs.
    • Less maintenance.
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