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ERP Software Companies & Functional & Technical Comparison.
ERP Software Companies During the olden days, a large number of people who were
connected with the ERP sector such as analysts, programmers and users did the
implementation of ERP systems in a single firm. Now, as we all know, Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) relies on very large and complex software, the main
reason being its extensive function within the organization.
However, due to the advent of the internet, consultants are now able to connect
to company computers for any basic installation such as those of standard
updates.
Nowadays, a trend catching up is that of web-based ERP systems. These ERP
systems can be downloaded easily through web browsers. The major advantage of
these web-based ERP's is that they traverse multiple platforms and can be
maintained from one centralized location. There is no requirement for a client
installation to deploy them.
If we go by today's standards, customization is the buzzword for every ERP
system implementation. The main reason for this the generic nature of the ERP
packages as far as their reports and examinations are concerned. As the ERP
System may pr may not be customized according to the needs of the customer, it
can be said that it is the customization that makes the ERP a super success or
an abject failure.
In the olden days, the main problem in customizing and implementing an ERP was
that there were no ERP Software companies which were concerned with this line of
work. This is however not the case anymore. There are a whole number of ERP
Software companies that have sprung up in recent times, which are exclusively
focused in the ERP domain. Some of the most reputed ERP Software companies are
SAP, Oracle, BAAN, etc. However, these companies were more into Windows-based
installation rather than Web-Base installation. One of the major players in the
web-based ERP Software Company market is the Mumbai-based eresource ERP.
These ERP Software companies basically send experts over to study the system,
the business processes, etc. and give suggestions as to how the existing system
can be tailored to suit an ERP installation. It is not required that the entire
ERP system belonging to the ERP Software Company be installed at the client
location. Just the basic modification of the existing ERP system at the client
location by the ERP Software Company is sufficient.
It is the responsibility of the ERP Software Company to send people over to the
client so as to train their existing personnel in the workings of the newly
installed ERP system. Thus, the education, subsequent training, and any sort of
troubleshooting of the newly installed ERP system, is concerned is borne by the
ERP software company. This is a very important factor as far as operating and
ERP system is concerned.
ERP Functional & Technical Comparison
100% web-based ERP solution
The ERP packages are
available with different functionalities and features. Some of the basic
functional and technical features of standard ERP packages have been used
hereunder for ready comparison.
The most outstanding technical feature of eresource ERP among other ERP vendors
is the
Web Capability. Eresource ERP is the only 100% web
based ERP solution.
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BUSINESS FUNCTIONALITY
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| Functionality
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eresource
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BaaN |
SAP |
Oracle
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Plant Maintenance |
Available |
NOT Available |
Available |
Available |
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HR Module |
Full Fledged HR handle |
Currently not available |
Available |
HR module available but not localized. No localized payroll
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Activity - based Costing |
Available |
Not available in BaaN but is interfaced with a third-party
package "Hyperion". |
Full-fledged ABC functionality available as part of SAP R/3
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ABM module available and has similar functionalities.
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Supply Chain optimization |
Offers a full-fledged supply chain solution that caters to
demand forecasting, supply network, planning, and Scheduling. |
Integration with a product called "APS' from Berclain
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Available |
Limited functionalities available in supply chain, advanced
planning and scheduling activities. |
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Profitability Analysis |
Available. |
Available |
Available |
Available |
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Profit Centre Planning |
Fully supported |
Available. Configured as dimensions. No intelligence built
in to cater to profit centre requirements like transfer pricing. |
Available |
Available. Transfer pricing not supported.
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CRM Solution |
Full-fledged CRM solution covering field sales, marketing,
service and Internet sales available |
Available through "Aurum". |
Available |
Available |
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Project Planning and Scheduling
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Available |
Available. |
Available |
Only project costing and Billing supported within the
package. MS projects or primavera to be interfaced for planning and
scheduling. |
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Ease of Use/Navigation |
Most Easiest Navigation and User Interface
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Average |
Complex |
Complex. |
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Indian Localization
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Cater to all Indirect Taxation Requirements Like Excise,
MODVAT, TDS, Octroi etc. |
Available to Indian Standards
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Available. |
Available. |
Available. |
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Technology
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Workflow |
Full-fledged work-flow functionality available and supports
multistage workflow. |
Not Available |
Available |
Workflow is limited to a few areas only.
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System and Network Admin. Tools |
Available |
Not available. |
Computing centre management system available.
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Need separate tools |
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Transport Request for Transfer of Configurations
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Available |
Not Available |
Available |
Not Available |
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Performance over a WAN |
About 3.5 to 4 Kbps Per user |
About 7-8 KBPS per user |
About 4 to 4.5 kbps per user |
About 7-8 kbps/user. |
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Internet Technology and E-business |
100 % Internet based |
Not Available |
Available |
Not Available |
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Implementation |
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Upgrade |
Easily Upgradeable |
BaaN Ivc - the current product being offered in India has
been largely rewritten in BaaN ERP the new release being offered globally.
Upgrade to BaaNERP from BaaNIVc is like a new implementation |
Clear upgrade path between releases |
Available |
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Support Services |
Online Remote Support available 24/7. Helpdesk facility
available 24/7 |
No equivalent of OSS - Only a 24 X 6 hour support for
critical incidents |
OSS (Online Support System) is available that provides 24 X
7 support across the globe. |
3 different service levels exist. All customers are not
automatically eligible for 24 x 7 support. |
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Ease of Implementation |
Easy |
Average |
Complex |
Complex |
Contact our sales team if you would like to know more about eresource ERP. Call us today: +91 22 2582 8775
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