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.
BUSINESS FUNCTIONALITY
|
Functionality |
eresource |
BaaN |
SAP |
Oracle |
Plant Maintenance |
Available |
NOT Available |
Available |
Available |
HR Module |
Full Fledged HR handle |
Currently not available |
Available |
HR module available but not localized. No localized payroll |
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 |
ABM module available and has similar functionalities. |
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 |
Available |
Limited functionalities available in supply chain, advanced planning and scheduling activities. |
Profitability Analysis |
Available. |
Available |
Available |
Available |
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. |
CRM Solution |
Full-fledged CRM solution covering field sales, marketing, service and Internet sales available |
Available through "Aurum". |
Available |
Available |
Project Planning and Scheduling |
Available |
Available. |
Available |
Only project costing and Billing supported within the package. MS projects or primavera to be interfaced for planning and scheduling. |
Ease of Use/Navigation |
Most Easiest Navigation and User Interface |
Average |
Complex |
Complex. |
Indian Localization |
Cater to all Indirect Taxation Requirements Like Excise, MODVAT, TDS, Octroi etc. |
Available to Indian Standards |
Available. |
Available. |
Available. |
Technology |
Workflow |
Full-fledged work-flow functionality available and supports multistage workflow. |
Not Available |
Available |
Workflow is limited to a few areas only. |
System and Network Admin. Tools |
Available |
Not available. |
Computing centre management system available. |
Need separate tools |
Transport Request for Transfer of Configurations |
Available |
Not Available |
Available |
Not Available |
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. |
Internet Technology and E-business |
100 % Internet based |
Not Available |
Available |
Not Available |
Implementation |
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 |
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. |
Ease of Implementation |
Easy |
Average |
Complex |
Complex |
