{"id":4064,"date":"2026-04-07T07:32:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aveso.fi\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=4064"},"modified":"2026-04-07T13:42:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:42:09","slug":"best-erp-systems-for-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/aveso.fi\/en\/articles\/blogs\/artikkeli\/best-erp-systems-for-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"Best ERP Systems for Manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"align wp-block-ingress\">\n    <div class=\"wrap wrap-small\">\n        <div class=\"text\">\n            <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">In manufacturing, an ERP system acts as the backbone of the business.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">At its best<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">, it<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">\u00a0integrates\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">all the most important business functions into one system. The right solution supports da<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">ily<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">\u00a0production, strengthens\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">growth<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">\u00a0and makes decision-making easier.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">For that reason, selecting an ERP system deserves careful consideration<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">\u00a0However,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">there<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">\u00a0is no single ERP that\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">suits<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">\u00a0every company. The right choice depends on things\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">such as<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">company\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">manufacturing mode<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">siz<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137255531 BCX0\">\u00a0and business goals.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"align wp-block-text-block\" style=\"\">\n  <div class=\"wrap wrap-small one-child flex elements\">\n          \n      \n      \n              <div class=\"flex-item six content\">\n          <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Without\u00a0a unified\u00a0system, information easily gets scattered across separate\u00a0solutions,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which\u00a0makes production control\u00a0more difficult\u00a0and slows down the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0ability to respond to changes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. A modern ERP system\u00a0typically\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">provides\u00a0a shared view of production planning, scheduling, inventory\u00a0management\u00a0and supply chain management, among other areas. This\u00a0improves delivery reliability and makes management clearer. The\u00a0ERP\u00a0market includes both broad, highly standardized ERP solutions and more industry-specific options with\u00a0built-in features for the specific needs of manufacturing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Top ERP solutions for manufacturing companies<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">IFS Cloud ERP<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aveso.fi\/en\/services\/ifserp\/\">IFS Cloud<\/a> is not only regarded by analysts as a leading system for <a href=\"https:\/\/aveso.fi\/en\/services\/ifserp\/ifs-cloud-for-manufacturing\/\">manufacturing<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, but\u00a0also one of the few E<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RP\/EAM\/FSM systems that customers themselves choose and recognize as the best. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/reviews\/market\/cloud-erp-for-product-centric-enterprises\">Gartner\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0rankings, IFS has been recognized as a leading system\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and as the only customer-selected\u00a0option\u00a0in the Cloud ERP (product-centric),\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EAM\u00a0and FSM categories.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">It has also been recognized in <a href=\"https:\/\/my.idc.com\/getdoc.jsp?containerId=US51752524\">IDC<\/a> research as a leading\u00a0manufacturing\u00a0ERP\u00a0in the Worldwide SaaS &amp; Cloud-enabled Manufacturing ERP category.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Best fit for<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Mid-sized and large manufacturing companies looking for a scalable solution to support growth, multiple\u00a0sites\u00a0and international operations. It works especially well in environments where production is\u00a0closely linked\u00a0with areas such as\u00a0maintenance, projects, supply\u00a0chain\u00a0and service.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key features<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: IFS Cloud supports a wide range of manufacturing environments and production models, including project-based manufacturing, make-to-order, engineer-to-order, assemble-to-order, discrete manufacturing, process\u00a0manufacturing\u00a0and mixed-mode manufacturing. One of its main strengths is that production, asset management, supply chain management, planning,\u00a0finance\u00a0and after-sales services can all\u00a0be managed\u00a0on\u00a0a single\u00a0platform. This\u00a0improves visibility across the business and strengthens delivery reliability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The system also includes built-in IFS.ai capabilities that use machine learning and predictive analytics. These AI features can create forecasts, simulations and practical recommendations for production and resource planning,\u00a0while also helping\u00a0identify\u00a0production constraints at an early stage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key\u00a0competitive\u00a0differentiators<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: In its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifs.com\/en\/insights\/news\/ifs-idc-marketscape-2024-2025-vendor-assessments?utm_\">research<\/a>, IDC highlights IFS Cloud\u2019s strong manufacturing focus, ready-made industry\u00a0processes\u00a0and broad end-to-end capabilities from production to service. IFS Cloud also stands out\u00a0by combining\u00a0ERP,\u00a0EAM\u00a0and FSM on one platform. This\u00a0makes\u00a0it a strong\u00a0option\u00a0especially for engineer-to-order, project-based and asset-intensive manufacturing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SAP Cloud ERP<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best fit for<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Large\u00a0manufacturers\u00a0operating\u00a0internationally, with multiple sites and a need to standardize operations across the organization while meeting demanding financial,\u00a0regulatory\u00a0and reporting requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key features<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Covers finance, supply chain management, procurement,\u00a0sales\u00a0and\u00a0core\u00a0manufacturing\u00a0operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Good to know<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Because of\u00a0its broad scope,\u00a0the system\u00a0requires significant investment and a longer implementation time than usual\u00a0(typically 12\u201324 months). Support for service, asset management and project-based manufacturing may also require\u00a0additional\u00a0configuration or third-party integrations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best fit for<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Large multinational companies looking for strong financial control and standardized processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key features<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: In addition to finance, it covers procurement, project management, risk management, performance\u00a0management\u00a0and supply chain management, while also supporting integrations with other applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Good to know<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP works best for companies that are\u00a0prepared\u00a0for a centralized operating model. Companies with highly specific needs may need more configuration and more\u00a0detailed\u00a0implementation planning.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Infor\u00a0CloudSuite\u00a0Industrial<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best fit for<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Small and mid-sized discrete and process manufacturing companies that value an industry-specific solution with ready-made configurations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key features<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Supports discrete, process and mixed-mode manufacturing, and covers production planning, inventory management, order management,\u00a0procurement\u00a0and finance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Good to know<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Works best in organizations that\u00a0are able to\u00a0invest properly in implementation and training.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Epicor Kinetic<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best fit for<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Mid-sized manufacturing and distribution companies, especially in discrete manufacturing, make-to-order\u00a0and engineer-to-order environments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key features<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Supports finance, supply chain management, production planning, scheduling, inventory\u00a0management\u00a0and customer relationship management.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Good to know<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Relevant for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">companies that focus more on core production processes, straightforward\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">planning\u00a0and shop floor control than on broad group-level standardization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best fit for<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Manufacturers\u00a0seeking\u00a0close\u00a0integration with Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Azure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key features<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Integrates\u00a0finance, supply chain management,\u00a0manufacturing\u00a0and project operations as part of the wider Microsoft ecosystem. The system supports discrete manufacturing, while\u00a0features for\u00a0areas such as\u00a0process manufacturing are available through third-party extensions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Good to know<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Implementation and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0ongoing\u00a0m<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">anagement\u00a0require\u00a0strong technical\u00a0expertise, and total costs can grow quickly depending on the licensing\u00a0structure\u00a0and number of users.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to\u00a0choose the\u00a0right ERP<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A good place to start is to\u00a0assess<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">whether the system\u2019s standard features support\u00a0the\u00a0company\u2019s production methods.\u00a0The better the system supports the operating model through its standard features, the less it needs to be adapted through customizations.\u00a0It is also\u00a0important to evaluate\u00a0the system\u2019s other industry-specific features, usability, integrations with\u00a0current tools, as well as\u00a0the\u00a0company\u2019s growth goals and budget. 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