We performed a comparison between IFS Cloud Platform and Infor LN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two ERP solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."IFS has been completely rebuilt, modernized, and cloud-based so we don't need bulky software installations."
"When it comes to financing, the solution has helped us to concentrate finance functions like accounting processes in one system. This includes about 70 internal entities around the world."
"The most valuable features of IFS Applications are their intuitiveness and ease of use. The navigations are also straightforward, which makes it easy to train users. The feedback I always receive is that it is very user-friendly."
"IFS Applications' best feature is the user-friendly interface that has a .NET Framework application in the front end and an Oracle database and WebLogic middleware."
"The solution overall is very versatile and flexible, especially compared to other products."
"Individual user profiles that can be configured as templates to minimize data entry."
"The best feature is the maintenance module, which is essentially an industry-specific workflow designed with a manufacturing module as per industry standards. It's very precise and specific without having complex functionalities. It's straightforward. Field Service Management is definitely a wonderful product that IFS has developed because it caters to field services. The energy and utility sectors can answer their business needs using the software."
"The most valuable feature is the distribution module."
"Material planning and predictive planning are both essential aspects."
"Most of them who use Infor LN have add-ons connected to ERP. It's either a supplier exchange, or they've got sales problems that are integrated with it."
"LN is definitely a stable product. It's number one on Gartner's four quadrants."
"The initial setup is easy."
"We have definitely seen a return on our investment with the product."
"Infor LN has basically the same structure as CloudSuite Industrial, but LN has more advanced planning tools for manufacturing."
"The most valuable features are manufacturing, and manufacturing costing modules. These are all powerful features of Infor LN."
"It's not too hard to handle the initial setup."
"There are certain digital features that need to be incorporated, such as IOP."
"We have upgraded to the latest version right now. We have issues with the quality. We tried to enroll in their Evergreen program which was meant to help us adopt any service update or anything that the tool’s providers come up with."
"The next version has already been released, and some of the technical things are a little bit behind the curve in development. This is specifically security, maintenance, security role maintenance, and creation. This is in their new product, called IFS Cloud."
"IFS uses Crystal Report mostly, which isn't too user-friendly. Developing reports isn't easy and requires a lot of dev time. Since SAP bought it, Crystal Report has become more complicated to use on IFS. You have a dashboard for reporting that is good, but it's incomplete. Most of our clients use Power BI or some additional tooling for BI."
"IFS Applications is not robust enough to handle high-volume transactions, so it's not suitable for larger enterprises."
"There should be some improvements in the predefined templates in IFS Applications."
"Sometimes from the sales perspective, clients don't always fully understand how large a task or a project they're getting involved in when they decide, "We're going to switch across to IFS." They could probably do a little bit more, maybe around preparing people for these projects."
"IFS Applications can improve the reporting capabilities and increase the speed of feedback time in the IFS Applications. This would help with the overall performance of the solution and provide better experiences for customers."
"The tool is expensive. It needs to refine its planning details."
"From a technical perspective, LN needs to work on customization and integration. It's fairly expensive for many clients to migrate from a customized private solution to the cloud. Infor needs to improve the cloud solution to make the migration from the on-prem customized solution faster and smoother. Otherwise, many clients will find it difficult or expensive to do."
"While Infor LN incorporates the latest business processes and functions, there is always room for improvement as the business grows. In the new normal, it could stand to incorporate quite a few automation processes like the RPA and utilize machine learning in the Internet of Things."
"One area that could be improved in Omada Access Points is team communication."
"The user interface needs to be improved."
"Only people who undergo training from the companies can learn about Infor products."
"I would like to see the CRM improved. I would also like to see a supply chain management feature."
"When you have a bug in the system, you get some kind of alert. They should explain those alerts more."
IFS Cloud Platform is ranked 9th in ERP with 29 reviews while Infor LN is ranked 8th in ERP with 24 reviews. IFS Cloud Platform is rated 7.8, while Infor LN is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of IFS Cloud Platform writes "Robust, customizable, and modern". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Infor LN writes "A flexible ERP with the best project module and excellent support". IFS Cloud Platform is most compared with SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle E-Business Suite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and QAD Cloud ERP, whereas Infor LN is most compared with SAP ERP, Infor M3, Infor LX, Infor CloudSuite Industrial and Epicor ERP. See our IFS Cloud Platform vs. Infor LN report.
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