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We performed a comparison between Infor M3 and Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"It's simple to use. You don't need any complex training to use it.""Infor comes up with different tools every year, and they are all compatible with Infor M3, which makes it a more reliable and trustworthy tool. The integration is very smooth.""The product's initial setup phase is easy.""Infor M3 has tailor-made packages for each and every industry.""Its ease of use is most valuable. Inquiries are transparent, and it shows good information on each screen. We don't have to go to 14 different screens to find out about one item, which is a big advantage.""It's very stable, and it handles all types of industrial and manufacturing businesses in very good ways. I've found it to be easy.""The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is highly customizable.""The user interface and user experience were good."

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"I find that the overall framework and database structure is quite comprehensive.""I find the most valuable feature for the solution to be the company is always evolving by making the product better with continual updates.""The main component is Oracle Financial. It is one of the most comprehensive financial solutions available on the market.""Built-in business intelligence has real-time reporting features that are quite handy.""The best part of Oracle ERP Cloud is that everything can be found in a single place.""It's easy to deploy, and we don't have to worry about upgrading anything.""What's most valuable in Oracle ERP Cloud is that it's one of the largest ERPs available in the market and it has a lot of customization features. It also has a lot of flexibility and integration options that work with other applications. Many of the customers also migrate to the cloud, so Oracle ERP Cloud is a preferred solution.""The solution is user-friendly with a good integration layer."

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Cons
"We can't make modifications to fit the client's requirements.""It would be great if Infor added some new workflows in the finance module. I'd also like to see better integration with third-party applications.""The implementation could be simplified, it's complex.""Infor should create one product to handle the whole business. At present, they make ERP systems for each type of business, and then sell additional features. I would like to have one system handing all organizations or all the business in deep ways and not have to buy additional features.""Its initial setup was probably complex, but it is a very good system.""Sometimes, M3 alone cannot handle all the planning functionalities required by a customer. It has to be used along with industry-specific planning tools because M3 doesn't have all the features. However, no product can handle all the requirements of all the industries. There will be some shortcomings in all the products. Though this is an area for improvement, it is not a very serious shortfall or limitation. It can be covered by using third-party planning applications that integrate with Infor M3.""The product's technical support has certain shortcomings. Sometimes, my company doesn't get a proper response from their end.""The solution's technical support is an area with shortcomings that need improvement, especially the support for the product named M3 rather than the support offered by Infor as an organization."

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"The expenses mobile app calculates different mileages than the URL version.""The initial setup can be somewhat complex.""I would like to see Oracle improve the automation of data entry.""The interface could be improved in future releases.""UI is not very presentable for a cloud solution.""The tool must enable users to customize the reports.""I would like to see an improved approach to pulling data with VDI.""One disadvantage is that we don't have immediate access to evaluate or fix data that is not in the app until we own the database."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "There is a yearly licensing cost. The price is based on the modules you need. There are several modules, such as HR module, accounting module, sales module, scheduling module, etc., and the price will vary depending on the number of modules you choose. The customers always say that it's very expensive. It can cost a lot of money if your organization is huge. It's not implemented in a lot of organizations in my country because it's too expensive."
  • "Infor M3 is a tier-two product and is cheaper than tier-one products such as SAP and Oracle. However, it is more expensive than some other tier-two products. The licensing cost is dependent on the number of users. Also, if you purchase other tools from Infor as a package, then there may be other discounts offered."
  • "The cost is between $50 and $100 per user annually."
  • "I'm not part of the team that manages Infor M3 pricing, but it depends on the client, integration, ship-out, and training levels. You get the price from the solution provider, but it would be best to discuss it because nothing is set in stone regarding pricing."
  • "If you compare Infor M3 to SAP, Infor M3 is less expensive than SAP, but if you compare Infor M3 to Dynamics 365, Infor M3 is more expensive. It also depends on the model that you buy. It depends on whether you have the complete package or whether you have separate models."
  • "The tool’s licensing is yearly."
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  • "It is too costly."
  • "The solution is expensive and there are some services that are extra costs."
  • "For an ERP Cloud, the pricing is relatively high."
  • "We have an annual license with Oracle, however if we need additional features we do pay for them."
  • "The pricing for Oracle ERP Cloud is on par with other top solutions."
  • "In a developing country such as Bangladesh, Oracle ERP Cloud is expensive compared to on-premise solutions, so the turnover is very low. Customers become more comfortable using on-premise services because of the high subscription costs of Oracle ERP Cloud."
  • "The price of the solution is expensive. There are additional costs associated with this particular case that must be taken into consideration when calculating the overall expense. These costs may include but are not limited to, additional materials, labor, and other miscellaneous expenses that may arise during the course of the project. It is important to note that these additional costs may exceed the initial pricing estimate."
  • "We pay additional costs to a consulting company."
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    Questions from the Community
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    Top Answer:I'm not aware of the Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP pricing details because I don't have information about it before deployment.
    Top Answer:The Oracle ERP Cloud accounts payable could be improved.
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    Also Known As
    Infor Lawson M3, Lawson M3
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    Overview

    Infor M3 offers ultimate flexibility in operations, technology, and scale. As a multi-site, multi-country, and multi-company solution, M3 empowers your organization to adapt to changing business needs. It provides flexibility in managing mixed-mode and complex environments, with the agility to make quick adjustments at any time. Written in Java, M3 also gives you platform independence and choice.

    Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP offers a complete, innovative, and proven solution for organizations of all sizes. Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP is a comprehensive, modern solution on a single cloud platform that includes built-in industry standards and modern best practices. 

    Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP provides your teams with advanced capabilities, such as AI to automate the manual processes that slow them down, analytics to react to market shifts in real time, and automatic updates to stay current and gain a competitive advantage.

    Designed with scalability in mind, Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP manages core business areas including:

    • Accounting
    • Financial planning and analysis
    • Financial close
    • Revenue recognition
    • Risk management
    • Compliance and governance
    • Procurement
    • Project planning and execution
    • Inventory and supply chain
    • Product lifecycle

    ERP software is the backbone of many organizations and Oracle offers a modern, connected approach combined with the ease and flexibility of the cloud. Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP delivers the functionality, analytics, security, mobile capabilities, and social collaboration tools needed to run a business today.

    Why Customers Choose Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP:

  • Predict, detect, and act on new situations

    No one likes big deltas between forecasts and actuals. Most models though are too limited, relying on sample datasets or just gut feel. Oracle Cloud ERP introduces machine-learning to predictive planning and forecasting so you can utilize broader datasets, reveal hidden bias, uncover significant deviations, and speed your overall response time.

  • Automate and eliminate your manual business processes

    Spend less time compiling data and more time understanding what it tells you. Whether preparing your narrative for the street or assessing potential M&A activity, Oracle Cloud ERP gives your team more time for strategic work by automating the most time-consuming, mundane business processes. With AI, up to 96% of transactions can be automated.

  • Simplify and speed everyday work

    Oracle’s AI-powered digital assistant simplifies and speeds common tasks, allowing you to ask simple questions like “what’s the status of my open purchase requisitions?” and “what reconciliations are due today?” Personalized tasks like invoices or over-budget notifications are delivered to you proactively, so approvals move faster too.

  • Launch new business models, faster

    Staying ahead of customer trends and emerging competitors gets harder every day. With Oracle cloud ERP, it's easier to identify and launch new business models—and monitor results in real time so you can constantly refine your approach. Paired with machine learning insights like customer churn, you'll predict and avoid problems before they can do harm.

  • Sample Customers
    Grosfillex, High Five Sportswear, L_derach, OTK Group, PHS Group, Propper International, Red Wing Shoe Company, Reynolds Catering Supplies, Saudi Diesel, Sheetz, Zeppelin, Zodiac Aerospace
    Grupo Aeromexico SAB de CV, Australian Finance Group Ltd., Shelf Drilling Ltd., Boise State University, The Rancon Group, Arin Innovation, PROMATIS software GmbH, KBBO, Delaware Life Insurance, Worthington Industries, Solairus Aviation
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Wholesaler/Distributor7%
    Retailer6%
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    Computer Software Company31%
    University13%
    Energy/Utilities Company13%
    Engineering Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization40%
    Computer Software Company8%
    University6%
    Financial Services Firm5%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise42%
    Large Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise57%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise45%
    Large Enterprise41%
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    Infor M3 is ranked 12th in ERP with 13 reviews while Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP is ranked 2nd in Cloud ERP with 34 reviews. Infor M3 is rated 8.2, while Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Infor M3 writes "The solution is a reliable, stable, and cost-saving ERP". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP writes "Everything can be found in one place and it is all embedded in a single system". Infor M3 is most compared with SAP ERP, Infor LN, SAP S/4HANA, Infor CloudSuite Industrial and JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, whereas Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP is most compared with NetSuite ERP, SAP S/4HANA, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and Unit4 Business World.

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