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Executive Summary
Updated on Mar 6, 2024

We compared SAP ERP and Infor M3 based on our user's reviews in several parameters.

SAP ERP is praised for its robust reporting capabilities, efficient supply chain management, and excellent customer service. However, users have identified a need for enhanced customization, a more intuitive user interface, and better integration with other systems. In contrast, Infor M3 is commended for its user-friendly interface, advanced reporting capabilities, and efficient inventory management. Users have highlighted the need for improved system speed and performance, streamlined user interface, stronger reporting and analytics capabilities, and seamless integration with other software applications.

Features: SAP ERP is known for its robust reporting capabilities and efficient supply chain management, while Infor M3 stands out for its user-friendly interface and advanced inventory management features.

Pricing and ROI: The setup cost for SAP ERP is well-received and reported to be manageable, ensuring a seamless implementation process. In comparison, Infor M3 also has a reasonable setup cost, making it easier for businesses to adopt the system and offering flexibility and transparency in their licensing model., The user feedback suggests that both SAP ERP and Infor M3 have positive ROI. SAP ERP is praised for its financial benefits and efficiency improvements, while Infor M3 is lauded for increased efficiency, productivity, streamlined processes, and cost savings. Users appreciate Infor M3's user-friendly interface and seamless integration capabilities.

Room for Improvement: According to user feedback, SAP ERP could benefit from improved customization options, a more intuitive user interface, better integration with other software systems, and enhanced performance and efficiency. In contrast, users of Infor M3 have identified areas for improvement in system speed and performance, user interface navigation, reporting and analytics capabilities, and integration with other software applications. These enhancements would greatly enhance the functionality and usability of both products.

Deployment and customer support: Users of SAP ERP reported varying durations for the establishment of a new tech solution, with some spending three months on deployment and an additional week on setup. In contrast, users of Infor M3 emphasized the importance of considering separate timeframes for deployment, setup, and implementation phases., Customers have found the customer service and support from SAP ERP to be excellent, emphasizing personalized attention and prompt resolution. Infor M3 also receives commendable feedback, with users praising promptness, effectiveness, knowledge, and friendly interactions.

The summary above is based on 48 interviews we conducted recently with SAP ERP and Infor M3 users. To access the review's full transcripts, download our report.

To learn more, read our detailed Infor M3 vs. SAP ERP Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"It's simple to use. You don't need any complex training to use it.""The most valuable feature of Infor M3 is the level of detail it has about the different manufacturing processes compared to other ERP solutions. Other ERP solutions provide the same level of integration as Infor M3, but Infor M3 specializes in several functions, such as planning and manufacturing.""Infor M3 has tailor-made packages for each and every industry.""The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is highly customizable.""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.""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.""provides all modules, supply chain, HR - it's good for management."

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"Finance view across functions is valuable.""I have found all the modules related to finance valuable, such as account management and HR. The entire suite is very useful.""SAP ERP offers a wide range of functional modules, including payroll, HR, financials, and others.""The solution has a lot of good integrated modules.""It is the best solution in the class of ERP products.""It provides great visibility into the details of enterprise resource planning.""SAP ERP provides the perfect database and options for additional production. It's also good for finance analytics, production drill-down, and other types of analysis.""Everyone who uses SAP ERP has benefited from the functionality."

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Cons
"I would like to have some kind of dashboard to show an overview of different data on the same dashboard or on the same screen instead of moving to BI.""The solution must provide more learning documents.""It should be improved in terms of procurement of the supply chain and business intelligence analysis. We have the Infor BI tool, but it's more complex to use than, for example, Power Pivot or QlikView in the market.""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.""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.""Its initial setup was probably complex, but it is a very good system.""An area for improvement in Infor M3 is training. There should be more training resources available for clients. Clients also find it challenging to get consultants or integrators for Infor M3. The product doesn't have enough resources in the market to help clients.""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."

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"Technical support could be better.""SAP ERP is scalable. We have some five to ten thousand SAP ERP users.""It could always be cheaper. There is no doubt about it.""There will always be something within our business that it won't fit.""ERP could use better integration with other systems.""The UI could use improvement.""The product does not update budgeting based on exchange rates which is important for BPM.""I do not have any notes for improvements."

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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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  • "SAP ECC is not cheap but I consider it the best system for managing an organization's data and processes."
  • "This is a costly product."
  • "There are licensing costs."
  • "Some components are available at an additional cost, depending on the type of contract that you have."
  • "The licensing costs are slightly on the higher side. They need to make it more competitive."
  • "SAP is a bit on the costly side, but they also provide support and other things. We are paying for licenses and the use of the cloud."
  • "SAP ERP is expensive."
  • "When you have a solution that is stable, reliable, and has a high performance as this solution, the price is going to be expensive. However, when you evaluate the service you are paying for the cost is quite reasonable for this solution."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The user interface and user experience were good.
    Top Answer:The solution must provide more learning documents. Researching and going through the configuration takes a lot of time. I took a lot of time on how to find the portals. It would be nice if more… more »
    Top Answer:We used the product for warehouse management.
    Top Answer:There are different aspects of both Anaplan and SAP ERP that I like and dislike. Anaplan improves forecast accuracy and drives up the quality of analytics. Rather than spending all of their time… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of SAP ERP are its stability, industry-specific package, and adaptable configuration.
    Top Answer:One challenge we face with SAP ERP is the push to upgrade to S/4HANA, which comes with significant costs. While SAP encourages this transition, we need to carefully evaluate factors like our team's… more »
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    Rating
    8.4
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    Reviews
    36
    Average Words per Review
    433
    Rating
    8.4
    Comparisons
    SAP S/4HANA logo
    Compared 30% of the time.
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    Compared 11% of the time.
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    Compared 4% of the time.
    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.

    SAP ERP addresses the core business software requirements of midsize and large organizations in all industries and sectors. SAP ERP includes four individual solutions that support key areas of enterprise resource planning: human capital management, financials, operations, corporate services.
    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
    B&G Manufacturing, Unilever, Life is good Inc., Joy Global Inc., City of Cape Town, Bhopal Municipal, Corporation (BMC), adidas Group, Butcher & Packer Supply Company, Franklin Valve L.P., Evoshield, Prime Meats, a Norsan Group company, EMC Corporation, Varian Medical Systems Inc., FC Bayern Mªnchen AG, AkzoNobel Chemicals B.V., T¾V Rheinland, Pacific Drilling S.A., Fire & Rescue New South Wales, University of Amsterdam, Pa_alon S.A.
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Retailer6%
    Wholesaler/Distributor6%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company25%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Pharma/Biotech Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Educational Organization6%
    Retailer6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise36%
    Large Enterprise27%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise57%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise57%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise64%
    Buyer's Guide
    Infor M3 vs. SAP ERP
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Infor M3 vs. SAP ERP and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Infor M3 is ranked 12th in ERP with 12 reviews while SAP ERP is ranked 1st in ERP with 100 reviews. Infor M3 is rated 8.2, while SAP 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 SAP ERP writes "The amazing, robust framework with unlimited scalability earns its #1 status". Infor M3 is most compared with Infor LN, SAP S/4HANA, Infor CloudSuite Industrial, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX, whereas SAP ERP is most compared with SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Anaplan, SAP Business One and Infor LN. See our Infor M3 vs. SAP ERP report.

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