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

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Pros
"The most valuable feature is the ability to cover different types of activities, and the requirement for maintenance and data is very low.""The most valuable feature of this solution is the Infor GL tool that allows us to do our application support and development.""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 user interface and user experience were good.""The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is highly customizable.""M3 has several useful features for managing supply chains, production, and customer orders. It's an excellent system that helps me meet all my requirements for fixed costs.""provides all modules, supply chain, HR - it's good for management.""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."

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"The solution serves its purpose and does what we need it to do.""It is the most stable solution that I've ever worked with."

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Cons
"The solution is stable but not agile.""Its initial setup was probably complex, but it is a very good system.""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.""The implementation could be simplified, it's complex.""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.""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'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.""We can't make modifications to fit the client's requirements."

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"The product lacks a lot of features and technology.""Just implementing an ERP system takes a lot of time."

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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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    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:It is the most stable solution that I've ever worked with.
    Top Answer:I rate the pricing an eight out of ten on a scale where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
    Top Answer:The product lacks a lot of features and technology. It is really limited. The tool must improve in almost all areas. There are a lot of things that should be improved in the manufacturing and shop… more »
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    Also Known As
    Infor Lawson M3, Lawson M3
    MFG/PRO
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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.

    QAD Cloud ERP is an enterprise resource planning solution designed exclusively for global manufacturing. It supports best-in-class, industry-specific business processes and flexible deployment options.

    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
    Tower International, Kendra Scott
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Retailer6%
    Wholesaler/Distributor6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company23%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Educational Organization9%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise36%
    Large Enterprise27%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise57%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise46%
    Buyer's Guide
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    Infor M3 is ranked 12th in ERP with 12 reviews while QAD Cloud ERP is ranked 25th in ERP with 2 reviews. Infor M3 is rated 8.2, while QAD Cloud ERP is rated 7.0. 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 QAD Cloud ERP writes "The product lacks a lot of features and technology, though it is the most stable solution in the market". Infor M3 is most compared with SAP ERP, Infor LN, SAP S/4HANA, Infor CloudSuite Industrial and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, whereas QAD Cloud ERP is most compared with IFS Cloud Platform, SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, NetSuite ERP and JD Edwards EnterpriseOne.

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