Optimizing investments in physical assets like property, facilities, infrastructure or production equipment requires maintenance that is both comprehensive and cost effective. Oracle Maintenance Cloud is designed to help customers in all industries organize detailed information about physical assets, streamline maintenance and repair work, track the history of asset care activities and manage all costs involved.
The attached presentation describes the key decision processes to help an organisation determine if, when and how they should take advantage of the new Oracle Maintenance Cloud application. The presentation explains the importance of a cloud-based maintenance and asset management approach for Customers, demonstrating how the focus of the Oracle Maintenance Cloud product enables organisations to maximise the use of their Assets through:
• optimising their life, cost and production capacity
• ensuring their compliance with environmental and safety regulations
• increasing maintenance worker’s productivity by simplifying the effort associated with asset maintenance activities whilst reducing the time needed by maintenance planners in performing planning and scheduling activities
• reducing unplanned downtime through the introduction of preventative and condition-based maintenance routines
If you would like more information about how Claremont can help you with moving to the Maintenance Cloud, please get in touch using the link: www.claremont.co.uk/contact/
Optimizing investments in physical assets like property, facilities, infrastructure or production equipment requires maintenance that is both comprehensive and cost effective. Oracle Maintenance Cloud is designed to help customers in all industries organize detailed information about physical assets, streamline maintenance and repair work, track the history of asset care activities and manage all costs involved.
The attached presentation describes the key decision processes to help an organisation determine if, when and how they should take advantage of the new Oracle Maintenance Cloud application. The presentation explains the importance of a cloud-based maintenance and asset management approach for Customers, demonstrating how the focus of the Oracle Maintenance Cloud product enables organisations to maximise the use of their Assets through:
• optimising their life, cost and production capacity
• ensuring their compliance with environmental and safety regulations
• increasing maintenance worker’s productivity by simplifying the effort associated with asset maintenance activities whilst reducing the time needed by maintenance planners in performing planning and scheduling activities
• reducing unplanned downtime through the introduction of preventative and condition-based maintenance routines
If you would like more information about how Claremont can help you with moving to the Maintenance Cloud, please get in touch using the link: www.claremont.co.uk/contact/
This article aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Sub ledger accounting (SLA) in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) R12. It uncovers some of implementation tips and techniques and also shows how users can meet their financial and reporting needs using SLA.
The article highlights how to use SLA functionality to automate and control various scenarios using specific business rules.
Odoo accounting has so many features that make it a user-friendly and capable accounting software. There are some cool features like Paypal connectivity, synchronized transaction, instant invoice creating, mail sending, integration with other apps and so on.
Odoo now for Business ? How is that possible? Let us research on the topic now. Odoo one of the best Open Source ERP Package intact aided with Business Intelligence. Suitable fir all categories of firms small and big enterprises. Falling in love with Odoo now! Let's see what makes it so love able.Thus Odoo with all these categorized types and modules bring businesses to the front or any application(s) or businesses. So I would encourage and suggest you to use Odoo and its concepts for all possible applications be it small or large to reap revenues in businesses. Odoo equipped with web-based architecture can be accessed by a web browser.
A complete ERP system made up of different modules and integrates all the portions of the business. And this each module is specialized to handle separate business workflows like accounting, sales, purchase, inventory, human resource, and manufacturing etc. So that each every data and functions generate on a single database.
The journal Import interface uses the GL_INTERFACE table as a bridge between external systems and the Oracle General Ledger base tables. For each journal line that needs to be imported, a single record is inserted into GL_INTERFACE table.
SAP S4HANA Billing and E-Invoicing for Customer Payments Joe Torres
SAP S/4HANA Cloud for customer payments provides functions for Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment (EBPP) within receivables processing
+ Invoice recipients can see their account balance and review their bills, credits or payments
+ Invoice recipients can initiate payments or download bills into their accounts payable system
+ Invoice recipients can dispute bills from the internet and collaborate with the biller (add attachments, notes)
+ They can view their master data – if they have changes, they can inform you in an offline process
+ Real-time integration between the SAP ERP backend system and the internet without any data redundancies
Odoo is open source ERP that includes many apps like Odoo CRM, Odoo ecommerce, accounting, warehouse management, shopping or restaurant management and many more that are necessary to grow your any type of business. It’s all in one solution for your every day problems. It has many features. Some of them I am going to discuss here for your comfort.
Manage your manufacturing industry processes by odoo mrpAspirant Labs
Are you looking for an integrated system to manage your manufacturing process? Odoo manufacturing helps to simplify all your manufacturing operations and avoid the bottlenecks. This module has interconnected with sales, purchase and manufacturing which enables you to avoid duplications and reduces the losses.
This article aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Sub ledger accounting (SLA) in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) R12. It uncovers some of implementation tips and techniques and also shows how users can meet their financial and reporting needs using SLA.
The article highlights how to use SLA functionality to automate and control various scenarios using specific business rules.
Odoo accounting has so many features that make it a user-friendly and capable accounting software. There are some cool features like Paypal connectivity, synchronized transaction, instant invoice creating, mail sending, integration with other apps and so on.
Odoo now for Business ? How is that possible? Let us research on the topic now. Odoo one of the best Open Source ERP Package intact aided with Business Intelligence. Suitable fir all categories of firms small and big enterprises. Falling in love with Odoo now! Let's see what makes it so love able.Thus Odoo with all these categorized types and modules bring businesses to the front or any application(s) or businesses. So I would encourage and suggest you to use Odoo and its concepts for all possible applications be it small or large to reap revenues in businesses. Odoo equipped with web-based architecture can be accessed by a web browser.
A complete ERP system made up of different modules and integrates all the portions of the business. And this each module is specialized to handle separate business workflows like accounting, sales, purchase, inventory, human resource, and manufacturing etc. So that each every data and functions generate on a single database.
The journal Import interface uses the GL_INTERFACE table as a bridge between external systems and the Oracle General Ledger base tables. For each journal line that needs to be imported, a single record is inserted into GL_INTERFACE table.
SAP S4HANA Billing and E-Invoicing for Customer Payments Joe Torres
SAP S/4HANA Cloud for customer payments provides functions for Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment (EBPP) within receivables processing
+ Invoice recipients can see their account balance and review their bills, credits or payments
+ Invoice recipients can initiate payments or download bills into their accounts payable system
+ Invoice recipients can dispute bills from the internet and collaborate with the biller (add attachments, notes)
+ They can view their master data – if they have changes, they can inform you in an offline process
+ Real-time integration between the SAP ERP backend system and the internet without any data redundancies
Odoo is open source ERP that includes many apps like Odoo CRM, Odoo ecommerce, accounting, warehouse management, shopping or restaurant management and many more that are necessary to grow your any type of business. It’s all in one solution for your every day problems. It has many features. Some of them I am going to discuss here for your comfort.
Manage your manufacturing industry processes by odoo mrpAspirant Labs
Are you looking for an integrated system to manage your manufacturing process? Odoo manufacturing helps to simplify all your manufacturing operations and avoid the bottlenecks. This module has interconnected with sales, purchase and manufacturing which enables you to avoid duplications and reduces the losses.
Sap erp and oracle erp alternatives for small manufacturersMRPeasy
On many occasions, the most recognized systems with the highest market share, such as SAP ERP or Oracle ERP, are the chosen ones. But at the same time, there are many alternatives that can offer cost-effective solutions for small manufacturers.
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Is ERP on Cloud the next step for your business? | Cloud ERP BenefitsVIENNA Advantage
MARKET TRANSFORMATION
In the past few years the biggest and oldest ERP providers earned a reputation for time-consuming deployments, costly maintenance, outdated user interfaces, and general inflexibility.
But as enterprise solutions market is changing through the dynamics created by new technologies and devices, ERP providers are forced to move from their rigid image to more flexible, cloud based and user friendly image.
Consumer level applications and social platforms have transformed the thinking of people towards software and business applications.
Business users and IT specialists are looking for faster deployments and less maintenance, therefore the use of cloud solutions – especially in the form of software as a service (SaaS) – has increased rapidly.
Demand for ERP on Cloud Solutions
Companies are looking for ready made platforms they can build their specific solutions on, with least effort in product development.
An InformationWeek’s 2014 State of Cloud report found that 64% of companies (all with 50 or more employees) using some form of cloud technology have at least one SaaS app in the mix.
Research firm Gartner predicted that at least 30% of service-oriented businesses will move the majority of their ERP applications to the cloud by 2018.
PwC recent analysis of ERP on Cloud adoption shows that net new license revenues for traditional ERP systems have been declining since 2013 to a level that has already been surpassed by global revenue from cloud-based SaaS solutions.
Why Cloud Computing Matters?
ERP on cloud benefits customers in multiple ways, from providing application scalability and overall business flexibility to reduction of hardware costs and implementation time.
Cloud computing technology, especially the SaaS model, made it easier for small and medium companies to acquire cloud ERP solutions and not have to manage hardware, software, and upgrades while reducing up-front expenses.
VIENNA Advantage ERP and CRM is an established player of the new age of Cloud-based ERP systems. VIENNA Advantage is already working with various partners in many countries as an Application Backbone to Cloud Solutions and differentiates itself from traditional ERP players in its approach towards its platform and features.
Benefits of VIENNA Advantage SaaS Solution
1. One Application Instance and DB used by various customers and Users
2. All customers run the same version
3. More penetrated in the market
4. New customer means new Tenant
5. Meant for Small companies only
6. No real control over upgrades
7. No or very few customizations
8. Lesser Cost than Real Cloud Solution
Benefits of VIENNA Advantage Real Cloud Solution
1. Every company has its own application and database instance
2. No force to upgrade
3. Fully Customizable
4. Meant for Enterprises and Small companies
5. Higher cost compared to SaaS
6. Meant for scalable enterprise Applications
Jade Global’s team of ServiceNow specialists work closely with global enterprises that need better visibility and efficiency in their software. Enriched software data can benefit functions across IT and the entire enterprise such as Security & Operations, HR, Application Portfolio Management, and IT Change.
Odoo Implementation provides specific apps for each company function. As a result, any industry may adapt and employ a few apps to get started, and then add more functional modules as the company expands.
https://www.geminatecs.com/erp-implementation
explore the cloud erp solutions and their benefits that streamline all the essential business processes with advanced technology and procurement automation process.
SAP ABAP support by bob panic www.rockstarconsultinggroup.combob panic
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a system that integrates all of these functions into a single system, designed to serve the needs of each different department within the enterprise. ERP is more of a methodology than a piece of software, although it does incorporate several software applications, brought together under a single, integrated interface.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems integrate primary business applications; all the applications in an ERP suite share a common set of data that is stored in a central database. A typical ERP system provides applications for accounting and controlling, production and materials management, quality management, plant maintenance, sales and distribution, human resources, and project management.
Critical Features all Enterprise Application Software must haveBJIT Ltd
Enterprise application software has become an essential tool for businesses, regardless of their size or industry. With the increasing demand for efficiency and productivity, it is imperative for organizations to have a comprehensive software system that caters to their specific needs. In this regard, critical features are necessary to ensure that the software is capable of fulfilling its purpose. This article will discuss some of the key features that all enterprise application software must-have.
Read more: https://bjit.medium.com/critical-features-all-enterprise-application-software-must-have-2a1cfd2b87e5
Key Trends Shaping the Future of Infrastructure.pdfCheryl Hung
Keynote at DIGIT West Expo, Glasgow on 29 May 2024.
Cheryl Hung, ochery.com
Sr Director, Infrastructure Ecosystem, Arm.
The key trends across hardware, cloud and open-source; exploring how these areas are likely to mature and develop over the short and long-term, and then considering how organisations can position themselves to adapt and thrive.
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
Connector Corner: Automate dynamic content and events by pushing a buttonDianaGray10
Here is something new! In our next Connector Corner webinar, we will demonstrate how you can use a single workflow to:
Create a campaign using Mailchimp with merge tags/fields
Send an interactive Slack channel message (using buttons)
Have the message received by managers and peers along with a test email for review
But there’s more:
In a second workflow supporting the same use case, you’ll see:
Your campaign sent to target colleagues for approval
If the “Approve” button is clicked, a Jira/Zendesk ticket is created for the marketing design team
But—if the “Reject” button is pushed, colleagues will be alerted via Slack message
Join us to learn more about this new, human-in-the-loop capability, brought to you by Integration Service connectors.
And...
Speakers:
Akshay Agnihotri, Product Manager
Charlie Greenberg, Host
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
To view the webinar recording, go to:
https://www.rttsweb.com/jmeter-integration-webinar
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with Parameters
ERP MRP Comparison
1. MRP Comparison White Paper:
Microsoft Dynamics AX, Netsuite, Odoo & SAP Business
One
August 2016
2. 2
Introduction
A manufacturer looking to upgrade their management software from a legacy system or implement
an ERP software for the first time is faced with a multitude of choices. Each part of the manufacturing
process is covered by its own software. For example, a manufacturer might run MRP software to plan
production, MES to manage the shop floor, CMMS to manage maintenance, QMS for quality control, and
WMS to track inventory. Most ERP systems on the market cover several of these functional areas, but
few truly do everything out of the box. Most rely on third-party add-ons and integrations to provide
complete coverage. This is particularly common for operations outside the core manufacturing workflow,
such as maintenance, PLM, and quality management.
Choosing the Right Software
Whether you are outgrowing entry-level software or replacing a legacy system, choosing an ERP that is a good
fit for your company can have a strong impact on your future growth and profitability. There is tremendous
pressure to get an ERP implementation right the first time because the cost is so high. Implementation requires
a great deal of time and input from employees across your organization, furthermore licensing and consulting
fees can be significant.
Despite these high stakes, most decision makers selecting and implementing ERP software will not do so more
than a few times in their career. The purchasing relationship is therefore tilted in favor of the vendor, with many
vendors requiring hours of qualification before revealing crucial details such as features and pricing. When
dealing with vendors, it is therefore essential to accurately and completely communicate the needs of your
organization to avoid finding out 6 months into implementation that the project isn’t feasible or that an
unexpected and expensive custom development is required.
Cloud or On-Premises?
In recent years there has been a trend in business software towards a software as a service (SaaS)
model. Most major business software vendors, ERP or otherwise, have begun offering their locally
installed products in a cloud-hosted version to provide additional flexibility. When deploying a cloud-
based software, there is no need for a local server or other network hardware, as data is managed
and processed on a secure off-site server. Depending on the size of the deployment, this can
significantly reduce the initial cost of a system. This can make a cloud solution a better choice for small
and medium size businesses with less capital.
3. 3
As data security concerns grow, many organizations must make the decision on how they would like to
store their data. Due to the initial overhead and high maintenance costs of a secure locally hosted software
solution, many businesses are now considering cloud-based SaaS providers as a low cost/high security
option for their operational software needs.
Third-Party Integrations and Add-Ons
While most features missing from an ERP can be added through an add-on or third-party integration,
doing so increases the cost and complexity of a solution. It requires a higher level of expertise during
implementation and can create instability in performance and compatibility issues during upgrades. It is
therefore advisable to select a software that covers all of your core business functions out of the box,
only relying on add-ons when absolutely necessary.
For this reason, the trend among manufacturing software solutions has been to incorporate more and
more features into the core package. Each software included in this document covers several of the
most important functional aspects of a manufacturing business. Each new version of these software
solutions, too, has seen the inclusion of new features which widen their functional breadth.
Automated Data Collection on the Shop Floor
An important benefit conferred by modern manufacturing software is a high level of control over the phys-
ical production process via automated data collection. Automated data collection has a number of advan-
tages over traditional manual monitoring and time-tracking. It takes no additional labor to collect accurate
data that is free of human error and provides an unparalleled granularity of insight into the production
process. The opportunities for process improvement are profoundly valuable for workflow optimization,
saving time and labor costs.
Software Compared in this Document
The four software solutions compared in this document were chosen because they represent a reasonable
sample of the mid-market manufacturing solutions available today.
4. 4
Comparing MRP Software Offers
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Microsoft Dynamics AX is the most feature-rich of the of five products in the Microsoft Dynamics
ERP line. AX was originally released as a collaboration between IBM and Daamgard Data (as IBM
Axatpa) in 1998 before being acquired by Microsoft in 2002 and re-branded under its current name.
“ MICROSOFT’S ERP SOLUTION ”
AX is designed for mid-to-enterprise size busi-
nesses operating across multiple locations, coun-
tries, or currencies. Dynamics AX has particular
strengths in manufacturing and distribution. It is
commonly deployed by companies with revenue
greater than $50 million annually, though smaller
implementations are also possible. It is commonly
used by discrete manufacturers, though it is also
deployed by process manufacturers and in the
retail industry. AX is offered both in the cloud and
as an on-premises installation, sold exclusively
by value-added resellers. For this comparison,
we chose the latest release, AX 2012 R3, in the
on-premises configuration.
19,000
companies
30
countries
25
languages
12,000
usergroup
members
5. 5
NetSuite
NetSuite was founded in 1998 as NetLedger, a cloud-hosted accounting software. It has since grown
into a full-spectrum suite of business software applications. True to its name, NetSuite is available
exclusively through the cloud.
“ THE WORLD’S NUMBER ONE
CLOUD BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SUITE ”
NetSuite employs a modular structure, with
each deployment comprised of a selection
of its core modules or “apps”. NetSuite offers
preconfigured “suites” of apps to match the
needs of different market segments. Apps are
also sold a la carte, ranging in price from $199
to $499 each. Some modules exist as basic and
advanced versions. In our comparison, we used
the more advanced modules when available.
30,000
customers
160
countries
4,500
employees
312
apps in SuiteApp
6. 6
Odoo
Odoo is an open-source suite of business apps. It is built on a modular structure in which each app
covers one business function and each app is installed as needed. Odoo is available to be installed
on-premises as well as in the cloud. Odoo recently released a new version of its manufacturing app
suite, adding quality, maintenance, PLM, and expanded MRP and MES functionality. In this document, we
will compare the on-premises configuration of the latest release, version 10.
1,300
developers
730
partners
2+
million users
120+
countries
“ GROW YOUR BUSINESS ”
Support and implementation services for the on-
premises edition are sold by Odoo certified
partners, while support for the SaaS is provided by
Odoo itself. The on-premises edition has thousands
of community-developed modules which add or
modify functions, allowing a high degree of
flexibility. The SaaS only allows the installation of
the three-dozen modules officially supported by
Odoo Inc.
7. 7
SAP Business One
SAP, born from the ashes of the Xerox business computing division, is the venerable purveyor of enterprise
software, primarily selling built-to-suit solutions for large enterprises. In 2002, SAP made its first foray into
the SME market segment with the purchase of what is now SAP Business One (SBO). SBO is the lowest
cost ERP offering from SAP, designed to be deployed quickly and with minimal customization.
650,000
users
190
countries
50,000
customers
“ THE BEST RUN BUSINESSES RUN SAP ”
Business One is designed to cover every business
software need of small to mid-sized businesses,
from CRM to Manufacturing deployed either in the
cloud our on-premises. SBO is best suited to light
manufacturing as it lacks advanced planning and
shop floor control features when deployed out-of-
the-box. There is a large community of value-added
resellers, many of which have developed their own
modules to add the missing features needed for
more complex manufacturing processes.
670
partners
worldwide
8. Features Comparison
Inventory
Management
General
Multi-Warehouse 1
Storage Locations
(Bins)
Bin Replenishment
Mobile Device Support
Multi-Company
Multi-Currency
Multi-Language
Automatic ASN
(Advanced Shipping Notice)
Package Management /
Cartoning
Freight Carrier Integration
Manage Consignee Stocks
EDI
(Electronic Data Interchange)
2
3
4
Products
Non-Stocked Inventory 5
Multiple Variants
Multiple Units of Measure
Inter-class UoM Conversion6
Variant Matrix
Odoo
Enterprise
V10
MS Dyn AX SAP B1 NetSuite
NetSuite supports multiple companies, but only one warehouse per company.
EDI is available through third-party software.
Physical products for which we don’t manage the inventory level.
Conversion of base and secondary UoM (i.e. Volume to Mass). Sometimes called secondary units of measure.
1
2-4
5
6
8
9. Tracking product lots/serials from production to sales order to delivery order.
Odoo can read QR codes, but third-party software is required to print them.
Available through third-party add-ons.
SBO can accept barcodes as input in any field, but there is no barcode scanning interface.
Sometimes called push/pull rules.
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2
3-5
6-11
12
Inventory
Management
Traceability
Lots / Serial Numbers
Up / Down Traceability
360° Traceability 1
Expiration Dates
Cycle Counting
Reporting
Inventory Forecasts
Inventory Valuations
ABC Analysis
Barcode Support
QR Code Support 2
RFID Support 3
4
5
Lots / Serial Numbers 6
Receptions 7
Picking 8
Internal Moves 9
Delivery Orders 10
Inventory Adjustments 11
Routing
FIFO / LIFO
Customizable Routes 12
Putaway Strategies
Wave Picking
Batch Picking
Zone Picking
Cluster Picking
Cross-Docking
Putaway Location By Size,
Weight, & Capacity
Odoo
Enterprise
V10
MS Dyn AX SAP B1 NetSuite
9
10. Supply Chain
Features
Vendor Data Management
Vendor Pricelist Management
Inbound Quality Control
Dropshipping
Purchases
Purchase Requests
Purchase Orders
Purchase Approval Workflow
Request for Quotations
Contracts /
Purchase Agreements
Automated Procurements
Minimum Stock Rules 1
Make-to-Order
Master Production Schedule 2
Sometimes called order points.
MRP Wizard may be used to automate procurement.
1
2
Odoo
Enterprise
V10
MS Dyn AX SAP B1 NetSuite
10
11. Manufacturing
Master Data
Multi-Level BoM
Byproducts / Coproducts
Routings
Subassemblies
One BoM for Multiple Product
Variants
BoM versions
Multiple BoM / Routing 1
Planning
Demand Forecasting
MRP I Scheduler
MRP II Scheduler 2
Master Production Schedule 3
Gantt Chart Scheduling
w/ Drag & Drop
Kanban Planning
Production Calendar
Infinite Capacity Scheduling
Finite Capacity Scheduling
Available to Promise
Multiple Scheduling Plans
Delivery Date Calculation
(Backwards Scheduling)
Production Order Splitting/
Merging
Operations
Manufacturing / Production
Orders
Job Tracking
Work Orders / Operations
Automated Time Tracking
Disassembly Orders
Subcontract Manufacturing
Rework / Repair
Scrap 4
Disposal Strategies
Kits
Edit Individual Production BoMs
Ability to create multiple BoMs or routings for a single product.
Ability to schedule work orders based on workcenter capacity and availability.
MRP Wizard performs a similar function.
Constant Scrap Only.
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2
3
4
Odoo
Enterprise
V10
MS Dyn AX SAP B1 NetSuite
11
12. Manufacturing
Costing
Perpetual Inventory Valuation 1
Periodic Inventory Valuation 2
Standard Price
FIFO
Landed Costs 3
Actual Production Labor
Production Order Costing 4
Shop Floor Control
Shop Floor Terminals 5
Production Activities
Non-Produciton Activities 6
7
Time Tracking
Messages on Work Orders
Barcode Support
Equipment / Machine Management
Work Instructions on Work Orders
Maintenance Requests from
Shop Floor Terminal
Human Resources
Schedule Management
Touchscreen Attendance
Timesheets
Breaks
Overtime
Vacation / Injury
Reporting and Forecasting
Overall Equipment Efficiency
Work Time
Demand Forecast
Maintenance KPIs
Production Costs Analysis
Up/Downstream Traceability
Analytic Accounting
CSV Export 8
Dynamic Pivot Tables 9
Dashboards
Save Custom Reports
Odoo
Enterprise
V10
MS Dyn AX SAP B1 NetSuite
Inventory moves affect stock levels only.
As a “miscellaneous” charge on the purchase order.
Planned labor included as line item on the BoM.
No special interface exists for shop floor use. Workers could view production orders from a standard SAP interface on the shop floor.
Tasks like cleanup or setup which do not directly contribute to production.
Could be configured as production orders.
Conversion from ASCII or HTML and manual manipulation required.
Using MS Excel Connector.
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
12
16. 16
Notes on Usability
Usability, especially in enterprise software, is an often-overlooked but critically important aspect to consider
during the purchasing process. Usability affects the efficiency of users working within the system, the ease
with which the software can be implemented, and can reduce the costs associated with user errors.
Additionally, users who spend most of their working day using the system will appreciate software that is
easy to use. This is especially true for shop floor control systems, as workers there may be in a loud envi-
ronment, moving quickly, wearing PPE, or otherwise not optimally situated to use a traditional computer
interface with a keyboard and mouse. The special design considerations of a shop space or production line
must be taken into consideration for any interface used there.
We have selected screenshots of analogous menus within each software to demonstrate the visual
elements and interface options for each software in this comparison. While it is difficult to assess soft-
ware usability with a static image, a rough comparison can be made. This additional information can
only aid your analysis.
20. 20
BoM - SAP Business One
Product Master Data - SAP Business One
21. Usability
UI
Full Web Interface 1
2
Responsive Mobile UI
Android Native App
iOS Native App
Market Place
App Store / Add-ons 3
4
Subjective Ratings
Ease of Use
Navigation and Search
Data Entry
Mobile App
Reports Flexibility
21
1-2
3-4
Partial web portal.
Add-ons available through value-added resellers.
Odoo
Enterprise
V10
MS Dyn AX SAP B1 NetSuite
Based on one review.
Average of entire MS Dynamics product line.
5
6
User
Satisfaction
Ratings on g2Crowd 4.4/5 4.1/5 3.8/5 3.5/5
Ratings on GetApp 5/5 5/5 1
n/a 4.1/5
Ratings on Capterra 5/5 4.5/5 2
n/a 4.5/5
Brand Exposure
Odoo
Enterprise
V10
MS Dyn AX SAP B1 NetSuite
22. Pricing &
Conditions
Pricing 1
$25 /
user / month
$2,000 -
$6,000 /
user
$2,975 / user
perpetual +
18% per year
$4,499 / month
+ $99 / user /
month 2
Contract Duration Monthly / Annual Perpetual Annual Negotiable
Five Year Cost
(50 Users)
$75,000
$100,000-
$300,000
$282,625 $566,940 3
Free Trial 4
5
6
New Version
Upgrades Included
Update Service
Included
Cloud Offer
Available
Licensing costs only. Support, customization, and hardware not included.
For “manufacturing suite, 11-1,000 users”. Includes hardware and upgrades.
Cost of hardware is included in SaaS price.
Via Odoo Online free trial.
Some VARs provide free trial cloud servers.
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2
3
4
5-6
Pricing & Conditions
22
Odoo
Enterprise
V10
MS Dyn AX SAP B1 NetSuite
Conclusions
Many factors must be considered when choosing a manufacturing software such as the complexity of
the production workflow, the degree to which demand fluctuates, the lead times of production and
procurement, the size of the organization, the growth rate of the business, the stock-keeping needs, or
the complexity of the support operations in a plant. The list, as they say, goes on. You must make the
decision based on your own superlative knowledge of your business while working closely with
whichever vendor you choose.
This document was prepared by Odoo Inc. We made every effort to provide an objective analysis. If you feel that we have made
a mistake or omitted important information, please contact feedback@mail.odoo.com and we will make the necessary corrections.