Shlomi Lavi /
Jul 04, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Datalliance VMI or 3PL Warehouse?
3PL Warehouse is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Datalliance VMI, and 3PL Warehouse is rated higher (82/100) than Datalliance VMI (76/100). 3PL Warehouse offers users more features (16) than Datalliance VMI (8).
Looking for the right Inventory Management solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
Datalliance Vs. 3PL Central
Datalliance: Datalliance has specialized in helping companies implement and operate successful Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs since 1991. We were a pioneer in offering Vendor Managed Inventory as an Internet-based 'On Demand' service using the 'Software as a Service' (SaaS) approach, and have more experience in this field than just about anyone in the ...
3PL Central: 3PL Central provides easy-to-use on-demand warehouse management software (WMS) exclusively for third-party logistics companies helping them run more efficiently, grow their business and satisfy customers— all starting at less than $500 per month per warehouse.
Who is more expensive? Datalliance VMI or 3PL Warehouse Manager?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Inventory Management software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Datalliance VMI and 3PL Warehouse Manager.
Datalliance VMI price starts at $50,000 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 Datalliance VMI is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Inventory Management software. 3PL Warehouse Manager price starts at $625 per license , When comparing 3PL Warehouse Manager to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Inventory Management software cost.
Bottom line: 3PL Warehouse Manager is more expensive than Datalliance VMI.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Datalliance VMI Vs. 3PL Warehouse based on some of the most important and required Inventory Management features.
Datalliance VMI: Forecasting & Budgeting, Data Analysis Tools, Client Collaboration, Inventory Management, Sourcing & Procurement, Supply Chain Analytics, Order Fulfillment, Inventory Optimization.
3PL Warehouse Manager: Accounting Integration, Barcode Integration, CRM Integration, Customizable Reporting, Inventory Optimization.
Target customer size
Datalliance VMI is best for manufacturers who want to make their customers satisfied by being more responsive to their demands without making a large number of inventory amounts. 3PL Warehouse Manager is ideal for small to medium-sized companies, yet they also have Fortune 500 companies as clients.