Compare Infor SCM and 3PL Warehouse - Sep 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Sep 23, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Infor SCM or 3PL Warehouse?

Infor SCM is more expensive to implement (TCO) than 3PL Warehouse, and Infor SCM is rated higher (86/100) than 3PL Warehouse (82/100). 3PL Warehouse offers users more features (16) than Infor SCM (15).

Looking for the right Supply Chain 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:

infor Vs. 3PL Central

infor: Infor is fundamentally changing the way information is published and consumed in the enterprise, helping 70,000 customers in 194 countries improve operations, drive growth, and quickly adapt to changes in business demands. Infor offers deep industry-specific applications and suites, engineered for speed, and with an innovative user experience desig...

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? Infor SCM or 3PL Warehouse Manager?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Supply Chain 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 Infor SCM and 3PL Warehouse Manager.

Infor SCM accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Infor SCM is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Supply Chain 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 Supply Chain software cost.

Bottom line: Infor SCM is more expensive than 3PL Warehouse Manager.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Infor SCM Vs. 3PL Warehouse based on some of the most important and required Supply Chain features.

Infor SCM: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Advanced Shipment Notification, Client Collaboration, Inventory Management, Order Processing Management, Sourcing & Procurement, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Supply Chain Monitoring.

3PL Warehouse Manager: Accounting Integration, Barcode Integration, CRM Integration, Customizable Reporting, Inventory Optimization.

Target customer size

nfor SCM is suitable for large enterprises that are looking for a supply chain management solution. 3PL Warehouse Manager is ideal for small to medium-sized companies, yet they also have Fortune 500 companies as clients.

Infor SCM

ITQlick rating
(3.5/5)

Infor SCM is both cloud-based as well as an on-premise supply chain management solution that is developed majorly for logistics service providers. The on-premise deployment can be done on either the windows pla...

Categories: Distribution Accounting, Distribution Order Management, Distribution Purchasing & Procurement, Distribution Transportation Management.

3PL Warehouse

ITQlick rating
(4.2/5)

starts at $625 per license

3PL warehouse manager software is a cloud-hosted warehouse management system that is ideal for small and midsize businesses. The system is designed to assist third-party logistics companies in managing multiple...

Categories: CM Reporting & Analytics, Inventory Management, Barcoding, Inventory Control, Stock Control.

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Infor SCM: 15 Features

Advanced Shipment Notification
Client Collaboration
Inventory Management
Order Processing Management
Sourcing & Procurement
Supplier Management
Supply Chain Analytics
Supply Chain Monitoring
Supply Chain Planning
Transportation Management
Warehouse Management
Supplier Management
Supply Chain Analytics
Supply Chain Monitoring
Supply Chain Planning

3PL Warehouse Manager: 16 Features

Accounting Integration
Barcode Integration
CRM Integration
Customizable Reporting
Inventory Optimization
Multi-Location
Order Entry
Product Substitutions
Purchasing
Replenishment Order Alerts
Stock Inquiries
Supplier Management
Traceability
Transfer Management
Vendor Managed Inventory
Warehouse Management
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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