Compare Ivalua and IFS Manufacturing - Dec 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Ivalua or IFS Manufacturing?

IFS Manufacturing is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Ivalua, and Ivalua is rated higher (85/100) than IFS Manufacturing (75/100). IFS Manufacturing offers users more features (14) than Ivalua (4).

Looking for the right Manufacturing 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:

Directworks Vs. IFS

Directworks: We are a growth-oriented technology company seeking to redefine the way manufacturers engage their suppliers for strategic sourcing activities. Our mission is to help our customers be more profitable by providing solutions that save them time and money. We are building a culture where you can be wildly creative, but must have the self-disciplin...

IFS: IFS is a public company founded in 1983 that develops, supplies, and implements IFS Applications™, a component-based extended ERP suite built on SOA technology. IFS focuses on agile businesses where any of four core processes are strategic: service & asset management, manufacturing, supply chain and project. The company has over 2,000 customers and...

Who is more expensive? Ivalua or IFS Manufacturing?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Manufacturing 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 Ivalua and IFS Manufacturing.

Ivalua accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Directworks is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Manufacturing software. IFS Manufacturing accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Directworks is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Manufacturing software.

Bottom line: Ivalua cost is around the same cost of IFS Manufacturing.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Ivalua Vs. IFS Manufacturing based on some of the most important and required Manufacturing features.

Ivalua: Client Collaboration, Sourcing & Procurement, Supplier Management, Transportation Management.

IFS Manufacturing: Inventory Management, Order Processing Management, Sourcing & Procurement, Supply Chain Analytics, Supply Chain Planning.

Target customer size

Ivalua is perfect for large manufacturing companies. This program is ideal for small- to medium-tier companies.