Compare Epicor Tropos and IFS Manufacturing - Jun 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jun 18, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Epicor Tropos or IFS Manufacturing?

IFS Manufacturing is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Epicor Tropos, and Epicor Tropos is rated higher (83/100) than IFS Manufacturing (75/100). Epicor Tropos offers users more features (19) than IFS Manufacturing (14). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Epicor Tropos!

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:

EPICOR Vs. IFS

EPICOR : Gain actionable insight into manufacturing improvement opportunities for your plant or entire enterprise Accelerate operational performance initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and other continuous improvement methods, drive operating strategies, and capture actionable insight into manufacturing improvements. Reduce major downtime, minor st...

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? Epicor Tropos 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 Epicor Tropos and IFS Manufacturing.

Epicor Tropos accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Epicor Tropos is rated 2, which is much lower 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 Epicor Tropos is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Manufacturing software.

Bottom line: IFS Manufacturing is more expensive than Epicor Tropos.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

Epicor Tropos: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Inventory Management, Supplier Management, Accounting Integration, CRM Integration, Customizable Functionality, Customizable Reporting, Inventory Optimization, Multi-Language.

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

Target customer size

Epicor Tropos is specifically designed for mid-sized manufacturing companies. This program is ideal for small- to medium-tier companies.



Epicor Tropos

ITQlick rating
(3.7/5)

Epicor Tropos Overview Epicor Tropos is a process manufacturing solution with materials traceability, unparalleled instruction based production and regulatory compliance features. The solution can help users t...

Categories: Product Lifecycle Management, ERP, BI Module, Customer Management Module.

IFS Manufacturing

ITQlick rating
(3.7/5)

IFS Manufacturing is an ERP software suite, which connects and streamlines manufacturing and is best for small to medium sized companies with international ties. It aims to improve the interaction between strat...

Categories: .

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Epicor Tropos: 19 Features

Inventory Management
Supplier Management
Accounting Integration
CRM Integration
Customizable Functionality
Customizable Reporting
Inventory Optimization
Multi-Language
Multi-Location
Order Entry
Purchasing
Quality Control
RFID Integration
Stock Inquiries
Supplier Management
Traceability
Transfer Management
Vendor Managed Inventory
Warehouse Management

IFS Manufacturing: 14 Features

Inventory Management
Order Processing Management
Sourcing & Procurement
Supply Chain Analytics
Supply Chain Planning
Accounting Module
Business Intelligence Module
CRM Module
Human Resources Module
Inventory Management Module
Manufacturing Module
Procurement Module
Project Management Module
Supply Chain Management Module
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
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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Epicor T...
ITQlick rating
3.7/5
Score
83/100
Pricing
3/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
37
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IFS Manu...
ITQlick rating
3.7/5
Score
75/100
Pricing
9.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
14
FlexiBak...
ITQlick rating
3.6/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
3.8/10
License pricing
$225 per month
Functionality
3
Fishbowl...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
87/100
Pricing
4.2/10
License pricing
$4,395 per license
Functionality
36
Orchestr...
ITQlick rating
3.7/5
Score
86/100
Pricing
3.2/10
License pricing
$500 per month
Functionality
6

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.