Shlomi Lavi /
May 17, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - SDS4 Distribution or IBS Enterprise?
IBS Enterprise is more expensive to implement (TCO) than SDS4 Distribution, and SDS4 Distribution is rated higher (85/100) than IBS Enterprise (84/100). IBS Enterprise offers users more features (15) than SDS4 Distribution (10).
Looking for the right Distribution 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:
SDS Distribution Software Vs. IBS US
SDS Distribution Software: SDS Distribution Software has been setting the high standard in the Electronics Distribution Software industry for over a decade.
Our advances in automation have been so widely used that they are now considered and expected to be standard features in most modern ERP and CRM Distribution Software Systems designed for Electronic Components and Avia...
IBS US: IBS is the global leader in distribution, providing mid-market customers with the insight to control lean supply chains and operations, leverage new revenue channels and maximize their existing business. Our consulting services, enterprise resource management software and business applications help businesses move products more efficiently, creatin...
Who is more expensive? SDS4 Distribution or IBS Enterprise?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Distribution 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 SDS4 Distribution and IBS Enterprise.
SDS4 Distribution price starts at $1,295 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 SDS4 Distribution is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Distribution software. IBS Enterprise accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 SDS4 Distribution is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Distribution software.
Bottom line: IBS Enterprise is more expensive than SDS4 Distribution.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared SDS4 Distribution Vs. IBS Enterprise based on some of the most important and required Distribution features.
SDS4 Distribution: Data Analysis Tools, Project Management, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Shipping, Enterprise Resource Planning, CRM.
IBS Enterprise: Client Collaboration, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Supply Chain Monitoring, Supply Chain Planning.
Target customer size
Typical customers of this software are companies that are under the aerospace and electronic component distribution industry. IBS Enterprise is designed for handling supply chain processes in an easier way and is great for manufacturers and distributors.