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Top 15 Digital Transformation Trends in 2024

2023 didn’t turn out to be the year we expected. It was full of ups and downs. While some positive indicators suggest promise for 2024, ongoing uncertainty is anticipated until a potential interest rate decrease in H2 of the following year. This uncertainty is poised to directly influence digital transformation trends, leading CFOs to adopt

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Top 10 Machinery Manufacturing ERP Systems In 2024

Top 10 Machinery Manufacturing ERP Systems In 2024

Machinery Manufacturing Companies. Designing, producing, and assembling equipment used in various industries, such as agriculture, construction, and aerospace, are uniquely different when it comes to their needs. They differ as they create complex machines, requiring long standing processes for engineering departments and an army of engineers collaborating with customers. Their business model could be as

Infor M3 vs Epicor Kinetic ERP Independent Review 2024

Infor M3 targets companies surpassing entry-level ERP systems like Acumatica, Infor CSI, or NetSuite. On the other hand, Epicor Kinetic boasts a sophisticated data model, surpassing entry-level ERP systems like Acumatica or NetSuite. Infor M3 also delivers mature capabilities for intricate manufacturing and distribution operations. It is successful in the upper mid-market, targeting the $250M

Infor LN vs Epicor Kinetic ERP Independent Review 2024

Infor LN surpasses entry-level ERP systems like Acumatica, Infor CSI, or NetSuite, by delivering mature capabilities for intricate manufacturing intertwined with distribution operations. On the other hand, Epicor Kinetic boasts a sophisticated data model, surpassing entry-level ERP systems like Acumatica or NetSuite. Infor LN is also successful in the upper mid-market, targeting the $250M –

Oracle Cloud ERP vs Epicor Kinetic Independent Review 2024

Oracle ERP Cloud remains a top choice for large companies across diverse industries, particularly media, telecommunications, construction, energy, oil and gas, and healthcare. Despite the need for internal IT expertise, it is also suitable for companies with a need to integrate various third-party software systems. In contrast, Epicor Kinetic boasts a sophisticated data model, surpassing

Dynamics 365 BC vs Epicor Kinetic ERP Independent Review 2024

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC serves as a logical choice for companies outgrowing smaller ERP, MRP, and accounting systems like QuickBooks, Microsoft GP, Odoo, Katana, or Fulcrum. On the other hand, Epicor Kinetic boasts a sophisticated data model, surpassing entry-level ERP systems like Acumatica or NetSuite. Contrastingly, the sweet spot for Dynamics 365 BC would be

SAP S/4 HANA vs Epicor Kinetic ERP Independent Review 2024

SAP maintains its dominance in the ERP market, largely due to its stronghold in the enterprise segment where deals are significantly larger compared to the mid-market. The architecture complementing the S/4 HANA Suite is particularly favored by enterprise-grade companies, offering leading products like SuccessFactors, Hybris, EWM, Ariba, and Concur. On the other hand, Epicor Kinetic

Dynamics F&O vs Epicor Kinetic ERP Independent Review 2024

Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O stands out for its enhanced cloud-native functionality, leading in capabilities over competitors like SAP S/4 HANA and Oracle Cloud ERP. It caters to large, global companies with complex business models, offering mature technology and a successful track record across industries. In contrast, Epicor Kinetic boasts a sophisticated data model, surpassing entry-level

NetSuite vs Epicor Kinetic ERP Independent Review 2024

Epicor Kinetic, surpasses entry-level ERP systems like Acumatica or NetSuite. On the other hand, NetSuite caters well to globally spread small to mid-market companies seeking robust financial capabilities with localization in numerous countries. Epicor Kinetic is positioned for companies in the $50M – $750M revenue range and it has a strong customer base within this

Acumatica vs Epicor Kinetic ERP Independent Review 2024

Acumatica stands out among three cloud-native ERP vendors particularly focusing on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), alongside NetSuite and Sage Intacct. On the other hand, Epicor Kinetic boasts a sophisticated data model, surpassing entry-level ERP systems like Acumatica or NetSuite. Acumatica, however, caters well to companies with revenues ranging from $10-100 million, offering limited native

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2024 Digital Transformation Report

This digital transformation report summarizes our annual research on ERP and digital transformation trends and forecasts for the year 2024.