ERP systems (cheap)

[SOSAGES]

Ello wondering if anyone could help with something i am looking into

i am looking into the current ERP market to see if there are any better alternatives to the ERP system i am using now - and its up for its renewal soon so i wanted to look to see if we are making the best choice.

Things to note:
something that integrated better with our other systems might be preferable. either an add-on to Sage or an intranet type thing. We currently use sharepoint (WSS) so intergration with that would be handy

certainly the ability to integrate the data in it (like suppliers and customers) with our other info would be handy

Our current ERP system is a little over the top for us now so less features may not be a bad thing since we do less real production now, what we do now is not really ERP or MRP for that matter. it is BOMS, costing, order processing, job management, etc. It is no longer true ERP or MRP.

so i was wondering if any could suggest some software that does this kinda thing

thanks if u can help and if i confused ya with all the ERP/MRP talk im sorry :P

[gazzae]

How cheap are you talking?

We use a system called concept, it cost us around £100,00 0 for two sites. Might be out of your range

[SMHarman]

How about SAP R/3!

[SOSAGES]

£100,00 0 is slightly to much small company and the MD hates spending

current yearly renewal for our current erp is £2000 and its okay but it does so much we dont need these days its overkill i will check out sap ..ta

Don't bother checking out SAP/R3 if you only have £2000 to spend.

[paulyoung666]

and dont go looking at peoplesoft / jd edwards , apart from it being ***** , it is also f@cking expensive , tbh i reckon £2000 / annum isnt too bad compared with a complete new solution

[SOSAGES]

yeah its not to bad - been with em for 10 or so years now but dont need it all i was looking if there was a cheap and easier to use option out there only got a couple of guys using it still you know what old boys are like they fear change and upgrades

[MetaWraith]

Try AllianceMFG from Exact Software http://www.alliancemfg.co.uk/
There is downloadable demo available from the web
They have an office in Leicester

Wont blind ya glowing references etc, read the blurb on the site, try the demo, even call them and arrange a more personal demo.

Of course my view is a tad biassed as i've just spent that last 6 weeks inputting all our data into it and verifying it. Message me if ya need any more info.

[paulyoung666]

Originally Posted by MetaWraith

Try AllianceMFG from Exact Software http://www.alliancemfg.co.uk/
There is downloadable demo available from the web
They have an office in Leicester

Wont blind ya glowing references etc, read the blurb on the site, try the demo, even call them and arrange a more personal demo.

Of course my view is a tad biassed as i've just spent that last 6 weeks inputting all our data into it and verifying it. Message me if ya need any more info.

6 weeks , pah , try doing it for 4 months and see how you get on

only kidding my mate