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# DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP vs Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Comparison - What are their main differences?

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DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS)Plex Smart Manufacturing...[+ Add Product](#)

Reviews

**DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP** [

4.1/5(34)

](https://www.g2.com/products/delmiaworks-manufacturing-erp/reviews#reviews)

**Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** [

4/5(74)

](https://www.g2.com/products/plex-smart-manufacturing-platform/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP**
No pricing available

**Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP**
Not enough reviews yet

**Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform**
8 months

Based on 21 responses

Return on Investment

**DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP**
Not enough reviews yet

**Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform**
27 months

Based on 18 responses

Perceived Cost

**DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP**
$$$$$

**Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP**
Not enough reviews yet

**Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform**
6%

Pros & Cons

**DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP**
Not enough data

**Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP**
 ![DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/103772/IQMSRTM.png)

**Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform**
 ![Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1229222/APM-Screenshot.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP**

7.9

7.928

**Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform**

7.9

7.959

Ease of Use

**DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP**

7.9

7.928

**Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform**

8.0

8.061

Ease of Setup

**DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP**

7.6

7.69

**Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform**

7.0

7.043

Ease of Admin

**DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP**

7.8

7.89

**Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform**

7.2

7.238

Quality of Support

**DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP**

8.4

8.428

**Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform**

7.1

7.156

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP**

8.6

8.67

**Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform**

7.7

7.739

Product Direction (% positive)

**DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP**

7.0

7.027

**Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform**

6.6

6.659

Features

Process ERP[Hide 56 FeaturesShow 56 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.6

9

Accounting

Chart of Accounts

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

6

AP Automation

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

5

AR Automation

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

5

Journal Entries

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

6

Tags & Dimensions

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

6

Cash Management

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

6

Payment Batches

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Payments Scheduling

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Payment Settlements

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Methods

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory & Warehouse

Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

8

Inventory Costing

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

7

Product Master

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

8

Inventory Forecasting

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

7

Integrations

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

7

Shelf Life

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

6

Traceability

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

7

Hazardous Materials

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchasing

Demand

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Orders

Not enough data

Not enough data

In Transit

Not enough data

Not enough data

Receiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales & Marketing

Customer Master

Not enough data

Not enough data

ATP

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Order History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Returns

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Limits

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pricing & Discounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Manufacturing

MRP

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Formulas & Recipes

Not enough data

Not enough data

MPS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shop Floor

Not enough data

Not enough data

WIP

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Orders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Co-Products & By-Products

Not enough data

Not enough data

Batch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Management

Inspections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rework

Not enough data

Not enough data

Waste

Not enough data

Not enough data

Defects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recalls

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Requirements

Not enough data

Not enough data

Distribution

Picking & Packing

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

5

Tracking

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

5

Custom Packing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labelling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shipping

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR

Payroll

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workforce Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Time & Attendance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Agentic AI - Process ERP

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)[Hide 59 FeaturesShow 59 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.8

8

Planning

Identify Demand

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

8

Manage Resources

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

7

Production Plans

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

8

Optimization

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

8

Scheduling

Production Schedules

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

8

Deployment

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

8

KPI Monitoring

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

7

Shop Floor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scenario Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Bills of Material

Not enough data

Not enough data

Process Modeling & Designing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

"What If" Scenarios

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Color Codes/Icons

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Packaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Demand Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gantt Chart

Not enough data

Not enough data

Material Requirements Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Raw Material Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Capacity Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traceability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

ERP integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preventive Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quotes/Estimates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gantt/Timeline View

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

What-if Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supplier Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

ERP Systems[Hide 143 FeaturesShow 143 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.3

37

Accounting

AP Automation

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

27

|

Verified

AR Automation

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

28

|

Verified

Audit Trail

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

31

|

Verified

Budgeting / Forecasting

Not enough data

6.8(won by default)

28

|

Verified

Collections Automation

Not enough data

6.7(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Financial Statements

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

32

|

Verified

Invoice Customization

Not enough data

7.0(won by default)

29

|

Verified

Journal Entries

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

31

|

Verified

Monitor Cash Positions

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

26

|

Verified

Multi-Entity / Consolidation

Feature Not Available

7.3(won by default)

28

|

Verified

Payment Processing

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

29

|

Verified

Recognition Rules

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

25

|

Verified

Reconciliations

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Tags / Dimensions

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Payments Scheduling

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

23

Payment Settlements 

Feature Not Available

7.3(won by default)

25

Payment Methods

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

28

|

Verified

Payment Batches

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Business Process Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Marketing Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Back Office

Allocation

Not enough data

6.8(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Lean Management

Feature Not Available

7.3(won by default)

26

|

Verified

Maintenance

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

28

|

Verified

Organization Management

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

28

|

Verified

Purchase Orders

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

30

|

Verified

Requisition

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

26

|

Verified

Shift Scheduling

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Sourcing

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Status

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

25

|

Verified

Time & Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

21

|

Verified

Warranty Management

Not enough data

6.5(won by default)

18

|

Verified

Asset Register

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Payroll

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Portfolio Mix

Feature Not Available

Feature Not Available

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support Ticket Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Off Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vendor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supply Chain Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Warehouse Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enterprise Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Distribution Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Marketing Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Front Office

ATP

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

18

|

Verified

Checkout Process

Feature Not Available

6.1(won by default)

22

|

Verified

Configuration Rules

Feature Not Available

7.0(won by default)

25

|

Verified

Contact & Account Management

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

25

|

Verified

Customer Portal

Not enough data

6.8(won by default)

22

Field Service Booking

Feature Not Available

6.1(won by default)

19

|

Verified

Field Service Dispatch

Feature Not Available

5.8(won by default)

20

|

Verified

Product & Price List Management

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

26

|

Verified

Product Catalog

Feature Not Available

7.5(won by default)

20

|

Verified

Promotions and Discounts

Not enough data

6.5(won by default)

21

|

Verified

Quote & Order Management

Not enough data

6.0(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Returns / Refunds

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Storefront Design Tools

Feature Not Available

6.7(won by default)

16

|

Verified

Territory & Quota Management

Not enough data

6.0(won by default)

13

|

Verified

Visual Configuration

Feature Not Available

6.7(won by default)

22

|

Verified

Tickets

Feature Not Available

Feature Not Available

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration

Breadth of Partner Applications

Feature Not Available

7.0(won by default)

21

|

Verified

Data Import and Export Tools

Not enough data

6.9(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Integration APIs

Feature Not Available

7.2(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Productivity Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Analysis Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Logistics

Centralized Inventory Database

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

28

|

Verified

In Transit

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

23

|

Verified

Inventory Forecasting

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Inventory Pricing and Costing

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

28

|

Verified

Inventory Reporting

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

28

|

Verified

Inventory Tracking / Ordering

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

28

|

Verified

Picking Methods

Not enough data

6.9(won by default)

25

|

Verified

Picking Planning

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Receiving

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Shipping Options

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

26

|

Verified

Manufacturing Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Customization

Not enough data

6.7(won by default)

26

|

Verified

Internationalization

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

23

|

Verified

Output Document Generation

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Performance and Reliability

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

28

|

Verified

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

31

|

Verified

Workflow Capability

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production

BOM

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

29

|

Verified

Defects

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Identify Demand

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Inspections

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

22

|

Verified

Manage Resources

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

24

|

Verified

MPS

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

21

|

Verified

MRP

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

29

|

Verified

Production Plans

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

25

|

Verified

Rework

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Shop Floor

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

25

|

Verified

Waste

Not enough data

7.0(won by default)

23

|

Verified

WIP

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

25

|

Verified

Reporting & Analytics

Custom Reporting

Not enough data

7.0(won by default)

28

|

Verified

Dashboards

Not enough data

6.5(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Integration

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - ERP Systems

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Point of Sale (POS)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quotes/Estimates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrated Business Operations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bills of Material

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Management (QMS)[Hide 56 FeaturesShow 56 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.0

17

Nonconformance

Conformance Records

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

14

|

Verified

CAPA

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

13

|

Verified

Change Management

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

15

|

Verified

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Equipment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communications Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Complaint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inspection Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

ISO Standards Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calibration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality system

Document Control

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

16

|

Verified

Collaboration

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

14

|

Verified

Analytics and Reports

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

15

|

Verified

Supplier Quality Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Statistical Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Assessments

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

14

|

Verified

Operational Risk

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

12

|

Verified

Supplier Evaluation

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

12

|

Verified

Inspection Management

Templates

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

13

|

Verified

Workflows

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

14

|

Verified

Corrective Actions

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

14

|

Verified

Compliance

Standards & Regulations

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

15

|

Verified

Permits

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

11

|

Verified

Certifications

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

15

|

Verified

Platform

Integration

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

15

|

Verified

Security & Privacy

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

15

|

Verified

Mobile Access

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

15

|

Verified

Flexibility

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

16

|

Verified

Services

Implementation

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

15

|

Verified

Training & Learning

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

16

|

Verified

Customer Support

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

15

|

Verified

Professional Services

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

14

|

Verified

Additional Functionality

Defect Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Nonconformance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 5 feature categories with incomplete data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Traceability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Warehouse Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Configurator

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supplier Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Demand Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bills of Material

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supply Chain Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shop Floor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Material Requirements Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Distribution Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sustainability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Safety Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Unattended Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lot Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

MES

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Capacity Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mixed Mode ERP[Hide 55 FeaturesShow 55 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Chart of Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

AP Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AR Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Journal Entries

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tags & Dimensions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cash Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Batches

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payments Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Settlements

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Payment Methods

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory & Warehouse

Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Costing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Master

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchasing

Demand

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Orders

Not enough data

Not enough data

In Transit

Not enough data

Not enough data

Receiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales & Marketing

Customer Master

Not enough data

Not enough data

ATP

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Returns

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Limits

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Pricing & Discounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discrete Manufacturing

MRP

Not enough data

Not enough data

MPS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shop Floor

Not enough data

Not enough data

WIP

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Orders

Not enough data

Not enough data

BOM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Process Manufacturing 

Formulas & Recipes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Co-Products & By-Products

Not enough data

Not enough data

Batch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

ETO Manufacturing

Engineering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Configuration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Concurrent Engineering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Management

Inspections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rework

Not enough data

Not enough data

Waste

Not enough data

Not enough data

Defects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service

Field Service

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Warranty Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Distribution

Picking & Packing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shipping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR

Payroll

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workforce Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Attendance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Agentic AI - Mixed Mode ERP

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discrete ERP[Hide 46 FeaturesShow 46 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Chart of Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

AP Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AR Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Journal Entries

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tags & Dimensions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cash Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Batches

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Payments Scheduling

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Payment Settlements

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Methods

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory & Warehouse

Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Costing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Master

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchasing

Demand

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Orders

Not enough data

Not enough data

In Transit

Not enough data

Not enough data

Receiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales & Marketing

Customer Master

Not enough data

Not enough data

ATP

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Order History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Returns

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Limits

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pricing & Discounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Manufacturing

WIP

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Orders

Not enough data

Not enough data

MRP

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

BOM

Not enough data

Not enough data

MPS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shop Floor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Management

Inspections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rework

Not enough data

Not enough data

Waste

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Defects

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Distribution

Picking & Packing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shipping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR

Payroll

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workforce Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Time & Attendance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI 

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Agentic AI - Discrete ERP

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Industrial IoT[Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Systems Management

Device Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

System Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflows

Not enough data

Not enough data

Hardware

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

IoT Capabilities

Process Automation

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Not enough data

Environmental Conditions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Quality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Industrial IoT

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Manufacturing Execution System[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Control - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dispatching

Not enough data

Not enough data

Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Monitoring - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Materials Movement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Operations Traceability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Safety Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bills of Material

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Collection and Analysis - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Performance Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Machine and equipment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collect Manufacturing Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Machine and equipment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Manufacturing Software

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internet of Things (IoT)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Manufacturing Execution System

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shop Floor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quotes/Estimates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Allocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Built-in Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supplier Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Information Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supply Chain Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shipping Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Collection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Warehouse Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/eb54564e330957b40bef934b3076fb9b/delmiaworks-manufacturing-erp.svg "DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP")](https://www.g2.com/products/delmiaworks-manufacturing-erp/reviews)

DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

25.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

60.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

14.3%

[![Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d49811b122b7fb0efa2b66f039f4b7eb/plex-smart-manufacturing-platform.svg "Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform")](https://www.g2.com/products/plex-smart-manufacturing-platform/reviews)

Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

13.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

63.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

23.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

25.0%

13.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

60.7%

63.5%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

14.3%

23.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/eb54564e330957b40bef934b3076fb9b/delmiaworks-manufacturing-erp.svg "DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP")](https://www.g2.com/products/delmiaworks-manufacturing-erp/reviews)
DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP

Plastics

17.9%

Automotive

14.3%

Food & Beverages

10.7%

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

7.1%

Consumer Goods

7.1%

Other

42.9%

[![Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d49811b122b7fb0efa2b66f039f4b7eb/plex-smart-manufacturing-platform.svg "Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform")](https://www.g2.com/products/plex-smart-manufacturing-platform/reviews)
Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

Automotive

50.0%

Food & Beverages

8.1%

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

8.1%

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

5.4%

Industrial Automation

4.1%

Other

24.3%

FAQs

## DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) vs Plex Smart Manufacturing... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Plex Smart Manufacturing... vs DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS)?

Plex Smart Manufacturing... stands out for its breadth of partner applications and cloud-based platform, while DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) is noted for its strong support and specialized manufacturing features.

| [Plex Smart Manufacturing...](https://www.g2.com/products/plex-smart-manufacturing-platform/reviews) | [DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS)](https://www.g2.com/products/delmiaworks-manufacturing-erp/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.0/5 (74 reviews) | 4.1/5 (34 reviews) |
| 7.0 | 7.6 |
| 7.1 | 8.4 |
| Breadth of partner applications, cloud-based, strong traceability | Strong support, specialized manufacturing features, robust inventory control |

### How do the pricing models of Plex Smart Manufacturing... and DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) compare?

DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Plex Smart Manufacturing....

- **Plex Smart Manufacturing...:** In recent reviews, several reviewers mention that the cost to implement Plex can be high, especially for small and medium-sized businesses, but note that the need for on-site software engineers is eliminated.
- **DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS):** Reviewers highlight that DELMIAWorks offers "big ERP functionality without the huge price tag" and appreciate its value for manufacturing operations.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviews indicate that buyers consider switching from Plex Smart Manufacturing... due to cost concerns and the desire for more affordable solutions.

### What are the best alternatives to Plex Smart Manufacturing... and DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS)?

The best alternatives to Plex Smart Manufacturing... and DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) are NetSuite, SAP ECC, and Kinetic.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Plex Smart Manufacturing...](https://www.g2.com/products/plex-smart-manufacturing-platform/reviews) | 4.0/5 (74 reviews) | — | Cost to implement can be high for SMBs | Breadth of partner applications, strong traceability |
| [DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS)](https://www.g2.com/products/delmiaworks-manufacturing-erp/reviews) | 4.1/5 (34 reviews) | Mid-Market | Big ERP functionality without huge price tag | Strong support, robust inventory control |
| [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-netsuite/reviews) | 4.1/5 (4913 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive ERP capabilities, scalability |
| [SAP ECC](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-ecc/reviews) | 4.2/5 (946 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade functionality, integration depth |
| [Kinetic](https://www.g2.com/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews) | 3.9/5 (733 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Manufacturing-focused features |

### Which Mixed Mode ERP features should I prioritize when comparing Plex Smart Manufacturing... and DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS)?

Buyers should prioritize Traceability, Quality of Support, Ease of Setup, Integration Capabilities, and Inventory Control when comparing Plex Smart Manufacturing... and DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS).

- **Traceability:** Plex Smart Manufacturing... is frequently cited for its detailed traceability features, with reviewers highlighting serialized inventory and production tracking; DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) is also noted for traceability, especially in manufacturing and quality control.
- **Quality of Support:** Plex Smart Manufacturing... scores 7.1, while DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) scores 8.4, indicating a notable advantage for DELMIAWorks.
- **Ease of Setup:** Plex Smart Manufacturing... scores 7.0, DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) scores 7.6, with reviewers noting smoother onboarding for DELMIAWorks.
- **Integration Capabilities:** Plex Smart Manufacturing... is cited for its breadth of partner applications and integration APIs; DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) does not highlight integration as a core strength.
- **Inventory Control:** Both products are praised for inventory management, but Plex Smart Manufacturing... is specifically mentioned for serialized inventory and real-time visibility, while DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) is noted for robust inventory control and ease of access to inventory data.

### What are the pros and cons of Plex Smart Manufacturing... vs DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS)?

Plex Smart Manufacturing... is strongest in traceability and integration breadth, while DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) excels in support and manufacturing-specific features.

- **Plex Smart Manufacturing... strengths:** Reviewers highlight detailed traceability, real-time production visibility, cloud-based accessibility, and a wide range of modules covering manufacturing, accounting, and customer management.
- **Plex Smart Manufacturing... trade-offs:** Several reviewers mention a steep learning curve, high implementation costs for SMBs, slower support response times post-acquisition, and challenges with transitioning from Classic to UX interfaces.
- **DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) strengths:** Reviewers cite strong support (8.4 Quality of Support score), robust inventory control, ease of use for manufacturing operations, and comprehensive automation options for scheduling and production.
- **DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) trade-offs:** Some reviewers note reporting limitations, a need for dedicated resources to manage the system, and higher costs for customizations or additional features.

### Is Plex Smart Manufacturing... or DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) better for small businesses?

DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) is better suited for small businesses, as indicated by its Mid-Market segment focus and positive reviewer sentiment on ease of use and support.

- **Plex Smart Manufacturing...:** Reviewers from small and medium-sized businesses mention higher implementation costs and a steeper learning curve, making it less ideal for smaller organizations.
- **DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS):** The largest reviewer segment is Mid-Market, with reviewers highlighting ease of use, strong support, and suitability for manufacturing startups and smaller operations.

### Which Mixed Mode ERP platform has better integrations?

Plex Smart Manufacturing... is favored for integrations due to its breadth of partner applications and integration APIs.

- **Plex Smart Manufacturing...:** Reviewers mention integration APIs and a wide range of partner applications, supporting integration with other systems and custom workflows.
- **DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS):** No recent reviewer-cited integrations are highlighted as a core strength.

### How do Plex Smart Manufacturing... and DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) compare on customer support?

DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) is rated materially higher for Quality of Support, with an 8.4 score versus Plex Smart Manufacturing...'s 7.1.

- **Plex Smart Manufacturing...:** Reviewers describe support as attentive but note slower response times and reduced staff post-acquisition, with some citing challenges in resolving cases quickly.
- **DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS):** Reviewers consistently praise the support team for responsiveness, expertise, and helpfulness, with several noting that support is a standout feature of the product.

### Which is easier to implement, Plex Smart Manufacturing... or DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS)?

DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) is rated higher for Ease of Setup, scoring 7.6 compared to Plex Smart Manufacturing...'s 7.0.

- **Plex Smart Manufacturing...:** Reviewers mention a significant learning curve during implementation, with some describing the initial setup as challenging and requiring extensive training.
- **DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS):** Reviewers highlight straightforward onboarding, user-friendly interfaces, and effective training resources that facilitate smoother implementation.

### Which product has better Traceability?

Plex Smart Manufacturing... is more frequently cited for Traceability, with reviewers consistently highlighting its detailed serialized inventory and production tracking capabilities.

- **Plex Smart Manufacturing...:** Reviewers praise its ability to track inventory and production at a granular level, with serialized inventory and real-time traceability frequently mentioned as key benefits.
- **DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS):** Reviewers note strong traceability features, especially for manufacturing and quality control, but with less frequent emphasis compared to Plex Smart Manufacturing....

Alternatives

**DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP Alternatives**

 ![NetSuite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b02508eaf1eed7c1c991b5f0ce3fab7/oracle-netsuite.svg "NetSuite")

[
NetSuite
](/products/oracle-netsuite/reviews)

 ![SAP ECC](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b5f8f986beca96ab0027c693ee762fb9/sap-ecc.svg "SAP ECC")

[
SAP ECC
](/products/sap-ecc/reviews)

 ![Kinetic](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4acd4a3205df7f3a63b451f04c2e9ad5/epicor-kinetic.svg "Kinetic")

[
Kinetic
](/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews)

 ![Syspro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/785f97576142f150ee42b7f13b3b3140/syspro.svg "Syspro")

[
Syspro
](/products/syspro/reviews)

**Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Alternatives**

 ![SAP ECC](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b5f8f986beca96ab0027c693ee762fb9/sap-ecc.svg "SAP ECC")

[
SAP ECC
](/products/sap-ecc/reviews)

 ![Kinetic](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4acd4a3205df7f3a63b451f04c2e9ad5/epicor-kinetic.svg "Kinetic")

[
Kinetic
](/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews)

 ![NetSuite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b02508eaf1eed7c1c991b5f0ce3fab7/oracle-netsuite.svg "NetSuite")

[
NetSuite
](/products/oracle-netsuite/reviews)

 ![Odoo ERP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7eacde9f1d2aa561f0e430f6e26b5f2a/odoo-odoo-erp.svg "Odoo ERP")

[
Odoo ERP
](/products/odoo-odoo-erp/reviews)

## DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP vs Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform easier to use. However, DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP overall.

- DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP and Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP over Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform.