# Infor M3 vs Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Comparison

| | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.8 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 124 | 73 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (48.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (63.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $$-$$$ SaaS pricing per user, per month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Infor M3

Pros:
- Accurate Data (1 reviews)
- Data Management (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (1 reviews)
- Difficulty (1 reviews)

### Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.0 (88 reviews) | 7.9 (58 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.5 (89 reviews) | 8.0 (60 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.7 (40 reviews) | 7.0 (42 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 6.5 (36 reviews) | 7.2 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (75 reviews) | 7.1 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.2 (35 reviews) | 7.7 (38 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.3 (76 reviews) | 6.6 (59 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Infor M3

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Infor M3 Cloud

Price: $$-$$$ SaaS pricing per user, per month

Description: The base user subscription to M3 Cloud or an Industry CloudSuite offers end-to-end finance, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities built in and the Infor technology platform, Infor OS and Birst analytics. M3 based CloudSuites are hosted on leading Amazon Web Services providing security and disaster recovery.


[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/infor-m3/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Accounting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | 8.3/10 | 39 |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### General Ledger

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Journal Entries** | 7.9 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Tags / Dimensions** | 7.3 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | 7.7 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Accounts Receivable

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Customization** | 7.9 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **AR Automation** | 7.5 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Collections Automation** | 7.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Accounts Payable

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **AP Automation** | 8.3 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Processing** | 8.5 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Orders** | 8.5 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Other Functionality

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Tracking / Ordering** | 8.0 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Pricing and Costing** | 8.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Reporting** | 8.0 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Entity / Consolidation** | 8.4 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Recognition Rules** | 8.1 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Reconciliations** | 8.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Payroll** | 7.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Time and Expense** | 8.2 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting &amp; Analytics

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Financial Statements** | 8.1 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Reporting** | 7.5 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting / Forecasting** | 8.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.8 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization** | 7.5 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Capability** | 7.4 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 7.8 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 7.9 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 7.3 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Output Document Generation** | 7.1 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Import and Export Tools** | 8.1 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.9 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | 7.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Cash Flow

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Track Cash Flow** | 8.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Income and Expenses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Exports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Budgeting &amp; Forecasting

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Budgeting / Forecasting** | 8.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import** | 8.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Revenue

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Revenue Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Revenue Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Payroll

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Direct Deposit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fraud Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Support Chatbots** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bank Reconciliations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Report Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Mobile Applications - Accounting

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **UI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Accounting

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Process ERP

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | 9.1/10 | 14 |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | 8.6/10 | 9 |

#### Accounting

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Chart of Accounts** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **AP Automation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **AR Automation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Tags &amp; Dimensions** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Cash Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **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 &amp; Warehouse

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Tracking** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Costing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Product Master** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Forecasting** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Shelf Life** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Traceability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Hazardous Materials** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Purchasing

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Demand** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Orders** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **In Transit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Receiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Sales &amp; Marketing

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Pricing &amp; Discounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Manufacturing

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **MRP** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Formulas &amp; 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 &amp; By-Products** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Quality Management

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Picking &amp; Packing** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Custom Packing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Labelling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shipping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### HR

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Time &amp; Attendance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI  - Process ERP

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Mixed Mode ERP

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | N/A | N/A |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Accounting

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 &amp; 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 &amp; Warehouse

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Purchasing

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 &amp; Marketing

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 &amp; Discounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Discrete Manufacturing

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Formulas &amp; Recipes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Co-Products &amp; By-Products** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### ETO Manufacturing

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Field Service** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Warranty Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Distribution

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Picking &amp; Packing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shipping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### HR

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time &amp; Attendance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI  - Mixed Mode ERP

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | N/A | N/A |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | 8.8/10 | 8 |

#### Planning

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Identify Demand** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Manage Resources** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Production Plans** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 

#### Scheduling

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Production Schedules** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Deployment** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI -  Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Discrete ERP

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | 8.7/10 | 12 |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Accounting

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Chart of Accounts** | 8.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **AP Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AR Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Journal Entries** | 8.9 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Tags &amp; Dimensions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cash Management** | 7.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Batches** | 7.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 
| **Payments Scheduling** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Payment Settlements** | 8.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Methods** | 9.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Inventory &amp; Warehouse

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Tracking** | 9.7 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Costing** | 9.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Product Master** | 9.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 7.9 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Purchasing

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Demand** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Orders** | 9.0 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **In Transit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Receiving** | 9.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Sales &amp; Marketing

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 &amp; Discounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Manufacturing

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **WIP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Work Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MRP** | 9.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 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

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Picking &amp; Packing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shipping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### HR

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Time &amp; Attendance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI 

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Discrete ERP

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Distribution ERP

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | 7.3/10 | 20 |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Accounting 

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Chart of Accounts** | 7.7 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **AP Automation** | 6.7 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **AR Automation** | 6.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Journal Entries** | 5.9 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Tags &amp; Dimensions** | 5.6 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Cash Management** | 5.8 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Batches** | 7.5 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Payments Scheduling** | 7.3 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Settlements** | 7.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Methods** | 7.8 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Inventory

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Tracking** | 7.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Costing** | 6.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Product Master** | 7.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Forecasting** | 7.3 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 6.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Warehousing

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Locations** | 8.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Warehouse** | 8.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party** | 6.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Purchasing

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Demand** | 7.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Orders** | 8.2 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **In Transit** | 7.1 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Receiving** | 8.0 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Sales &amp; Marketing

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customer Master** | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **ATP** | 7.2 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Order History** | 6.7 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Returns** | 6.5 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Limits** | 8.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Pricing &amp; Discounts** | 6.8 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Assembly

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **BOM** | 7.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Kitting** | 7.6 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Disassembly** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics 

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Picking &amp; Packing** | 8.0 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Packaging** | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Shipping** | 8.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Routing** | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking** | 8.3 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### HR

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Payroll** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Management** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time &amp; Attendance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Distribution ERP

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### ERP Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | 7.7/10 | 24 |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | 7.3/10 | 37 |

#### Accounting

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **AP Automation** | 8.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.1 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **AR Automation** | 8.0 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Audit Trail** | 7.8 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Budgeting / Forecasting** | 6.8 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.8 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Collections Automation** | 7.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.7 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Financial Statements** | 7.2 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Invoice Customization** | 6.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.0 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Journal Entries** | 7.4 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.5 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Monitor Cash Positions** | 6.7 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.1 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Multi-Entity / Consolidation** | 8.2 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.3 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payment Processing** | 8.2 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.5 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Recognition Rules** | 6.8 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.1 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Reconciliations** | 7.4 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.3 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tags / Dimensions** | 7.0 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.5 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payments Scheduling** | 7.6 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.5 (23 reviews) | 
| **Payment Batches** | 8.1 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 
| **Payment Settlements ** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 7.3 (25 reviews) | 
| **Payment Methods** | 8.1 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.3 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Back Office

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Allocation** | 7.1 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.8 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Asset Register** | 6.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 
| **Lean Management** | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Maintenance** | 7.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.1 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Organization Management** | 7.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.5 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Purchase Orders** | 8.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Requisition** | 8.2 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.3 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Shift Scheduling** | 6.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Sourcing** | 7.3 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.3 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Status** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 7.7 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time &amp; Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | 7.4 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Warranty Management** | Not enough data | 6.5 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Front Office

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **ATP** | 7.5 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Checkout Process** | Not enough data | 6.1 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Configuration Rules** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 7.0 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Contact &amp; Account Management** | Not enough data | 7.3 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Customer Portal** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 6.8 (22 reviews) | 
| **Field Service Booking** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 6.1 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Field Service Dispatch** | Not enough data | 5.8 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product &amp; Price List Management** | 7.9 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product Catalog** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 7.5 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Promotions and Discounts** | 8.3 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.5 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Quote &amp; Order Management** | 8.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.0 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Returns / Refunds** | 7.4 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Storefront Design Tools** | Feature Not Available | 6.7 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Territory &amp; Quota Management** | 8.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.0 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Visual Configuration** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 6.7 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | 7.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.0 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Import and Export Tools** | 6.7 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.9 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.7 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Centralized Inventory Database** | 8.2 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **In Transit** | 8.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Inventory Forecasting** | 7.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.3 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Inventory Pricing and Costing** | 7.7 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Inventory Reporting** | 8.1 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Inventory Tracking / Ordering** | 8.2 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Picking Methods** | 8.3 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.9 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Picking Planning** | 8.3 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Receiving** | 8.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Shipping Options** | 7.9 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization** | 7.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.7 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.0 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Output Document Generation** | 7.6 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.4 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 6.8 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.4 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Workflow Capability** | 7.3 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Production

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **BOM** | 8.8 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Defects** | 7.8 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Identify Demand** | 7.8 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.3 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Inspections** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Manage Resources** | 8.5 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **MPS** | 8.8 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **MRP** | 8.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Production Plans** | 8.1 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.5 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Rework** | 7.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Shop Floor** | Not enough data | 8.5 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Waste** | 6.9 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.0 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **WIP** | 6.9 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Reporting &amp; Analytics

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Custom Reporting** | 8.3 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.0 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.5 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Integration** | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.4 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - ERP Systems

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Industrial IoT

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | N/A | N/A |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Systems Management

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Quality Management (QMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | N/A | N/A |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | 8.0/10 | 17 |

#### Nonconformance

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Conformance Records** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **CAPA** | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Quality system

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Document Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Analytics and Reports** | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Risk Management

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Assessments** | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Operational Risk** | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Supplier Evaluation** | Not enough data | 7.6 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Inspection Management

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 7.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Corrective Actions** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Standards &amp; Regulations** | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Permits** | Not enough data | 7.1 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Certifications** | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 7.9 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Security &amp; Privacy** | Not enough data | 9.3 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Flexibility** | Not enough data | 7.8 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Services

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Implementation** | Not enough data | 7.9 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Training &amp; Learning** | Not enough data | 7.7 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Customer Support** | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Professional Services** | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Manufacturing Execution System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | N/A | N/A |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Production Control - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dispatching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Production Monitoring - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Materials Movement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quality Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operations Traceability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Collection and Analysis - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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)

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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)

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

#### Agentic AI - Manufacturing Execution System

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Accounting &amp; Finance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | N/A | N/A |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Accounting &amp; Finance

| Feature | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (4):** [ERP Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/erp-systems), [Process ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/process-erp), [Mixed Mode ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mixed-mode-erp), [Discrete ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/discrete-erp)

**Unique to Infor M3 (2):** [Accounting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting), [Distribution ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/distribution-erp)

**Unique to Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform (4):** [Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/advanced-planning-and-scheduling-aps), [Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/manufacturing-execution-system), [Quality Management Systems (QMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/quality-management-qms), [Industrial IoT Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/industrial-iot)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Infor M3 | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 9.6% | 13.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 42.3% | 63.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 48.1% | 23.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Infor M3

- **Apparel &amp; Fashion:** 11.5%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 9.6%
- **Food &amp; Beverages:** 5.8%
- **Textiles:** 4.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.8%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.9%
- **Financial Services:** 2.9%
- **Furniture:** 2.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 50.0%

#### Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

- **Automotive:** 49.3%
- **Food &amp; Beverages:** 8.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 8.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.5%
- **Industrial Automation:** 4.1%
- **Computer Software:** 2.7%
- **Mining &amp; Metals:** 2.7%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.7%
- **Media Production:** 1.4%
- **Internet:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 13.7%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Infor M3

- [SAP ECC](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-ecc/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (943 reviews)
- [SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-cloud-erp-sap-s-4hana-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1050 reviews)
- [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/netsuite/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (4791 reviews)
- [Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-dynamics-365-business-central/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (904 reviews)
- [Kinetic](https://www.g2.com/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (739 reviews)
- [Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-dynamics-365-supply-chain-management/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (103 reviews)
- [Acumatica](https://www.g2.com/products/acumatica/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2007 reviews)
- [Odoo ERP](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-odoo-erp/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (349 reviews)
- [IFS Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/ifs-cloud/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (272 reviews)
- [SAP Business One](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-one/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (540 reviews)

### Alternatives to Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

- [SAP ECC](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-ecc/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (943 reviews)
- [Kinetic](https://www.g2.com/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (739 reviews)
- [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/netsuite/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (4791 reviews)
- [Odoo ERP](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-odoo-erp/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (349 reviews)
- [Acumatica](https://www.g2.com/products/acumatica/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2007 reviews)
- [SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-cloud-erp-sap-s-4hana-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1050 reviews)
- [Arena PLM &amp; QMS](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-plm-qms/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (441 reviews)
- [Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-dynamics-365-business-central/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (904 reviews)
- [SAP Business One](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-one/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (540 reviews)
- [Sage Intacct](https://www.g2.com/products/sage-intacct/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (4238 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Infor M3

- Title: [What is Infor m3 ERP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-infor-m3-erp) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "triple M - Make, Move &amp; Maintain.....  super flexible &amp; configurable system."
- Title: [How likey are you to switch over to a new ERP](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50315-how-likey-are-you-to-switch-over-to-a-new-erp) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "An end-user-friendly system so we can perform processes simply"

### Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

- Title: [What is smart Plex?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-smart-plex) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "The Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform is a single digital platform that’s purpose-built for manufacturing. It includes solutions for manufacturing execution..."
- Title: [Is Plex an ERP system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-plex-an-erp-system) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Plex does offer an ERP system, designed for manufacturing from the beginning, containing the depth and breadth needed to minimize risks by staying in..."
- Title: [How do I use Plex ERP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-use-plex-erp) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Thanks for your question. Plex ERP is a single system that allows you to manage your financial, operational, and IT strategies in one place. Please contact..."
- Title: [How much does plex manufacturing cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-plex-manufacturing-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Thank you for your question. Plex offers a variety of solutions as part of the Smart Manufacturing Platform that considers various factors when sizing a..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/infor-m3-vs-plex-smart-manufacturing-platform)

