[ Aptean ... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/aptean-discrete-manufacturing-erp/reviews) [ Aptean ... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/aptean-discrete-manufacturing-erp/reviews) # Aptean Discrete Manufacturing ERP Features ##### ## Inventory Management Platform Features (10) Centralized Inventory Database Manage and track all inventory records across warehouses and retail locations through a single unified database. Inventory Level Dashboards Maintain a visual on product stock levels throughout your facilities with flexible inventory dashboards. Stock History Reporting View the history of individual items and compare the sales performance of new to old stock in order to inform purchasing decisions. Low Stock Notifications Set low stock thresholds and receive automatic alerts when stock decreases to that level. Bundles, Kits, & Variants Automatically adjust inventory for product bundles, kit orders, and product variations within the system. Asset Tracking Use barcode or radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology with specialized readers or mobile applications to track inventory assets throughout warehouse facilities. Inventory Forecasting Optimize inventory levels with features that suggest reorder points and economic order quantities (EOQs) that facilitate inventory management. eCommerce Integrations Integrate shopping carts, eCommerce platforms, POS, and payment gateways with the system to link inventory records between across platforms. Accounting Integrations Track inventory costs and costs of goods sold (COGS) with accounting software integrations. Data Exporting / Importing Transfer large volumes of inventory data records into and out of the system with built-in import / export tools. Show More ##### ## Analytics (7) Forecasting - Supply Chain Planning Analyzes aggregated supply chain and shipping data to gain predictive insight Asset Tracking - Supply Chain Planning Monitors and tracks the physical status of goods and materials Data Collection - Supply Chain Planning Aggregates and centralizes data regarding product movement, materials management, and financial information Business Reporting - Supply Chain Planning Generates reports that identify KPIs and other relevant metrics Earned Value Track the earned value of projects to monitor performance and progress Project Optimization Identify project issues and provide corrective actions to improve performance ROI and Forecasting Measure return on investment and leverage data to predict profitability of future projects. Show More ##### ## Warehouse Management (4) Sales and Operations Planning - Supply Chain Planning Provides comprehensive visibility and oversight into supply chain operations Production Planning - Supply Chain Planning Provides inventory scheduling and inventory management functionalities Workforce Management - Supply Chain Planning Provides employee scheduling and employee management functionalities Process Automation - Supply Chain Planning Automates the tracking and recording of activities within the entire supply chain lifecycle Show More ##### ## Accounting (61) Chart of Accounts Deliver out of the box Chart of accounts that can be used across multiple companies or business units. AP Automation Steam lines data entry by auto-populating recurring or predefined vendor values. AR Automation Automation helps the user be more efficient by populating default customer data and setting up regular payments from clients. Journal Entries Auto-populate based on previously entered information, uplaode journal entries and schedule future entries. Tags & Dimensions Ability to tag all transaction in the general ledger with customizable dimensions, classes, categories, etc. Cash Management Match payments and invoices and perform bank reconciliation in multiple currencies. Payment Batches Payments can be processed by batch without manual intervention Payments Scheduling Ability to schedule payments at predefined dates and times Payment Settlements Clearing of electronic payments to transfer funds from customers to suppliers Payment Methods Support multiple payment methods such as Automated Clearing House (ACH), credit and debit card, and wire transfers Chart of Accounts Deliver out of the box Chart of accounts that can be used across multiple companies or business units. AP Automation Steam lines data entry by auto-populating recurring or predefined vendor values. AR Automation Automation helps the user be more efficient by populating default customer data and setting up regular payments from clients. Journal Entries Auto-populate based on previously entered information, uplaode journal entries and schedule future entries. Tags & Dimensions Ability to tag all transaction in the general ledger with customizable dimensions, classes, categories, etc. Cash Management Match payments and invoices and perform bank reconciliation in multiple currencies. Payment Batches Payments can be processed by batch without manual intervention Payment Settlements Clearing of electronic payments to transfer funds from customers to suppliers Payment Methods Support multiple payment methods such as Automated Clearing House (ACH), credit and debit card, and wire transfers Chart of Accounts Deliver out of the box Chart of accounts that can be used across multiple companies or business units. AP Automation Steam lines data entry by auto-populating recurring or predefined vendor values. AR Automation Automation helps the user be more efficient by populating default customer data and setting up regular payments from clients. Journal Entries Auto-populate based on previously entered information, uplaode journal entries and schedule future entries. Tags & Dimensions Ability to tag all transaction in the general ledger with customizable dimensions, classes, categories, etc. Cash Management Match payments and invoices and perform bank reconciliation in multiple currencies. Fixed Assets Assign depreciation methods to track the value of the fixed assets used in production Proejct Accounting Calculate costs and revenues per project and determine project profitability Payment Batches Payments can be processed by batch without manual intervention Payments Scheduling Ability to schedule payments at predefined dates and times Payment Settlements Clearing of electronic payments to transfer funds from customers to suppliers Payment Methods Support multiple payment methods such as Automated Clearing House (ACH), credit and debit card, and wire transfers AP Automation Streamlines data entry by auto populating recurring or predefined vendor information and invoice details AR Automation Ability to populate default customer data, set up payments from clients and automatically match customer receipts to outstanding transactions. Audit Trail Automated, chronological tracking of activities that have affected a specific operation, procedure, event or record Budgeting / Forecasting Create and revise an unlimited number of budget, plan and forecast scenarios. Collections Automation The system automates the dunning process to help drive collections Financial Statements General reporting offered covers all of the standard financial statements and meets the basic needs of the business Invoice Customization The layout of the invoice template is fully customizable and allows users to add or remove fields and create new templates. Journal Entries Create journal entries based on previously entered information, schedule future entries, and allow Journal Entries to be uploaded from an external source. Monitor Cash Positions Ability to track cash positions across all accounts, banks, business units, and countries Multi-Entity / Consolidation Multi-ledger and multi-entity architecture, with automated consolidations, inter-entity transactions and eliminations Payment Processing Ability to manage, track and report on numerous payment types. Customize and automate complex purchase to pay work flow. Recognition Rules Automate recognition of revenue and expenses by defining recognition templates. Reconciliations Transactions are imported from source systems and automated matching reconciles majority of transactions using flexible, user defined matching and grouping rules. Tags / Dimensions Ability to tag all transaction in the general ledger with customizable dimensions, classes, categories, etc., which can also be used for reporting purposes. Payments Scheduling Ability to schedule payments at predefined dates and times Payment Batches Payments can be processed by batch without manual intervention Payment Settlements Clearing of electronic payments to transfer funds from customers to suppliers Payment Methods Support multiple payment methods such as Automated Clearing House (ACH), credit and debit card, and wire transfers Chart of Accounts Deliver out of the box Chart of accounts that can be used across multiple companies or business units. AP Automation Steam lines data entry by auto-populating recurring or predefined vendor values. AR Automation Automation helps the user be more efficient by populating default customer data and setting up regular payments from clients. Journal Entries Auto-populate based on previously entered information, uplaode journal entries and schedule future entries. Tags & Dimensions Ability to tag all transaction in the general ledger with customizable dimensions, classes, categories, etc. Cash Management Match payments and invoices and perform bank reconciliation in multiple currencies. Project Accounting Track accounting transactions, costs, and expenses by project or portofio of projects Fixed Assets Manage information on fixed assets such as asset value and depreciation Payment Batches Payments can be processed by batch without manual intervention Payments Scheduling Ability to schedule payments at predefined dates and times Payment Settlements Clearing of electronic payments to transfer funds from customers to suppliers Payment Methods Support multiple payment methods such as Automated Clearing House (ACH), credit and debit card, and wire transfers Show More ##### ## Inventory & Warehouse (15) Inventory Tracking Real-time inventory tracking. Maintains accurate "On Hand" information by matching reserved inventory requested on purchase and sales orders. Inventory Costing Ability to establish costing methods such as Average, LIFO, FIFO, and Specific Unit. Product Master Manage and track all inventory records across warehouses and retail locations through a single unified database. Inventory Forecasting Optimize inventory levels with features that suggest reorder points and economic order quantities (EOQs) that facilitate inventory management. Integrations Integrate shopping carts, eCommerce platforms, POS, and accounting with the system to link inventory records across platforms. Inventory Tracking Real-time inventory tracking. Maintains accurate "On Hand" information by matching reserved inventory requested on purchase and sales orders. Inventory Costing Ability to establish costing methods such as Average, LIFO, FIFO, and Specific Unit. Product Master Manage and track all inventory records across warehouses and retail locations through a single unified database. Inventory Forecasting Optimize inventory levels with features that suggest reorder points and economic order quantities (EOQs) that facilitate inventory management. Integrations Integrate shopping carts, eCommerce platforms, POS, and accounting with the system to link inventory records across platforms. Inventory Tracking Real-time inventory tracking. Maintains accurate "On Hand" information by matching reserved inventory requested on purchase and sales orders. Inventory Costing Ability to establish costing methods such as Average, LIFO, FIFO, and Specific Unit. Product Master Manage and track all inventory records across warehouses and retail locations through a single unified database. Inventory Forecasting Optimize inventory levels with features that suggest reorder points and economic order quantities (EOQs) that facilitate inventory management. Integrations Integrate shopping carts, eCommerce platforms, POS, and accounting with the system to link inventory records across platforms. Show More ##### ## Purchasing (11) Demand Identify demand based on different types of sales orders and forecasting data. Purchase Orders Software supports purchase orders and provides the visibility needed to streamline the procure to pay process. In Transit Track products and raw materials shipped by suppliers, from origin to destination. Receiving Match the products received with the corresponding purchase orders and add them to inventory. Demand Identify demand based on different types of sales orders and forecasting data. Purchase Orders Software supports purchase orders and provides the visibility needed to streamline the procure to pay process. Receiving Match the products received with the corresponding purchase orders and add them to inventory. Demand Identify demand based on different types of sales orders and forecasting data. Purchase Orders Software supports purchase orders and provides the visibility needed to streamline the procure to pay process. In Transit Track products and raw materials shipped by suppliers, from origin to destination. Receiving Match the products received with the corresponding purchase orders and add them to inventory. Show More ##### ## Sales & Marketing (24) Customer Master Manages customer information including multiple ship-to and bill-to locations. ATP Available to promise provides information on future availability of products that are either planned for production or purchased but not received. Order History Track order history, from quotes to sales orders, invoices, and returns, as well as canceled orders and back orders. Returns Manage return merchandise authorizations (RMS) approval processes and match with the original invoices. Credit Limits Define and monitor credit limits by individual customer or categories of customers, including the option to put customers on hold. Pricing & Discounts Manage various types of pricing and discounts associated with product categories and customer types. Customer Master Manages customer information including multiple ship-to and bill-to locations. ATP Available to promise provides information on future availability of products that are either planned for production or purchased but not received. Order History Track order history, from quotes to sales orders, invoices, and returns, as well as canceled orders and back orders. Returns Manage return merchandise authorizations (RMS) approval processes and match with the original invoices. Credit Limits Define and monitor credit limits by individual customer or categories of customers, including the option to put customers on hold. Pricing & Discounts Manage various types of pricing and discounts associated with product categories and customer types. Customer Master Manages customer information including multiple ship-to and bill-to locations. ATP Available to promise provides information on future availability of products that are either planned for production or purchased but not received. Quote Management Allows sales to create quotes and proposals which can be modified for each customer or project Order History Track order history, from quotes to sales orders, invoices, and returns, as well as canceled orders and back orders. Returns Manage return merchandise authorizations (RMS) approval processes and match with the original invoices. Credit Limits Define and monitor credit limits by individual customer or categories of customers, including the option to put customers on hold. Pricing & Discounts Manage various types of pricing and discounts associated with product categories and customer types. Customer Master Manages customer information including multiple ship-to and bill-to locations. Order History Track order history, from quotes to sales orders, invoices, and returns, as well as canceled orders and back orders. Credit Limits Define and monitor credit limits by individual customer or categories of customers, including the option to put customers on hold. Pricing & Discounts Manage various types of pricing and discounts associated with products, services, and customer types. Proposals Generate and manage proposals for project or portfolios of projects Show More ##### ## Discrete Manufacturing (6) MRP Determine what raw materials are required for production, based on demand, production capacity, and inventory availability. MPS Create and implement master production plans for multiple production lines and locations. Shop Floor Assign equipment and monitor shop floor activities during various production stages. WIP Track work in process (WIP) across multiple production lines and manufacturing locations. Work Orders Manage work orders for different types of activities such as production, rework, or maintenance. BOM Define the structure of finished products to identify which raw materials, operations, and labor are needed to produce them. Show More ##### ## Process Manufacturing (2) Formulas & Recipes Define the structure of finished products to identify which raw materials, operations, and labor are needed to produce them Co-Products & By-Products Track products manufactured along with a standard product (co-products) and secondary products (by-products) Show More ##### ## ETO Manufacturing (3) Engineering Implement engineering changes across all manufacturing activities and locations Product Configuration Support advanced product configuration features to adapt to specific customer needs Concurrent Engineering Integrate design, engineering, manufacturing, and other functions to reduce the time to market. Show More ##### ## Quality Management (10) Waste Track production waste such as scrap, as well as returns that cannot be repaired. Defects Monitor product defects, identify causes and provide corrective actions to improve quality. Inspections Define and implement workflows for inspections, including rules for escalations and notifications. Rework Identify rejected products and decide either they can be repaired or discarded. Waste Track production waste such as scrap, as well as returns that cannot be repaired. Defects Monitor product defects, identify causes and provide corrective actions to improve quality. Inspections Define and implement workflows for inspections, including rules for escalations and notifications. Rework Identify rejected products and decide either they can be repaired or discarded. Waste Track production waste such as scrap, as well as returns that cannot be repaired. Defects Monitor product defects, identify causes and provide corrective actions to improve quality. Show More ##### ## Service (4) Maintenance Track maintenance operations for the products sold, such as calibration or preventive maintenance Field Service Manage field service activities related to the finished products delivered, such as installation and repairs Warranty Management Maintain information on warranties for the products delivered and for their components Maintenance Track maintenance operations for the products sold, such as calibration or preventive maintenance Show More ##### ## Distribution (9) Picking & Packing Define and implement optimal procedures to pick and pack product for shipping. Shipping Plan deliveries based on inventory availability, transportation costs, and order priority. Tracking Track shipments from warehouse to the destination, including drop shipments and multilocation shipping. Picking & Packing Define and implement optimal procedures to pick and pack product for shipping. Shipping Plan deliveries based on inventory availability, transportation costs, and order priority. Tracking Track shipments from warehouse to the destination, including drop shipments and multilocation shipping. Pickinh & Packing Define and implement optimal procedures to pick and pack product for shipping. Shipping Plan deliveries based on inventory availability, transportation costs, and order priority. Tracking Track shipments from warehouse to the destination, including drop shipments and multilocation shipping. Show More ##### ## HR (12) Payroll Payroll module or integration to an external payroll provider which automates the recording of payroll. Workforce Management Manage personnel availability and allocate human resources to production and inventory operations. Time & Attendance Track the time spent by employees performing various tasks related to production or inventory management. Payroll Payroll module or integration to an external payroll provider which automates the recording of payroll. Workforce Management Manage personnel availability and allocate human resources to production and inventory operations. Time & Attendance Track the time spent by employees performing various tasks related to production or inventory management. Payroll Payroll module or integration to an external payroll provider which automates the recording of payroll. Workforce Management Manage personnel availability and allocate human resources to production and inventory operations. Time & Attendence Track the time spent by employees performing various tasks related to production or inventory management. Payroll Payroll module or integration to an external payroll provider which automates the recording of payroll. Workforce Management Manage personnel availability and allocate human resources to production and inventory operations. Time & Attendance Track the time spent by employees performing various tasks related to production or inventory management. Show More ##### ## Planning (4) Identify Demand Calculate demand by consolidating data from multiple sources. Manage Resources Track resource availability for raw materials and production capacity. Production Plans Generate production plans based on demand and resource availability. Optimization Ability to improve production plans using historical data. Show More ##### ## Scheduling (3) Production Schedules Allowa supervisors to convert production plans into production schedules. Deployment Implement production schedules on the shop floor in multiple locations. Monitoring Track production schedules to identify issues and adjust accordingly. Show More ##### ## Front-Office (3) Contacts Provide customer contact management features or integration with CRM. Sales Helps salespeople create and manage quotes and sales orders. Service Includes service management features or integration with field service management. Show More ##### ## Manufacturing (18) Product Configuration Create and maintain product configurations using Bills of materials (BOMs). Work orders Generate work orders based on demand and assign them to employees. Scheduling Plan manufacturing activities based on product type, and employee or equipment availability. WIP Track work in process (WIP) across multiple production lines and manufacturing locations. Work Orders Manage work orders for different types of activities such as production, rework, or maintenance. MRP Determine what raw materials are required for production, based on demand, production capacity, and inventory availability. BOM Define the structure of finished products to identify which raw materials, operations, and labor are needed to produce them. MPS Create and implement master production plans for multiple production lines and locations. Shop Floor Assign equipment and monitor shop floor activities during various production stages. MRP Determine what raw materials are required for production, based on demand, production capacity, and inventory availability. BOM Define the structure of finished products to identify which raw materials, operations, and labor are needed to produce them. MPS Create and implement master production plans for multiple production lines and locations. Shop Floor Assign equipment and monitor shop floor activities during various production stages. WIP Track work in process (WIP) across multiple production lines and manufacturing locations. Work Orders Manage work orders for different types of activities such as production, rework, or maintenance. Engineering Implement engineering changes across all manufacturing activities and locations Product Configuration Support advanced product configuration features to adapt to specific customer needs Concurrent Engineering Integrate design, engineering, manufacturing, and other functions to reduce the time to market. Show More ##### ## Back-Office (3) Accounting Provide basic features for finance or integration with accounting software. Inventory Manage inventory or components, finished goods, and equipment. Purchasing Include functionality to create and manage purchase orders. Show More ##### ## Customer Requirements (3) Quoting Ability to create custom quotes based on customer requirements. Configuration Allows users to configure products and revise quotes accordingly. Pricing Provide standard pricing options that can be customized by customer. Show More ##### ## Contracts (3) Creation Deliver standard contract templates that can be modified by users. Negotiation Track contract changes made by all parties during negotiation. Execution Implement the final version of the contract, including SLAs. Show More ##### ## Revenue (3) Invoicing Monitor invoices and payments per product, customer, or contract. Matching Match invoices with sales orders, quotes, and contracts. Recognition Perform revenue recognition to ensure that pricing or payment terms are accurate. Show More ##### ## Task Tracking (3) Activity Feed Provides a live feed that updates when the status of a task has changed. Task Schedules Organizes tasks for different checklists into a daily, weekly, or monthly schedule Comments Allows users to comment on tasks or checklists. Show More ##### ## Checklist Options (3) Templates Provides pre-made templates for specific types of procedures and processes. Native Forms Natively provides an online form builder option. Downloadable Manuals Allow users to download a manual or checklist as a PDF, image file, etc. Show More ##### ## Software Availability (4) Integrations Integrates with other outside software. Permissions Allows administrators to set permissions on editing rights, specific checklists, etc. Mobile Application Software is available as a mobile application. Desktop Application Software is available either in-browser or as a downloadable software application. Show More ##### ## Back Office (14) Allocation Resources can be allocated and reallocated across multiple projects and portfolios. Asset Register Create a list of all the assets owed by a company. Lean Management Include lean project management features and best practices. Maintenance Track maintenance operations for the products sold, such as calibration or preventive maintenance Organization Management Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc. Payroll Payroll module or integration to an external payroll provider which automates the recording of payroll Portfolio Mix Create the optimal mix of portfolios to achieve operational and financial goals. Purchase Orders Software supports purchase orders and provides purchasing personnel and accounts payable with visibility needed to streamline the procure to pay process Requisition Define requisition rules for various types of procurement. Shift Scheduling Plan employee work shifts according to availability and provide notifications to employees when they are scheduled. Sourcing Identify and assess suppliers for different products and services. Status Monitor the status of multiple types of assets. Time & Attendance Tracking Let employees track the hours they have worked through integrations with time tracking products or built in time tracking features. Warranty Management Maintain information on warranties for the products delivered and for their components Show More ##### ## Front Office (16) ATP Available to promise provides information on future availability of products that are either planned for production or purchased but not received. Checkout Process Includes features that optimize user check out experience such as Shopping carts and Single Click Checkout, order summaries, receipts. Configuration Rules Rules ensure that users select only compatible options and that all required items are included Contact & Account Management Store and retrieve information associated to customer contacts and accounts. Track company-wide communication and information about contacts and accounts. Customer Portal Allows fully customizable portal for customer to enter tickets, provide feedback and communicate with service agents Field Service Booking Allows clients to book jobs through the desktop page or within the app. Field Service Dispatch Notifies field service workers of their upcoming assignments. Product & Price List Management Enter product/part numbers and manage the prices associated with them and allow users to use this information when creating quotes and sales orders. Product Catalog Allows users to search, filter, sort and select items to be added to quote Promotions and Discounts Contains features that allow administrators to set up promotions on site, provide time based discounts, and enter coupon codes. Quote & Order Management Allows users to create a quote that contain information on products, prices and associated discounts, which can be converted to sales orders. Returns / Refunds Functionality to allow users to process returns/refunds either via self service or contacting customer service. Storefront Design Tools Provides standard templates with an easy to use tool set to customize the templates to showcase the stores brand and optimize the users experience Territory & Quota Management Assign and manage sales quotas and territories. Track progress against quotas. Change as needed. Tickets Creates and assigns support tickets, scheduling them in a timely manner. Visual Configuration Images can be displayed of options to enable users to visualize product options as it is being configured Show More ##### ## Integration (3) Breadth of Partner Applications To what extent are there partner applications readily available for integrating into this product? Partner applications typically provide complementary, best of breed functionality not offered natively in this product. Data Import and Export Tools Ability to input, modify and extract data from the application in bulk through a structured file. Integration APIs Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. Show More ##### ## Logistics (9) Centralized Inventory Database Manage and track all inventory records across warehouses and retail locations through a single unified database. Inventory Forecasting Optimize inventory levels with features that suggest reorder points and economic order quantities (EOQs) that facilitate inventory management. Inventory Pricing and Costing Ability to establish multiple price levels and choose between multiple costing methods such as Average, LIFO, FIFO and Specific Unit. Inventory Reporting Customizable reporting allows insight into usage of inventory and services. Inventory Tracking / Ordering Real time inventory tracking. Maintains accurate "On Hand" infomation by matching reserved inventory requested on purchase and sales orders. Picking Methods Support multiple picking methods such as batch, wave, or zone picking. Picking Planning Create schedules for picking activities based on inventory availability. Receiving Match the products received with the corresponding purchase orders and add them to inventory. Shipping Options Functionality that allows users to select shipping options based on price and delivery time. May integrate to 3rd Party shipping/fulfillment companies. Show More ##### ## Platform (6) Customization Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique process. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. Internationalization Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. Output Document Generation Allows administrators to create templates that enable users to quickly generate dynamic documents in various formats based on the data stored in the application. Performance and Reliability Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Workflow Capability Automates a process that requires a series of steps that typically require intervention by several different users. Administrators can write rules to determine who and when a user needs to complete a step. Also includes notification of users when they need to take action. Show More ##### ## Production (12) BOM Define the structure of finished products to identify which raw materials, operations, and labor are needed to produce them. Defects Monitor product defects, identify causes and provide corrective actions to improve quality. Identify Demand Calculate demand by consolidating data from multiple sources. Inspections Define and implement workflows for inspections, including rules for escalations and notifications. Manage Resources Track resource availability for raw materials and production capacity. MPS Create and implement master production plans for multiple production lines and locations. MRP Determine what raw materials are required for production, based on demand, production capacity, and inventory availability. Production Plans Generate production plans based on demand and resource availability. Rework Identify rejected products and decide either they can be repaired or discarded. Shop Floor Assign equipment and monitor shop floor activities during various production stages. Waste Track production waste such as scrap, as well as returns that cannot be repaired. WIP Track work in process (WIP) across multiple production lines and manufacturing locations. Show More ##### ## Reporting & Analytics (3) Custom Reporting Reports created by the user to cater to specific requirements. If you can build it in Excel, you can build it in the custom report writer Dashboards An easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current status and historical trends of an organization's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enable instantaneous and informed decisions to be made at a glance Integration Provide integration with analytics and business intelligence software, or specialized products such as Corporate performance management solutions. Show More ##### ## Project Management (7) Project Maps Projects can be mapped out with milestones, due dates, deliverables and interdependencies. Baselining / KPIs Track key performance indicators or baseline assessments throughout project lifecycle or across multiple projects. Project Budgeting Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource. Workflow Automate task approvals processes and handoffs at project milestones. Cost Tracking Track total cost associated with projects and then report actual versus planned budget. Risk Analysis Forecast and account for project risk scenarios and apply plans to mitigate these risks in the system. Resource Management Define and allocate human and material resources for different types of projects Show More ##### ## Procurement (5) Requisitions Create and manage requisitions by project, portfolio, or business entity Purchase Orders Software supports purchase orders and provides the visibility needed to streamline the procure to pay process. Subcontractor Management Provides features to manage subcontractors for various types of tasks and projects Project Procurement Calculate procurement costs by project, portfolio, or type of projects Supplier Management Manage relationships with suppliers and track their performance Show More ##### ## Content Management (6) Document Management Provides a single repository for all documents and options to create and manage files Collaboration Allows users to colalborate on documents and keep an audit trail of the changes Taxonomy Categorize content based on its purpose and define relationships with projects Contract Creation Deliver templates for multiple types of contracts, that can be used to generate new contracts Subcontracts Manage subcontracts and thei dependencies on projects and contracts Costs Identify and track costs and expenses by contract or by type of contract Show More ##### ## Multichannel inventory management (3) Warehouse Inventory Transfer Allows users to create warehouse-to-warehouse transfers knowing the exact stock levels for both locations when sending and receiving Multichannel Inventory Syncing Allows users to sync inventory across multiple stores, marketplaces, and warehouses Multi-Warehouse Routing Allows users to connect sales channels to specific warehouses. Show More ##### ## 3PL inventory management (3) Client management Allows users to manage all thier clients on one system Marketplace connections Allows users to connect marketplaces for each client 3PL inventory tracking Allows inventory tracking for specific customer required attributes such as lot, serial, style/color/size Show More ##### ## Inventory Management (8) Inventory Tracking Real-time inventory tracking. Maintains accurate "On Hand" information by matching reserved inventory requested on purchase and sales orders. Inventory Costing Ability to establish costing methods such as Average, LIFO, FIFO, and Specific Unit. Product Master Manage and track all inventory records across warehouses and retail locations through a single unified database. Inventory Forecasting Optimize inventory levels with features that suggest reorder points and economic order quantities (EOQs) that facilitate inventory management. Integrations Integrate shopping carts, eCommerce platforms, POS, and accounting with the system to link inventory records across platforms. Stock Levels Maintain visual on stock levels Flow Of Goods Track available inventory and manage flow of goods to/from warehouses Reserving Goods Reserve goods that have been added to cart and update stock levels Show More ##### ## Order Entry (3) Entry Enter and convert orders and quotes Register Register received orders in the system Notifications Provide real-time notifications and status updates Show More ##### ## Order Tracking (3) Shipping Verify shipping preferences Tracking Track orders and their statuses as they move along the supply chain Backorder Manage orders for products that are unavailable due to inventory shortage Show More ##### ## Customer Management (3) Order Status Track status of orders from shipment to delivery Information Access Provide customers access to their information in order to answer FAQs Email Notifications Automatically send emails using certain triggers to notify customer service of issues Show More ##### ## Subscription Management (4) Payment Data Store payment data and customer information Payment Gateway Support and/or integrate with a payment gateway(s) Billing Automate billing and contracts Automatic Payments Accomidate automatic payments from various payment methods Show More ##### ## Generative AI (2) AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (8) AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Mixed Mode ERP (3) Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Job Shop Management (2) Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) (1) Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Order Management (2) Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - ERP Systems (1) Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Project-Based ERP (2) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - ETO ERP (1) Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Discrete ERP (3) Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![NetSuite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d68bff76de49bf94667e6d69d1c84604/netsuite.svg "NetSuite") NetSuite 4.1/5 (4,657) ](https://www.g2.com/products/netsuite/reviews) [ ![Acumatica](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/80c9c6ebe4de843e8176a22feb086a21/acumatica.svg "Acumatica") Acumatica 4.4/5 (1,906) ](https://www.g2.com/products/acumatica/reviews) [ ![SAP ECC](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b5f8f986beca96ab0027c693ee762fb9/sap-ecc.svg "SAP ECC") SAP ECC 4.2/5 (862) ](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-ecc/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/aptean-discrete-manufacturing-erp/competitors/alternatives) ## Technology Glossary Features View full feature definition View definitions of the features and discover new technology terms. [View Glossary](/glossary) [Supplier Management](/glossary/supplier-management-definition) Supplier management plays a valuable role in the procurement process by overseeing supply chain relationships. Learn more about its benefits. [Product Catalog](/glossary/product-catalog-definition) A product catalog is online or offline marketing material for all the products an enterprise has or wants to sell to customers designed to display relevant product details that help buyers make informed purchase decisions. [Purchase Order](/glossary/purchase-orders) A purchase order is an official document given to a seller by a buyer, pledging to pay for the sale of particular products or services that will be delivered in the future. Learn more about what a purchase order is, the types, the formats they come in, and their benefits. [Inventory Pricing](/glossary/inventory-pricing) Inventory pricing helps businesses estimate the value of their products or services. Learn more about inventory costs and inventory pricing methods. [Inventory Tracking](/glossary/inventory-tracking) Inventory tracking plays an essential role in the inventory management planning process. Learn more about inventory tracking, how it can benefit overall company organization, and how to implement it in a business structure using various techniques. [Audit Trail](/glossary/audit-trail) Audit trails are the records that keep track of purchases, sales, expenses, and other financial information. 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