The Top 30 ERP Systems for Mid-Sized Businesses
Below is a comprehensive, independent comparison of the top-rated ERP software systems for Mid-Sized Manufacturers and Distributors. Mid-sized manufacturers and distributors can use the matrix below to compare ERP and determine which systems best fit their business. Use the Free Demos or Best Pricing tool to receive a free demo or ERP software quote directly from the vendor. Learn about ERP systems in different tiers in this blog post. To narrow these results, add additional criteria to your search.
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Unique FeaturesUnique consumption-based licensing provides flexibility and facilitates collaboration, enabling all employees and external parties to access information and systems to execute daily activities and long-term strategic goals. Acumatica is the only ERP vendor offering free online training via Acumatica Open University. Acumatica's formal Customer Bill-Of-Rights, a unique commitment in the software industry, ensures fair and ethical treatment of customers and trading partners. |
Unique FeaturesERP offers BatchMaster Manufacturing for make to stock and/or make to order, plus has QMS, FDA Validation templates, graphical record mapping, messaging/email collaboration, 3rd party contract manufacturing management, project based cost accounting |
Unique FeaturesDynamic formulation, workflows, snapshot planning & scheduling vs advanced MRP & MPS, optimized batch job creation & dependent job linkages, QA continuous improvement, auto UOM conversions, mobile task execution, graphical lot traceability & recall |
Unique FeaturesCetec ERP is a single, unified business platform that delivers “tier 1” enterprise-level feature breadth at extraordinarily lower costs than traditional systems, owing to a long history combined with completely modernized cloud/SaaS technology. Their approach is direct, friendly, and transparent: they own the technology (i.e. no “bolt-ons”), and offer the software directly with no markup (i.e. not through incompetent third-party VARs), and offer close, attentive in-house support. |
Unique Features“Datacor ERP has tied all of the information we need into one centralized system. When we move an item in the wireless system, the information is immediately reflected across the platform. Our distribution and manufacturing operations are far more agile because we now know precisely what products we have or need, in what quantities and exactly where they are located.” - Randy Byle | Haviland Enterprises, Inc. |
Unique FeaturesAs a comprehensive ERP platform with the industry’s largest functional foundation, Deacom ERP provides a rich set of capabilities designed specifically for growing process manufacturing and distribution businesses around the world. All functionality specific to these industries is developed and supported in-house and written into the core platform. |
Unique FeaturesAptean Distribution ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is an all-in-one system designed to handle everything consumer goods importers and distributors need to run and grow their business. By creating efficiencies across the enterprise, distributors will see increased profits and ensure that the entire business uses the same real-time data. |
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Unique FeaturesDELMIAworks IQMS also offers a broad choice of deployment options that will allow you to pick the solution that is best for your business: on-premise or hosted Cloud ERP deployment via hosted managed services or SaaS. Providing three deployment options gives you the flexibility to choose the best solution for your company and your budget. |
Unique FeaturesEOXS is far beyond just an ERP solution. EOXS also allows steel and metal manufacturers to build a customer-forward website without code to showcase products and take payments online. EOXS also offers top-knowledge consultancy services for the entire steel industry. |
Unique FeaturesWith curated solutions based on 50 years of deep and broad experience in ERP software, Epicor for Building Supply is purpose-built with and for building materials suppliers and distributors, and metal service centers. |
Unique FeaturesEpicor for distribution ERP software was built in partnership with thousands of successful distributors—and the deep expertise that comes from understanding their unique challenges.
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Unique FeaturesBuilt on Microsoft Dynamics, Aptean Food & Beverage is a Microsoft certified, food and beverage-specific ERP. Aptean Food & Beverage is designed to reduce implementation risk and cost by being a 90% fit-out-of-the-box. Being focused on the food and beverage industry has allowed Aptean Food & Beverage to invest in functionality that is most important to the industry. |
Unique FeaturesHeadquarters in The Woodlands, Texas, includes a state-of-the-art R&D facility and Global Shop Solutions training center. Through its offices in the U.S., Mexico, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, the company supports thousands of manufacturing facilities in over 25 countries and nearly 30 industries. |
Unique FeaturesUnique features of inecta Food ERP include our solution's dynamic capabilities, the breadth of its services, and our extensive support. |
Unique FeaturesThis system is designed specifically for Distribution Enterprises |
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Unique FeaturesAs a suite of cloud-based applications, NetSuite brings together all the systems that businesses need to grow, scale and adapt to change. |
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Unique FeaturesRealSTEEL ERP System is designed specifically for steel and metals processing with an intrinsic focus on inventory management. |
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Unique FeaturesGives you the agility you need to grow your business with a scalable, flexible, award-winning best-in-class cloud financial management system that comes complete with built-in industry-specific functionality. Provides instant visibility into operational and financial insight through real-time dashboards and multi-dimensional analysis. |
Unique FeaturesSage X3 helps your business thrive and stay competitive by providing users with the information they need to serve their customers better, take back control over the quality, and eliminate inefficiencies across the organization. It streamlines your core processes – from manufacturing to distribution and financial management to business services – while adapting to your industries best practices. |
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Unique FeaturesSYSPRO is a software company that supplies Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions to manufacturing and distribution companies. SYSPRO’s strength lies in its specialist experience and industry-built approach to technology, which can be deployed as on-premise solutions, cloud SaaS or hybrid, and accessed anywhere, anytime from mobile devices. Key features of the SYSPRO solution include its depth of functionality in Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), Inventory Optimization & Management, Distribution and Procurement, self-service portals and supply chain extensibility, customization tailoring, and low-code extensibility tools. SYSPRO also supports out-of-the-box integrations, connectors, and business process automation, and customers have the ability to integrate technologies such as AI, ML, and IoT into their ERP system and extend the solution and connect to other systems. By choosing SYSPRO, customers gain access to a team of global industry experts who help them drive maximum value from their business systems and solutions. SYSPRO empowers customers to secure a digital future and enables digital transformation, supporting data & analysis-driven decision-making with integrated solutions to enable visibility and engagement. SYSPRO leads manufacturers and distributors through significant growth. The business also strongly commits to channel partner success and focuses on ensuring a highly successful solution implementation and customer experience. SYSPRO gives customers the confidence to say yes – to the next idea, the next opportunity, the next possibility, and to achieve more. |
Unique FeaturesTotal ETO (Engineer to Order) is the only ERP and MRP designed exclusively for Custom Equipment manufacturers, Machine builders, and System integrators. It’s designed by engineers to address the unique challenges these types of organizations face. Total ETO Integrates with SolidWorks and Inventor to streamline Bills of Material (BOM) information from Design to Purchasing and Manufacturing. |
Unique FeaturesVAI is a single vendor that offers Cloud Hosting, ERP Software, and Support. It offers an enterprise-wide subscription that allows organizations to grow revenue, expand locations, and add users without paying additional software subscription fees. VAI provides experienced and direct support from the author, all based in the USA. |
Unique FeaturesConfigurability needed for manufacturers and distributors with unique industry requirements. Available on Windows, MAC, and Linux OS. |
LimitationsAcumatica is devoted to the midmarket. It is not a great fit for large enterprises in need of fully global support. |
LimitationsBatchMaster Manufacturing is uniquely architected for use by formula-based, process manufacturers in the food, chemical, nutraceutical, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and hemp related industries. |
LimitationsBusiness Manufacturing application runs with QuickBooks, Sage 100/300, Microsoft Dynamics GP and SAP Business One financials. BatchMaster Manufacturing is uniquely architected for use by formula-based, process manufacturers in the food, chemical, nutraceutical, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and hemp related industries. |
LimitationsNot ideal for service-based or retail businesses. No “HR” or “Payroll” inside the platform; requires integrating to a third-party payroll system. |
LimitationsThis product is not intended for discrete manufacturing or heavy distribution. |
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LimitationsLimited to Distribution Enterprises, not suitable for complex manufacturing. |
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LimitationsDELMIAworks IQMS is not a solution fit for businesses that are not manufacturing environments. |
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LimitationsThis solution is not optimized for non-durable goods distributors. |
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LimitationsExpandable ERP is designed for made-to-stock manufacturers who build to a bill of materials. Not ideal+ for engineer-to-order environments or custom job shops. Industries in which we generally do not provide a good fit include apparel, agriculture, construction, lumber, metal fabrication, oil and gas, and non-manufacturers. |
LimitationsCan’t be: Multi-national and multi-plant operation (more than MexCanUSA), $1 Billion plus, 500+ users, Multi-location broad line distributors (these groups should look at our F&O system). |
LimitationsGlobal Shop Solutions primarily focuses on the needs of discrete manufacturers which may differ from the needs of process manufacturers. |
LimitationsRestaurants and grocery stores. |
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LimitationsDoes not have Materials Management and Production Management modules or other full scale Manufacturing features. |
LimitationsNot suitable for companies smaller than 10 million in revenue. |
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LimitationsThis system is not for Repetitive or high volume manufacturers. It’s also not ideal for strictly Machine shops. |
LimitationsCompanies with revenue under 20 million that are not in the wholesale distribution, manufacturing, specialty retail, service and repair, or rental industries. |
LimitationsNot ideal for businesses that are still relying on QuickBooks for accounting. Not built for enterprise companies. |
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