The Top ERP Systems for the Building Materials and Products Industry
Below is a comprehensive, independent comparison of the Top Rated Manufacturing ERP software systems for Building Materials and Building Products industries. Building Materials manufacturers can use the matrix below to compare ERP to determine which systems best fit their business. Use the Free Demos tool or Best Pricing tool to receive a free demo or ERP software quote directly from the vendor.
The construction and building materials industries give the world what it needs to build homes, schools, and businesses. It’s both a critically important and highly competitive industry. Lumber and building materials software (a type of manufacturing ERP software) is one of the leading solutions for the industry’s challenges. These software suites can provide an all-in-one platform for a business’s most important data operational functions.
Today’s advanced building materials software suites consolidate critical functions like process planning, supply chain management, lumber software systems, and much more. In addition, many options for cloud-based ERP systems are now available that can help lower deployment costs and provide a more flexible and mobile device-friendly ERP implementation.
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Price Range$10K - $100K |
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Price Range$3K - $40,000K |
Price Range$7.50K - $150K |
Price Range$12K - $345K |
Price Range$70K - $1,000K |
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Price Range$25,000K - $500,000K |
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Price Range$25K - $250K |
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Price Range$25K - $250K |
Cost Per User$125/mo |
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Cost Per User$50/mo |
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Cost Per User$315/mo |
Cost Per User$200/mo |
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Cost Per User$175/mo |
Cost Per User$500/mo |
Cost Per User$175/mo |
Cost Per User$75/mo |
Cost Per User$200/mo |
Cost Per User$175/mo |
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VersionRelease 2024.1 |
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VersionAlways Current |
Version2024 R1 |
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VersionInfor ERP Feature Pack 6 |
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Version2021 |
Version2023 |
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VersionV12 |
VersionCloud 2021 |
Version6.2 |
Financing OptionsSubscription |
Financing OptionsSubscription |
Financing OptionsSubscription |
Financing OptionsSubscription |
Financing OptionsSubscription |
Financing OptionsLease |
Financing OptionsSubscription |
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Financing OptionsSubscription |
Financing OptionsFinance, Subscription |
Financing OptionsSubscription |
Financing OptionsFinance, Subscription |
User Range10 — unlimited |
User Range5 — unlimited |
User Range5 — Unlimited |
User Range5 — Unlimited |
User Range20 — Unlimited |
User Range20 — 2,500 |
User Range1 — 50 |
User Range10 — Unlimited |
User Range25 — unlimited |
User Range10 — + |
User Range10 — 1000 |
User Range15 — Unlimited |
User Range20 — Unlimited |
Minimum Fee to Implement$10,000 |
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Minimum Fee to Implement$0 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$10,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$350,000 |
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Minimum Fee to Implement$5,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$35,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$200,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$35,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$100,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$75,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$25,000 |
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Installs37,000+ |
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Installs2800+ |
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Installs1000+ |
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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. |
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 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 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 FeaturesCrowe Metals Accelerator (CMA) was specifically developed to address the unique needs of metal manufacturing companies, incorporating operational and costing enhancements. CMA enables seamless tracking, pricing, production, and shipment of materials, while ensuring compliance with metal manufacturing regulations. Unlike traditional approaches that require extensive modifications, CMA eliminates the need for time-consuming and challenging updates to remain compatible with Microsoft releases. CMA continues to develop new extensions to its ISV in alignment with Microsoft update releases.
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Unique FeaturesUnique built-in process modeling tool for quick implementations and user setup |
Unique FeaturesJobBOSS² manufacturing management software platform is designed to empower small and medium-sized businesses with the tools they need to thrive. JobBOSS2 gives shop owners even more control over how they scale their businesses, grow revenue, and maximize profitability.
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Unique FeaturesThis is Oracle's newest Cloud ERP System for companies over 200M in revenue. |
Unique FeaturesRealSTEEL ERP System is designed specifically for steel and metals processing with an intrinsic focus on inventory management. |
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 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. |
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LimitationsNot appropriate for process manufacturers |
LimitationsNot ideal for service-based or retail businesses. No “HR” or “Payroll” inside the platform; requires integrating to a third-party payroll system. |
LimitationsAcumatica is devoted to the midmarket. It is not a great fit for large enterprises in need of fully global support. |
LimitationsCMA requires D365 Finance and Operations to run; CMA is not a stand-alone platform. |
LimitationsThe Infor LN solution does not target process manufacturing companies with recipe and blending operations. The solution typically does not target financial or professional services firms such as banks, healthcare, and other service providers. |
LimitationsNot suited for companies over $50 million in Revenue. |
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LimitationsNot for smaller companies with under $150 Million in Revenue |
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LimitationsNot suitable for companies smaller than 10 million in revenue. |
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LimitationsCompanies with revenue under 20 million that are not in the wholesale distribution, manufacturing, specialty retail, service and repair, or rental industries. |
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