Field Services
We are independent consultants providing expertise in Distribution ERP Software Selection, best practice and business process improvement for the field services industry.
Not all ERP systems are created equal. There is a big variance in functionality for a specific industry and for the size of company. Small companies don’t need the complexity required for larger companies. There is also a big difference in the ERP vendors which can be:
- Vendors with solutions for multiple industries. These systems are more complicated to setup because of all the industries they support.
- Vendors that offer a solution for a specific industry.
- Vendors that offer an extension developed by a 3rd party for a specific industry.
Our objective on this page is to provide you with some guidance in terms of unique Field Services requirements, functionality of applicable ERP systems for Field Services and Field Services ERP implementers with the hope you might want to speak with us to learn more.
Unique Field Services requirements include
– Available to Promise|
– Automated back order fulfillment
– Integrated bar coded data collection
– Freight management
– Optimized picking methodologies
– Directed picking and putaway
– Consolidate requisitions on a purchase order
– RMA Tracking
– Scheduling
– Cross docking
ERP Systems for Field Services
Get critical information about ERP systems for Field Services and their implementers with filtering by application, tier and industry.
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IFS | NetSuite | |
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Product Information | ||
System | IFS | NetSuite |
Vendor | IFS | NetSuite |
Description | IFS develops and delivers cloud enterprise software for companies around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, build and maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. Within a single platform, industry specific products are innately connected to a single data model and use embedded digital innovation so that customers can be their best when it really matters to their customers - at the Moment of Service. | NetSuite ERP is an all-in-one, AI-powered, cloud business management solution that helps organizations operate more effectively by automating core processes and providing real-time visibility into operational and financial performance.
With a single, integrated suite of applications for managing accounting, order processing, inventory management, production, supply chain and warehouse operations, NetSuite ERP gives companies clear visibility into their data and tighter control over their businesses.
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Website | https://www.ifs.com/ | https://www.netsuite.com/ |
Primary Tier | 2 | 2 |
Industries | ||
Apparel | No | Yes |
Construction | Yes | No |
Field Services | Yes | Yes |
Financial Services | No | Yes |
Food & Beverage | No | Yes |
Hospitality | No | Yes |
Manufacturing | Yes | Yes |
Nonprofit | No | No |
Professional Services | No | Yes |
Retail & ECommerce | No | Certified |
Transportation & Logistics | No | Yes |
Wholesale Distribution | Yes | Certified |
Applications | ||
Accounting (General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Budgeting and Cash Management) | Yes | Yes |
Asset Management | Yes | Yes |
CPQ (Configure Price Quote) | Yes | No |
CRM | Yes | Yes |
Distribution (Order Processing, Purchasing and Inventory) | Yes | Yes |
E-commerce | Yes | No |
Field Services - Dispatching & Scheduling | Yes | No |
Field Services - Mobile Field Management | Yes | Yes |
Human Resource Management | No | Yes |
Manufacturing - Quality Control | No | No |
Manufacturing - Scheduling | Yes | Yes |
Manufacturing - Shop Floor Control | No | Yes |
MRP | Yes | No |
Payroll | Yes | No |
Point of Sale | No | No |
Product Lifecycle Management | Yes | No |
Professional Services - Scheduling | No | No |
Professional Services - Timesheets | No | No |
Professional Services – WIP Management | No | No |
Project Management | No | No |
Transportation Management | No | No |
Warehouse Management | No | No |
Developer Information | ||
Number of customers - all products | ||
Number of customers - this product | ||
Technology | ||
% of application that is web based (just need a browser on workstation) | ||
On premise, cloud or hybrid | On Premise | On Premise |
Private or Public Cloud | Private | Private |
Tenant Architecture | Multi-Tenant | Multi-Tenant |
Generic Requirements | ||
Customization/Configuration | ||
Without changing source code | In Current Release | In Current Release |
User-defined fields
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In Current Release | In Current Release |
User defined screens
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In Current Release | In Current Release |
Multiple Companies | ||
Share inventory across companies | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Share customers and suppliers across companies | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Automate balancing of transactions across legal entities | In Current Release | In Current Release |
PO of 1 company automatically generates the sales order in another company | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Multiple Currencies | ||
Maintain source and home currency amount for each transaction | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Date effective currency exchange rates | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Work Flow | ||
Can apply an approval process to any transaction such as a journal entry or any master file such as a supplier or inventory item | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Can generate alerts/escalation if something expected is late or reminders | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Configurable approvals or alerts without needing programming | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Mobility | ||
Optimized for Android and iPhone | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Offline mode and synch when internet connected | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Sales tax compliance | ||
Canadian sales tax compliance | In Current Release | In Current Release |
US sales tax compliance | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Reporting/Business Intelligence | ||
Reporting | ||
Industry standard reporting tool and can change existing reports or add new ones | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Ad-hoc reporting (don’t need a programmer) with filtering, sorting and summarizing options | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Dashboards | ||
Based on real time updates from all transactions | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Role specific | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Configurable dashboards - don't need to be a programmer to create or change dashboard | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Analytics | ||
Drag and drop dimensions | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Visualization/graphic representation of data | In Current Release | In Current Release |
Implementers of ERP System for Field Services
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Why You Should Hire 180 Systems as Your ERP Consultant
1. Independence
We are independent ERP consultants and do not accept any compensation from vendors or implementers.
2. Requirements Analysis
Our analysis is mostly based on business process reviews rather than generic requirements checklists.
3. Strategic alignment
We have extensive experience in system selection and implementation across a wide variety of industries with many references for each industry.
4. Field Services Experience
5. Methodology
We have a documented best practice methodology with numerous proven templates to manage selections and implementations.
6. Efficient
We don’t waste anyone’s time. For example, vendors are asked to only respond to critical requirements in an RFP with the goal of 20% of requirements deemed critical.
7. Cost
Our fees are low because we have little overhead, and don’t exceed a maximum unless there is a change in scope and it has been approved.
8. Trusted Advisors
Our clients know that we will always act with integrity and honesty.
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