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What is Infor M3?
Infor M3 is designed for medium to large global manufacturers, distributors, and after-sales service providers—delivering flexibility to manage mixed-mode and complex value chains. M3 is designed with industry-specific functionality and flexible deployment options, and presents a multi-company, multi-country, and multi-site…
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Infor M3 has proven to be a valuable tool for manufacturers, distributors, and equipment dealers in managing their operations. …
8
out of 10
February 16, 2023
That being said, Infor M3 is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software system designed for businesses in manufacturing, distribution, …
Infor M3 Review
9
out of 10
December 09, 2021
Incentivized
Infor (M3) was used in a previous establishment where I was a couple [of] years ago and we used it to manage the needs of manufacturers, …
Good for use at work.
9
out of 10
February 13, 2020
Incentivized
Our whole organization uses Infor M3 (formerly Lawson Intentia). We use it to view paychecks, W-2, print, get contact information for …
Infor M3 Review
1
out of 10
December 09, 2019
Incentivized
Lawson is used across all of accounting and finance to aid in the closing and consolidation of our books each month. It is also used to …
Financial accounting made easier with Lawson
7
out of 10
February 26, 2019
Incentivized
Lawson is used as an ERP for Financial Accounting for a large part of the product verticals (except Manufacturing Plants where MFG PRO is …
Lawson Review as a former user... now supporting it as an applications DBA
7
out of 10
December 13, 2018
Incentivized
We use Lawson for our ERP, supporting HR, GL, PO, and Payroll. Primary users are Accounting and Human Resources.
Running with Lawson
7
out of 10
September 12, 2016
Incentivized
Lawson is the ERP that the entire company uses. It is used by finance, operations and HR.
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Features
Payroll Management
Provides for pay calculation and benefit plan administration, in addition to managing direct deposit, salary revisions and payroll tracking.
8.6
Avg 7.1
9
Pay calculation
(4)
Ratings
Pay calculation provides for computation of employee pay with state and federal deductions.
8
Direct deposit files
(4)
Ratings
Direct deposit is the ability to electronically transfer pay to an employee’s personal bank account.
Customization
This addresses a company’s ability to configure the software to fit its specific use case and workflow.
8
Avg 7.3
8
API for custom integration
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Ratings
An API (application programming interface) provides a standard programming interface for connecting third-party systems to the software for data creation, access, updating and/or deletion.
8
Plug-ins
(4)
Ratings
A number of third-party plug-ins are available to expand the core functionality of the software.
Security
This component helps a company minimize the security risks by controlling access to the software and its data, and encouraging best practices among users.
8
Avg 8.0
8
Single sign-on capability
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Ratings
The software system supports a centralized authentication mechanism allowing the user to access multiple systems with a single, centrally managed password.
8
Role-based user permissions
(4)
Ratings
Permissions to perform actions or access or modify data are assigned to roles, which are then assigned to users, reducing complexity of administration.
Reporting & Analytics
Users can report on and analyze usage, performance, ROI, and/or other metrics of success.
8.7
Avg 7.0
8
Dashboards
(5)
Ratings
Users can create, customize and share dashboards, which provide an overview of the most important metrics.
9
Standard reports
(6)
Ratings
The software offers pre-built reports with metrics standard to the category.
9
Custom reports
(6)
Ratings
Users can create custom reports.
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Financial management solution, including capabilities for general ledger and configurable accounting
8.4
Avg 7.6
8
Accounts payable
(5)
Ratings
This includes the automation and tracking of payment to vendors and suppliers, with features such as payment scheduling, check printing, open purchase order alerts, document management, direct ACH bill payment, and vendor records.
8
Accounts receivable
(5)
Ratings
This includes the management and automation of invoices and collections, with features like statements, invoices, receipts, payment reminders, customer records, auto billing, and refund checks.
9
Global Financial Support
(4)
Ratings
Account using multiple ledgers, multiple currencies, and multiple entities
9
Primary and Secondary Ledgers
(4)
Ratings
Record and report across multiple currencies and accounting standards with primary and secondary ledgers
8
Journals and Reconciliations
(3)
Ratings
Automate and synchronize ledgers and processes
8
Configurable Accounting
(4)
Ratings
Configure accounting rules and segments for each chart of accounts
9
Standardized Processes
(4)
Ratings
Centralize financial management to facilitate standardized financial processes
Inventory Management
The ability to track and manage the flow of goods or materials into and out of an inventory.
8.8
Avg 7.8
9
Inventory tracking
(2)
Ratings
The software syncs orders and stock to maintain a real-time picture of inventory and supports multiple methods such as LIFO and FIFO.
9
Automatic reordering
(2)
Ratings
The software can be set up to automatically reorder a good when it falls below a certain threshold.
9
Location management
(2)
Ratings
The software can track multiple goods across multiple locations.
Order Management
The ability to process orders, and track them from quote to cash.
8.6
Avg 7.7
8.9
Pricing
(2)
Ratings
Users can set up complex and unique pricing requirements.
8
Order entry
(2)
Ratings
Users can enter an order once, and the data flows to all the necessary units such as fulfillment and billing.
9
Credit card processing
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Ratings
The software facilitates credit card processing.
8
Cost of goods sold
(2)
Ratings
The software calculates the direct costs attributable to a finished product, such as materials and labor, and includes roll-up pricing.
8
Order Orchestration
(2)
Ratings
Define and execute order fulfillment processes for products as well as services on the same order.
Subledger and Financial Process
Revenue management solution including capabilities for subledgers and financial processes
8.1
Avg 7.4
7
Billing Management
(3)
Ratings
Access role-based billing work area, perform discrete and recurring billing
9
Cash and Asset Management
(4)
Ratings
Manage liquidity and cash requirements, asset transfers, disposals, reclassifications, and financial adjustments
8
Travel & Expense Management
(2)
Ratings
Enter expenses from mobile devices, integrate credit card and travel booking, configure policy enforcement
9
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting
(3)
Ratings
Control spending at any budget level or time interval
8
Period Close
(2)
Ratings
Sustain fast close with integrated subledgers, intuitive dashboards, embedded collaboration
Project Financial Management
Project financial management solution including capabilities for project budgeting, cost control, billing and contract management.
8.4
Avg 7.6
8
Budgeting and Forecasting
(2)
Ratings
Establish project budgets and forecast future project financials
8
Project Costing
(2)
Ratings
Standardize, track, and control costs at all project phases
9
Cost Capture
(2)
Ratings
Capture costs including those for procurement, financials or time and labor, including from external systems
8
Capital Project Management
(2)
Ratings
Track and manage capital asset costs
9
Customer Contract Compliance
(1)
Ratings
Associate projects or tasks with customer contracts, and lines within contracts, to meet billing terms
9
Project Revenue Recognition
(2)
Ratings
Recognize project contract revenue in line with accounting policies and regulations
Project Execution Management
Project execution management solution including capabilities for project scheduling, resource management, and team member task management.
8.3
Avg 6.8
8
Project Planning and Scheduling
(2)
Ratings
Interactive Gantt chart for establishing tasks, durations, and delivery schedule
8
Task Insight for Project Managers
(2)
Ratings
Project manager visibility into task progress of team members
8
Project Mobile Functionality
(2)
Ratings
Capabilities for project functions such as updating and monitoring task progress and timecards from mobile devices
8
Definable Resource Pools
(2)
Ratings
Definable and hierarchical resource pools of potential project resources
Grants Management
Grants management solution for higher education, public sector, or non-profits with capabilities for managing financial awards for program and project funding
8.3
Avg 7.4
8
Award Lifecycle Management
(2)
Ratings
Manage the life of program funding awards from initial funding to close-out
Procurement
Procurement management solution with capabilities for sourcing, contracting, procure-to-pay and supplier management
8.4
Avg 6.9
8
Bids Analyzed and Compared
(2)
Ratings
Evaluate, compare and recommend across multiple bids in real-time using diverse user selected criteria and graphical analytics
8
Contract Authoring
(2)
Ratings
Document authoring with guided navigation, negotiation templates and productivity tools for reviews and collaboration
8
Contract Repository
(2)
Ratings
Secure and searchable contract repository leveraging standard company language components, structures and formats
8
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated
(2)
Ratings
Create touchless purchases using purchase orders generated automatically per rules from approved requisitions
8
Supplier Management
(2)
Ratings
Broadly manage and report comprehensive supplier profiles, capabilities and performance; identify bottlenecks; balance allocations, workloads
Risk Management
Risk management solution with capabilities for managing controls, assessing control effectiveness, certifying controls, and addressing deficiencies
8.7
Avg 6.4
9
Risk Repository
(2)
Ratings
Idenity, document, and manage business risks in a unified repository
9
Control Management
(2)
Ratings
Establish and update risk and controls matrix, control test plans, and instructions
9
Control Efficiency Assessments
(2)
Ratings
Assess control effectiveness on criteria such as geography, business unit, compliance requirements, etc
9
Issue Detection
(2)
Ratings
Detect and create issues as part of the assessment flow
9
Remediation and Certification
(2)
Ratings
Create and update remediation plans and certify controls
Logistics
Logistics solution with capabilities for transportation planning, transportation execution, trade compliance, customs management, warehouse management and warehouse workforce management.
8.3
Avg 6.7
8
Transportation Planning and Optimization
(2)
Ratings
Plan shipments across all modes of transportation via lowest costs/highest service
8
Transportation Execution Management
(2)
Ratings
Execute and track shipping orders
8
Trade and Customs Management
(2)
Ratings
Manage duties, tax rates, customs documents, and other data required for products shipped in and to specified countries
8
Fulfillment Management
(2)
Ratings
Support for multi-channel demand and execution fulfillment processes
8
Warehouse Workforce Management
(2)
Ratings
Set goals, measure actuals, and analyze productivity for warehousing tasks and activities
Manufacturing
Manufacturing solution for managing manufacturing processes and costs.
8.7
Avg 7.4
9
Production Process Design
(2)
Ratings
Define data for plant hierarchy, process standards, work areas, calendars and standard operations
9
Production Management
(2)
Ratings
Centralized critical status information for production supervisors
9
Configuration Management
(2)
Ratings
Capture and process customer configuration orders
9
Work Execution
(2)
Ratings
Monitor procution status, manage work orders for standard and non-standard production, enforce tight controls on serialized products
8
Manufacturing Costs
(2)
Ratings
Estimate, plan and monitor costs and variances by plant. Capture resource costs using standard, actual, LIFO, FIFO or multiple costing methods.
Supply Chain
Supply Chain Planning solution with capabilities for planning, performance monitoring, change responses and execution.
9
Avg 7.0
9
Forecasting
(2)
Ratings
Statistically forecast based on historical patterns and sales input, monitor accuracy and estimate new demand
9
Inventory Planning
(2)
Ratings
Establish projected inventory levels, monitor actual levels and compare with projected levels
9
Performance Monitoring
(2)
Ratings
Analyze business metrics and compare actual performance to plans, identify issues, prioritize demands and respond to changes
Product Lifecycle Management
Product Lifecycle Management solution with capabilities for innovation management, product development
7.9
Avg 7.1
7
Proposal Management
(2)
Ratings
Capture budget, resource, and benefit expectations for proposals
7
Product Master Data Management
(2)
Ratings
Create, classify, and manage product items, BOMs and product changes
Product Details
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What is Infor M3?
Infor M3 is a cloud ERP solution that delivers software as a service (SaaS), offering flexibility in operations, technology, and scale. Infor M3 and related industry-specific CloudSuite solutions come with functionality for the chemical, distribution, equipment, fashion, food and beverage, and industrial manufacturing industries.
As a multisite, multicountry, and multicompany ERP solution, Infor M3 empowers organizations to adapt to changing business needs. It is accessible through a wide range of browsers and devices and supports 32 languages across 71 countries. Infor M3 CloudSuites combine the Infor cloud platform built on infrastructure services from AWS®, and Infor OS—enabling cloud applications to work collaboratively with each other and with legacy software. Infor M3 helps to ensure users always have access to the latest innovation without the need for major upgrades.
Infor M3 CloudSuites leverage modern technology to help organizations achieve future growth, and can be extended with AI and Infor's commerce network.
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Infor M3 intro demo: Built for the digital age
Infor M3 Competitors
- MRPeasy
- Epicor Kinetic
- ERPAG
Infor M3 Technical Details
| Operating Systems | Unspecified |
|---|---|
| Mobile Application | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
Infor M3 is designed for medium to large global manufacturers, distributors, and after-sales service providers—delivering flexibility to manage mixed-mode and complex value chains. M3 is designed with industry-specific functionality and flexible deployment options, and presents a multi-company, multi-country, and multi-site enterprise resource planning (ERP) cloud solution platform. M3 was originally developed by Intentia, which merged with Lawson (2005), and which in turn was acquired by Infor (2011).
MRPeasy and Epicor Kinetic are common alternatives for Infor M3.
Reviewers rate Pay calculation and Benefit plan administration and Standard reports highest, with a score of 9.
The most common users of Infor M3 are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Infor M3 has proven to be a valuable tool for manufacturers, distributors, and equipment dealers in managing their operations. Manufacturers have found success in utilizing Infor M3 to streamline production planning, material requirements planning, and inventory control. This has resulted in improved efficiency and cost savings. Distributors have also benefited from the software by effectively managing their supply chain, optimizing order fulfillment, and tracking customer orders. The customizable nature of Infor M3 allows businesses to tailor it to their specific needs, providing them with a comprehensive set of tools to manage various aspects of their enterprise. Additionally, organizations have leveraged Infor M3's financial accounting capabilities as a cost-effective solution that meets their requirements while allowing for customization. The reporting capabilities achieved through integration with a separate Data Warehouse have been instrumental in providing near real-time data for building reports. Overall, Infor M3 has contributed significantly to the smooth functioning and growth of businesses across various industries.
Easy to Use: Many users have found Infor M3 to be user-friendly, requiring no customization. This indicates that the software has an intuitive interface and does not need extensive modifications to meet user needs.
Comprehensive Support: Reviewers have praised Infor M3 for providing a vast majority of support. This suggests that the software offers comprehensive assistance and resources to troubleshoot issues and maximize its capabilities.
Stable Performance: Users have highlighted the stability of Infor M3, indicating that it is reliable and rarely encounters crashes or technical issues. A stable product is crucial for uninterrupted business operations.
Difficult Customization: Several users have found the customization of the user interface in Infor M3 to be challenging and not easy to customize, especially when there is a specific need for customization.
Lack of Advancements: Some users feel that the core product of Infor M3 has not seen many advancements and would like to see a refreshed look. They express disappointment in the system's outdated and largely unchanged state since the early 2000s.
Limited Reporting Capabilities: Users have expressed a desire for faster reporting, more menu options, dynamic reporting features, as well as better delivery of new regulatory reporting. Specifically, some users mention the need for improved reporting capabilities with mobility options and flexibility for multiple hierarchical reporting.
Users of Infor M3 commonly recommend the following:
Get references from other users in the same industry before purchasing Infor M3. This recommendation highlights the importance of verifying the suitability of the ERP solution for specific business needs and industry requirements.
Explore the full functionalities of Infor M3 before making a final decision. This recommendation emphasizes the need to thoroughly assess and understand all the capabilities offered by Infor M3.
Have a well-organized implementation team and extensive testing before going live with Infor M3. This recommendation highlights the importance of careful planning and preparation during the implementation process.
Overall, users recommend seeking references, exploring functionality comprehensively, and ensuring a well-structured implementation process for successful adoption of Infor M3 as an ERP solution.
Attribute Ratings
- 9Usability3 ratings
- 9Support Rating3 ratings
Reviews
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February 16, 2023
Vendor Manager
Pickrr (Hospitality, 10,001+ employees)
Score
8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
That being said, Infor M3 is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software system designed for businesses in manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain industries. It can help address several business problems related to managing financial and operational aspects of a business, such as supply chain management, inventory management, production planning, and financial reporting.The scope of the use case for Infor M3 depends on the specific needs of the organization. For example, a manufacturer might use Infor M3 to manage their production planning, material requirements planning, and inventory control. A distributor might use Infor M3 to manage their supply chain, optimize order fulfillment, and track customer orders. The software can be customized to meet the specific needs of each business and is designed to provide a comprehensive set of tools for managing various aspects of the enterprise
Pros and Cons
Supply Chain Management
Product Planning
Financial Management
Customer Relationship Management
User Interface
Customization
Integration
Reporting
Likelihood to Recommend
Manufacturing: Infor M3 is designed specifically for manufacturers and provides robust production planning and supply chain management features. The software can help optimize production processes, improve inventory management, and automate purchasing and order fulfillment.Distribution: Infor M3 offers advanced supply chain management capabilities, including inventory management and order tracking, making it an ideal solution for distribution companies.Large Organizations: Infor M3 is a scalable solution that can accommodate the needs of large organizations with complex supply chain and production requirements. The software's modular design allows organizations to customize their implementation to their specific needs.Global Operations: Infor M3 provides multi-language and multi-currency support, making it a suitable solution for organizations with global operations.
December 09, 2021
Infor M3 Review
Case Advocate
Community Tax (Financial Services, 51-200 employees)
Score
9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Infor (M3) was used in a previous establishment where I was a couple [of] years ago and we used it to manage the needs of manufacturers, distributors, and equipment dealers. The business management of this software implemented was accounting, budgeting, and reporting for both internal and external operations. Now during the time, it was used, we didn't experience any technical situations.
Pros and Cons
Its easy to use[.]
No need for customization required[.]
Vast majority of support[.]
Its not easy to customize if you have that need.
Likelihood to Recommend
Since it also allows us to expand the functionality without the Modifications, the necessity to exchange the code is mostly not needed. Despite this, sometimes we are not provided with alternatives. So it is highly appreciated that this option still [exists] though. The M3 Products are mostly very intuitive once you start using them more frequently.
February 13, 2020
Good for use at work.
Verified User
Employee in Professional Services
Hospital & Health Care Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score
9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Our whole organization uses Infor M3 (formerly Lawson Intentia). We use it to view paychecks, W-2, print, get contact information for benefits staff, payroll staff, etc.
Pros and Cons
It can be accessed from home.
We can view paychecks.
It can take too long to log in from home.
I cannot print paychecks / W-2 from outside work.
Likelihood to Recommend
- It is excellent when you are at work.
- If not at work - you can only view. I cannot access it from the phone.
December 09, 2019
Infor M3 Review
Verified User
Analyst in Finance and Accounting
Hospital & Health Care Company, 10,001+ employees
Score
1 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Lawson is used across all of accounting and finance to aid in the closing and consolidation of our books each month. It is also used to book all entries and maintain the general ledger across all company entities. It addresses the problem of rolling forward certain balance sheet and income statement balances.
Pros and Cons
Web-based and rarely crashes.
Capable of producing a lot of different report styles.
Facilitates information sharing across different departments.
Not intuitive at all, difficult to learn.
System is archaic, seems to be largely unchanged since the early 2000's.
Reports are all in PDF form, which for financial reporting purposes is tedious to turn back into Excel sheets.
Likelihood to Recommend
Lawson is utterly terrible for the money. It does not integrate well with other systems such as Treasury Management clients or tax software. It is extremely difficult to generate flexible reports and analysts are constantly spending time turning reports produced from pdfs into spreadsheets and vice versa. Overall, you're better off paying for an Oracle ERP or some other product.
February 26, 2019
Financial accounting made easier with Lawson
Verified User
Manager in Finance and Accounting
Oil & Energy Company, 10,001+ employees
Score
7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Lawson is used as an ERP for Financial Accounting for a large part of the product verticals (except Manufacturing Plants where MFG PRO is used).
It meets the Financial Accounting requirements of our organization with a lower cost of ownership. The application has been largely customized to suit our requirements. The reporting capabilities are met by taking the data to a separate Data Warehouse and reports are built on top of it with a near real-time feed from ERP.
Pros and Cons
Fixed asset accounting.
Activity-based accounting.
Fiscal ledger and management ledger reporting.
Shared cost allocations.
Reporting capabilities with mobility options.
Flexibility to multiple hierarchical reporting.
Likelihood to Recommend
Lawson, as a Financial Accounting System, meets the expectations with a lower cost of ownership. The license cost, implementation cost, and sustaining efforts are much lower compared with other major players and it can be well suited for small, medium and large companies.
Infor is not substantially investing in upgrading Lawson to meet the next generation reporting needs including automation, mobility, and integration to consolidation.
December 13, 2018
Lawson Review as a former user... now supporting it as an applications DBA
Verified User
Analyst in Human Resources
Financial Services Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score
7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use Lawson for our ERP, supporting HR, GL, PO, and Payroll. Primary users are Accounting and Human Resources.
Pros and Cons
Very stable product. Some of its weaknesses are also its strengths. The lack of web services seems to actually increase stability.
No software vendor in this space is perfect. Lawson does perform as advertised.
Again, a weakness of this (limited functionality) is a hidden strength as well. In software there is a complexity/feature tradeoff. Where Lawson lacks in features, it does give you a more simple setup for your organization.
Features. Would love to see better delivery of new regulatory reporting, for example the 1095C for benefits.
I haven't seen many advancements in the core product in quite awhile. Would like to see a refreshed look.
Like all software vendors, there is a current push to go cloud-based, which I find nauseating. This is not unique to Lawson... but neither are they exempt from it.
Likelihood to Recommend
For a mid-sized company, it is a decent choice. Other ERP vendors will give you a better employee self-service portal. I'm assuming Lawson's price point is lower than those, however.
September 12, 2016
Running with Lawson
Director of Pricing
MV Transportation (Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 10,001+ employees)
Score
7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Lawson is the ERP that the entire company uses. It is used by finance, operations and HR.
Pros and Cons
Reporting
Financial statements
Operational metrics
Faster reporting
More menu options
Dynamic reporting
Likelihood to Recommend
Lawson is food for use with service operations.
