Advantages vs Disadvantages of Infor

Advantages

Same (Infor ERP) software is now used across all departments, No need to maintain manual system or their own system.

Since a Database system is implemented on the back end to store all the information required by the ERP system, it enables centralized storage/back-up of all enterprise data.

ERP systems are more secure as centralized security policies can be applied to them. All the transactions happening via the ERP systems can be tracked.

ERP software helps make reporting easier .With improved reporting capabilities, Users can also run their own reports without relying on help from IT.

Disadvantages

The cost of ERP Software, planning, customization, configuration, testing, implementation, etc. is too high.

ERP deployments are highly time-consuming – projects may take 1-3 years (or more) to get completed and fully functional.

Additional indirect costs due to ERP implementation – like new IT infrastructure, upgrading the WAN links, etc.