BUSINESS FUNCTIONALITY
|
Functionality |
eresource |
BaaN |
SAP |
Oracle |
Plant Maintenance |
Available |
NOT Available |
Available |
Available |
HR Module |
Full Fledged HR handle |
Currently not available |
Available |
HR module available but not localized. No localized payroll |
Activity - based Costing |
Available |
Not available in BaaN but is interfaced with a third-party package "Hyperion". |
Full-fledged ABC functionality available as part of SAP R/3 |
ABM module available and has similar functionalities. |
Supply Chain optimization |
Offers a full-fledged supply chain solution that caters to demand forecasting, supply network, planning, and Scheduling. |
Integration with a product called "APS' from Berclain |
Available |
Limited functionalities available in supply chain, advanced planning and scheduling activities. |
Profitability Analysis |
Available. |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Profit Centre Planning |
Fully supported |
Available. Configured as dimensions. No intelligence built in to cater to profit centre requirements like transfer pricing. |
Available |
Available. Transfer pricing not supported. |
CRM Solution |
Full-fledged CRM solution covering field sales, marketing, service and Internet sales available |
Available through "Aurum". |
Available |
Available |
Project Planning and Scheduling |
Available |
Available. |
Available |
Only project costing and Billing supported within the package. MS projects or primavera to be interfaced for planning and scheduling. |
Ease of Use/Navigation |
Most Easiest Navigation and User Interface |
Average |
Complex |
Complex. |
Indian Localization |
Cater to all Indirect Taxation Requirements Like Excise, MODVAT, TDS, Octroi etc. |
Available to Indian Standards |
Available. |
Available. |
Available. |
Technology |
Workflow |
Full-fledged work-flow functionality available and supports multistage workflow. |
Not Available |
Available |
Workflow is limited to a few areas only. |
System and Network Admin. Tools |
Available |
Not available. |
Computing centre management system available. |
Need separate tools |
Transport Request for Transfer of Configurations |
Available |
Not Available |
Available |
Not Available |
Performance over a WAN |
About 3.5 to 4 Kbps Per user |
About 7-8 KBPS per user |
About 4 to 4.5 kbps per user |
About 7-8 kbps/user. |
Internet Technology and E-business |
100 % Internet based |
Not Available |
Available |
Not Available |
Implementation |
Upgrade |
Easily Upgradeable |
BaaN Ivc - the current product being offered in India has been largely rewritten in BaaN ERP the new release being offered globally. Upgrade to BaaNERP from BaaNIVc is like a new implementation |
Clear upgrade path between releases |
Available |
Support Services |
Online Remote Support available 24/7. Helpdesk facility available 24/7 |
No equivalent of OSS - Only a 24 X 6 hour support for critical incidents |
OSS (Online Support System) is available that provides 24 X 7 support across the globe. |
3 different service levels exist. All customers are not automatically eligible for 24 x 7 support. |
Ease of Implementation |
Easy |
Average |
Complex |
Complex |
