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Advantages of EPICOR is that it is optimized for rapid installation, low training costs, simple operation, easy modification, and cost-effective expansion. This software has the ability to run on Windows. Unix or Linux is offered by EPICOR as well as the choice of a SQL or Progress database. Software delivery is available through web base, hosted or delivery on premise. the price range of EPICOR is from four thousand to five-hundred thousand dollars. Installation is four thousand dollars and up. EPICOR has a world-class support organization with a world wide operation of over three-hundred fifty peope in fourteen support centers located all around the world. They provide "the best possible technical and application support available today through personnel who are experts in our applications, technology, and industry; utilizing advanced support tools and technology" (1) Information, resources, and services are also provided through the online customer support center.

"IQMS EnterpriseIQ is an extensive, single-source enterprise resource planning and manufacturing software solution that enables manufacturers to become leaner, more productive and more competitive" (1) You will also be able to streamline your manufacturing processes and boost productivity levels by using this software. Price range for this software is thirty-two thousand and up, depending on the company's needs. Customer support is offered through technical support, which is unlimited live phone support, on-site consultation, along with internet and email support. There is also customer support through a self-serve web support, which customers have access to training, support knowledge, and the latest prduct news.

The Tuppas Material Requirements Planning System "utilizees pattern recognition and advanced planning algorithms with configurable logic" (1) This system has a unique framework which keeps the module pricing at a minimum. Tuppas softwares can integrate with your existing system and be customized to your specific specifications that is needed. Tuppas or your IT personnel can and will be able to customize this software to your specific modifications. Some of the benefits of this software is that it reduces hardware and servers. It has customizable open source code, and there is an increase for the abiliities to respond to new opportunities. One of the benefits of the Typpas software, is that each module is designed to meet the specific requirements of each client.

The pc/MRP by Software Arts, Inc. is the complete Windows based materials requirements planning inventory and accouning package. There is a fully functional free trial to try and when purchasing the product, for a single user version of software is available at seven-hundred thirty dollars or for the multi user version is two thousand four-hundred ninety-five dollars. There are also additional modules available for purchase. This software is supported throguh Vista, Windows 2000, XP and ME. It is also compatible with Excel, Crystal Reports, Visual FoxPro, Outlook, QuickBooks, and Access. pc/MRO can be configured to support retail operations, distribution operations, and or also manufacturing operations. There is technical support through Skype connection, phone, PC-PC remote-in support, email, web-contact page, and also through several other web support areas.

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