Who Wins the ERP Race - Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP or Oracle?
Introduction
It is a very common question that comes in the minds of the decision makes of the organizations before implementing an ERP system - whether to go for Axapta ERP (Microsoft Dynamics AX), SAP or Oracle ERP.
The survey statistics suggests that Microsoft Dynamics (Axapta ERP) is doing much better, despite its low market share. However, it is seen that organizations implementing Microsoft AX covers smaller sized projects than those of SAP or Oracle, which explicates the faster implementation and higher success rates.
Of these three, Oracle loses the race due to its lowest benefits realization, longest gap between planned and actual project duration, as well as the cost. SAP offers the longest payback period, as such projects usually involve greater business process complexity than that of the other two vendors.
Comparison
If you compare the ERP system of SAP, Microsoft Dynamics and Oracle, you will find that each of the big three contains both strengths and weaknesses. Here is the comparative analysis of these three ERP solutions:
€ Market Share -
SAP holds the highest market share, followed by Oracle and then the lowest market share is that of Microsoft dynnamics, due to its late entry
€ Average time for implementation -
Dynamics AX is implemented in less time, generally 10 months as compared to SAP (15 months) and Oracle (13 months)
€ Cost of Implementation -
Dynamics AX has low cost of implementation as that of SAP (which has the highest) followed by Oracle
€ Ease of usage -
SAP is considered as a user friendly ERP system followed by Oracle and then Dynamics AX
€ Target Market -
Target market varies in these three ERP providers - SAP targets large sized companies, Oracle targets mid-large sized companies, and it targets mid-small sized companies
€ Customization -
Customization of Dynamics AX is easier that of Oracle and SAP which is the lowest of all
€ Flexibility -
Dynamics AX offers the highest level of flexibility, where as Oracle comes second and SAP offers the lowest level of flexibility
€ Returns on Investment -
Dynamics AX as well as Oracle provides the highest ROI as that of SAP
€ Ease of Integration with other software -
It is very easy for Microsoft dynamics to get integrated with other software, followed by Oracle and then SAP
€ Performance -
It is seen that SAP and Microsoft dynamics offers highest performance as that of Oracle
Conclusion
For small to mid-size companies as well as for large companies now, the Axapta ERP (Microsoft Dynamics) is an extremely good choice, with its acceptance and rapid growth in the last few years. But, organizations should not completely rely on survey data for making ERP implementation decisions as the survey study does not differentiate company size, project needs as such other factors. However, the survey is definitely interesting and helpful as it gives you an approximate idea for making decisions.
Which of these ERPs (Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP or Oracle) do you think is the best fit for your organization?
It is a very common question that comes in the minds of the decision makes of the organizations before implementing an ERP system - whether to go for Axapta ERP (Microsoft Dynamics AX), SAP or Oracle ERP.
The survey statistics suggests that Microsoft Dynamics (Axapta ERP) is doing much better, despite its low market share. However, it is seen that organizations implementing Microsoft AX covers smaller sized projects than those of SAP or Oracle, which explicates the faster implementation and higher success rates.
Of these three, Oracle loses the race due to its lowest benefits realization, longest gap between planned and actual project duration, as well as the cost. SAP offers the longest payback period, as such projects usually involve greater business process complexity than that of the other two vendors.
Comparison
If you compare the ERP system of SAP, Microsoft Dynamics and Oracle, you will find that each of the big three contains both strengths and weaknesses. Here is the comparative analysis of these three ERP solutions:
€ Market Share -
SAP holds the highest market share, followed by Oracle and then the lowest market share is that of Microsoft dynnamics, due to its late entry
€ Average time for implementation -
Dynamics AX is implemented in less time, generally 10 months as compared to SAP (15 months) and Oracle (13 months)
€ Cost of Implementation -
Dynamics AX has low cost of implementation as that of SAP (which has the highest) followed by Oracle
€ Ease of usage -
SAP is considered as a user friendly ERP system followed by Oracle and then Dynamics AX
€ Target Market -
Target market varies in these three ERP providers - SAP targets large sized companies, Oracle targets mid-large sized companies, and it targets mid-small sized companies
€ Customization -
Customization of Dynamics AX is easier that of Oracle and SAP which is the lowest of all
€ Flexibility -
Dynamics AX offers the highest level of flexibility, where as Oracle comes second and SAP offers the lowest level of flexibility
€ Returns on Investment -
Dynamics AX as well as Oracle provides the highest ROI as that of SAP
€ Ease of Integration with other software -
It is very easy for Microsoft dynamics to get integrated with other software, followed by Oracle and then SAP
€ Performance -
It is seen that SAP and Microsoft dynamics offers highest performance as that of Oracle
Conclusion
For small to mid-size companies as well as for large companies now, the Axapta ERP (Microsoft Dynamics) is an extremely good choice, with its acceptance and rapid growth in the last few years. But, organizations should not completely rely on survey data for making ERP implementation decisions as the survey study does not differentiate company size, project needs as such other factors. However, the survey is definitely interesting and helpful as it gives you an approximate idea for making decisions.
Which of these ERPs (Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP or Oracle) do you think is the best fit for your organization?