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I really think that Open Source ERP Software (Adempiere, OpenBravo, OpenERP, and others) have the potential to be a great disruptive force in the land of SAP, Q
by imroot 14y ago
I really think that Open Source ERP Software (Adempiere, OpenBravo, OpenERP, and others) have the potential to be a great disruptive force in the land of SAP, QAD, and others.
One of my best customers (in terms of contracting work) is an electrical motor company who has an Oracle EBS and a QAD MFG/Pro install. When they expanded to China, they didn't want to use either MFG/Pro or Oracle EBS for IP/InfoSec reasons, so we customized Adempiere to fit their needs, and then generate data that they could batch import nightly into their MFG/Pro and Oracle EBS systems. Their CFO and CTO (at the time) were so impressed, they ended up rolling out Adempiere out across their organization prior to being acquired.
This version of OpenERP looks much...smoother (with an emphasis on UI) than the previous versions of their software; major kudos are in order. :)
- emmelaich 14y agoYes, they do. OpenERP might complex and buggy but my understanding is SAP, Oracle EBS are as bad or worse and cost bazillions. Look at this recent ERP disaster for the AirForce .. DEAMS. One billion spent, then scrapped. Dod Audit report: [edit] correct one here: http://www.dodig.mil/audit/reports/fy12/DODIG-2012-140.pdf http://www.dodig.mil/audit/reports/fy12/DODIG-2012-140.pdf News report: http://www.dailytech.com/USAF+Staff+Appalled+at+Wasting+1B+USD+on+Failed+Software+Upgrade/article29382.htm http://www.dailytech.com/USAF+Staff+Appalled+at+Wasting+1B+U...
- nedlilly 14y agoxTuple is simpler, and less buggy :) http://www.xtuple.com http://www.xtuple.com - company site http://www.xtuple.org http://www.xtuple.org - community site