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Infor CloudSuite vs Siemens PLM TeamCenter comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Infor CloudSuite
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
CRM (15th), ERP (10th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (2nd), Local Government CRM (3rd), Product Configuration and Quoting (7th), Warehouse Management (3rd), Cloud HCM (8th), Financial Close Software (8th)
Siemens PLM TeamCenter
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
PLM Tools (1st), Collaborative Product Data Management (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

Infor CloudSuite and Siemens PLM TeamCenter aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Infor CloudSuite is designed for ERP and holds a mindshare of 2.6%, up 1.7% compared to last year.
Siemens PLM TeamCenter, on the other hand, focuses on PLM Tools, holds 10.9% mindshare, down 18.2% since last year.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Infor CloudSuite2.6%
SAP ERP9.0%
SAP S/4HANA5.8%
Other82.6%
ERP
PLM Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Siemens PLM TeamCenter10.9%
PTC Windchill15.8%
Aras Innovator11.6%
Other61.699999999999996%
PLM Tools
 

Featured Reviews

AA
Project Manager, Program at SPTLabtech
Integrated planning has improved document automation but reporting and user experience still need work
There are areas where Infor CloudSuite can improve. I have touched on the pros and key strengths of Infor CloudSuite, but end-user feedback indicates that there are several areas where the user experience can improve. For instance, when it comes to reporting, it comes with a very limited number of reports, and the standard reports are clunky, requiring a technical resource or developer to enhance or make them presentable. Another area is user experience; it takes several clicks to get to the information, and the user interface isn't that intuitive. Compared to other solutions, such as top-tier options such as Oracle or SAP, this stands out as an area needing improvement. When it comes to integration, Infor CloudSuite does offer a great deal of flexibility. It comes with APIs, so you can integrate with any third-party systems you may use. On that front, it's sufficient; however, it does require some specialized resources, as it's not a layman's job, and developers need to help with the integration. This is generally the case for any ERP. The user interface could indeed be better, and there is a steep learning curve for users; it takes time for them to get accustomed to Infor CloudSuite's interface and forms. However, once users adapt, it becomes easier and smoother to navigate. There are great features associated with Infor CloudSuite, such as DataViews and Birst as a business intelligence tool, which can be integrated with the basic product. Implementing Birst isn't plug-and-play; it requires a team of technical resources to execute. Additionally, there is a feature that allows integration with Excel, which can be installed by your IT team.
AV
Program Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Centralized data control has improved BOM visibility and secured collaborative engineering workflows
In daily operations, while Siemens PLM TeamCenter is an extremely powerful tool, challenges regarding user experience arise, especially in large, complex programs involving multiple vendors. The user interface can feel heavy and complex for non-PLM expert business users, with too many clicks required for simple tasks, increasing the reliance on training. The system's complex data model and configuration require a deep understanding of dependencies; hence modifications can lead to confusion and frequent access issues, contributing to time lost in troubleshooting rather than productive delivery. Performance issues may arise in large environments, particularly with substantial BOMs or data sets that slow down load times. Integration is also possible but not always seamless; it necessitates specific configurations, leading to data synchronization discrepancies between M-BOM and E-BOM. Migration complexity further complicates the process, as transitioning data between systems often proves challenging. Lastly, while ECR and ECO processes are robust, they may become rigid, leading business teams to bypass the system due to the risks of data inconsistency and the added complexities of customization, which negatively impacts upgrade costs and performance. Improvements in modernizing the user experience, offering more intuitive role-based UIs, enhancing configuration flexibility, and providing plug-and-play integration can greatly enhance usability, thus minimizing operational overhead in larger-scale programs.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The stability of the solution is perfect. I rate it a ten out of ten."
"It is a complete wave management system to increase processing efficiency."
"What I appreciate most about Infor CloudSuite is the out-of-box standard functionality; it really can function to meet the needs of any company."
"Workflow management and collaboration tools enhance operations and facilitate seamless interaction among departments."
"Infor's environment—ION and Infor OS—is better than SAP's. The load time is shorter and Infor performs much better than SAP."
"Some valuable features include improved transparency in sales processes, which has been vital for our operations."
"Infor CloudSuite Industrial is easy to setup. The built-in solution is already there, so we can start implementing it right away when we install it in an organization. After going through different test executions and workshops, any missing features can be added using Infor extension tables and other products. It will take at least eight to nine months to go live."
"It is a scalable solution."
"Siemens PLM TeamCenter has positively impacted our organization by helping us sort the data, and in terms of work and releases, it makes our tasks very easy."
"Siemens PLM TeamCenter has been my favorite product after using it for the last 10 years, with many excellent features such as managing documents, parts, and designs."
"Siemens PLM TeamCenter has positively impacted my organization as it has saved a lot of time, it has a very quick response, its environment is very stable, and its support is very good."
"While I cannot disclose specific metrics due to confidentiality, I can share that our implementation of Siemens PLM TeamCenter has engendered significant returns, particularly in time savings."
"Siemens PLM TeamCenter has positively impacted my organization as it saves multiple costs."
"Siemens PLM TeamCenter has been my favorite product after using it for the last 10 years, with many excellent features such as managing documents, parts, and designs."
"Siemens PLM TeamCenter has positively impacted my organization by always increasing its user-friendly interface, and we have both types of PLM and received positive feedback from TeamCenter."
"I like the Teamcenter Requirements Manager. It also has a structure manager where you create an engineering bill of materials and manufacturing process planning. There is something like service lifecycle management. That is where the maintenance data is stored. There are multiple modules. ALM Polarion is also a Siemens solution. It is a separate product, but it's part of the Siemens portfolio."
 

Cons

"There are areas where Infor CloudSuite can improve. For instance, when it comes to reporting, it comes with a very limited number of reports, and the standard reports are clunky, requiring a technical resource or developer to enhance or make them presentable."
"Pricing is always an area where there is room for improvement."
"Infor needs to work on its documentation. For example, if I need to create a business object deployment from LVN to element, the instructions for this are insufficient. Many specific use cases aren't covered in the manual."
"Customer Service: Infor is impossible, but if you have a good reseller partner, they can handle just about any issues."
"Planning needs to be improved. That is, industry-specific planning details need to be added and refined."
"Infor OS is powerful, but the documentation is terrible."
"The price of the solution is not good."
"They could include marketing automation for the product."
"The product's web interface and setup process could be better."
"This solution works, but it has many issues. Smaller companies are coming up the cloud-based PLM solutions that may replace larger PLM companies like PTC or Siemens in the future. It has some performance problems, and the maintenance is too expensive. Recently, we completed a project, and it cost almost $6 million to upgrade."
"Siemens PLM TeamCenter is stable for a wide range of applications, but there are some integrations that are unstable, and Siemens is updating them."
"For improvement of Siemens PLM TeamCenter, we can add something. For example, there are patches that come, and we have raised some enhancement requests."
"The biggest issue I have is how it locks resources."
"An area where Siemens PLM TeamCenter can be improved is in security functions."
"In daily operations, while Siemens PLM TeamCenter is an extremely powerful tool, challenges regarding user experience arise, especially in large, complex programs involving multiple vendors."
"In my experience, Siemens PLM TeamCenter has faced many downtimes, and there were situations where we encountered errors in fetching data."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I'm working for a German company, but I'm located in Portugal. In the German market, Infor's price isn't an issue for clients, but Infor is losing market share every year to SAP in Portugal. Portuguese clients find SAP more affordable. Infor needs to work on this."
"The product is expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."
"The pricing is not built on a standard model."
"For on-premise installations, the licensing is yearly."
"The platform's pricing depends on the specific number of users."
"As for pricing, I secured a favorable deal at around $80,000 yearly for five years, but it was a one-time opportunity."
"I feel it is not very cheap, very economical but also not very expensive."
"It is a cost-effective solution."
"It is costly for small businesses."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Construction Company
10%
Healthcare Company
7%
University
6%
Manufacturing Company
31%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Construction Company
7%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Infor CloudSuite CRM?
The customization capabilities of CloudSuite Industrial are also there.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infor CloudSuite CRM?
Infor CloudSuite is cheaper than SAP and the license is on a yearly basis.
What needs improvement with Infor CloudSuite CRM?
There are areas where Infor CloudSuite can improve. I have touched on the pros and key strengths of Infor CloudSuite, but end-user feedback indicates that there are several areas where the user exp...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Siemens PLM TeamCenter?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Siemens PLM TeamCenter has been that it is quite high compared to Aras PLM, which I found is around 20 to 25 percent of the cost of PLM.
What needs improvement with Siemens PLM TeamCenter?
When I started using Siemens PLM TeamCenter initially, it was somewhat difficult for me to understand. Providing better information to users would be a very good option that TeamCenter could provid...
What is your primary use case for Siemens PLM TeamCenter?
My main use case for Siemens PLM TeamCenter is to retrieve data and use it to perform releases or apply automatic filters. I use Siemens PLM TeamCenter to filter the data using the references. We p...
 

Also Known As

SyteLine
PLM TeamCenter, Siemens TeamCenter
 

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Sample Customers

PRIDE Industries
Grammer, Sparkonix, Avcon Controls, Brose Group, Schlatter, Solaris Bus & Coach, TMD Technologies, Metalfor
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