An Infor CloudSuite Distribution alternative built around how you run.
Infor CloudSuite Distribution is Infor's cloud ERP suite for distributors. Its ERP core is Distribution SX.e, which Infor describes as part of the suite and as installed and maintained by Infor in the cloud. thinkbridge builds a system around how your branches price, stock, ship and bill, and at the end of the term you own it.
Signs you've outgrown Infor CloudSuite Distribution
- Pricing and rebate rules live in spreadsheets beside SX.e.
- The warehouse, transport and order systems are upgraded on different schedules.
- Each change goes through an Infor partner.
- Branch staff re-key orders and quotes that the office needs for billing.
Infor CloudSuite Distribution compared with a system you own
| Infor CloudSuite Distribution | thinkbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| How it fits | Configured around the vendor's standard process; gaps are closed with customization, add-ons or spreadsheets | Modeled on how your business actually runs, including its exceptions |
| Who owns it | You license it; the vendor owns the code and the roadmap | You own the code, the data model and the business logic |
| How you pay | Subscription or license, plus implementation partner fees | Priced on outcomes, paid over an agreed term |
| After go-live | Changes go through a partner or an upgrade cycle | Managed care keeps improving it; low-risk changes ship to a beta you approve |
| AI | Added through the vendor's roadmap and add-ons | Built into the workflows from the start |
How the move works
- ObserveWe watch how the work runs today, including the workarounds.
- Model and buildThe system is modeled on your process and generated with
think One - Migrate and validateYour data moves over and your team tests it on real cases.
- Go liveIn about four months.
The four stages are a short version of the six-step method (see how it works). For what gets built, see ERP replacement and consolidation.
Questions about moving off Infor CloudSuite Distribution
Is Distribution SX.e the same as Infor CloudSuite Distribution?
Distribution SX.e is the ERP component of Infor CloudSuite Distribution, according to Infor's documentation. People also search for it as SX.e.
Can thinkbridge replace Infor CloudSuite Distribution?
Yes. thinkbridge models how the business runs, builds a system that fits and migrates the data from Infor CloudSuite Distribution before cutover. It can replace Infor CloudSuite Distribution outright or take over only the areas that don't fit.
Do we have to replace everything at once?
No. thinkbridge can connect to Infor CloudSuite Distribution and replace one area at a time, such as quoting, purchasing or delivery planning.
How long does a Infor CloudSuite Distribution replacement take?
About four months to go live.
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