ALERE ERP

Pros

Alere is simple and pretty easy to learn. Our team easily shifted to it, and it was quite a smooth process.

Cons

I think it would be great to have more automation features for reports like automatically creating and emailing them.

Pros

What stands out most for me is how all the modules connect and work together. The manufacturing module, for example lets you assign overhead rates to machines, so those costs are added to the manufactured goods. There's also a direct labor rate for the labor costs. TIW even developed some custom modifications that make it easier for our manufacturing team to use.

Cons

Sometimes the reports are too long and include more columns than needed which can be annoying for me.

Pros

ALERE has been around for a while and keeps evolving with new technology, which I must say is great for modern users. One big advantage is the constant refinement of its core architecture. All the modules share the same interface which makes cross-training much easier. There is also a program from TIW that helps convert data from other systems like QuickBooks and SBT Pro. The conversion process is quite thorough which allows a VAR to transition over a weekend. You could work on the old system on Thursday and be fully on Alere by Monday. It operates as one integrated platform. And it starts with a solid accounting base and then additional modules can be added as needed whether it is for kitting, distribution or full manufacturing. This means it grows with your business without needing to change platforms. Moreover, it integrates with Shopify and TaxJar which makes tax management and e-commerce much simpler.

Cons

The interface follows a traditional data entry format rather than offering a modern, web-based user experience. However the design is pretty simple and the data is accessible, which means that I can easily customize the interface.