Providing consistent digital experiences across channels helps you increase business to business (B2B) sales. A recent survey found 62% of B2B companies increased sales by using ERP-ecommerce integration to deliver high quality digital journeys.
SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) software streamlines your organization’s data processing and information flows. Originally designed for on-premises use, it now provides its wide range of applications and modules in the cloud.
NetSuite was designed for the cloud. It provides ERP and customer relationship (CRM) solutions. Although it was acquired by Oracle in 2016 it continues to operate independently.
Your ERP brings together finance, human resources, manufacturing, supply chain management and procurement. It can help you run almost any type of business. You can avoid data conflicts and save time by consolidating information and automating processes. Almost any business function can improve when you have a good ERP system.
Cloudfy comes with pre-built integrations for leading ERP systems including SAP and Oracle NetSuite. When you integrate your ERP system and Cloudfy B2B ecommerce platform you create an end to end customer service portal. You can automate sales, minimize data entry errors and have a clearer view of all your business operations. What’s more, you don’t have to invest in IT infrastructure and maintenance, so you’ll reduce costs too.
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Key features – SAP
SAP covers key business functions including finance, human resources, supply chain management and customer relationship management. It’s popular with organizations that want to integrate and manage all their core business processes with a single software solution.
Business processes
SAP provides preconfigured business processes based on industry best practices, helping organizations optimize their operations. It allows businesses to automate workflows, minimize manual tasks, reduce errors, and improve efficiency.
Reporting
Report Center centralizes all the reporting components from SAP’s different analytical tools. You can create reports for different levels in your organization from a central location including tiles, dashboards, and tables.
Data Integration
Data integration across departments and systems provides a central hub. You can connect different functions and share data in near real time. Removing data silos improves accuracy and provides a complete view of your business. Decision making is improved when you have access to reliable and up-to-date information.
Scalability
As you expand your business operations, SAP can handle increasing data volumes, users, and transactions. This provides an important growth path without the disruption of key system changes.
Key features - Oracle NetSuite
NetSuite’s ERP system covers accounting, financial management, inventory, ordering, and billing. It can support both online and in-store sales and improve planning and tracking with professional services automation (PSA). Its customer relationship management (CRM) module helps automate sales, customer service and marketing.
Single data source
With NetSuite you can run your whole business, using a single source of data for multiple purposes. Different software solutions for each business function aren’t needed. Once authorized, your employees can simply log in to access and use the functions they need.
Integration
All NetSuite modules automatically integrate and share information from your central data source. There’s a common user interface which reduces training requirements and improves productivity.
Reporting
Strong reporting and analytics help improve business processes and decision making. Role-based dashboards provide employees, managers and executives with the information they need in their day to day work.
Flexibility
Businesses in almost any industry sector can use the functionality, apps and tools available in NetSuite. You can select what you need to suit your business and organizational structure.
Scalability
Both fast-growing businesses and established enterprises like the usability and scalability of NetSuite. Implementation and user training are less challenging than you’ll find with some other ERP systems.
Software in the cloud
Like Cloudfy, both SAP and NetSuite are deployed in the cloud so you benefit from flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Cloud-based solutions are good for remote teamworking, allowing everyone to access critical applications and information securely, wherever they are. Resources are available when needed and you receive automatic updates and upgrades. There’s no need for extra infrastructure investment, you simply pay a software as a service (SaaS) subscription as you grow.
Case study: Advantage Tent Fittings
Advantage Tent Fittings manufactures and distributes components for military tents. They sell in high volumes to the US government. For their sales to the military, they manufacture tent poles and stakes to meet specific requirements. The company chose Cloudfy to create a B2B ecommerce platform to replace their online catalog. Integration with their SAP B1 ERP system improved the efficiency of their sales ordering process.
The best ERP and B2B ecommerce integration solution for your business
Your choice of ERP will depend on your organization’s size, industry, budget, and your plans for the future. SAP is well established as a solution for manufacturing and wholesale distribution. NetSuite is popular with fast growing businesses in service sectors, logistics and manufacturing. Whichever ERP you choose, integration with Cloudfy allows you to create a market leading B2B customer self-service portal.
To find out how to simplify, save and scale your B2B operations with Cloudfy and ERP integration contact us today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, broadly they do. You can use either solution for your finance, customer relationship management, HR, manufacturing and supply chain needs.
If you choose Cloudfy you benefit from pre-built integrations for both SAP and Oracle NetSuite. SAP doesn’t have a native ecommerce module but does offer some integrations. NetSuite offers SuiteCommerce but, unlike Cloudfy, this isn’t purpose designed for complex B2B sales.
With Cloudfy you can adapt processes and workflows to meet your needs. SAP bundles its ERP modules with limited options to opt-out, so you could find this is less flexible. You can choose each module you want with NetSuite, which supports standards-based customization and configuration.
Yes, both offer good reporting and real-time data analysis. There are data visualization tools and you can drill down to the information you need.
