ERP Solutions for Shipyards

[internetturk]

Hi everybody,
Is there any people have a experince with MARS or IFS?(ERP solutions for shipyards.)
I want to learn what is difference between these software?

thanks,
internetturk

[Kay9]

MARS is more of a manufacturing software type ERP and IFS is more high end accounting based. With that said you can make either one work.

K9

[gramcko]

Its not the difference between the software that counts, its the difference between your operations and the software. Any ERP will do nearly 100% of the accounting, purchasing, distribution, and if you use the MRP, will do a good job of scheduling materials. They vary greatly on automating work at the shop level.
Overall, they'll do 80% of what you'll need, more if you're willing to bend your operations to the software.

[pascalbekker]

hello

those some one know where i can find a "demo /try "version of this software

thx

[Kay9]

The local rep will be happy to demo some of the features. However these are very complex and large pices of software, that are tailored to each individual install/user. You cant get a CD, install it, and give it a 30 day test drive like you can quickbooks.

Often the install and debug takes 6 months. Another 3 months for training. If you can go live in 12 months your doing really well.

K9