Sydney Hoffman

Avatar of Sydney Hoffman Sydney Hoffman is a software analyst and managing editor for Software Connect. She has a bachelor’s degree in technical writing from the University of Southern Indiana. With experience producing content for web, print, television, and radio, Sydney hails from the small, strange town of Santa Claus, Indiana, which is in fact a real place.

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Top 9 SYSPRO Alternatives and Competitors

Explore the top 9 SYSPRO alternatives including Epicor Kinetic, SAP Business One, ECI M1, and more. Find the best fit for your manufacturing ERP needs with our in-depth evaluation.

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SYSPRO Review: Features, Ratings, Pros, Cons

We like SYSPRO's modularity, intuitive user interface, and industry-specific features. For example, the ERP solution ensures compliance with ISO and SDS requirements for chemical and fertilizer manufacturers.

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The Best Process Manufacturing Software

Review and compare the top ERP software for process manufacturing: Deacom · BatchMaster · Mar-Kov · Datacor · Cosmetri · QAD Adaptive ERP · MRPEasy · xTuple · Vicinity

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Global Shop Solutions

Global Shop Solutions is a manufacutring ERP software with modules for inventory control, SPC, and CRM. View pricing, pros, cons, and key features.

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What Is Oracle ERP Software?

Oracle ERP software is a SaaS suite of software applications developed by Oracle Corporation. It supports processes like accounting, procurement, and project management.

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The Best Job Shop Software

Compare top job shop software: JobBOSS² · Global Shop Solutions · ProShop · Fishbowl · MRPEasy · xTuple · DELMIAWorks · Katana

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The Best Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Review the top MES software: ShiftWorx · ShopVue · HYDRA X · FactoryTalk · Eyelit MES · MasterControl · FactoryLogix · Epicor Advanced MES · DELMIAWorks

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TruckMaster EnVision Review: Pricing & Features

EnVision is a transportation management system handling dispatch, scheduling, and preventive maintenance. View pros, cons, pricing, and features.

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The Best Procurement Software

Compare our top procurement systems: Tipalti · Precoro · Tradogram · Fraxion · Procurify · Coupa · Bellwether · GEP SMART · Ivalua · Basware · Kissflow

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ERP Implementation Plan: 7 Key Phases

The 7 key phases of ERP implementation are 1. Assessing Systems · 2. Project Planning · 3. Selection · 4. Design · 5. Development · 6. Testing · 7. Deployment

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The Best Cloud ERP Software

Find the best cloud-based ERP system for your business: Dynamics 365 Business Central · Epicor Prophet 21 · SYSPRO · Acumatica · Odoo · NetSuite · SAP Business One · QT9 ERP · Deltek Costpoint · Sage Intacct

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The Best Cosmetic Manufacturing Software

Compare and get pricing on the best cosmetic manufacturing software for batch tracking, formula management, and inventory control. Explore our expert reviews and buyers guide.

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The Best Warehouse Management Software

Compare the best warehouse management software for distributors, 3PLs, eCommerce, and DTC businesses. Explore key features, top systems, and get pricing on leading systems.

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xTuple Review: Ratings and Features

xTuple is an affordable manufacturing ERP system for growing manufacturers, supporting numerous operations. See our verdict and user reviews for more info.

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Best Manufacturing ERP Software

Compare the best manufacturing ERP software: Epicor Kinetic · Infor CloudSuite Industrial · Epicor Kinetic · SAP S/4HANA · BatchMaster ERP· Datacor · SYSPRO · Deacom

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The Best Small Business Manufacturing Software

Find the best small business manufacturing software and get free recommendations: Deacom · xTuple · SYSPRO · DELMIAWorks · MRPeasy · Datacor · JobBOSS² · Katana

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The Best Print Shop Management Software

Compare the best print shop management software: shopVOX, ShopWorks, InfoFlo Print, ePS Pace, ePRO Print, PrintVis, and Printavo.

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The Best Architecture Project Management Software

Compare and get pricing on the top architectural project management software: BQE Core · Deltek Ajera · Monograph · Deltek Vantagepoint · Birdview PSA

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The Best Self Storage Software

Get demos of the best self-storage software. Costs start at $30/month and reach up to $100/month. Compare products like Yardi Breeze, Storable Edge, 6Storage, and Unit Trac.

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Deltek Ajera

Deltek Ajera is an ERP for small to mid-sized A&E firms. Explore features, pros, and cons for this project-based accounting solution.

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The Best Performance Management Software

Performance management software helps companies analyze employee performance through reviews and surveys. Our top picks include Paycor, Lattice, and ClearCompany.

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AI in ERP: Examples and Top Software

Explore AI in ERP systems with real-world examples, use cases, and top vendors. Learn what’s working in 2025 and what’s just hype.

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The Best Multichannel Inventory Management Software

Find multichannel eCommerce and retail software that integrates with marketplaces from Amazon to eBay. Top picks include Zoho Inventory, Extensiv, Acctivate, and Agiliron.

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The Best Expense Management Software

Get free recommendations and compare top expense management software: Emburse Certify · Expensify · JAMIS Prime ERP · Zoho Expense · Coupa · Rydoo

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The Best Pawn Shop Software

We've reviewed the best pawn shop software, such as PawnSnap, PawnMaster, and Pawnbroker, to help you manage inventory and stay compliant.

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DirectLine Review: Ratings, Pros, & Cons

Cloud-based CMMS software built for maintenance teams in the healthcare, manufacturing, and education industries. Explore features, pricing, and our expert review.

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Best Discrete Manufacturing Software

Discrete manufacturing software manages supply chains, tracks inventory, and schedules production. Compare top picks like Epicor Kinetic, Acumatica, and ECI M1.

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Best ERP for Retail Industry

Review and compare the best retail ERP software: NetSuite · Brightpearl · Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central · Acumatica · Odoo · SAP Business One

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CenterPoint Payroll Review: Pros, Cons, Reviews

CenterPoint Payroll is a payroll software designed to streamline payroll processing for medium to large organizations. It offers both cloud and locally-installed options. Read for pros, cons, ratings, and reviews.

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CG4 Asset Tracking System: Pricing & Features

CG4 Asset Tracking is a software featuring inventory control, scanning, auditing, and document management. View pricing, pros, cons, and key features.

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The Best Food Manufacturing ERP Software

Review the top food manufacturing ERP systems: CAI Minotaur · Deacom · Sage X3 · Food Connex · Aptean Food and Beverage · Vicinity Software · BatchMaster

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IDU-Concept Review: Pros, Cons, Ratings

IDU-Concept is a web-based system that offers liscensable modules like financial budgeting, modeling, and sales planning. See our verdict with user reviews.

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Contractor Foreman Review: Ratings, Pricing, Pros, Cons

Contractor foreman is an affordable construction management software for contractors with a free trial and prices starting at $49/month.

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The Best Government Software

Review and compare government accounting software. Get an overview of the top options: Tyler Enterprise ERP, Edmunds GovTech, and Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT.

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Food Connex Review: Features, Pros, Cons

Food Connex is a cloud-based ERP and food service management software with sophisticated inventory management. Explore our user reviews and expert software ratings.

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The Best Furniture Manufacturing Software

Compare the top furniture manufacturing software: xTuple · SYSPRO · Katana MRP · MRPeasy · JobBOSS² · Epicor Kinetic · Infor CloudSuite Industrial · Deskera ERP

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Leasecake Review: Pricing, Ratings, Pros, Cons,

Leasecake is a lease management software that simplifies lease administration, tracks key dates, and centralizes property data for easy access. Find pricing, reviews, pros, and cons.

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FactoryTalk Review: Features, Pros, Cons

FactoryTalk® software is built for supporting an ecosystem of advanced industrial applications, including IoT. It all starts at the edge where manufacturing happens and scales from on-premise to cloud. The software options offer cutting edge design, maximized operation efficiencies, and predictive and augmented maintenance advantages. @youtube Fact

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The Best Accounting Software with Offline Access

We researched the best desktop accounting software based on pricing and similarity to QuickBooks. Review TallyPrime, Odoo, DENALI Business Software, and GnuCash.

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NorthStar WMS Review: 2025 Features, Pros, Cons

Northstar WMS is a tool for wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers for order fulfillment and inventory management. See our verdict and user reviews.

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The Best EHR Software

Review and compare the best EHR software, including platforms like athenaOne, Hippocrate, and Multiview ERP.

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Patriot Software Review: Pros, Cons, Ratings

Patriot software is an online platofrm designed to assist small businesses with their accounting and payroll needs. Find reviews, pricing, and key features.

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CustomBooks

CustomBooks is an accounting software with strong inventory control and other features beyond financial management. Find pricing details, reviews, pros, and cons.

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Sage Intacct Review: Ratings, Pros, Cons

We like Sage Intacct for its multi-entity support, strong integrations, and user-friendly interface. Explore user reviews and pricing details for more info.

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Epicor Kinetic Review: Ratings and Features

Epicor Kinetic is a two-tier ERP software for discrete manufacturing environments. Find our more about pricing, ratings, and key features.

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Sage 50cloud Accounting

Sage 50c is a desktop-based accounting software that connects to cloud-based features like mobile invoicing. Get details on pricing, ratings, pros, and cons.

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Zoho Books Review: Pros, Cons, Pricing

Zoho Books is an accounting software that is a popular alternative to QuickBooks, offering easy-to-use features. See our verdict and user reviews for more info.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Get a complete business and financial management solution for small and medium-sized businesses. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central makes ordering, selling, invoicing, and reporting easier--starting on day one.

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Xero Accounting Software Review: Pros, Cons

We recommend Xero for its user-friendly interface, affordability, and unlimited users per subscription. Xero is responsive and intuitive, with core accounting features in billing, invoicing, purchasing, and expense tracking.

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Aptean Industrial Manufacturing ERP Workwise Edition Review

Aptean Industrial Manufacturing ERP Workwise Edition is an intelligent ERP that can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud. The solution is primarily used by manufacturers who need complete visibility into their shop floor and delivery operations in order to improve efficiencies, manage complexity, and grow their business. @youtube The Aptean Indus