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Description

Successfully managing the intricate operations of enterprise manufacturers and distributors is crucial for business growth. Infor M3 stands out as a cloud-centric ERP solution tailored for manufacturing and distribution, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to enhance user engagement and deliver robust analytics across various companies, countries, and sites. Alongside Infor M3, the CloudSuite™ industry solutions offer top-notch functionality for sectors such as chemicals, distribution, equipment, fashion, food and beverage, and industrial manufacturing. To maintain a competitive edge, agility is essential. The latest features provide enhanced data-driven insights and optimized workflows, empowering you to make well-informed decisions swiftly and take decisive action when necessary. Ultimately, embracing these advancements can significantly enhance operational efficiency and responsiveness in today's dynamic market.

Description

PolyPM is a Polygon Software integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP), and product lifecycle management solution (PLM). PolyPM is a solution for small- to medium-sized apparel companies. It allows them to integrate all aspects, including the supply chain, product development, and production processes. They can also instantly access all style and manufacturing information from anywhere in the world. This allows businesses to reduce time-to-market and incur lower development costs. It also improves customer service and worker productivity.

API Access

Has API No

API Access

Has API Yes

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Integrations

Axya Yes

Bizview Yes

CODESOFT Yes

Canals Yes

Centra Yes

DATABASICS Time & Expense Yes

DataServ Yes

ISPnext Yes

Infor CloudSuite Fashion Yes

Longview Tax Yes

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Integrations

Axya No

Bizview No

CODESOFT No

Canals No

Centra No

DATABASICS Time & Expense No

DataServ No

ISPnext No

Infor CloudSuite Fashion No

Longview Tax No

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Pricing Details

No price information available.

Free Trial No

Free Version No

Pricing Details

200$/month/user

Custom

Free Trial No

Free Version No

Deployment

Web-Based Yes

On-Premises No

iPhone App Yes

iPad App Yes

Android App Yes

Windows Yes

Mac No

Linux No

Chromebook No

Deployment

Web-Based Yes

On-Premises No

iPhone App Yes

iPad App Yes

Android App Yes

Windows Yes

Mac No

Linux No

Chromebook No

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes

Live Rep (24/7) Yes

Online Support Yes

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes

Live Rep (24/7) Yes

Online Support Yes

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes

Webinars Yes

Live Training (Online) Yes

In Person Yes

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes

Webinars Yes

Live Training (Online) Yes

In Person Yes

Vendor Details

Company Name

Infor

Founded

2002

Country

United States

Website

www.infor.com/solutions/erp/m3

Vendor Details

Company Name

Polygon Software

Founded

1986

Country

United States

Website

www.polypm.com

Product Features

Accounting

Accounts Payable No

Accounts Receivable No

Bank Reconciliation No

Billing & Invoicing No

CPA Firms No

Cash Management No

Cryptocurrency Support No

Expense Tracking No

Fixed Asset Management No

Fund Accounting No

General Ledger No

Government No

Multi-Currency No

Nonprofits No

Payroll Management No

Project Accounting No

Purchase Orders No

Tax Management No

Apparel Management

Billing & Invoicing No

Catalog Management No

Inventory Management No

Materials Management No

Order Management No

Product Management No

Production Management No

Purchasing No

Returns Management No

Shipping Management No

Supplier Management No

Supply Chain Management No

Time and Action (TNA) Calendar No

Warehouse Management No

Business Process Management

Access Controls / Permissions No

Alerts / Notifications No

Business Process Automation No

Business Rules Management No

Collaboration No

Process Change Tracking No

Process Mapping No

Process Modeling & Design No

Visual Workflow Management No

Capacity Planning

Chemical

Certificates of Analysis No

Chemical Process Simulation No

Computer-Assisted Structure Elucidation (CASE) No

ISO Management No

Inventory Management No

Particle Tracking No

Reporting & Statistics No

Samples Tracking No

Traceability No

Uncertainty Analysis No

Chemical Manufacturing

Discrete ERP

Distribution

Barcoding / RFID No

Import / Export Management No

Inventory Management No

Order Management No

Purchasing No

Returns Management No

Sales Forecasting No

Shipping Management No

Warehouse Management No

Distribution Accounting

Distribution ERP

Equipment Rental

Asset Tracking No

Barcoding No

Billing and Invoicing No

Customer Management No

Inventory Management No

Maintenance Management No

Order Management No

Reservations Management No

Utilization Reporting No

ERP

Accounting Integration No

Accounting Management No

CRM No

Dashboard No

Distribution Management No

Enterprise Asset Management No

Financial Management No

HR Management No

Inventory Management No

Order Management No

Project Management No

Purchase Order Management No

Purchasing No

Reporting/Analytics No

Sales Management No

Supply Chain Management No

Warehouse Management No

Food Manufacturing

Compliance No

ERP No

Food Safety No

Food Traceability No

Ingredient Management No

Production Scheduling No

Quality Management No

Recall Tracking No

Recipe Management No

Seasonal Demand Forecasting No

Supply Chain Management No

Food Service Distribution

Costing No

Customer Management No

Import / Export Management No

Inventory Management No

Lot Tracking No

Order Management No

Picking & Routing No

Purchasing No

Quotes / Estimates No

Traceability No

Vendor Management No

Warehouse Management No

Food Traceability

CRM No

Order Management No

Product Lifecycle Management No

Production Management No

Quality Control No

Recall Management No

Recipe Management No

Traceability No

Traceback & Traceforward No

Inventory Management

Alerts/Notifications No

Barcoding / RFID No

Forecasting No

Inventory Optimization No

Kitting No

Manufacturing Inventory Management No

Mobile Access No

Multi-Channel Management No

Product Identification No

Reorder Management No

Reporting/Analytics No

Retail Inventory Management No

Supplier Management No

Warehouse Management No

Manufacturing

Accounting Integration No

ERP No

MES No

MRP No

Maintenance Management No

Purchase Order Management No

Quality Management No

Quotes/Estimates No

Reporting/Analytics No

Safety Management No

Shipping Management No

Manufacturing ERP

Manufacturing Execution

Document Management No

Forecasting No

Quality Control No

Quote Management No

Resource Management No

Supplier Management No

Supply Chain Management No

Traceability No

Mixed Mode ERP

MRP

Bills of Material No

Compliance Management No

Document Management No

Forecasting No

Formula Management No

Inventory Management No

Order Management No

Process Manufacturing No

Product Configurator No

Production Scheduling No

Quality Control No

Quality Management No

Quote Management No

Reporting/Analytics No

Resource Management No

Safety Management No

Supplier Management No

Supply Chain Management No

Process Manufacturing

Product Lifecycle Management

Change Management No

Compliance Management No

Cost Tracking No

Design Management No

Document Management No

Product Data Management No

Project Management No

Requirements Management No

Supplier Management No

Production Scheduling

"What If" Scenarios No

Automated Scheduling No

Bottleneck Optimization No

Capacity Planning No

Constraint Scheduling No

Job Scheduling No

Material Planning No

Priority-Based Scheduling No

Quality Control No

Rental

Auto / Boat Rental No

Contract Management No

Inspection Management No

Inventory Management No

Late Fee Calculation No

Maintenance Management No

Medical Equipment Rental No

Multi-Location No

Online Booking No

Rate Management No

Recurring Rentals No

Reservations Management No

Scheduling No

Short / Long Term Rental No

Supply Chain Management

Demand Planning No

Electronic Data Interchange No

Import / Export Management No

Inventory Management No

Order Fulfillment No

Order Management No

Sales & Operations Planning No

Shipping Management No

Supplier Management No

Transportation Management No

Warehouse Management No

Supply Chain Visibility

Warehouse Management

3PL Management No

Barcoding / RFID No

Category Customization No

Channel Management No

Demand Planning No

Inventory Management No

Location Control No

Order Management No

Purchasing No

Quality Control No

Receiving / Putaway Management No

Returns Management No

Shipping Management No

Product Features

Apparel Management

PolyPM is a specialized platform that combines ERP, PLM, and MES functionalities, specifically designed for companies in the apparel, textile, uniform, and sewn goods sectors. This integrated system streamlines the management of styles, materials, sourcing, and production processes. With PolyPM, users can effectively oversee Catalog Management, Production, Inventory, Material Orders, and Supplier relationships. The platform is equipped to handle intricate SKUs, various colorways, size ranges, Bills of Materials (BOMs), cost calculations, and Time and Action (TNA) schedules. PolyPM offers a cohesive solution that enhances visibility throughout the entire process, from initial design to final delivery, facilitating quicker approvals, precise material planning, and improved communication among design, development, manufacturing, and delivery teams. It is specifically tailored for the apparel industry and is not intended for other manufacturing sectors.

Billing & Invoicing Yes

Catalog Management Yes

Inventory Management Yes

Materials Management Yes

Order Management Yes

Product Management Yes

Production Management Yes

Purchasing Yes

Returns Management Yes

Shipping Management Yes

Supplier Management Yes

Supply Chain Management Yes

Time and Action (TNA) Calendar No

Warehouse Management Yes

Discrete ERP

PolyPM specializes in discrete clothing manufacturing, meticulously monitoring every style, color, and size variant. The platform efficiently oversees cut bundles, sewing processes, production timelines, costs, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory. By integrating Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), PolyPM provides teams with immediate visibility on the factory floor and comprehensive management of textile and apparel production, from the sourcing of materials to the final shipment.

ERP

PolyPM is a dedicated ERP solution tailored specifically for the apparel manufacturing sector, seamlessly integrating financial management, production processes, supply chain operations, and inventory oversight into a cohesive system. In contrast to conventional ERPs that necessitate additional customization and expenses to meet the distinctive demands of the apparel industry, PolyPM is designed to cater to these requirements right from the start. It encompasses features such as fabric specifications, cutting plans, size grading, shrinkage adjustments, and multi-tiered apparel bills of materials (BOMs). With built-in functionalities for Purchasing, Order Management, Inventory, Project Management, and Reporting, PolyPM guarantees precision throughout the journey from raw materials to finished products. By merging ERP with PLM, PolyPM minimizes manual labor, enhances cost efficiency, and speeds up the time-to-market for apparel brands, making it unsuitable for use in other manufacturing sectors.

Accounting Integration Yes

Accounting Management Yes

CRM Yes

Dashboard Yes

Distribution Management Yes

Enterprise Asset Management No

Financial Management No

HR Management No

Inventory Management Yes

Order Management Yes

Project Management Yes

Purchase Order Management Yes

Purchasing Yes

Reporting/Analytics Yes

Sales Management Yes

Supply Chain Management Yes

Warehouse Management Yes

Fashion Design

PolyPM seamlessly merges innovative design with manufacturing through a comprehensive apparel Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system tailored for fashion brands. This platform allows designers and technical teams to efficiently handle sketches, specifications, CAD files, grading, fit information, materials, and updates all in one place. With features like pattern creation tools, color and fabric coordination, as well as print and cutting workflows, it facilitates a streamlined transition from design to production. By integrating PLM with apparel ERP, PolyPM ensures that teams remain synchronized on fit, quality, cost, and materials at every stage of the product lifecycle.

CAD Tools Yes

Color Matching Yes

Design Export Yes

Fabric Matching No

Fashion Illustrations Yes

Pattern Grading Yes

Pattern Layout / Print / Cut Yes

Pattern, Color & Art Storage Yes

Presentation Tools Yes

Textile Pattern Design No

Manufacturing ERP

PolyPM is a specialized ERP solution designed specifically for the apparel manufacturing industry, combining essential functions such as Purchasing, Inventory Management, Production, Quality Control, and Supply Chain Management into a single platform. It accommodates intricate material yields, varying fabric widths, shrinkage considerations, size-run planning, multi-tiered Bills of Materials, and comprehensive sourcing and production processes. Teams in the apparel sector benefit from immediate visibility and enhanced efficiency throughout the entire journey, from raw materials to cutting, sewing, and final distribution.

Manufacturing Inventory Management

PolyPM specializes in sophisticated inventory management for the apparel industry, specifically for textiles and sewn-goods businesses. It meticulously monitors raw materials like fabrics and trims, as well as cut bundles and finished products, across various locations. The platform features comprehensive integration of materials, warehouse, and returns management, providing users with precise stock visibility. Tailored specifically for the apparel sector, it incorporates unique aspects such as dye lots, shrinkage, fabric rolls, size curves, and colorways, offering a level of accuracy that surpasses standard inventory solutions.

MRP

PolyPM specializes in providing MRP solutions tailored for the apparel industry, adept at managing the intricate processes involved in cut-and-sew manufacturing. It oversees Bill of Materials (BOMs), production timelines, quality control, inventory management, procurement, and supplier collaboration. The system accurately assesses raw material requirements by considering factors such as colorways, size variations, shrinkage rates, yields, and cutting strategies. By harmonizing the purchasing, cutting, sewing, and finishing stages within a cohesive ERP framework, PolyPM effectively minimizes shortages, excessive purchases, and production delays.

Bills of Material Yes

Compliance Management Yes

Document Management Yes

Forecasting Yes

Formula Management Yes

Inventory Management Yes

Order Management Yes

Process Manufacturing Yes

Product Configurator Yes

Production Scheduling Yes

Quality Control Yes

Quality Management Yes

Quote Management Yes

Reporting/Analytics Yes

Resource Management Yes

Safety Management Yes

Supplier Management Yes

Supply Chain Management No

Product Lifecycle Management

PolyPM offers a sophisticated solution for managing the entire apparel product lifecycle, integrated within a comprehensive ERP software platform tailored for the apparel industry. Unlike typical PLM systems that focus solely on the design and development phases, PolyPM links apparel PLM directly to inventory management, sourcing, production processes, and order fulfillment. This integration guarantees a smooth transition of styles, materials, bills of materials, patterns, and cost information from initial concept to final production and delivery. Design teams can efficiently oversee styles, revisions, and approvals, while production teams access the same up-to-date data for managing inventory, purchasing, production processes, and supplier relations. By merging apparel product lifecycle management with essential ERP capabilities, PolyPM effectively eliminates data silos, minimizes errors during handoffs, and provides apparel brands with comprehensive visibility throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial sketch to the finished garment ready for shipment.

Change Management No

Compliance Management No

Cost Tracking No

Design Management No

Document Management No

Product Data Management No

Project Management No

Requirements Management No

Supplier Management No