IFS ERP Vendor Profile

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IFS ERP software is an automation solution for large and mid-sized firms. Headquartered in Sweden, Industrial and Financial Systems (“IFS”) has more than 60 worldwide locations and over 2,600 employees.

With 2,200 corporate customers and 900,000 users IFS ERP applications are installed in several vertical industry sectors and sub sectors, including:

• -  Defense and Aerospace
• -  Automotive
• -  Technology
• -  Industrial manufacturing
• -  Processing
• -  Facilities management
• -  Utilities/ Telecommunications
• -  Construction/Facilities management
  

IFS ERP solutions were specifically designed to address the needs of highly dynamic enterprises with primary or substantial emphases on at least one of the following processes: manufacturing, supply chain, project, or asset management and service.

IFS ERP software systems are characterized by exceptionally easy integration into existing platforms as well as highly efficient operations and system upgrades. The IFS component-based infrastructure allows user selection of specific features on initial installation with exceptionally easy subsequent upgrades. IFS ERP solutions are multi language (currently 28 available) and are sold in 60 countries. IFS have a large virtual operations network, which, they claim, allows a high degree of support for customers and employees and results in higher levels of customer satisfaction.

IFS ERP software developmental time line:

• *  1983 - IFS established.
• *  1985 - IFS launches its initial ERP software product.
• *  1990 - IFS launches its first complete-suite ERP package.
• *  1993 - IFS launches its first graphical user interface.
• *  1994 - IFS introduces one of the first service oriented ERP architectures.
• *  1996 - IFS main product becomes component-based.
• *  1997 - IFS launches its first web-based user interface.
• *  2001 - Internet portals, mobile, and Java-based solutions introduced.
• *  2002 - All IFS components made available via internet.
• *  2006 - IFS Applications Version 7 released.
• *  2007 - IFS devises project and Intelligent Desktop-based solutions.
• *  2008 - New GUI introduced for increased usability and enhanced productivity.
• *  2009 - MultiPlus Solutions acquisition as IFS subsidiary.
• *  2010 - 360 Scheduling subsidiary acquisition.