Oracle Financials Microsoft Navision Axapta or SAP Business One MRP implementation in Brazil
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Implementing MRP Systems in Brazil: Oracle Financials, Microsoft Navision, Axapta, and SAP Business One
When a multinational company enters a new market, one of the primary concerns is implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. This involves customization, report optimization, and integration for the new subsidiary. In the South American market, particularly in Brazil, the trend is to outsource manufacturing or production. Here, we offer an initial comparison of major global ERP solutions: Microsoft Business Solutions, Oracle E-Business Suite, and SAP Business One, focusing on their readiness for manufacturing subsidiaries.
Localization Challenges
Every large country, including Brazil, India, and Russia, has a distinct taxation system and accounting practices, leading to the success of locally developed ERP/MRP applications. These unique characteristics can pose challenges for international ERP providers. For instance, Brazilian ERP provider Microsiga is a notable regional player. While multilingual capabilities are relatively easy to address, the complexity lies in tax compliance.
SAP Business One
SAP Business One scores highly as it is well-prepared for Brazil’s tax requirements and offers a multilingual interface in Brazilian Portuguese. It includes MRP and Production modules and integrates seamlessly with advanced SAP systems for transaction consolidation with European or American headquarters. With around 8,000 global installations, it is particularly popular in Latin America. SAP Business One was launched in Brazil in fall 2005.
Microsoft Business Solutions
Microsoft offers two ERP solutions in Brazil: Microsoft Navision and Microsoft Axapta. Navision has several implementations, and Axapta became available in 2006. There are various Navision localizations for Brazil, and Axapta's localization was in progress around this time. Navision is popular in emerging markets like Russia and Eastern Europe, with strong ties in the manufacturing sector. Axapta, while newer, shows promising potential, particularly in Russia and Eastern Europe. Companies should evaluate both Navision and Axapta before deciding. Although Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) is less common in Brazil, it can be utilized if a company has standardized on it globally. Microsoft is moving towards merging its ERP solutions into Microsoft Dynamics, which will integrate components from Navision (Dynamics NAV) and Axapta (Dynamics AX).
Oracle E-Business Suite
Oracle, known for Oracle Financials and Oracle Applications, holds a strong position in Latin America, including Brazil. It offers standard global functionality with options for local customization (language, forms, tax engine, etc.). Companies already using Oracle Financials at their headquarters should investigate its localization for the Brazilian market. Oracle E-Business Suite also provides extensive customization and integration capabilities.
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