Comparison Between

Oracle and Axapta

Oracle

Axapta

Production Process

Capable of handling complex production This product is weak on multi-plant

processes and operations.
operations handling.

Planning

Can handle multi constrained base Cant handle multi constrained base
planning with powerful graphical and planning. For example, although it
simulation tools.
supports multiple warehouses for
inventory control, it does not allow
multiple facilities for planning and
scheduling (i.e. multi-plant MPS and
MRP).

Interface

Quality compliance

Handle complex production processes Has its quality checks and features but
and integrate them with powerful quality not as efficient as that of Oracle.
checks.
As
the
requirement
of
pharmaceutical, with extra protection of
E-signatures and Non conformance
compliances notifications.

Data synchronization

Oracle can be integrated with third party

applications like LIMS etc. Oracle
provides strong integration capabilities
through which you can integrate your
production machines with oracle data
base for capturing machine readings.

User friendly

Oracle E-Business Suite is Windows,

Mac and Linux/Unix compatible

Not much user friendly

Support windows

Using the Application Integration

Framework (AIF) to integrate Microsoft
Dynamics AX with external software
systems

Best Recommended

Costing

Pharmaceutical
requirements

Controls
and
requirements
In Long Run

It was built especially for Small Business,

Mid-Sized Business and Large Enterprise.
For the growing companies that have
annual revenue of more than $ 25 million
and that are in continuous expansion it is
the best recommended solution that
helps the entity in reducing its cost and
increasing its revenue by using powerful
planning and forecasting tools.
Having multiple costing methods and

capture costing scenarios as per cost

management theories.
Support standard and actual costing.

Not recommended for industries in rapid

growth,
having
large
number
of
employees and having planned to
expand.

Handle actual and standard costing. But does

not support multi cost methods.

Oracle provides:
Do not possess all of these features.

Least cost formula, lab formula, formula

security
Enhanced receiving

E-Signatures, event based workflows and

notifications
Regulatory requirements and compliances

Audit Possess
internal
controls
as
per
the Possess control and meet the ISA and GAAP
requirement of ISAs and meet the compliance requirements.
requirements of GAAP, IFRS and IAS.
Oracle is java and web based application and
being serving the top companies for almost 30
years. Its future is secure and every new
release is compatible with the old one.

It is developed by using a language called X+

+ (a blend of C++ and Java). I would
speculate that, at some point, Microsoft may
want to rewrite Axapta using its own
development toolset (Visual Studio). But for
the short term, Microsoft will probably be
content just to run the X++ code through
its .NET SDK so that it can operate within
Microsoft's .NET framework.

Weaknesses in Microsoft Dynamics AX:

Followings are some generally accepted Strategic ERP weaknesses:
Software as a Service and cloud ERP options are still limited, and don't compete favorably with
pure-play cloud ERP solutions
Dynamics AX incurs higher costs and risks associated with partner hosting, due to reduced
investments, competencies and resourcing as compared to publisher hosted SaaS ERP solutions
The user interface (UI) is satisfactory, but fails to take advantage of the lessons learned from
consumer technologies and does not deliver a rewarding user experience
Microsoft is extremely behind in recognizing and delivering Enterprise 2.0 and social business
solutions
Dynamics ERP offers very limited cross-platform supportincluding narrow support for browsers,
operating systems and databases
Dynamics AX is no longer well suited to smaller companies, but rather more for midrange and
enterprise-level organizations
Despite Microsoft's company strategy of aligning along industry markets, Dynamics ERP systems
seldom venture into verticals markets. Instead the company relies on its ISV and business
partner channels to develop and integrate industry solutions. The strategy is not unreasonable,
however, creates a layer of abstraction between the publishers and its customers.
The lack of some modules and the fact that some functionalities are provided by partners and
third parties can create integration complexity, drive up total cost of ownership (TCO) and
impact return on investment (ROI)

Supporting Refrences:
Weaknesses:
http://www.erpsearch.com/dynamics-ax-strengths.php
Technology point:
http://fscavo.blogspot.ae/2002/10/first-look-at-microsofts-axapta-erp.
html
Other Aspects:
http://accounting-software.findthebest.com/compare/65-72/Oracle-EBusiness-Suite-vs-Microsoft-Dynamics-AX
Revenue and process discussion group:
http://erp.ittoolbox.com/groups/vendor-selection/erp-select/erp-co
mparision-between-oracle-sap-and-axapta-1065389
Oracle and pharmaceutical clients:
http://www.oracle.com/us/industries/life-sciences/pharmaceuticals/ov
erview/index.html

ERP Enterprise Software

Comparisons
Process Manufacturing ERP Competitor Rating Analysis for E-Business Suite
(12) by Oracle, Dynamics AX (2012) by Microsoft
The graphs below were developed as a high-level competitive rating analysis of EBusiness Suite (12) by Oracle, Dynamics AX (2012) by Microsoft. They display
the standard scores of the vendor's solution, as determined through TEC's default
Process Manufacturing ERP model. The graphs reflect 3518 functional,
technical, and business criteria. This comparison is based on average weights
and priorities.