IFS

What is IFS?

IFS is an enterprise software company whose IFS Cloud suite combines ERP, enterprise asset management (EAM) and field service management (FSM) on one data model. It serves asset-intensive industries.

Key features of IFS

• ERP: finance, supply chain and project management.
• Enterprise asset management: maintenance and asset lifecycle tools.
• Field service management: scheduling and mobile workforce for service work.
• Industry versions: manufacturing, aerospace and defense, energy and utilities, telecom and construction.
• Single data model: modules share one codebase and data model.

How IFS works

Companies deploy IFS Cloud for finance and operations, and extend it with asset and field service modules that use the same data. Implementations usually involve consultants who combine IFS technical knowledge with industry expertise.

Who uses IFS?

Manufacturers, aerospace and defense firms, energy and utilities, telecom, engineering and construction companies use IFS, often mid-size to large.

IFS pricing

IFS does not publish pricing; each deployment is quoted by IFS or a partner.

IFS integrations

IFS Cloud provides APIs for integration with other business systems. Specific connectors are not listed on its main pages.

IFS alternatives

Epicor is an industry ERP focused on manufacturing and distribution. Acumatica is a cloud ERP for mid-market firms. Sage and Odoo serve smaller companies with lighter, lower-cost ERP.