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SYSPRO Modules & Capabilities

SYSPRO is rated across 13 of 14 ERP modules, 3 of them a core strength and 125 documented capabilities catalogued across those modules.

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SYSPRO module ratings

Ordered strongest to weakest. Each rating reflects standard-edition depth, not what a third-party add-on could bolt on.

Manufacturing

strong

Production planning, shop floor control, BOM management, MRP, and manufacturing execution. Supports discrete, process, and mixed-mode manufacturing environments.

30 documented capabilities in 4 areas

SYSPRO Manufacturing Operations Management equipment loading dashboard with production charts
Equipment Loading
  • Structures and Routings9

    Defines the multi-level parts structure and the routing of operations needed to manufacture an item.

    Routings · Structure and Routing Archive · Planning Profile · Bill of Materials Setup · Site Location Maintenance

  • Job Management8

    Captures the materials and labour consumed against a manufacturing job and rolls them into the job's final cost.

    Job Entry · Job Receipts · WIP Job and Op Maintenance · WIP Job Closure · Labor Posting

  • Product Configurator3

    Builds a valid bill of materials and routing on the fly from a set of options chosen on a quotation or sales order.

    Product Configurator Wizard · Product Configurator Maintenance

  • Other capabilities10

    Stock Code Where-used Query · Estimate Structure and Routing

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Supply Chain

strong

End-to-end supply chain visibility including demand planning, supply planning, logistics, supplier management, and supply chain analytics.

1 documented capabilities in 1 areas

  • Distribution Requirements Planning1

    Plans stock transfers between branch warehouses so each location stays replenished from the wider supply network.

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Inventory Management

strong

Inventory tracking, stock management, reorder point planning, multi-location management, and inventory valuation across warehouses and locations.

30 documented capabilities in 5 areas

  • Missions and Tasks3

    Coordinates and assigns warehouse work (picks, putaways, counts) as trackable missions and tasks to floor staff.

    WHM Review Mission Tasks · WHM Mission Purge

  • Lot Traceability3

    Tracks stock by lot number through receipt, issue and transfer so a batch can be traced end to end.

    Lot Maintenance · Allocated Bins, Lots & Serials Browse

  • Sales Order Pick Management5

    Manages how sales-order lines move from release into a physical pick, including overriding stock allocations when needed.

    SO Picking Options · Pick Review · Sales Order Pick Allocation Override · Pick Amendment Journal

  • Bin Management5

    Manages exact bin locations within a warehouse for every stock movement and stock-take count.

    Bins, Lots & Serial Capture · Bins, Lots & Serial Allocation · Warehouse Bin Query · Inventory Movements

  • Other capabilities14

    Inventory Configuration · Stock Code Where-used Query · Pick Maintenance · WHM Missions Query

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Finance & Accounting

moderate

Core financial management including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, cash management, and financial reporting. The backbone of any ERP system.

4 documented capabilities in 1 areas

SYSPRO Customer Query screen showing credit standing, ageing chart, and sales history for a customer
Customer Query
  • Other capabilities4

    Customer Query

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Procurement

moderate

Purchase order management, supplier management, requisition workflows, contract management, and spend analytics.

8 documented capabilities in 2 areas

SYSPRO Supplier Query screen showing purchasing requirements and monthly purchase history for a vendor
Supplier Query
  • PO Creation3

    Generates a purchase order directly from a sales order line for items that are bought out or not normally stocked.

    Purchase Order Requisitions · Requisition Create Purchase Orders

  • Other capabilities5

    Shipment Receipt

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Warehouse Management

moderate

Warehouse operations including receiving, putaway, picking, packing, shipping, and warehouse layout optimisation.

30 documented capabilities in 5 areas

  • Missions and Tasks3

    Coordinates and assigns warehouse work (picks, putaways, counts) as trackable missions and tasks to floor staff.

    WHM Review Mission Tasks · WHM Mission Purge

  • Lot Traceability3

    Tracks stock by lot number through receipt, issue and transfer so a batch can be traced end to end.

    Lot Maintenance · Allocated Bins, Lots & Serials Browse

  • Sales Order Pick Management5

    Manages how sales-order lines move from release into a physical pick, including overriding stock allocations when needed.

    SO Picking Options · Pick Review · Sales Order Pick Allocation Override · Pick Amendment Journal

  • Bin Management5

    Manages exact bin locations within a warehouse for every stock movement and stock-take count.

    Bins, Lots & Serial Capture · Bins, Lots & Serial Allocation · Warehouse Bin Query · Inventory Movements

  • Other capabilities14

    Inventory Configuration · Stock Code Where-used Query · Pick Maintenance · WHM Missions Query

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Business Intelligence

moderate

Reporting, dashboards, analytics, and data visualisation capabilities built into the ERP platform for operational and strategic decision-making.

1 documented capabilities in 1 areas

SYSPRO Avanti web interface home menu with Finance, Distribution, and Operations tile groups
Avanti Home Dashboard
  • Dashboards and Visualizations1

    Builds interactive dashboards that can filter and cross-link data pulled from multiple sources.

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Quality Management

moderate

Quality control, inspection management, non-conformance tracking, CAPA, and compliance with quality standards (ISO, FDA, AS9100).

7 documented capabilities in 2 areas

  • NCR and CAPA3

    Logs a non-conformance against a job, purchase order or inspection and drives it through investigation, corrective/preventive action and sign-off.

    Non Conformance Report Maintenance · Non Conformance Report Review

  • Other capabilities4

    Acceptance Quality Limit

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Sales

basic

The sales side of an ERP: quotes and pricing, order processing, customer and account management, post-sale service, and sales reporting on shared master data.

14 documented capabilities in 4 areas

SYSPRO Search Customer screen with classification filters and a results grid of customer accounts
Customer Search
  • PO Creation3

    Generates a purchase order directly from a sales order line for items that are bought out or not normally stocked.

    Purchase Order Requisitions · Requisition Create Purchase Orders

  • Sales Order Pick Management5

    Manages how sales-order lines move from release into a physical pick, including overriding stock allocations when needed.

    SO Picking Options · Pick Review · Sales Order Pick Allocation Override · Pick Amendment Journal

  • Product Configurator3

    Builds a valid bill of materials and routing on the fly from a set of options chosen on a quotation or sales order.

    Product Configurator Wizard · Product Configurator Maintenance

  • Other capabilities3

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HR & Payroll

basic

Human resources management including employee records, payroll processing, benefits administration, time and attendance, and talent management.

Project Management

basic

Project planning, resource allocation, time tracking, expense management, and project accounting for project-centric businesses.

Ecommerce

basic

Integrated ecommerce and online storefront capabilities including B2B and B2C portals, product catalogue management, and order management.

Asset Management

basic

Enterprise asset management including preventive maintenance, asset lifecycle tracking, work order management, and asset depreciation.

SYSPRO does not offer or rate: Field Service.

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SYSPRO add-ons & integrations

Extend SYSPRO with best-of-breed software that integrates with it:

MES softwareShop-floor execution, machine data and quality that sync to your ERP.+11 more →
EDI softwareTrading-partner EDI integrated with your ERP.+9 more →
Document management softwareCentralised document storage linked to your ERP.+12 more →
Procurement softwareSource-to-pay and spend management connected to your ERP.+12 more →

SYSPRO Modules FAQ

What is SYSPRO?

SYSPRO is an independent ERP vendor building purpose-built software for manufacturers and distributors, typically in the 50–500 employee range. It's strong on manufacturing, supply chain, and inventory, with quicker implementations than Tier 1 ERPs, but CRM and HR are basic and it has no field service module.

What is SYSPRO used for?

SYSPRO is used to run discrete and mixed-mode manufacturing and distribution operations — production planning, inventory, supply chain, and quality management — for SMB manufacturers in sectors like automotive, food & beverage, and pharmaceuticals. Companies needing full CRM, HR, or field service typically pair it with third-party add-ons.

How much does SYSPRO cost?

SYSPRO starts around $75 per user per month on a per-user pricing model, with typical total contract value in the $50,000–$250,000 range depending on company size and modules. Implementations generally run 3–6 months, faster than most Tier 1 ERPs.

Is SYSPRO an ERP system?

Yes. SYSPRO is a full ERP system, purpose-built for manufacturing and distribution, available in both cloud and on-premise deployment. It covers finance, manufacturing, supply chain, and inventory natively, though CRM, HR, and field service are limited or absent compared to broader-suite ERPs.

Who owns SYSPRO?

SYSPRO is an independent company operating under its own name — it is not a subsidiary of a larger ERP vendor. It has a long-standing base of 15,000+ manufacturers and distributors across 60+ countries, with particular strength in South Africa, Australia, and North America.

Is SYSPRO a SaaS accounting software?

No — SYSPRO is a full manufacturing and distribution ERP, not a standalone accounting product. Its financial management module is rated moderate rather than a core strength; the platform's differentiation is manufacturing, supply chain, and inventory rather than accounting depth.