--- description: Review of Smart IP&O Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Smart IP&O | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Inventory Control Software](/directory/2089/stock-control/software) > [Smart IP\&O](/software/45425/smart-software) # Smart IP\&O Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/45425/smart-software Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/45425/smart-software?page=2) > Smart IP\&O is a cloud-based and on-premise solution that lets businesses manage processes related to inventory planning, demand forecasting, supply chain management, and more. Hosted on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform, it lets users secure information transfers and manage documents in centralized storage. Smart IP\&O helps businesses identify over/understocked inventory levels, modify item planning parameters based on budgets or targets and decide policies through consensus among stakeholders. Professionals can measure operational performance, calculate expenditures and gain visibility into inventory classification and segmentation metrics. Additionally, it allows users to capture market trends, detect outliers and forecast product demand. Smart IP\&O integrates with various third-party systems such as Oracle ERP, Kinetic, P21, SAP, Infor, Great Plains and more. The solution is available on monthly subscriptions and support is extended via phone, email and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 11 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 11 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Smart Software - **Location**: Belmont, US - **Founded**: 1981 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$695.00 - **Pricing Details**: Contact Smart Software for pricing information. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, German, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 209 more ## Features - "What If" Scenarios - Activity Tracking - Ad hoc Reporting - Alerts/Notifications - Audit Management - Bills of Material - Budgeting/Forecasting - Business Process Control - Collaboration Tools - Correlation Analysis - Cost Tracking - Customisable Reports - Customisable Templates - Dashboard - Dashboard Creation - Data Import/Export - Data Visualisation - Demand Forecasting - Dynamic Modeling - EDI ## Integrations (8 total) - Infor CloudSuite - JD Edwards EnterpriseOne - Kinetic - Microsoft 365 - NetSuite - Oracle PeopleSoft - PROPHET - Sage X3 ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Inventory Control Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/2089/stock-control/software) ## Related Categories - [Inventory Control Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/2089/stock-control/software) - [Strategic Planning Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3854/strategic-planning/software) - [Inventory Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4490/inventory-management/software) - [Supply Chain Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4250/scm/software) - [Sales Forecasting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4678/sales-forecasting/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It is a great help in our capability to respond to unplanned demand changes, without creating obsolescence. > > **Cons**: Smart IP\&O does not have the functionality to perform an ABC stratification. This feature would be useful to our business segments and a time saver for us. > > We have a much better inventory position largely due to using Smart IP\&O. Our inventories are better aligned with the customer demand and timing of the demand. We are able to better identify trends and pick up on changes in a more effective manner by using Smart IP\&O. We are also able to provide the leadership team and our factory partners with projections regarding our anticipated demand. In addition, our inventory turns have increased. Smart has been very valuable in our S\&OP processes and has made a positive difference in our inventories. ----- ### "Automate Demand Planing and eliminate spreadsheets" — 4.0/5 > **Mike** | *15 November 2022* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The tight integration with our Epicor ERP\\Kinetic software. Without a solution to generate demand for our high mix - low volume products we would be in the dark. This tool replaces a bunch of spreadsheets that where never populate with live data. > > **Cons**: The cost is a bit high for our size company. There are many features we do not use. This product is like any feature rich product it takes ownership and dedication to fully utilize. > > Our experience has been very positive. The team at SMART is great to work with and provide quick support when needed. ----- ### "Steelfire Equipment Ltd." — 4.0/5 > **Gurkaran** | *14 November 2022* | Wholesale | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The software UI is effortless and easy to navigate. > > **Cons**: Not necessarily a con, but initially it does take a while to customize the settings to your business operational goals. However, the learning curve is not that steep. > > Good so far\! ----- ### "SMART at Confluent Medical" — 4.0/5 > **Alex** | *8 November 2020* | Medical Devices | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Built in integration to Epicor. Responsiveness of company to add functionality that was needed. Easy export/import capabilities. > > **Cons**: Length of time needed to tweak functionality to match our requirements, but I appreciate the responsiveness and willingness to do that. ----- ### "Smart Sales Forecasting at PROCON" — 5.0/5 > **Shankar** | *20 November 2023* | Machinery | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: We customized SDP to give us visibility on customer’s business by finished SKU. SDP Dashboard provides historical sales in a glance both by number and in graphical view. Depending on the scenario and preference data presentation either in text or visual provides key insights in past usage. SDP automatically picks up the most appropriate forecast method based on the trend. SDP provides us framework for the tiered customers identified for forecasting. SDP’s forecast is often the starting point of conversations with customers driving our 80% of business (revenue). Customer and account manager collaboration helps fine tuning the forecast in SDP platform. For rest of the customers driving 20% business, we let SDP drive the forecast, in other words we use system generated forecast. This process is working in great favor for us as forecast vs. actuals (revenue) is within 3-5%. Forecast accuracy is also a great tool and provides means to dig deep if forecast is off for specific customer and/or SKU The product took some time for team to get familiar with. There were several iterations where we took team’s feedback to Smart team and tweaked the tool and data presentation to our need. Smart team was very helpful and efficient throughout the process. > > **Cons**: We needed Smart’s help to apply some of the more advanced functions, such as the treatment of new or zero demand items, but the functionality was solid The application is powered by transactional data automatically delivered from our Epicor ERP. This can introduce some complexity at first, but the benefits are great – eliminating the need for database creations and management, and providing fine-grained data for sophisticated analysis > > SDP has bridged the gap between sales and supply chain team. Forecast is based on communication with customers which had also made relationship between account manager and customer stronger. SDP has also helped identifying new customer and/or product and made onboarding of either new product and/or customer seamless. This helps in preparing the supply chain and production with right components and helps fulfilling the customer commitment especially the new one. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/45425/smart-software?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/45425/smart-software) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data