CREST ERP
Cloud-based ERP for manufacturing and trading businesses
About CREST ERP
CREST ERP by Xmplar is a modular, cloud-based enterprise resource planning solution designed for mid-sized manufacturing and trading businesses. It integrates finance, inventory, procurement, production, sales, CRM, and HR modules with built-in e-commerce and POS capabilities, plus an AI assistant called Creya for self-service insights.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Industry-specific workflows tuned for manufacturing and trading verticals
- Built-in POS and e-commerce modules included rather than bolted on
- Modular subscription model with no upfront capex
- Clear Tax integration simplifies Indian tax compliance
- Strong G2 ratings and Momentum Leader recognition
Cons
- Pricing not transparent on the website
- No free trial or freemium tier advertised
- Mobile app reportedly needs further polish
- Capacity planning module has noted limitations
Key Features
Inventory Management
Automated stock level management with batch and expiry tracking, real-time valuation, and multi-location support.
Procurement & Supply Chain
Structured RFQ workflows, supplier management, and automated purchase order tracking.
Production Management
MRP-driven planning, real-time cost tracking, and automated production order generation for manufacturers.
Sales & CRM
End-to-end sales cycle from quotation to invoicing, with compliance-driven workflows and customer relationship management.
Finance & Accounting
General ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and Clear Tax integration for online tax compliance.
HR Management
Employee records, payroll, and workforce management modules integrated with the rest of the ERP.
E-commerce & POS
Built-in point-of-sale and e-commerce modules so trading and manufacturing companies can sell online out of the box.
Creya AI Chatbot
AI-powered self-service assistant with voice command capabilities that surfaces business insights on demand.
Flexible Deployment
Available on public cloud, private cloud, or on-premise with a 100% subscription pricing model.
Pricing
- Core finance, sales, purchasing, inventory
- CRM and HR modules
- E-commerce and POS integration
- Cloud or on-premise deployment
- Everything in Trading & Distribution
- MRP-driven production planning
- Subcontracting and quality management
- Real-time production cost tracking
- Volume pricing for larger teams
- Private cloud or on-premise hosting
- Custom modules and integrations
- Dedicated implementation support
Best For
Discrete manufacturing operations
Run MRP, production orders, and shop-floor tracking alongside finance and inventory in a single system.
Trading and distribution businesses
Manage multi-location inventory, procurement, and sales with integrated POS and e-commerce.
SMBs replacing spreadsheets
Move off disconnected tools onto a unified ERP without the price tag of SAP or Oracle.
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