Novacura Flow
AI-powered low-code platform that extends IFS Cloud and Infor M3 without touching the ERP core
About Novacura Flow
Novacura Flow is a low-code application builder, workflow/BPM engine, and integration layer built to close gaps in IFS Cloud and Infor M3. Teams draw apps in Flow Studio (or describe them in natural language), connect them to the ERP through dedicated connectors, and publish them to phones, tablets, rugged barcode scanners, and web portals. It runs as a managed SaaS on Microsoft Azure or on-premises, and ships with a marketplace of ready-made industry apps for warehouse, shop floor, and field service work.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Purpose-built for IFS Cloud and Infor M3, with connectors that use official ERP APIs and an IFS-recognized Partner Application status
- Keeps the ERP core free of modifications, which simplifies upgrades and evergreen ERP strategies
- Strong fit for warehouse, shop floor, and field work thanks to offline mode, barcode/RFID scanning, and scanner-optimized UI
- Combines low-code app building, BPM, and integration in one platform instead of three separate tools
- Ready-made marketplace apps reduce build time for common industrial processes
- Reviewers on Capterra rate it 4.4/5 and highlight quick workflow creation for non-developers
Cons
- No public pricing; Capterra reviewers note per-user cost gets high when scaling across an organization
- Value is concentrated on IFS and Infor M3 customers; less compelling as a general-purpose low-code platform
- Reviewers describe the Flow Studio interface as dated and note some mobile performance issues
- Advanced functions have a learning curve and documentation gaps, according to user reviews
- No free trial; access goes through a sales and implementation process
Key Features
Flow Studio app designer
Build ERP applications by drawing the process as a graphical workflow instead of writing code, then publish to end users in one click.
Deep ERP connectors
Dedicated connectors for IFS Cloud and Infor M3 that use only official ERP APIs, so apps read and write ERP data without core modifications.
AI app building with ERP Fusion Engine
Describe an app in natural language; an AI model trained on IFS Cloud and Infor M3 objects and APIs generates apps that inherit Flow's security, roles, version control, and audit trail.
Embedded AI for end users
Add master data cleansing, data grid analysis, and document data extraction (for example, pulling terms out of PDFs) directly into workflows.
Industrial mobile features
Offline mode, barcode and RFID scanning, mobile printing, and a UI optimized for high-frequency use on rugged scanners in warehouses and on the shop floor.
BPM and process orchestration
Use Flow as a process layer that coordinates people, systems, and ERP modules, with process statistics for measuring and optimizing workflows.
Integration engine
50+ connectors to business systems and cloud services; any Flow app can be exposed as a web service so Flow can act as a service bus.
Novacura Marketplace
100+ ready-made industry applications and components for warehouse management, shop floor reporting, field service, and returnable packaging.
IoT and equipment connectivity
OPC-UA and IIoT connectivity for linking gauges, machines, robots, and vehicles to ERP processes.
Managed SaaS on Azure
Flow Connect runs on Microsoft Azure with Prod/Test/Dev environments, 24/7 monitoring, backups, evergreen updates, and a 99.9% availability target.
Pricing
- Flow Server hosted on Microsoft Azure
- Multiple environments (Prod, Test, Dev)
- 24/7 automated monitoring and 99.9% availability target
- Backups and evergreen version updates
- Full Flow maintenance included
- Access to Marketplace and AI services
- Install Flow in your own data center or private cloud
- Regular subscription license
- Same Flow Studio, connectors, and mobile clients
Best For
Warehouse and logistics apps
Build scanner-based picking, receiving, and inventory apps that post transactions straight back to IFS Cloud or Infor M3, including offline.
Shop floor reporting
Give operators simple mobile apps for production reporting and connect machines over OPC-UA so the ERP reflects real-time output.
Field service and work orders
Let technicians handle work orders, inspections, and reporting on mobile devices with data synced to the ERP.
Clean-core ERP extensions
Implement company-specific requirements as Flow apps instead of ERP customizations to keep IFS Cloud upgrade-ready.
ERP integration hub
Orchestrate data between the ERP and systems like Salesforce using Flow's connectors and web-service endpoints.
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