E2 Shop System CRM
Customer relationship management including sales force automation, opportunity tracking, customer service, and marketing automation within the ERP platform.
E2 Shop System offers foundational CRM capabilities suitable for basic needs. Advanced crm requirements may need add-ons or third-party integrations.
Key Capabilities
Contact and account management
Centralised customer and prospect database with activity history, communication logs, relationship mapping, and 360-degree account views. Gives every team member complete context before any customer interaction.
Sales pipeline and opportunity tracking
Visual pipeline management with stage-based workflows, probability weighting, deal value tracking, and stale-deal alerts. Helps sales managers forecast revenue accurately and identify bottlenecks in the sales process.
Quote-to-order processing
Generates quotes from product catalogues with automated pricing rules, discount approvals, and one-click conversion to sales orders. Eliminates manual handoffs between sales and operations for faster order fulfilment.
Customer service and case management
Ticket/case creation, assignment, escalation workflows, SLA tracking, and knowledge base integration. Ensures customer issues are resolved within committed timeframes with full interaction history.
Marketing campaign management
Campaign planning, audience segmentation, email execution, and ROI measurement within the ERP. Basic lead nurturing and response tracking suited for companies with straightforward marketing workflows.
Customer portal and self-service
Branded web portal where customers view order status, download invoices, submit support tickets, and reorder. Reduces inbound call volume and empowers customers with 24/7 access to their account information.
Sales forecasting and analytics
Pipeline-weighted forecasts, win/loss analysis, rep performance dashboards, and trend reporting. Provides sales leadership with data-driven views of quota attainment and revenue trajectory.
Integration with email and calendar
Bi-directional sync with Outlook, Gmail, and calendar systems to log emails, schedule meetings, and track activities without leaving the inbox. Ensures CRM data stays current without manual entry.
CRM — Vendor Comparison
| Vendor | Strength | Best For | Starting Price | TCO | Implementation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle NetSuite | ★★★ strong | Fast-growing mid-market companies wanting unified cloud ERP | $99/user/mo | $100K–$500K | 4–9 months |
| Microsoft Dynamics 365 | ★★★ strong | Mid-to-large companies in the Microsoft ecosystem | $70/user/mo | $150K–$1M+ | 6–14 months |
| Acumatica | ★★★ strong | Midsize companies wanting unlimited users and flexible cloud ERP | Custom | $75K–$350K | 4–8 months |
| Odoo | ★★★ strong | Small businesses and startups wanting affordable, modular ERP | $24.90/user/mo | $10K–$80K | 1–4 months |
| Certinia (FinancialForce) | ★★★ strong | Professional services firms already on Salesforce | $100/user/mo | $100K–$500K | 3–7 months |
| Rootstock Cloud ERP | ★★★ strong | Manufacturers and distributors already on Salesforce wanting native ERP | $150/user/mo | $100K–$500K | 4–8 months |
| SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud | ★★ moderate | Mid-market and standardised enterprises wanting fast time-to-value | $180/user/mo | $150K–$600K | 3–6 months |
| SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud | ★★ moderate | Large, complex enterprises needing deep customisation and controlled upgrades | Custom | $500K–$5M+ | 6–18 months |
How to Evaluate CRM
- 1Depth of CRM vs need for dedicated Salesforce/HubSpot
- 2Quote-to-order workflow automation
- 3Customer self-service portal capabilities
- 4Marketing automation depth
- 5Mobile CRM access for field sales
Pricing Impact
E2 Shop System pricing starts at $45/user/mo with a typical total cost of $10K–$60K. The crm module is rated basic — a basic capability that may need add-ons for advanced needs.
View full E2 Shop System pricing breakdown →E2 Shop System — Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Purpose-built for job shops — estimating, quoting, scheduling
- +Easy to learn and implement for small teams
- +Good quality management with certificate of conformance
- +Affordable pricing for small manufacturers
Considerations
- -Very niche — only suited for job shops and machine shops
- -No ecommerce, field service, or asset management
- -BI and HR are basic
- -Limited scalability beyond small operations
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CRM FAQ
Should I use ERP CRM or a dedicated CRM like Salesforce?
If your sales processes are straightforward, ERP-embedded CRM eliminates integration complexity. For complex B2B sales with large sales teams, dedicated CRMs like Salesforce offer deeper functionality. Many companies use both, integrated via APIs.
Which ERP has the best built-in CRM?
Dynamics 365 (with Dynamics 365 Sales) and Odoo offer the strongest native CRM. Rootstock is built directly on Salesforce. Most other ERPs have functional but basic CRM that works well for simpler sales processes.
Can ERP CRM replace marketing automation tools?
Most ERP CRM modules offer basic marketing features. For advanced marketing automation (lead scoring, email sequences, attribution), dedicated tools like HubSpot or Marketo are typically still needed.
What is quote-to-order in ERP?
Quote-to-order is the process of creating a customer quote, converting it to a sales order, and flowing it through fulfilment — all within the ERP. This eliminates manual handoffs between sales and operations.
How does ERP CRM integrate with the rest of the ERP?
ERP CRM shares master data (customers, products, pricing) with finance, inventory, and fulfilment modules. This means sales teams see real-time stock availability, credit limits, and order history without switching systems.
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