Software Comparison

Supply Chain Manager vs Cin7 Core / DEAR

Agile, distributor-first supply chain software without ERP complexity.

Summary Overview

Cin7 Core (formerly DEAR Inventory) is a broad mid-market ERP system that requires months of setup and costly implementation partners. Supply Chain Manager focuses on core supply chain execution — forecasting, reordering, supplier tracking — and gets you up and running in an afternoon.

Supply Chain Manager Pricing

From $49/mo

Cin7 Core / DEAR Pricing

From $325+/mo

Why Distributors Choose Supply Chain Manager

Set up in an afternoon instead of months of ERP consulting.

Clear, upfront pricing with no long-term contracts.

Dedicated supplier lead-time warning banners and scorecards.

Lightweight, lightning-fast web dashboard.

Detailed Feature Breakdown

Side-by-side feature comparison.

Feature / Capability	Supply Chain Manager	Cin7 Core / DEAR
Starting Monthly Price	$49 / month	$325+ / month
Setup Time	1 Afternoon	1 - 3 Months
Demand Forecasting & Safety Stock
Supplier Reliability Scorecards
AI Assistant
Self-Serve CSV Data Importer

Frequently Asked Questions

Supply Chain Manager is a focused supply chain execution and forecasting platform. It handles inventory forecasting, procurement, supplier tracking, and warehouse health without the bloated cost and complexity of a full ERP.

Ready to switch to Supply Chain Manager?

Get your supply chain health score, stockout projections, and supplier OTIF scorecards in an afternoon.