Comparison between 1C:Drive and 1C:ERP WE

1. Key features of the 1C:ERP WE system

The 1C:ERP WE (enterprise management) system is a comprehensive solution to manage different aspects of business, developed on the 1C:Enterprise system. This system has some features, namely

1. Multilingual:

• WE supports several interface languages, which allows users from different countries and regions to work.

2. International standards:

• 1C:ERP WE is adapted to IFRS, making it appropriate for the companies' operations

3. Global functions:

• WE includes functions for working in multi-branch companies with various accounts and business processes, which allows accounting and reporting for several countries.

4. Information and documents:

• 1C:ERP WE supports work with region-specific documents and information.

5. Scalability:

• WE is better appropriated for large-scale solutions and companies with international operations.

The main features and functions of this solution include:

1.    Business process automation. 1C:ERP covers all key business processes of the company, including financial, production, inventory, sales, and purchase management.

2.    Project Management. Configuration allows managing projects and resources efficiently, which is useful for enterprises working in project mode.

3.    Reporting and analytics. Built-in reporting and analytics tools help to make informed decisions based on current data.

4.    Integration.The system supports integration with other systems and platforms, which provides the flexibility of adaptation to individual business requirements.

5.    Financial Management. Allows you to keep accounting, manage cash flow, and monitor financial performance.

2. Key features of the 1C:Drive system

1C:Drive is a program product for small and medium-sized enterprises and large businesses with functionality available in 7 languages. A specific feature of this solution is the method of implementation.  The program can be implemented by your business, without the need for programmers or professional consultants. This is possible because the product, covering almost all areas of a small company, has just the functionality you need. Sales, HR management, accounting, finance, warehouse, and purchasing in one program!

Document management. Automate the creation, processing, and storing of documents, which simplifies document management.

Task and Process Management. Includes tools for managing tasks, deadlines, and monitoring progress.

Collaboration. Allows several users to work on documents and projects concurrently, increasing team efficiency.

Integration. Integrates well with other 1C systems and solutions, supporting data exchange and workflow.

3. How to choose between 1C:ERP WE and 1C:Drive

The differences between the systems are described in the table:

Aspect	ERP WE	Drive
Target audience	Small and medium-sized businesses	A variety of businesses including small, medium, and large businesses.
Main purpose	Automation of key business processes, including document management and customer engagement.	Integration and automation of all business processes in a single system ensures more efficient management.
Functions	Automation of processes related to orders and sales. Analysis and control of accounts receivable. Integration with trade equipment and websites. Ensuring transparency of business processes to management.	Role-based access support and active integration with external systems. Entry of initial balances and management of reporting. Work with e-mail and document management. Support of distributed information bases.
Issues addressed	Inefficient and manual processes, unreliable data, lack of transparency, and difficulty managing a variety of technologies.	Combining information resources, obtaining up-to-date data for management decisions, improving user engagement, and optimizing business processes at all levels.

To sum up, Drive is more focused on small and medium-sized businesses, while ERP WE can be applied to a wider range of businesses. Drive is more focused on particular processes such as order management, while ERP WE offers a more integrated and comprehensive solution for all business processes. ERP WE provides a higher level of management and monitoring, integrating data and processes across all levels of the company, while Drive is more convenient for local tasks.