Independent CMMS Software Review
Infor MP2 Review & Analysis
Legacy client-server CMMS for manufacturing.
System Overview
MP2 is a legacy, on-premise CMMS originally developed by Datastream (now part of Infor). While largely superseded by modern cloud solutions like Infor EAM (Hexagon), it remains in use at many older manufacturing plants due to its deep, robust feature set and familiarity among veteran maintenance professionals.
💡 Editor's Verdict
Infor MP2 is a comprehensive maintenance solution with strong usability (5.5/10). Its combination of Work Order Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing makes it a top consideration for modernizing plant operations.
Supported Industry Verticals
Target Company Scales
Core Capabilities & Architecture
A granular look into how Infor MP2 structures day-to-day work orders, preventive triggers, and equipment telemetry.
Work Order Management
Industrial-grade work order management designed to optimize uptime, streamline technician wrench time, and maintain regulatory compliance.
Inventory Control
Industrial-grade inventory control designed to optimize uptime, streamline technician wrench time, and maintain regulatory compliance.
Purchasing
Industrial-grade purchasing designed to optimize uptime, streamline technician wrench time, and maintain regulatory compliance.
Equipment Tracking
Industrial-grade equipment tracking designed to optimize uptime, streamline technician wrench time, and maintain regulatory compliance.
Preventive Maintenance
Industrial-grade preventive maintenance designed to optimize uptime, streamline technician wrench time, and maintain regulatory compliance.
Strengths & Trade-offs
✓ What Plant Teams Love (Pros)
- ✓Extremely robust and battle-tested
- ✓No recurring cloud subscription fees
- ✓Familiar to veteran mechanics
⚠ Limitations & Considerations (Cons)
- ⚠Outdated user interface
- ⚠No native mobile app
- ⚠Requires local IT infrastructure and support
Infor MP2 RFP Evaluation Scorecard & Spec Sheet
Standardized technical evaluation scorecard for maintenance managers, millwrights, and engineering procurement committees.
| Evaluation Criteria | Audited Capability & Spec | Audit Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Frontline Mobile App | Offline work order execution, camera barcode scanning & voice dictation | ★ 3.8 / 5.0 |
| 2. PM Scheduling Engine | Automated calendar, meter-hour triggers & recurring task generation | ✓ Verified |
| 3. MRO Storeroom & Parts | Min/max stock thresholds, auto-PO replenishment & QR/barcode auditing | ✓ Verified |
| 4. IoT & Condition Telemetry | Vibration, infrared, PLC runtime hours & sensor alert triggers | Optional / API |
| 5. Enterprise Integrations | ERP connector (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), SSO/SAML, REST APIs | REST API |
| 6. Audit Trail & Regulatory | 21 CFR Part 11, OSHA LOTO permits, ISO 9001 electronic signatures | ✓ Supported |
| 7. Implementation Support | Dedicated onboarding specialist, historical data migration, SLA guarantee | 6 to 12 weeks |
Compare Infor MP2 Head-to-Head
Direct side-by-side technical evaluation against other leading CMMS platforms: