Pros
Easy to Learn, great price. Manuals are actually understandable.
Does everything we need, and they constantly update the programs as the world Evolves....like ISO reports.
Cons
Some things that I think are more like bugs or inconsistencies between modules should be fixed, and not charged to Support contract or quoted as a customization.
Summary
When I started my business I expected to use this software as an interim until we could afford something better. I guess I assumed that because of the affordability that we would outgrow it...but here we are 12 years later and it is still working well for us
Pros
Software Arts provides real-time help; They have a fast, curtious, and effective staff. My recent upgrade to rev. 8.8 showed "drastic" instant improvments in report generation speeds. pcMRP offers great flexibility, not only in the broad selection of modules, but also the vast selection of options to configure the database to your business needs. The software is stable; Back-up is fast and simple. The purchase price is very good, training tools and documents are excellent... and during my 9 years of use, support has always available and effective. The most recent "plus" for me was their willingess to develop a new tool extention for me at a low investment cost, with the understanding that it would be a good tool to offer to other users later. My experience with past brands have offered the same service, but at over 10 times the cost.
Cons
I'm realistic... using this stuff takes more than 6 months to fully understand and to configure it to your business. We train new employees how to use every module effectively in less than a month. If you can't figure out pcMRP... then you need to move into politics or some other non-challenging role.
I haven't found any cons that they couldn't step me through.
Summary
I've tried the others - and left them behind. After 9 years of using pcMRP in a $25M/year manufacturing/sales environment, I will not consider moving to any other software package. I'm sold on the product and services of Software Arts. I call them annually to update my service contract... it's cheap insurance, and keeps me up to date with all the new improvments.
Pros
Very flexible to our needs. Does everything from inventory functions to purchasing to customer sales and invoicing.
Customer support is very good.
Price of complete package is well worth it and very very competitive.
Cons
We are located on the east coast, service is on the west coast of the U.S.Time lag can be an issue, but not too often.
Summary
We have used this program for over 10 years. This program has everything we ever needed, and has grown with us through the years.
Pros
Inexpensive.
Modules sufficient to run simple mrp in a small company.
Relatively bug free. Modules well integrated.
Can download to Quickbooks
Tech support always available
Have used this system for 12 yrs.
Cons
Report writer is not user friendly, hence report mods. need to be done through Software Arts.
Reporting is not sophisticated/analytical
Accounting module not sufficient for most businesses. We download to QuickBooks.
Infinite Bucket MRP not useful in current format.
Summary
In spite of limitations,this software is adequate for most business transactions required. Quickbooks fills in the blanks from a reporting perspective. For the price, I have not seen a better product available. (And we do keep looking!)
Pros
ease of use
Cons
for our application can't think of any
Summary
used product for many years--always good support when needed
Pros
Easy to use and easy to setup.
Easy to Train.
Price is extremely fair.
Super excellent technical support.
Much easier over all than most MRP systems out there.
Cons
Not many cons to think of here.
Every time I thought there was an issue it ended up being a data error that the system caught or a human error introduced.
Summary
This software is very competitive for price.
You do not need an over powered server to run it over your network.
You do not have to be a rocket scientist or an engineer to use it or understand the software it's to a point self teaching.
Even more important is the support staff that is available. I have not had a question not answered in order to move forward.
If you are looking for an inexpensive easy to use and easy to learn system look no further. PCMrP is the way to go to save time and hassle.
Pros
integration of manufacturing, inventory and accounting software is well done. Frequent easy to update mods are constantly coming out as required.
Cons
This is pretty much a canned software package that requires some modification to your operation. But they all do.
Summary
I have been with Software Arts since the DOS Op sys. Using PcMRP has made things much easier for us and the customer service is better than I would have expected.
GO FOR IT!
Pros
Great all in one package. Very well integrated with accounting. Excellent for BOM's and Buy reports (infinite bucket MRP). Very helpful customer service.
Cons
No real issues
Pros
Made for manufacturing business, easy to track product costs.
Cons
Nothing significant
Pros
Does what we need it to do.
Cons
A bit on the pricy side. But solid business grade software.
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