DBA Manufacturing vs. M1 Comparison


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		Related Products MRPeasy MRPeasy helps small manufacturers grow with easy-to-use tools that cover all the essentials they need to manage their production. Having built the first cloud-based MRP platform in 2014, we offer user-friendly software-as-a-service that covers everything from production planning to CRM, skipping all the features that are too complex or irrelevant for small manufacturers. This means smaller manufacturers get access to powerful production planning tools, levelling the playing field with larger competitors. With MRPeasy, you know exactly how much your products cost and when they’re ready, helping you to steer your business effectively. MRPeasy integrates with leading accounting software like QuickBooks and Xero and e-commerce platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce, providing a comprehensive, fully integrated business management solution. 251 Ratings Visit Website Global Shop Solutions We simplify your manufacturing.™ Global Shop Solutions AI-integrated ERP software provides the applications needed to deliver a quality part on time, every time from quote to cash and everything in between, including shop management, scheduling, inventory, accounting, quality control, CRM and 25 more. Built with AI in mind, our software helps manufacturers make smarter, data-driven decisions that improve efficiency and visibility. Available in the cloud or on premise, our manufacturing customers benefit from real-time inventory accuracy, improved on-time delivery, lower administrative costs, increased sales and improved customer service. Headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas includes a state-of-the-art R&D facility and Global Shop Solutions training center. Through its offices in the U.S., Mexico, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, the company supports thousands of manufacturing facilities in over 25 countries and more than 30 industries. 77 Ratings Visit Website PolyPM PolyPM is an integrated apparel enterprise resource planning (ERP) and product lifecycle management (PLM) solution developed by Polygon Software. Built for small to medium-sized apparel manufacturers, PolyPM enables businesses to integrate all aspects of the product development, supply chain and production processes, as well as instantly access all their style and manufacturing information anywhere in the world. This allows businesses to shorten time-to-market, incur lower development costs, and improve customer service and worker productivity. 59 Ratings Visit Website Digit Digit is an inventory and manufacturing software designed to help companies track operations in real time. The cloud-based solution offers features for purchasing, receiving, inventory management, production, sales, and fulfillment. Digit aims to integrate siloed systems via a singular operating system to help organizations plan, execute, measure, optimize, and connect. The software provides capabilities like creating purchase orders, serialized inventory tracking, quality control, bill of materials and routing, sales order management, guided picking and packing, and integrations with QuickBooks and barcode scanners. 34 Ratings Visit Website Epicor Kinetic Epicor Kinetic is a cloud-first, AI-powered ERP platform for manufacturing organizations. It includes modules for financial management, supply chain, production management, inventory, quality, service, analytics, project management, CRM, and compliance. Built for discrete, make-to-order, engineer-to-order, and mixed-mode manufacturers, Kinetic supports planning and scheduling, materials management, shop floor coordination, and multi-site operations in one system. The platform provides browser-based access, role-based workflows, integration and extensibility tools, IIoT-related capabilities, and support for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployment. Epicor Prism extends the platform with AI-supported automation and decision support for selected ERP tasks. 533 Ratings Visit Website Fishbowl Fishbowl is the #1 selling manufacturing and warehouse management software for QuickBooks. Designed for small and medium-sized businesses, including manufacturers, distributors, and service providers, Fishbowl gives businesses the flexibility to stay within the QuickBooks platform for accounting while seamlessly integrating advanced inventory features with it. It also offers multi-location tracking, work orders, bills of materials, barcoding, shipping, auto reorder points, and integrations with EDI, shopping carts, merchant services, and other business solutions. If you are looking for an affordable inventory management solution that can help your business take advantage of the latest technology to streamline operations and save time and money, Fishbowl is a great option. 1,135 Ratings Visit Website Odoo Odoo is a fully integrated, customizable, open-source software packed with hundreds of expertly designed business applications. Odoo’s intuitive database is able to meet a majority of business needs, such as: CRM, Sales, Project, Manufacturing, Inventory, and Accounting, just to name a few. Odoo is an all-in-one software solution designed to meet the needs of companies, regardless of their size (or budget). The unbeatable, seamless nature of Odoo helps businesses become more efficient by reducing redundant manual processes, which helps companies save countless hours of labor. Every module is interconnected to provide a fully-integrated experience from app to app, and users can automate many processes that would’ve otherwise required manual inputs into multiple applications. Odoo keeps all business functions in one place, allowing teams to collaborate with other departments from one unified platform in the most efficient way possible. 1,694 Ratings Visit Website Jesta Vision Suite In business for more than 50 years, Jesta I.S. is a global developer and provider of enterprise software solutions for retailers, e-tailers, wholesalers, and brand manufacturers specializing in apparel, footwear and hard goods. Jesta’s retail and supply chain suites are anchored by our master data foundation, which collects, manages and organizes your business data in a central repository to instantly unify your business and kickstart its digital transformation. The Vision Suite is a leading, organically engineered, cloud-based, end-to-end solution that unifies and optimizes back/front-end and supply chain operations from trade/product/demand management to merchandising ERP, Point of Sale and Order Management /Omnichannel. It eliminates the inefficiencies of disjointed applications, and provides real-time visibility of enterprise inventory, cross-channel orders, and AI-driven CRM data. It accommodates various brands, currencies, and languages. 42 Ratings Visit Website Infor M3 Efficiently executing the complex processes of enterprise manufacturers and distributors. Infor M3 is a cloud-based, manufacturing and distribution ERP system that leverages the latest technologies to provide an exceptional user experience and powerful analytics in a multicompany, multicountry, and multisite platform. Infor M3 and related CloudSuite™ industry solutions include industry-leading functionality for the chemical, distribution, equipment, fashion, food and beverage, and industrial manufacturing industries. Staying ahead of the competition means staying agile. Our new capabilities bring improved data-driven insights and streamlined workflows to help you make informed decisions and take quick action. 155 Ratings Visit Website Epsilon3 Epsilon3 is an AI-powered procedure and resource management tool designed for teams building, testing, and operating advanced products and systems. ✔ Standardize & Optimize Processes Our interoperable procedure execution system replaces inefficient checklists managed with paper, spreadsheets, docs, and outdated planning tools. Automatically track every step to ensure quality, consistency, and traceability. ✔ Fuel Rapid Iteration & Innovation Built-in version control, conditional workflows, and real-time data synchronization keep teams on the same page. Enable continuous improvement and quick, data-driven decisions to stay far ahead of the competition. ✔ Streamline & Scale Operations Securely integrate siloed systems and automate error-prone tasks to boost productivity and prevent delays. Simplify training, reduce costs, and maintain efficiency as your operations expand to meet demand. Trusted by industry leaders like NASA, Firefly Aerospace, and Commonwealth Fusion. 265 Ratings Visit Website
About This is an unprecedented era in our worldwide economy as we rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic. The small business manufacturing sector will need to lead the recovery. There is an opportunity to rethink how you run your business as the status quo is no longer an option. Every manufacturing business has to up its efficiency to stay competitive and survive. DBA will help you meet this challenge and deliver the manufacturing miracle of high throughput, efficient inventory, and lean staffing. Our unique demand-driven planning system is a breakthrough, allowing any company to succeed without the need for outside assistance, onsite training, or custom programming. No amount of training or custom programming can make up for the inherent flaws of traditional planning methods. We have seen company after company throw employees and money at their planning silos to try to improve their business. The path forward is to commit to the DBA demand driven system that delivers increased throughput.	About M1 is a subscription cloud-based or on-premise ERP software for discrete manufacturers, enabling you to tie your business operations together in one system to centralize your data. It lets you coordinate and share data across various functions within your business from estimating, purchasing, inventory management, scheduling, production, shipping, and more. The solution is suitable for small to midsize companies that manufacture via repetitive, make-to-stock, make-to-order and engineer-to-order processes. M1’s product configurator provides a multi-level, automated configuration that builds product configurations from a BOM. Users can also add additional rules and formulas after the wizard is complete. The system also offers features for inventory barcoding, shop floor control and customizable reporting through integration with Crystal Reports. Other key features include MRP, Alerts and Automation, BAM, "Smart Screen Technology", and the M1 Design Studio to customize M1
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook	Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Manufacturing companies seeking a tool to revitalize their small business	Audience Small and medium-sized discrete/mixed-mode manufacturers
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online	Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API	API Offers API
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Pricing $1995.00/one-time Free Version Free Trial	Pricing $30,000/starting Pricing dependent on number of users, complexity, and integrations. Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 4.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 4.0 / 5 support 4.0 / 5 Read all reviews	Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 4.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 4.0 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros Includes a lot of modules, all standard, in one package. Easy to install and set up on your own. Startup manual takes you through setup and implementation set by step. Great price!! To keep the cost down, support is email only. Reply time is very swift. Software NEVER crashes. As with any database, if you get disconnected from the server, it does need to be restarted. Running as a server/client, speed is very good. We have almost 1,000 items logged, a pretty large BOM, and the system runs without missing a beat. Running reports or data modules run fast. We are a ISO certified (13485 & 9001) company, and this software supports us through all quality audits. You can run stand alone, client/server, or client/client if you don't have a dedicated server but have several PC's on the same network. New version runs multiple companies. I think this is really cool; they have a 'Beta' system you can install that you can practice on before making a mistake in the live system. ie, copy your current database to the 'Beta' directory. Perform your process that you want to practice. Once you're satisfied you have the hang of it, go back to the live system with confidence. Administrator has a lot of control over user priviledges. Lastly, it has the full accounting module if you want to use it. Or, use DBA to track your company, and run it alongside the accounting software of your choice. BTW, it does export, although I can't vouch for it because I've never used that side of it. Cons Interface may not be appealing to all. It is the last of the non-browser based interfaces. Only runs in Windows, including Windows Server. If you have a server other than Windows, it will not run (I mention to those that may be running a -nix server). Customizing forms can be complicated. There are a few extra templates, but be patient if you want to do any personalizing...the third party software that controls form editing is not very friendly. Does not track user activities. ie, if someone makes an inventory adjustment, it tracks date and changes made, but not the user. Part Rev does not show in all forms.	Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros In my humble opinion, this software has some of the best drilldown capabilities I've ever seen in a Tier3/Tier2 level ERP. M1 has also solved the age old problem of custom SQL queries that tend to be daunting for standard system users. The software allows users to create custom grids simply by selecting from a list of available tables and then adding headers. Behind the scenes it automatically writes the SQL code. This ability empowers daily users to easily access the data they need. Cons No software is perfect, and unfortunately one of the areas where M1 falls down a bit is on Deposit Invoices. The software can detect when a customer has a deposit, and apply it towards the final A/R Invoice, but if the situation arises where the original Deposit Invoice has to be credited, and a new Deposit Invoice issued, it tends to duplicate the deposit lines on the final A/R Invoice. The duplicate lines can be deleted, but that is an extra step that can be missed by a careless A/R person. If ECi would nip this issue in the bud, I'd be hard pressed to find something to complain about.
Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person	Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information DBA Software www.dbamanufacturing.com	Company Information ECI Software Solutions Founded: 1999 United States www.ecisolutions.com/manufacturers-and-job-shops/m1/
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Categories Job Shop Manufacturing Manufacturing Inventory Management MRP	Categories Capacity Planning Discrete ERP Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to Order (ETO) ERP Inventory Management Job Shop Manufacturing Manufacturing ERP Manufacturing Execution Mixed Mode ERP MRP Production Scheduling Shop Floor Management
Job Shop Features Billing & Invoicing Capacity Management Job Costing Job Tracking Order Management Purchasing Quality Control Quotes / Estimates Scheduling Shipping Management Traceability Work Order Management MRP Features Bills of Material Compliance Management Document Management Forecasting Formula Management Inventory Management Order Management Process Manufacturing Product Configurator Production Scheduling Quality Control Quality Management Quote Management Reporting/Analytics Resource Management Safety Management Supplier Management Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Features Accounting Integration ERP Maintenance Management MES MRP Purchase Order Management Quality Management Quotes/Estimates Reporting/Analytics Safety Management Shipping Management	Job Shop Features Billing & Invoicing Capacity Management Job Costing Job Tracking Order Management Purchasing Quality Control Quotes / Estimates Scheduling Shipping Management Traceability Work Order Management MRP Features Bills of Material Compliance Management Document Management Forecasting Formula Management Inventory Management Order Management Process Manufacturing Product Configurator Production Scheduling Quality Control Quality Management Quote Management Reporting/Analytics Resource Management Safety Management Supplier Management Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Features Accounting Integration ERP Maintenance Management MES MRP Purchase Order Management Quality Management Quotes/Estimates Reporting/Analytics Safety Management Shipping Management Show More Features ERP Features Accounting Integration Accounting Management CRM Dashboard Distribution Management Enterprise Asset Management Financial Management HR Management Inventory Management Order Management Project Management Purchase Order Management Purchasing Reporting/Analytics Sales Management Supply Chain Management Warehouse Management Inventory Management Features Alerts/Notifications Barcoding / RFID Forecasting Inventory Optimization Kitting Manufacturing Inventory Management Mobile Access Multi-Channel Management Product Identification Reorder Management Reporting/Analytics Retail Inventory Management Supplier Management Warehouse Management Manufacturing Execution Features Document Management Forecasting Quality Control Quote Management Resource Management Supplier Management Supply Chain Management Traceability Production Scheduling Features "What If" Scenarios Automated Scheduling Bottleneck Optimization Capacity Planning Constraint Scheduling Job Scheduling Material Planning Priority-Based Scheduling Quality Control
Integrations Avalara Axis LMS EDI/HQ KnowledgeSync Net1 Protected Flow Manufacturing QuickBooks Accountants Spreadsheet Server uniPoint Quality Management Software	Integrations Avalara Axis LMS EDI/HQ KnowledgeSync Net1 Protected Flow Manufacturing QuickBooks Accountants Spreadsheet Server uniPoint Quality Management Software View All 9 Integrations
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