DBA Manufacturing vs. Steelhead Comparison


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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. 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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 Steelhead's cloud-based technology gives you the opportunity to digitize and streamline every step of your manufacturing process - designed specifically for your job shop, not the other way around. Our software allows Operators to send quotes, add work orders, include product recipes, track the movement of parts, send packing slips and invoices, train operators, automatically generate reports, and reprioritize jobs all with the tap of a finger! Access effortless inventory management with low-quantity alerts and accounting integrations to automate invoice tracking. How is Steelhead different? Any Operator off the street can be trained in as little as 10 minutes! Deploying at your job shop can be as quick as two weeks (not months like other MRP solutions) - we aren't your traditional MES or ERP. Reach out today for a demo of the technology or an on-site optimization consultation.
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 Powder Coating, Metal Finishing, Anodizing, Heat Treating, Galvanizing, Metal Casting, Process Manufacturers, Job Shops, Parts Manufacturing
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 $500/month We offer the best service in the industry! Limitless support, on-call or via web chat and configurable features designed to meet your needs! 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 4.7 / 5 ease 4.3 / 5 features 4.4 / 5 design 4.2 / 5 support 5.0 / 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 I like how it puts most aspects of our business into one place. I also like how responsive the team at Steelhead has been on issues. The ability to see where all processes are at any time and the associated labor time with each transform The system is good I do like it. We use it on a daily basis. The tablets work great and i use a lot less paper. Steelhead tackles the finishing job shop challenge with an easy to navigate and easy to configure program designed to make workflow make sense. Our operators quickly adapted to the program and began working with it immediately. Managers have full visibility and are able to foresee challenges before they occur. Streamlined Quoting Process: Steelhead simplifies the quoting process, allowing quoting agents like myself to focus on other aspects of the job. It handles routine tasks efficiently, saving time and effort. User-Friendly Interface: The system is generally easy to use, making it accessible to staff with varying levels of technical expertise. Its intuitive design reduces the learning curve, enabling quick adoption. Remote Accessibility: One of Steelhead's standout features is its ability to provide visibility into the production floor from anywhere in the world. This remote accessibility enhances flexibility and facilitates efficient management, especially for those overseeing operations from different locations. Short-Term Benefits: Despite our relatively brief experience with Steelhead, we've already begun to realize tangible benefits. Its functionalities have contributed to smoother operations and improved productivity within our metal plating jobshop. Cons I feel that some of the functions could be a little more streamlined. Only complaint is some of the buttons could be more "bold". A few seem to fade into the background or are less intuitive to find. That we originally asked to have picture assigned to the parts and we don't have the area on the system that makes you have to take the pictures, but it still asked if you took a picture. Please can we fix this. Also, if there is and input of putting a part in it glitches. if someone else is using the system and changing something. We have not found a con yet. It is better than expected. Buggy Performance: While Steelhead offers significant advantages, it's not without its flaws. Users have encountered occasional bugs and glitches, which can disrupt workflow and undermine confidence in the system's reliability. Multiple Workflow Paths: The system's flexibility can sometimes be a double-edged sword. While it offers multiple ways to accomplish tasks, this can lead to confusion among staff and potential miscommunication. Standardizing processes could mitigate this issue.
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Company Information DBA Software www.dbamanufacturing.com	Company Information Steelhead Technologies Founded: 2021 United States gosteelhead.com
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Categories Job Shop Manufacturing Manufacturing Inventory Management MRP	Categories ERP Inventory Management Job Costing Job Shop Manufacturing ERP Manufacturing Execution Metal Finishing MRP Order Management Process Manufacturing Production Scheduling Quality Management 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 Show More Features 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 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 Job Costing Features Bills of Material Budgeting & Forecasting Change Orders Cost-to-Completion Tracking Invoice Management Overrun Reporting Percent-Complete Tracking Production Cost Tracking Purchase Order Management Quotes / Estimates Time Tracking Work Order Management Manufacturing Execution Features Document Management Forecasting Quality Control Quote Management Resource Management Supplier Management Supply Chain Management Traceability Order Management Features Back Order Management Catalog Management Inventory Management Order Entry Order Fulfillment Order Tracking Recurring Orders Returns Management Shipping Management Special Order Management Production Scheduling Features "What If" Scenarios Automated Scheduling Bottleneck Optimization Capacity Planning Constraint Scheduling Job Scheduling Material Planning Priority-Based Scheduling Quality Control Quality Management Features Audit Management Complaint Management Compliance Management Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) Defect Tracking Document Control Equipment Management ISO Standards Management Maintenance Management Risk Management Supplier Quality Control Training Management
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