FORCAM MES FLEX vs. Predator Software Comparison Chart

Epicor Connected Process Control (CPC), formerly eFlex Systems, provides manufacturers a flexible, no-code/low-code MES solution. No programming or special skills required. Digital work instructions, with multi-media capabilities, along with the ability to integrate virtually any device with communication capabilities, provides 100% historical record of the product and the process. Providing data insight, from production reports, to part history, quality summary and more — address issues quickly, minimize waste and disruptions. Whether you start small in subassembly areas, an entire line, or apply enterprise wide - we work with manufacturers of all sizes and needs. Hosted on prem or in the cloud, you decide what's best for your operations.

Trusted by manufacturers worldwide, Evocon is a simple and easy-to-use OEE software that helps manufacturing companies improve their production efficiency and reduce waste. The system enables automated data collection, real-time data visualization, downtime tracking, bottleneck identification, and performance monitoring. With Evocon, you get all the tools you need to improve OEE and understand what is actually going on in your production processes.

Real-time Visibility into Your Shop Floor's Performance. The Shoplogix smart factory platform enables manufacturers to increase overall equipment effectiveness, reduce operational costs, sustain growth and improve profitability by allowing them to visualize, integrate and act on production and machine performance in real-time. Manufacturers that trust us to drive efficiency in their factories. Real-time visual data and analytics provide valuable insights to make better informed decisions. Uncover hidden shop floor potential and drive rapid time to value. Develop a continuously improving culture through training, education and data-driven decisions. Compete in the i4.0 world by making the Shoplogix Smart Factory Platform the cornerstone of your digital transformation. Connect to any equipment or device to automate data collection and exchange it with other manufacturing technologies. Automatically monitor, report and analyze machine states to track real-time production.

The Asset Guardian (TAG) has a proven 15-year track record for maintaining, managing and optimizing enterprise assets with thousands of users worldwide. TAG offers CMMS, EAM, APM, and Maintenance-as-a-Service applications that can scale with your organization’s needs and technological requirements. Its native application is based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and integrates everything from Microsoft 365 to Azure cloud and IoT services, helping you decrease maintenance and asset costs, extend asset lifecycles beyond depreciation, and eliminate costly production downtime. TAG’s mobile-EAM applications offer an unparalleled UX experience. TAG Mobility Suite was developed to provide maintenance individuals with role-based interfaces to support their specific processes, from inspections to IoT-connected assets and work order scheduling. Facilitate mobile maintenance adoption, improve communication, solve issues faster and manage resources in real-time, wherever you are.

FactoryTalk® Optix™ is a new visualization platform that accelerates value delivery with modern technologies, innovative designs and scalable deployment options. FactoryTalk Optix can help improve your process, efficiency and deliverables – in one easy to access tool. Take advantage of new levels of collaboration, scalability and interoperability to achieve your HMI vision. New SaaS-enabled workflows will enable your team to collaborate any time, from anywhere, thanks to built-in change tracking and versioning that automatically keeps track of who did what and when. Harness the cloud and become more agile by deploying quickly and scaling based on demand. Use the increased efficiency to beat competitors to market, get to profit faster and improve return on investment. Transform the way you collaborate! The cloud makes it easier for suppliers, employees and customers to collaborate from anywhere in the world.

Epicor Kinetic is a global, cloud-focused cognitive ERP solution built for manufacturers, driving profitability through real-time insights, people-centric AI, and seamless collaboration. Positioned at the core of your business applications, Kinetic leverages artificial intelligence to extract maximum value from your enterprise data, processes, and decision-making information. Purposely designed with deep industry expertise, it offers end-to-end capabilities for discrete, make-to-order, and mixed-mode manufacturers. Kinetic supports the needs of leading manufacturers across multiple industries, including Industrial Machinery, Fabricated Metals, Electronics and High Tech, Plastics and Rubber, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Medical Device, Consumer Products, Furniture and Fixtures, Measuring and Controlling Devices, and more. Embrace future-ready business, digital transformation, and flexible deployment with this singular, AI-enhanced ERP solution.

Grow your business with OpenPro ERP solutions that can be deployed in the cloud or on your server. Our software supports most industries with a complete Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solution. As a provider of Business Management ERP Software, OpenPro excels with its Real-Time Solutions. From Accounting and Financial Reports to its MES software, MRP manufacturing and wholesale distribution inventory control software. The Business Management Software are all GAAP and international compliant. OpenPro is multi language (9 different) and multi currency. Another of the many business software solutions is a complete retail Point of Sales (POS) system, while distributors benefit from the supply chain management software. Built in time card management, Payroll and HRMS systems are integrated with the accounting manufacturing software. Customer Relationship management (CRM) is integrated to target prospects and convert them into customers quickly.

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.

Quantum is a robust MES that gives manufacturers the visibility they want, the data they need, and the compliance they count on, all while seamlessly managing everything from inventory to final inspection. With Quantum: - Your production schedule is always accurate and adaptable, able to flex to any situation. - Your team always has the proper instructions to do their daily work. - You have a prioritized work list, keeping your team on top of tasks today, tomorrow, and beyond. - Gain total visibility into your inventory and manage everything from raw materials to finished products in one place. - Proactively identify and prevent potential issues with real-time alerts. Quantum bridges the gap between your ERP (example: QuickBooks) and your shop floor operations, integrating these functions into a singular system. This empowers the front office with essential financial insights while equipping the shop floor with unparalleled production efficiency

ProShop is a paperless and web based shop management, ERP, MES and QMS system for manufacturing companies in regulated industries. ProShop was built on the shop floor of a machine shop for nearly 20 years, and it's not like anything you've seen. Built to manage the complex manufacturing environment better than anything else on the market - by an order of magnitude. Never before has there been a system that gives you such insight into every detail of your manufacturing company. ProShop is best described as a Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem (DME). It is 100% paperless, and combines the features found in ERP, MES, QMS, CMMS, and other software categories for machine shops, fabricators, job shops, contract manufacturers and others in regulated industries who need tight controls on their process and want exacting and timely information to make the best and most profitable decisions.