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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Aptean Ross ERP

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AAptean's Ross ERP is a supply chain management-focused ERP software designed specifically for formula-based and recipe manufacturers.N/A

    Red Falcon

    Score7.3 out of 10
    N/ARed Falcon is an integrated business management system and eCommerce platform, designed to make the supplier ordering process simpler with integrations that allow users to submit accurate orders electronically, receive acknowledgments, and manage complex jobs. The software automatically connects with major wholesalers and vendors to help users handle products and pricing updates.N/A
    Pricing
    Aptean Ross ERPRed Falcon
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    Aptean Ross ERPRed Falcon
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Aptean Ross ERPRed Falcon
    Considered Both Products
    Aptean
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    ECI Software Solutions
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Would buy again
    12 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    12 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    80%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    4 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    Features
    Aptean Ross ERPRed Falcon
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Aptean Ross ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    7.5
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Red Falcon
    7.2
    8 Ratings
    5% below category average
    API for custom integration7.22 Ratings7.88 Ratings
    Plug-ins7.82 Ratings6.56 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Aptean Ross ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Red Falcon
    7.1
    11 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Single sign-on capability8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.52 Ratings7.111 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Aptean Ross ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Red Falcon
    6.3
    12 Ratings
    18% below category average
    Dashboards5.51 Ratings6.512 Ratings
    Standard reports8.32 Ratings6.211 Ratings
    Custom reports9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Aptean Ross ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.1
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Accounts payable8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory tracking9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Red Falcon
    6.7
    12 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Pricing6.41 Ratings6.212 Ratings
    Order entry7.32 Ratings7.412 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold7.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings6.09 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings7.111 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Aptean Ross ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    7.1
    1 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Billing Management8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting5.51 Ratings00 Ratings
    Period Close6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    6.9
    2 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Costing6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost Capture9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Aptean Ross ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    6.7
    2 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Bids Analyzed and Compared6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract Repository6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier Management6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Aptean Ross ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.2
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Fulfillment Management9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Aptean Ross ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.4
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Production Process Design9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Aptean Ross ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Planning7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Product Master Data Management9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Aptean Ross ERPRed Falcon
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    7.2
    (13 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.2
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    2.7
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Aptean Ross ERPRed Falcon
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Aptean
    Ross ERP was designed for and excels in process manufacturing environments. It is best leveraged in companies with strong management support for technology with a strong understanding of the business and manufacturing processes and a willingness to engage in the design and operation of the system. It is less suited for organizations looking for cut and paste solutions that don't' require input from the users and management. It is whatever you make of it.
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    ECI Software Solutions
    We like the fact that we are able to offer our customers a professional online presence so that we can compete with the big box stores and the Amazon's of the Office Supply world. I like being able to log into the back office to see our respective pricing from both SP Richards and Essendant.
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    Pros
    Aptean
    • Management short-dated ingredients FIFO.
    • Ease of pulling past production material handling information.
    • Managing of inventory needs MRP.
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    ECI Software Solutions
    • There is good training and support to help learn the product
    • Makes it easy for staff to manage inventory and see what we have in stock for hardware and computers.
    • Integrates with many of the Wholesalers we use right out of the box.
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    Cons
    Aptean
    • The user interface is under constant improvement, but its a difficult balance between flexibility and ease of use. They have made great strides in recent releases, but have room to grow.
    • Built in reporting and analytics. Again, they are making great improvements over the last several releases, but have room to keep improving.
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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Would like to be able to print only unprinted orders in packing slips.
    • More reporting options within Red Falcon.
    • Would like to be able to search by order number under customer order history.
    • Be able to do recurring orders on the back end for MISC items.
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    Usability
    Aptean
    No answers on this topic
    ECI Software Solutions
    I feel there is a lot of clicking around to get what you need.
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    Support Rating
    Aptean
    No answers on this topic
    ECI Software Solutions
    Support is great at taking care of our questions and issues.
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    Implementation Rating
    Aptean
    No answers on this topic
    ECI Software Solutions
    The instructors were patient and kind but the overall implementation seemed cumbersome and lengthy.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Aptean
    Ross by and far has the most features and support for what is out there. Where most ERP systems everything is add ons, Ross builds those for the most part directly into their applications
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    ECI Software Solutions
    We did a quick review of other companies but went with Red Falcon as we knew someone else who used and was happy with their service offerings Red Falcon does seem to be expensive but it was a little hard to compare as we did not compare all the specific pricing for other competitors Again, we mainly went with Red Falcon through word of mouth
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    Return on Investment
    Aptean
    • I don't have hard numbers on ROI. For our business, ERP is a requirement, and Ross has excelled at meeting those requirements. We have nearly doubled the business, with perhaps a 20% increase in headcount managing those orders and invoices. We would not have been able to do that without the efficiencies of process we gained with Ross.
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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Red Falcon's integration with e-auto is a tremendous time and money saver on the admin side of things!
    • The overall cost of Red Falcon is a bit pricey so the ROI really depends on how much e-commerce business that can be ran thru it.
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