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    Aras PLM

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AThe Aras Innovator software is used for product lifecycle management (PLM), advanced product quality planning (APQP), lean product development, and new product introduction (NPI). Aras switched to an open source model in 2007, where clients obtain the software for free, and Aras Corp provides technical support, software updates, and other consulting as a subscription service.N/A

    Propel Software

    Score10 out of 10
    N/APropel (or PropelPLM) headquartered in Santa Clara offers their Product Lifecycle Management application. Built on Salesforce, Propel is available in varying editions supporting quality management, product information management (PIM), as well as project costing, custom objects & API, product specifications, and various collaboration tools.

    $73

    per month per user

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    Aras PLMPropel Software
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    Free Trial
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Aras PLMPropel Software
    Small Businesses
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Arena PLM and QMS
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Arena PLM and QMS
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Enterprises
    SAP Integrated Product Development
    Score9 out of 10
    SAP Integrated Product Development
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Aras PLMPropel Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.0
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    9.0
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    User Testimonials
    Aras PLMPropel Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Aras Corporation
    Aras PLM works for our company, yet I don't have experience with any other software system. The system does not refresh and update quickly. Often times users need to force a refresh or logout and logon to verify changes and updates. The Lock and Unlock feature needs getting used to.
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    Propel Software
    Scenario in which Propel is best on the grounds are : 1. Customer support is very enriching and helpful. 2. OMS electronic system is best part of it. 3. Salesforce platform is very user friendly. Scenario in which it needs improvement: 1. Platform releases sometimes affect business operation. 2. Preview and collaboration should be made very user friendly. 3. Variant and sharing management could be improved.
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    Pros
    Aras Corporation
    • Aras PLM definitely controls documents and provides the approval levels needed to be compliant.
    • Aras PLM makes organizing and structuring libraries logical and intuitive.
    • The search tools in Aras PLM provides quick and efficient access to documents
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    Propel Software
    • Reporting and dashboards
    • Customizable workflows
    • Training management
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    Cons
    Aras Corporation
    • Aras PLM uses terms and labels that can be confusing like Subsystem / Subsystem Version, Project Record Number (PRN). Companies need to understand these terms and develop business processes to set user standards.
    • I personally use Aras PLM to manage information technology project documents. In my opinion, Aras PLM is more geared to product and engineering. I would like to see a general project management Aras PLM version with terms and labels that I am familiar with.
    • The description field should be made required. Many of our engineers have created records and left that blank because it was not required. This would help with the context or background of each record.
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    Propel Software
    • Lack of flexibility with exports and reports.
    • Salesforce has limitations on the page layouts which is not a major issue.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Aras Corporation
    Our company is moving from repositories like IBM Notes, MS Sharepoint, and plain network file share directories to a more controlled system of recordd like Aras PLM.
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    Aras Corporation
    Our company developed numerous IBM Lotus Notes databases to perform document control. Aras PLM is the better choice to IBM Notes databases and home grown databases.
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    Propel Software
    The company chose it and I have inherited their decision. At the end of the day, it seems like they made a good decision
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    Return on Investment
    Aras Corporation
    • Aras PLM has kept our company compliant and on the right side of audits with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
    • Aras PLM keeps our project document history readily available and works well without stage gate review and approval processes.
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    Propel Software
    • Faster approvals
    • More efficiency
    • Single source of truth
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    Screenshot of how Product Value Management connects the entire company and value chainScreenshot of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)Screenshot of Quality Management System (QMS)Screenshot of Product Information Management (PIM)Screenshot of Supplier Community