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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Basware AP Automation

    Score7.2 out of 10
    N/ABasware’s AI/ML-powered solution provides touchless invoice processing for organizations. Its artificial intelligence and machine learning functionality is available at every point in the process – from invoice receipt and routing to automated matching and coding – adding value by speeding up tasks and eliminating errors.N/A

    Blue Yonder Warehouse Management

    Score7 out of 10
    N/ABlue Yonder Warehouse Management is a warehouse management system for controlling inventory and work inside distribution centers and warehouses. It coordinates receiving, putaway, replenishment, picking, packing, loading, shipping, and related labor and equipment tasks.N/A

    Inventory Source

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    Pricing
    Basware AP AutomationBlue Yonder Warehouse ManagementInventory Source
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Basware AP AutomationBlue Yonder Warehouse ManagementInventory Source
    Free Trial
    NoNoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Basware AP AutomationBlue Yonder Warehouse ManagementInventory Source
    Accounts Payable
    Comparison of Accounts Payable features of Basware AP Automation and Blue Yonder Warehouse Management and Inventory Source
    Feature
    Basware AP Automation
    8.2
    3 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Blue Yonder Warehouse Management
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    Inventory Source
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    Automated Accounts Payable Processes8.24 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Basware AP AutomationBlue Yonder Warehouse ManagementInventory Source
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.7
    (10 ratings)
    9.0
    (10 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    5.4
    (5 ratings)
    5.5
    (6 ratings)
    -
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    Usability
    8.4
    (4 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Availability
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    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    Basware AP AutomationBlue Yonder Warehouse ManagementInventory Source
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Basware
    The system it self and its functionality is great. Most screens and work flows are easy to understand and use without any training. Its usually obvious what the next step is for the user, e.g adding coding, review etc. The information shown to the user is also built in a good way and the overall "feel" of the system is among best in market. Some of the admin parts require Basware AP Automation help, even though you technically can do it yourself as admin, the documentation available is not enough to help you through it.
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    Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software Group)
    The size and scope of the operation is the main question. In a smaller environment, or one that does not require a complex Warehouse Management Solution (WMS), RedPrairie may not be a good fit.
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    Pros
    Basware
    • Clear and intuitive software interface.
    • Easy to see the entire history of what happened to invoice.
    • Good integration with ERP system.
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    Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software Group)
    • Cycle counting--great feature for inventory accuracy.
    • System directed put-away--system directs driver where to store and put materials away, keeps a warehouse in tip-top shape.
    • CNZ-Count near Zero, actually set at count at zero, when a bayrow emtys out, prompts fork driver to verify that the bayrow is actually empty by doing a cycle count....great for inventory accuracy!
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    Cons
    Basware
    • There needs to be an easier way to view past invoices as the current method requires that you select from the pull-down menu each and every time
    • Instructions for the more commonly used features should be available within the program itself rather than having to search the online help index in order to find this information (bubble pop ups would be nice)
    • More functionality should be build into the invoice processing system (you should be able to forward via email, include screenshots, etc)
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    Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software Group)
    • Their implementation team was unable to provide examples where they successfully executed large scale multi site global deployments. May require strong client team or 3rd party implementation firm to ensure successful deployment and results.
    • As of 3 years ago, their parcel shipping module was very new and unproven in marketplace.
    • As of 3 years ago, Red Prairie had limited offering in modules that complement the WMS such as trading partner management and distributed order management. If you truly just need warehouse management capabilities this might not matter. For us, this meant we would need to involve more solution providers or internal development to address supply chain initiatives.
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    Inventory Source
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Basware
    We will continue using product and continue renewing as it is widely used product and it has been well adapted by users in our organization. The product is expensive but we will use it. Hopefully the product bugs will be fixed in future and they will provide more HA architecture feather for Basware.
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    Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software Group)
    Again, the product was good. Customer service was OK at best. For any new installations or upgrades, I would seek a third party servicer/installer who would be more flexible in contract negotiations and provide service guarantees beyond what could expected with RedPrairie itself. If you choose to deal with RedPrairie directly, prepare for a lengthy negotiation process.
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    Usability
    Basware
    The GUI and workflows are easy to understand. It makes sense where the "buttons" and menus are located. Design is overall getting improvements constantly as well, so there is updates coming all the time. System is quick, few bugs and errors that cause issues. Up time and accessibility is on a very good level.
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    Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software Group)
    I found RedPraire to be the best system I have used of the years.
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    Inventory Source
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    Alternatives Considered
    Basware
    Basware was not my selection as I was not with the company at the time. It was easy to learn and we have maintained a good working relationship with Basware. It is a very good way to process the workflow of invoices from start to finish
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    Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software Group)
    RedPrarie seems to have been better than Aloha. I will say that I used Aloha a very long time ago and it is probably light years ahead now. Aloha seemed to be a little more flexible in what you could do. The major downfall was you had a system that needed to be connected to the POS network directly on site that would be used only for reporting. This would require you to have another PC for computing needs. Like I said before, this is probably something that has changed in the newer world of Aloha.
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    Inventory Source
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    Return on Investment
    Basware
    • faster processing of invoices due to short step process
    • it's user friendly so not much training is needed to use the system
    • templates and favorites decreases time spent
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    Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software Group)
    • Warehousing errors were reduced by almost 12% with Blue Yonder Luminate Logistics.
    • Order processing was done at more than 7% of the average TAT with the use of this service.
    • End-user & ops team had higher productivity by almost 15% after integrating the service in day-to-day activities.
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    Inventory Source
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