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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Configure One

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AConfigure One is a CPQ and e-catalog tool that allows users to visualize complex product configurations in 2D and/or 3D, and generate quotes and orders based on valid configurations. Configure One integrates with ERP, CRM, and CAD systems. It also includes features for manufacturers, including bill of materials, routings, and parts numbering. Configure One is a Revalize company.N/A

    Arena PLM and QMS

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AArena by PTC is a cloud-based PLM and QMS platform. Arena helps product companies that rely on distributed teams and global supply chains to develop products, ensure regulatory compliance, and respond to customer demands.N/A
    Pricing
    Configure OneArena PLM and QMS
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Arena PLM Launch
    Contact Sales
    Arena PLM Enterprise
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    Arena QMS
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    Arena QMS Enterprise
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Configure OneArena PLM and QMS
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional Details—Arena's cloud-based PLM and QMS solutions include role-based subscriptions to meet diverse team needs. Their fixed-fee QuickStart™ implementations supports rapid deployment.
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    Community Pulse
    Configure OneArena PLM and QMS
    Considered Both Products
    Revalize
    No answer on this topic
    Arena by PTC
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    92%
    Would buy again
    65 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    48 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    64 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    25 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    35 Answers
    Features
    Configure OneArena PLM and QMS
    CPQ
    Comparison of CPQ features of Configure One and Arena PLM and QMS
    Feature
    Configure One
    9.2
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Arena PLM and QMS
    -
    Ratings
    Quote sharing/sending9.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product configuration9.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration options9.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pricing rules8.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Price adjustment8.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Purchase history and open contracts9.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    Guided selling/Sales portal8.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    CPQ reporting & analytics9.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    CPQ-CRM integration9.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Attachments to quotes8.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order capturing9.42 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Configure OneArena PLM and QMS
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Configure OneArena PLM and QMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.2
    (220 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.6
    (17 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (18 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Configure OneArena PLM and QMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Revalize
    ConfigureOne is user-friendly, even for people who have never used it before. It is straightforward and flexible to invent a solid CPQ platform and a useful sales and quoting tool. A simple-to-use program with ongoing help affects the user experience. Administrative training is well worth the cost for comprehensive and practical experience. We employ it throughout the entire process, from the quote to the final product. But there are some instances where the configuration process can take a long time to finish.
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    Arena by PTC
    Arena PLM is well suited for part number, BOM and file management. Processing changes (ECNs, ACOs, DCO's, etc.) in Arena is very easy to do and provides great visibility on the status of submitted requests. The ability to communicate with Suppliers and grant them access to files in Arena is extremely helpful. Arena does not appear to be the best suited system for managing software
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    Pros
    Revalize
    • Allows the creation of an online catalog, where our customers can access from the customer portal and see all the products we have available, as well as their features, design, quantity, price, and more.
    • We can take in an orderly manner the entire process of the product from its creation to the categorization of products. The system has customer and proposal management, where we can access the files without problems or complications.
    • It has a tool for the design of products in 3D, which we love because we do not have to search in other files and programs for plans and designs.
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    Arena by PTC
    • It provides easy, 'login-anywhere' internet cloud-based access to fundamental PLM functions.
    • It provides secure access control for employees & vendors (but you pay per person for access licenses).
    • Data is effectively 'always backed up' in the internet-cloud.
    • There is an option to attach thumbnail graphics representative of each item and create a Bill of Materials view that also displays the graphics to help provide item recognition for BOM readers.
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    Cons
    Revalize
    • In some cases, the configuration process can take a long time to complete. While the cost is high, the service is excellent.
    • Learning can be difficult due to the high level of customization implemented. Backend compartments only connect from above.
    Incentivized
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    Arena by PTC
    • In my opinion, the Help Pages clearly do not realize that a picture is worth a 1,000 words; need illustrations and screenshots!
    • I think the 'Save' button when editing Quality Processes needs to "float" on the active page, not lurking at the bottom.
    • In my experience, the Arena PLM and QMS Training programs need to be revamped to include "real-world" examples and working through examples, not simply reading through a training manual.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Revalize
    No answers on this topic
    Arena by PTC
    We have so much time and effort invested into Arena. The history of approvals, revisions, etc. are necessary for many of our customers. We also have entire device histories recorded. Having to re-create that on another platform would be a feat requiring years of effort. But mostly, Arena just works. It's transformed our business into a much more streamlined system, resulting in a massive cost and time savings.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Revalize
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    Arena by PTC
    Arena has improved their UI over the years that I've used it to make it more user friendly. Additionally, there is a lot of redundancy within Arena (multiple ways to achieve the same end), which makes it easier to learn.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Revalize
    No answers on this topic
    Arena by PTC
    Seems like when I need to access our workspace for an emergency situation, this is when maintenance is scheduled, just the luck of the draw, I guess, and I just wait until the maintenance is complete, and then can proceed
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Revalize
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    Arena by PTC
    We use a few other software or systems (Silicon expert) and it is seamless to us, pages load quickly and efficiently.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Revalize
    No answers on this topic
    Arena by PTC
    Upon initial observation, Arena Solution appears to possess a rather intricate nature, yet this complexity was effectively navigated during the initial configuration phase with the invaluable assistance of an expert well-versed in Arena, a factor that greatly contributed to our comprehensive mastery and autonomous handling of Arena Solutions thereafter.
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    Revalize
    No answers on this topic
    Arena by PTC
    The On line training was easy to understand and was very efficient for most of our users. We used the training tools to make sure we use all of the features to their fullest and correctly! After a few weeks mos of our users were very proficient with ARENA PLM and were able to work on their own and use mos of the sections and PLM capablilities.
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    Implementation Rating
    Revalize
    No answers on this topic
    Arena by PTC
    Pretty straightforward, from OOB
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Revalize
    Configure One is flexible in inventing a solid CPQ platform and a useful sales and quoting tool to understand our customers' needs better. It's extremely user-friendly and provides almost limitless customization options. It provides a diverse range of functions that allow users to customize their tools. The support staff is always available and knowledgeable. Because of its excellent service, we chose it over its competitors.
    Incentivized
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    Arena by PTC
    Arena is much better than QAD in terms of BOMs and ECOs and Revision Control. We use Arena concurrently with SAP and they integrate very well together, which is nice. The integration team was really helpful in making sure that the SAP to Arena functionality runs smoothly, and when there are any issues, they are very responsive to help make changes to fix the problem that might be there.
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    Scalability
    Revalize
    No answers on this topic
    Arena by PTC
    Arena is easy to customize and therefore easy to scale. Different user groups with access restrictions can be easily created and new training plans can be created to support different user bases. Suppliers can also easily be added or items can be shared with them
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    Return on Investment
    Revalize
    • It meets our extensive and dynamic product quoting needs and access levels, creating customized product quotes with minimal clicks.
    • It is simple and flexible to create a solid CPQ platform, and a useful sales and quoting tool always adapt to the fast-changing technology trends.
    • It's very adaptable, and it's integrated with CRM and ERP tools, so it creates a seamless user experience and ensures that our workflow is consistent from start to finish.
    Incentivized
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    Arena by PTC
    • Decreased the company's time to market for release of its second generation flagship product.
    • Decreased the turn around on non-conformance reports (NCRs), supplier corrective action reports (SCARs), and corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs).
    • Better organized the company's process maps, DHF, and other regulatory related information so that major audits are completed faster and with fewer findings.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Arena PLM and QMS Screenshots

    Screenshot of Arena Bill of Materials (BOM) Management. Indented BOM displaying "in production" item status.Screenshot of Arena Engineering Change Management.  Engineering Change Order (ECO) approval with redlines.Screenshot of Arena Projects. Project schedule with status and progress.Screenshot of Arena Quality. Quality process showing a Corrective Action Report (CAR) with the issue details, affected items, and resolution progress/status.Screenshot of Arena Requirements. Tracks requirements and related product development issues for a complete product picture.Screenshot of Arena Analytics, Arena's business intelligence (BI) tool