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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    DDI System

    Score5.3 out of 10
    N/ADDI System’s connected ERP technology and industry-specific functionality provide distributors with the ability to drive operational excellence, offering a distribution management system meets the needs of the wholesale distribution industry.N/A

    Genius Solutions

    Score7.8 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Genius Solutions delivers a complete enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, including software, implementation services, and field expertise for small to mid-sized custom manufacturers across the US and Canada. Genius ERP is built for SME manufacturers handling make-to-order, engineer-to-order, custom-to-order, and assemble-to-order manufacturing. Genius ERP provides custom manufacturers with the tools they need to reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve the performance…

    $1,500

    per user for one year

    Pricing
    DDI SystemGenius Solutions
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    SAAS
    $1500.00
    per user for one year
    On Premise
    $3000.00
    per user for one year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DDI SystemGenius Solutions
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$1,500 per user per year
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    Features
    DDI SystemGenius Solutions
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of DDI System and Genius Solutions
    Feature
    DDI System
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    153% below category average
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    4 Ratings
    1% above category average
    API for custom integration1.01 Ratings7.64 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of DDI System and Genius Solutions
    Feature
    DDI System
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    7 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Single sign-on capability9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.01 Ratings7.67 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of DDI System and Genius Solutions
    Feature
    DDI System
    6.3
    2 Ratings
    18% below category average
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    7 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Dashboards8.02 Ratings7.67 Ratings
    Standard reports8.02 Ratings7.67 Ratings
    Custom reports3.02 Ratings7.67 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of DDI System and Genius Solutions
    Feature
    DDI System
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Genius Solutions
    7.4
    6 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Accounts payable7.01 Ratings7.66 Ratings
    Accounts receivable6.01 Ratings7.66 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings6.75 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings7.64 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of DDI System and Genius Solutions
    Feature
    DDI System
    7.7
    1 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    8 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Inventory tracking8.01 Ratings7.68 Ratings
    Automatic reordering7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of DDI System and Genius Solutions
    Feature
    DDI System
    6.6
    1 Ratings
    18% below category average
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Pricing5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order entry8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Credit card processing5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Orchestration8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of DDI System and Genius Solutions
    Feature
    DDI System
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Billing Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Period Close8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of DDI System and Genius Solutions
    Feature
    DDI System
    6.6
    1 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Production Process Design7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of DDI System and Genius Solutions
    Feature
    DDI System
    7.3
    1 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Planning7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of DDI System and Genius Solutions
    Feature
    DDI System
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    38% below category average
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Product Master Data Management5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of DDI System and Genius Solutions
    Feature
    DDI System
    -
    Ratings
    Genius Solutions
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
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    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    DDI SystemGenius Solutions
    Likelihood to Recommend
    3.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.8
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.8
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DDI SystemGenius Solutions
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Advantive
    DDI Inform is well-suited for flexible solutions (cloud/on-premise) and simple scenarios for distributors. It also helps to be on a relaxed timeline as support if very slow if things go wrong. It's less appropriate if you need things done now, want to go deeper into data or customization, or don't have a knowledgeable IT resource that can help you with various software quirks/deploys.
    Incentivized
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    Genius Solutions
    Genius is great for analysis data using Microsoft products like Power BI or Excel as it links directly to them. Genius has also helped the work flow of our company a lot by streamlining processes. One process that helps our company a lot is the ability to print all work orders and fabrication/assembly plans in their batch printing module. Printing these would take up to five hours per assembly in Quickbooks and it now takes 10 minutes.
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    Pros
    Advantive
    • Calendar for the entire company to view
    • Customer search by account number
    • Sales order entry
    Incentivized
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    Genius Solutions
    • The production is simple and efficient, this is done directly from our 3D design software (SolidWorks).
    • Technical support is efficient, when problems arise, solutions are provided quickly.
    • The monitoring of production costs is clear and easy to consult.
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    Cons
    Advantive
    • support is slow
    • customized reports are limited
    • the search feature is quirky
    Incentivized
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    Genius Solutions
    • Support hours (now, from 8h00 to 17h00, Monday to Friday).
    • The info with help button (F1) to be more easy to find.
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    Usability
    Advantive
    It gets the job done most of the time. Customization and support bring the score down
    Incentivized
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    Genius Solutions
    Genius is easy to use but you have to male sure it's set up properly. You also have to make sure you understand what an ERP should do to know the right questions to ask when you contact customer support.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Advantive
    No answers on this topic
    Genius Solutions
    patient, friendly and clear explanations
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Advantive
    My company had already been using DDI when I began working here a couple years ago
    Incentivized
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    Genius Solutions
    I am using above mentioned software on different clients. As for manufacturing client Genius Solutions ERP is good easy to maintain inventory, For BOM Creation its help. As per our need this software provides us valuable information and helps the business growing smoothly. Overall its easy to use and budget friendly.
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    Return on Investment
    Advantive
    • Not sure, management would know.
    Incentivized
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    Genius Solutions
    • Being able to track time, cost of outside services and cost of materials has allowed us to trust the accuracy of our product markups and prices.
    • Improved inventory control allows us to get products out quicker.
    • The ability to sync the database with Power BI has allowed up to have a better picture of our financials and projected cashflow.
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