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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Deacom ERP

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/ADeacom, an ECI Software Solution, is an ERP platform with a wide range of capabilities designed for growing batch and process manufacturers. It helps to reduce the burden caused by multi-system complexities and avoid the manual workarounds that plague traditional ERP implementations by having all of required functionality in a single platform.N/A

    VAI ERP

    Score8.4 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    VAI ERP (or S2K Enterprise) is a cloud-based ERP solution for durable goods distributors and manufacturers, offering multiple order processing options, inventory and purchase management, warehouse management, and customer relationship management features.

    $5,100

    per month

    Pricing
    Deacom ERPVAI ERP
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    VAI ERP
    $255.00
    per month per user
    VAI ERP
    $2,200
    one-time fee per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Deacom ERPVAI ERP
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee-$50,000,250,000 one-time fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    Deacom ERPVAI ERP
    Considered Both Products
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answer on this topic
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    90%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    67%
    Implementation went as expected
    4 Answers
    91%
    Implementation went as expected
    10 Answers
    Features
    Deacom ERPVAI ERP
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Deacom ERP and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.8
    4 Ratings
    11% below category average
    VAI ERP
    6.5
    9 Ratings
    15% below category average
    API for custom integration6.84 Ratings6.412 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings6.59 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Deacom ERP and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    7.7
    8 Ratings
    9% below category average
    VAI ERP
    7.1
    10 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Single sign-on capability8.25 Ratings6.59 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions7.38 Ratings7.813 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Deacom ERP and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.4
    9 Ratings
    16% below category average
    VAI ERP
    6.9
    11 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Dashboards5.58 Ratings7.111 Ratings
    Standard reports6.97 Ratings6.514 Ratings
    Custom reports6.89 Ratings7.213 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Deacom ERP and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    7.2
    9 Ratings
    7% below category average
    VAI ERP
    7.4
    11 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Accounts payable7.37 Ratings7.714 Ratings
    Accounts receivable6.98 Ratings7.714 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.25 Ratings7.17 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers7.06 Ratings7.48 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.07 Ratings7.512 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting7.18 Ratings7.110 Ratings
    Standardized Processes6.98 Ratings7.611 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Deacom ERP and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    7.4
    8 Ratings
    8% below category average
    VAI ERP
    7.8
    11 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Inventory tracking7.38 Ratings7.914 Ratings
    Automatic reordering7.04 Ratings7.711 Ratings
    Location management7.86 Ratings7.713 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Deacom ERP and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.6
    9 Ratings
    18% below category average
    VAI ERP
    7.7
    11 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Pricing6.68 Ratings8.114 Ratings
    Order entry7.29 Ratings8.114 Ratings
    Credit card processing6.06 Ratings7.06 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold6.77 Ratings8.113 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings7.210 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Deacom ERP and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.9
    7 Ratings
    9% below category average
    VAI ERP
    6.8
    11 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Billing Management7.37 Ratings7.37 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.25 Ratings7.29 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management6.25 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting6.25 Ratings5.54 Ratings
    Period Close7.56 Ratings7.313 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Deacom ERP and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.6
    6 Ratings
    7% below category average
    VAI ERP
    7.1
    9 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Contract Repository7.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated6.05 Ratings7.510 Ratings
    Supplier Management6.26 Ratings6.710 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Deacom ERP and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.4
    7 Ratings
    16% below category average
    VAI ERP
    6.9
    5 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Production Process Design6.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management6.27 Ratings6.56 Ratings
    Configuration Management6.27 Ratings7.47 Ratings
    Work Execution6.65 Ratings6.55 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs6.86 Ratings7.38 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Deacom ERP and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.0
    5 Ratings
    20% below category average
    VAI ERP
    7.5
    7 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Forecasting5.85 Ratings7.37 Ratings
    Inventory Planning6.05 Ratings7.610 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring6.25 Ratings7.68 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Deacom ERP and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    7.8
    4 Ratings
    6% above category average
    VAI ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Product Master Data Management7.84 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Deacom ERP and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    -
    Ratings
    VAI ERP
    6.1
    6 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Transportation Execution Management00 Ratings5.23 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings5.54 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management00 Ratings7.06 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management00 Ratings6.89 Ratings
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    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Score9.2 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Score4.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Deacom ERPVAI ERP
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.3
    (10 ratings)
    8.4
    (15 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    7.3
    (10 ratings)
    7.7
    (15 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Deacom ERPVAI ERP
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ECI Software Solutions
    Good for the price and basic functionality but sometimes calculations inside the application are not handled smoothly. For us, we have no problems for our Lb customers but our Gallon/Kg customers usually have issues have unit conversion issues.
    Incentivized
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    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    VAI base package software has a lot of productive tools that can be used for a lot of different types of businesses. At first I was taken back by this saying it would just be more efficient if they would just build it more specific to a certain business type, but now stepping back i see why they don't. They are able to customize it more to my needs
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    ECI Software Solutions
    • The lot tracking capability
    • Being able to have the Accounting software to look up the GL information
    • Creation and customization of the ERP system that we need for our business
    Incentivized
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    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    • Design and ease of entering data into screens.
    • Drill downs provided as you move around screens.
    • Help Text for each screen.
    • Back end programming easy to follow - good documentation.
    • Interfaces to third party software - ex. Mark Magic Forms.
    • Great Help Desk.
    • Training Videos.
    • Workflows and Triggers.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    ECI Software Solutions
    • MRP - it is rather difficult to understand
    • Quality Control - it is not possible to effectively note/track hold reasons and drive action
    Incentivized
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    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    • There will most likely be customizations made for a particular niche site to integrate with their system.
    • Product reviews, up sells, and cross sells are not built into the website functionality. Customization to the offerings would be needed.
    • Very little documentation or open source resources on instructions or development in regards to the website design and integration with the ERP.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    S2K is easy to use, has room for growth, and serves the company's needs as a whole
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    Usability
    ECI Software Solutions
    With proper training it is very easy to use as long as you don't try to customize it to fit your old processes
    Incentivized
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    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    Often times it seems people want to learn a platform in seconds and if they can't they say it is not "user friendly." There are some platforms that can do so much that it is just going to take time to learn it all. To me that is a good thing. S2K takes time to learn but it is worth it. It can transform your organization.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    Great support. The staff is very knowledgeable about the platform and the capabilities within the IBM framework
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    Implementation Rating
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    If this is someone's first ERP implementation, I strongly suggest you ask for services to help implement. Ask for training on every aspect of the implementation. Make sure this is put into the overall ERP quote
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    Alternatives Considered
    ECI Software Solutions
    Deacom ERP is much faster to respond to bulk sales order processing, large numbers of EDI transactions and query response time. Deacom ERP support is vastly better, and the team is very helpful.
    Incentivized
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    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    S2K offered a system that could be used by various departments. There were modules for accounting, customer service, order entry, and web development. The ability to customize the website integration was a plus. S2K allows the option to have products in different warehouse locations. This allowed us to better manage inventory and see in real time what the stock status was
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    Return on Investment
    ECI Software Solutions
    • Provide a central resource for viewing and manage all orders, jobs and running reports.
    • Slow down system performance by big report users.
    Incentivized
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    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    • Sales - since all screens are real-time, S2K helps keep our salespeople up to date with customer sales and their overall sales for each period/year.
    • CSR - tracking of customer orders from point of entry to invoicing, being able to give the customer current information on their order by viewing a single screen.
    • Purchasing - with multiple locations, tracking, and having inventory in the correct location to meet the customer demands that are shipped from their home location.
    • Warehouse bin/item management makes picking orders a fast, accurate process, with the addition of order verification.
    • Accounting - being able to see real-time information across all applications. A/R, A/P, and G/L.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Deacom ERP Screenshots

    Screenshot of Deacom's customizable dashboards. These interactive dashboards visually represent key metrics and performance indicators. Users can monitor production efficiency, inventory levels, sales trends, and other aspects of process manufacturing operations.  The ability to customize these dashboards ensures important information is readily available.Screenshot of Deacom's Sales Order's interface for adding and managing order items with product details, applying pricing, discounts, and shipping specifics. Real-time inventory visibility ensures order fulfillment, while credit check integration streamlines customer verification. Order tracking and communication tools promote customer interaction, empowering process manufacturers to streamline order processing, optimize inventory allocation, and enhance customer satisfaction.Screenshot of Deacom's Management Reporting feature, used to generate in-depth reports and drill down into critical data points encompassing financial performance and production output to inventory levels and sales trends.  Management Reporting facilitates a deeper understanding of process manufacturing operations, enabling users to identify areas for improvement, optimize resource allocation, and make data-driven decisions for long-term success.Screenshot of Deacom's interface for creating essential business documents. Users can generate purchase orders, sales orders, and other critical documents.Screenshot of Deacom's interface for navigating complex functionalities, used for generating reports, creating purchase orders, or monitoring real-time data on customizable dashboards.  Deacom offers a choice of light and dark themes, and the interface can be tailored to optimize viewing comfort.

    VAI ERP Screenshots

    Screenshot of VAI ERP Product SuiteScreenshot of VAI Item InquiryScreenshot of VAI Mobile Warehouse