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    DocLink

    Score5.6 out of 10
    N/ADocLink is an integrated document management system from Altec headquartered in Laguna Hills, California.N/A

    SAP Integrated Product Development

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASAP Integrated Product Development is a product lifecycle management solution used to define, develop, and deliver innovative and sustainable products faster by connecting insights, processes, and people.N/A
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    DocLinkSAP Integrated Product Development
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    DocLinkSAP Integrated Product Development
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    Altec
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    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
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    94%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    DocLinkSAP Integrated Product Development
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (9 ratings)
    9.8
    (17 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.5
    (14 ratings)
    Performance
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    -
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    8.5
    (5 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    DocLinkSAP Integrated Product Development
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Altec
    It's a great tool that works well to automate processes and, once set up, reduce admin time on things like tracking the approval process. However, it can be challenging to initially set up because it requires an understanding of the process in the first place. We have a team of business analysts who work for us so one of them was assigned to understand our own internal processes and then set up the relevant workflows. I think without this we might have struggled. We also each use the expense receipt feature which is great. You can in a receipt and using OCR the expense forms are automatically populated. You do need to manually check it but this saves a lot of time in filling in forms. As we now have a workflow in place it is straightforward to submit your monthly expense report for approval straight afterward. The document tracking feature is good too - who has seen, worked on, or needs to see the document. It means we were able to stop using Slack.
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    SAP
    I have used IPD for Material collaboration, where the design and specifications were maintained as per the country need. When there is a change based on local country compliance rules, it makes easy to refer and adjust the material specifications as per the new compliance defined. Handling this for multiple materials in a go makes a difference in this tool. But drawback is that navigation of the EDP interface, where it takes more time to adjust and needs more training for new users. Like making them understand the business need and change needed takes time.
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    Pros
    Altec
    • Maintains all scanned and processed documents since we converted from paper files. 13 years and counting for our company.
    • Able to create custom folders or "workflows" with specific permissions.
    • Able to quickly search using a wide variety of search parameters.
    • Allows the user to make notations, highlights, and digital stamps for future reference.
    • Allows the user to scan or drag and drop documents into the program and will convert to the acceptable format (ie: PDF will convert to TIF).
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    SAP
    • It allows us to strategically control operations by product monitoring and production changes.
    • Gives you the ability to source upcoming products because you have a complete and total view of all resources at all times.
    • It allows us to control batch management in the production process, this is a key element in our industry.
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    Cons
    Altec
    • Search engine can be enhanced to provide better results.
    • The workflow module can be made simpler.
    • Sometimes a little slow to load all the information.
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    SAP
    • The interface is that of your typical SAP program, it's not very user friendly to a person who doesn't use it every single day.
    • Some simple Windows commands do not work in SAP PLM, such as a copy and paste.
    • Right click menus generally produce unconventional results if the user is more familiar with Windows right click menus.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Altec
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    We may not renew as SAP Integrated Product Development tool don't match considering our line of business with limited product lines.
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    Usability
    Altec
    DocLink is VERY user-friendly! The daily functions are easily taught to non-financial individuals. It's easy to understand and easy to manipulate with a simple, functional layout. The Administrative module is not too complicated, but it would be more effective if there was a more thorough "help" section or an online forum for users. All of my knowledge is self-taught, trial and error, but it would be helpful for a new user to have an online resource to address questions or issues.
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    SAP
    We just need to think about where we were back in the past and where we are at now! We used to have total chaos where everyone was working their own way. Now all involved groups work together as one team. This has increased the overall efficiency and the results are really astonishing!
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    Performance
    Altec
    DocLink is quite reliable and effective. Scanned documents are easy to read with very slight loss of integrity. Pages load quickly with occasional lag loading very large files. We use DocLink with MS Dynamics SL, and the two systems perform well together without much interruption or ambiguity in the process. One issue we have is in relation to the number of licenses and issues we have when a session will not close upon exit, thus suspending an available license rendering it unusable. Although very infrequent, IT has had to manually "end" a session to clear the license.
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Altec
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Have received support in a timely and very effective manner.
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    Implementation Rating
    Altec
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    i was not fully involved in implementation as most was carried out by external consultant.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Altec
    Document sender u can only send one at a time, doclink sends mass emails all at once and can archive all your documents, making it a complete solution.
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    SAP
    The "One Version of the Truth" Mandate: Most organizations select SAP IPD not because it has the best CAD tools, but because it eliminates the "wall" between engineering and the rest of the company. If you need to know the real-time cost of a design change or its impact on your carbon footprint, SAP IPD provides that instantly because it lives inside your ERP.
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    Return on Investment
    Altec
    • Now set up it has significantly reduced admin time for everyone. I would say on average 1-2 hours per month per staff member spent on expense forms and submissions.
    • Cancelled paid version of slack as no longer needed.
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    SAP
    • It has advanced reporting capabilities, and its analytical features have enabled efficient decision-making, improving overall productivity.
    • The centralized data management system has helped improve efficiency and reduce errors.
    • I would say overall, it has reduced our manual effort by at least 20%, which has enhanced the resource utilization.
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    Screenshot of collaboration capabilities.Screenshot of product and asset visualization.Screenshot of engineering and requirements management.Screenshot of the visual data integration to support design.Screenshot of visualization capabilities.