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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Epicor iScala

    Score2 out of 10
    N/AEpicor iScala is business management software for large corporations. Capabilities include financials, supply chain management, light manufacturing, sales, service, rental and lease management.N/A

    QAD Adaptive ERP

    Score7.4 out of 10
    N/AQAD Adaptive ERP supports the core business processes and operations of global manufacturers, reducing the number of required add-ons and thereby lowering software costs. The platform is presented as ideal for medium to large-sized companies. QAD Adaptive ERP focuses on the six industries QAD serves: automotive, consumer products, food and beverage, industrial, high-tech and life…N/A
    Pricing
    Epicor iScalaQAD Adaptive ERP
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Epicor iScalaQAD Adaptive ERP
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Epicor iScalaQAD Adaptive ERP
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Epicor iScala and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.7
    2 Ratings
    2% above category average
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Pay calculation7.32 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.31 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Epicor iScala and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.5
    3 Ratings
    1% below category average
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    API for custom integration8.43 Ratings9.92 Ratings
    Plug-ins6.53 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Epicor iScala and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    5% above category average
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    10.0
    5 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Single sign-on capability8.83 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.13 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Epicor iScala and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    5.3
    3 Ratings
    35% below category average
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.3
    4 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Dashboards3.12 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Standard reports7.33 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Custom reports5.43 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Epicor iScala and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.1
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.8
    3 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Accounts payable8.22 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Accounts receivable8.22 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.22 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.22 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.72 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.62 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.62 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Epicor iScala and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    9.5
    5 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Inventory tracking8.62 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Automatic reordering8.21 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Location management7.72 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Epicor iScala and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    8% below category average
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    7.9
    5 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Pricing7.33 Ratings4.05 Ratings
    Order entry8.23 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Credit card processing6.41 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold8.23 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.53 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Epicor iScala and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.4
    3 Ratings
    2% below category average
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Billing Management6.73 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.32 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management6.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting7.32 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Period Close7.93 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Epicor iScala and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.9
    1 Ratings
    4% above category average
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Costing8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost Capture8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Epicor iScala and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated8.22 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Supplier Management8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Epicor iScala and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    4% above category average
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization5.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Epicor iScala and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    2% below category average
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Production Process Design7.32 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Production Management8.23 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Configuration Management7.82 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Work Execution7.82 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs7.72 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Epicor iScala and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    5.6
    3 Ratings
    27% below category average
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Forecasting5.42 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Inventory Planning6.03 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring5.43 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Epicor iScala and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Proposal Management6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management8.21 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    Epicor iScalaQAD Adaptive ERP
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Epicor iScalaQAD Adaptive ERP
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Epicor Software
    Well suited for middle-size distributor and service provider.
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    QAD
    If you're setting up operations where you have to manage manufacturing builds from raw components to finished goods, I would recommend QAD. It's nice to have subassemblies part numbers for your builds and enter in the number of accepted quantities and rejects. QAD is very helpful if you have a lot of parts floating around. I would not buy QAD if you only have to manage less than ~20 parts... just use Excel.
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    Pros
    Epicor Software
    • It's a fast system to operate.
    • The database is easy to maintain.
    • It's easy to customize views.
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    QAD
    • The QAD Enterprise application is great, we only started using this application a few years ago. The Master Scheduling Workbench has been a great improvement to our daily operations.
    • The Web-based QAD Supplier Portal has also been implemented recently in our company and has been a huge help to our purchasing and materials department.
    • The QAD support that we receive has helped our company grow and is a major asset in upcoming projects.
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    Cons
    Epicor Software
    • I believe that iSAT improvement will bring more benefit to all iScala users
    • Longer support of the old Scala versions would bring more confidence for big Scala customers, because in big installations it's been very difficult and time-consuming to make version upgrades every 3-4 years.
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    QAD
    • The layout is old fashion. Can be more modern.
    • QAD Adaptive ERP has alot of functions that can be overwhelming to new users
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    QAD
    The cost / benefit of changing to a different ERP will create a high cost and low benefit that's why I believe that we'll continue renewing QAD for a long time.
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    Usability
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    QAD
    Easy to use, zero or minimum cost to maintain the database (DBA etc) , no issue with OS ( Linux), stable database
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    Support Rating
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    QAD
    I haven't contacted support for QAD yet.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Epicor Software
    I have experience with multiple ERP software and I must say that iScala is the fastest system to work in so far. It doesn't have the same fancy shell like some others but at the end of the day the most important thing is the functionality and here is iScala outstanding.
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    QAD
    QAD is very easy to use once it's set up. It's basically an Excel sheet that can handle a lot more data points and faster. It's nice that you can dump the data stored in QAD to a CSV file and analyze in Excel. Careful narrow down the data searches to a limited number of points or Excel will crash. QAD is much easier to set up than Arena and SAP. And the numbering systems you can create in QAD is more customizable.
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    Return on Investment
    Epicor Software
    • Definetly cost effective overall (within 12 years since starting the company).
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    QAD
    • It help us to reduce the inventories (FG and RAW)
    • It reduce the time to adjust to the constantly changing international customs laws
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