IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation vs. WinMan ERP Software

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
Score 9.1 out of 10
N/A
IBM Cloud Pak for Automation allows the user to design, build and run automation applications and services on any cloud, using pre-integrated automation technologies and low-code tools. IBM Cloud Pak is the latest deployment option of the IBM automation platform for digital business, available on Red Hat OpenShift.N/A
WinMan ERP Software
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
WinMan ERP Software is an all-in-one solution aimed specifically at the manufacturing, distribution and retail sectors. Based on lean methodology, it is designed to help organisations achieve optimal business processes by supporting all aspects of Manufacturing, Distribution, CRM, Financials and associated functions. According to the vendor, it is a leading and scalable ERP solution built from the ground up with a low cost of ownership as it is built on 100% .Net and SQL Server system -…N/A
Pricing
IBM Cloud Pak for Business AutomationWinMan ERP Software
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
IBM Cloud Pak for Business AutomationWinMan ERP Software
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalRequired
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
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Top Pros
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Features
IBM Cloud Pak for Business AutomationWinMan ERP Software
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
7.3
1 Ratings
18% above category average
WinMan ERP Software
-
Ratings
API for custom integration7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
Plug-ins7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
6.4
1 Ratings
14% below category average
WinMan ERP Software
9.0
1 Ratings
25% above category average
Dashboards6.41 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Standard reports6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom reports6.41 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Process Engine
Comparison of Process Engine features of Product A and Product B
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
7.5
1 Ratings
18% above category average
WinMan ERP Software
-
Ratings
Process designer8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
Process simulation7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
Business rules engine7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
SOA support7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
Process player7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
Form builder8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
Model execution7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
Business Process Automation
Comparison of Business Process Automation features of Product A and Product B
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
7.5
1 Ratings
21% above category average
WinMan ERP Software
-
Ratings
Business Process Modeling7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
Decision Modeling7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
Code-Based Automation8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
No-Code Automation7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
Security
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IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
-
Ratings
WinMan ERP Software
10.0
1 Ratings
21% above category average
Single sign-on capability00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
-
Ratings
WinMan ERP Software
10.0
1 Ratings
27% above category average
Accounts payable00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Accounts receivable00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
-
Ratings
WinMan ERP Software
10.0
1 Ratings
24% above category average
Inventory tracking00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Automatic reordering00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Location management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
-
Ratings
WinMan ERP Software
10.0
1 Ratings
25% above category average
Pricing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Order entry00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Cost of goods sold00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
IBM Cloud Pak for Business AutomationWinMan ERP Software
Likelihood to Recommend
9.3
(42 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
IBM Cloud Pak for Business AutomationWinMan ERP Software
Likelihood to Recommend
IBM
Well Suited Scenarios IBM Cloud Pak shines in scenarios where complex workflows, such as project management in web design, require automation. It's also highly effective for collaborative content creation, enabling seamless content approval. Less Appropriate Scenarios Conversely, it may be less suitable for organizations with simpler task management needs that do not fully leverage its robust capabilities. Also, companies with limited IT resources might face challenges during setup and customization.
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WinMan
Winman ERP is well suited to our business and we have not felt the need to look further. The great strength for us is the MRP facility but each business is unique and must make it's own assessment. The accounting side just works - nothing to add here.
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Pros
IBM
  • I like how this tool provides us with automation capabilities to all our business processes hence improves our productivity.
  • Helps us to analyze complex workflows for our clients.
  • Accelerate our growth to digital transformation.
  • Reduce clients wait time. Hence we are able to deliver on time.
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WinMan
  • MRP - our inventory forecasting is done within Winman using the MRP facility. This allows us to place timely orders with our suppliers.
  • Inventory transfers and value uplifts (to reflect actual landed cost) are simply catered for and fully integrated into the accounting system.
  • Integration with our website ensures that accurate data flows throughout the whole process.
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Cons
IBM
  • For heavy load, the performance should be improved
  • The integration with the messaging system is a bit tricky and hence example documentation could be provided
  • It is a very nice and powerful tool however still not very known, marketing needs to be improved
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WinMan
  • Having used Winman ERP for a long time now it fully suits our needs.
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Likelihood to Renew
IBM
IBM Cloud Pak provides modernization in collecting, organizing and analyzing data. This product provides to unify market leading services such as data management, DataOps, governance, business analytics and automated AI. IBM Cloud Pak is best for resource and infrustructure optimization. IBM Cloud Pak is capable to accomodate our business automation needs.
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WinMan
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Support Rating
IBM
No answers on this topic
WinMan
My few queries are answered promptly.
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Implementation Rating
IBM
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WinMan
As with any business project, a clear plan with clearly defined outcomes is key.
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Alternatives Considered
IBM
There are various products that are similar to IBM Cloud, but IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation stands out overall. IBM Cloud offers valuable features such as analytics, cognitive abilities, and data management capabilities. Additionally, it places a strong emphasis on security and compliance, with features such as role-based access control and encryption. Moreover, it allows for easy integration with other systems and platforms.
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WinMan
Having used Winman ERP for many years through various iterations we have not felt the need to look elsewhere
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Return on Investment
IBM
  • Quick to automate repetitive tasks and finish them with speed and accuracy hence saving time and operational cost.
  • Bots are life saviours because they are able to learn fast without feeding any information most of the manual work is done accurately and diligently.
  • Reduce human errors by reducing how we manually input data into all our business processes.
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WinMan
  • The key thing is to be able to do more with less people, removing as much repetitive work as possible.
  • More automation allows us to grow the business whilst being able to concentrate on core competencies that cannot be automated such as product development, branding and marketing.
  • Inventory planning is simplified through the use of MRP. Top level skus are readily converted into POs for timely component procurement which means we have the best opportunity to fill sales orders.
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