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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Macola

    Score5.4 out of 10
    N/AECI Software Solutions offers Macola (now edition Macola 10), an enterprise resource planning (ERP) for small manufacturers emphasizing business process management and accounting.N/A

    SAP Manufacturing Execution

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASAP Manufacturing Execution is the company's MES designed to digitally control, monitor, and automate manufacturing operations.N/A
    Pricing
    MacolaSAP Manufacturing Execution
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    MacolaSAP Manufacturing Execution
    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
    MacolaSAP Manufacturing Execution
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Macola and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Macola
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Macola and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Macola
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    28% above category average
    API for custom integration7.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Plug-ins7.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Macola and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Macola
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Single sign-on capability10.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Macola and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Macola
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    8.7
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Dashboards10.02 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Standard reports8.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Custom reports7.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Macola and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Macola
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    -
    Ratings
    Accounts payable8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Macola and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Inventory tracking10.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Automatic reordering8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Location management9.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Macola and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Macola
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    -
    Ratings
    Pricing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order entry9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Credit card processing7.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Orchestration9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Macola and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    -
    Ratings
    Billing Management9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Period Close10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Macola and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Macola
    8.3
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    -
    Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Costing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost Capture8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Macola and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Macola
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    -
    Ratings
    Award Lifecycle Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Macola and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Macola
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    -
    Ratings
    Bids Analyzed and Compared7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Macola and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Macola
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    25% above category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    -
    Ratings
    Fulfillment Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Macola and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Macola
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Work Execution8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Process Design00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Production Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Configuration Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Macola and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Macola
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory Planning8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    MacolaSAP Manufacturing Execution
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
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    User Testimonials
    MacolaSAP Manufacturing Execution
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ECI Software Solutions
    Well suited for larger companies, and this is only becoming more the case with the new ownership. Smaller companies could at one time buy only the modules they required. This is now not possible, so you end up with a number of modules you do not need. It is best suited for a company needing a full MRP and is going to be overkill for a service based company that does not require inventory management.
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    SAP
    SAP Manufacturing Execution is suitable for desecrate manufacturing. For the complex routing of the product, this software ensures users do not by mistake start executing the wrong steps. This is the best tool to track and work on nonconformance and rework scenarios. This is most suitable when the landscape has SAP ERP in place.
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    Pros
    ECI Software Solutions
    • Simplifying min/max inventory reviews
    • PO entry and receiving
    • Order entry and production order entry
    • Custom reporting and high level reviews
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    SAP
    • Visual routing ensures the production line layout is as appropriate as shown on the application.
    • Production house needs a lot of data to do an in-process inspection of the product. ERP might not need that. SAP ME provides that place to do every data collection.
    • Nonconformance functionality ensures when needed the product goes to the appropriate station to get repaired. Also, data collection can raise NC and can move the product to a particular station to get an issue corrected.
    • All the information is well integrated with SAP ERP and makes SAP ME more valuable for the organization.
    • SAP MII also comes along with SAP ME helps to get the application well integrated with the shop floor equipment.
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    Cons
    ECI Software Solutions
    • Integration with other software
    • Migration from another application
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    SAP
    • ODS or the BI part of the ME needed more improvement.
    • The archiving job needs to be more robust.
    • Database indexes need to me more analyzed and setup as per the organization requirement.
    • SAP MII UI integration plugin to be developed for increased usability of this application.
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    Alternatives Considered
    ECI Software Solutions
    We did not try any other products. We migrated to Macola from an older product.
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    SAP
    There was no product evaluated before using SAP ME. This replaced the custom homegrown MES system. The custom MES system had a lot of issues with the integration with SAP ERP. While evaluating the situation, SAP MII was the initial tool used to create the integration of the custom MES. We later found the fully functional tool SAP ME off the shelf had several functionalities out of the box.
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    Return on Investment
    ECI Software Solutions
    • Lower software costs.
    • Less maintenance.
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    SAP
    • Production house is more efficient now.
    • Less paperwork improved means less unproductive work on the shop floor.
    • Regulatory audits are more efficient.
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