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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Project Insight

    Score4 out of 10
    N/AProject Insight is a web-based project and portfolio management software. Project teams can access, edit and update their projects information anytime, anywhere, with any supported browser, tablet and mobile device. Features for experienced project managers include: MS Project import/export, intelligent scheduling, resource allocation, Outlook integration, document management, approvals, time/expense tracking, issue management, 100s of dashboards and advanced permissions.

    $45

    per user or volume licensing options.

    SAP Business Network

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/ASAP Business Network is a comprehensive B2B collaboration platform that connects people, processes, and systems across multiple enterprises, digitizing transactions, and creating transparent, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.N/A
    Pricing
    Project InsightSAP Business Network
    Editions & Modules
    Enterprise
    $45
    per user or volume licensing options.
    Free
    Sign Up & invite your team
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    Grow as you go
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Project InsightSAP Business Network
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Project InsightSAP Business Network
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    98%
    Would buy again
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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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    90%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    83%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Project InsightSAP Business Network
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Project Insight and SAP Business Network
    Feature
    Project Insight
    4.3
    2 Ratings
    56% below category average
    SAP Business Network
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    Ratings
    Task Management6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Resource Management3.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Gantt Charts7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scheduling2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow Automation8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team Collaboration4.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document Management1.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email integration7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Project Insight and SAP Business Network
    Feature
    Project Insight
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    42% below category average
    SAP Business Network
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    Ratings
    Project & financial reporting5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Project InsightSAP Business Network
    Small Businesses
    Any.do
    Score8 out of 10
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    KanbanFlow
    Score7.3 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    Microsoft To Do
    Score7.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Project InsightSAP Business Network
    Likelihood to Recommend
    4.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.3
    (52 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (25 ratings)
    Support Rating
    4.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Project InsightSAP Business Network
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Project Insight
    My rating would vary depending on the types of projects that need to be managed. Since I am in software, I don't think it was an excellent fit to manage software projects unless they are small projects with only a few tasks. On the other hand, if you are needing to manage a wide range of departments that are working on a single project with many moving pieces, then I would think that PI might be a better fit. Think of it as a jack of all trades, but master of none.
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    SAP
    SAP Business Network provides an end-to-end experience to connect and be transparent with suppliers from across the globe. There is no other product that can be compared to this and that has a wide range of offerings such as SAP Business Network. Although it is versatile and supports many business use cases the learning curve is deep and it will be difficult for new suppliers to get used to the platform. If you are suppliers with whom you just have one transaction and need to maintain the track record for those details, it's better not to use SAP Business Network because the suppliers will not be willing to learn to use the platform to submit the invoices just for one purchase order. But there is a solution for this as well you can ask the suppliers to submit the invoices to you through email and send paper invoices from SAP buying and invoicing. The PO and invoice will be sent to a private supplier account. Your supplier doesn't have to login but you still get to maintain the details on SAP Business Network. Even in these cases, SAP Business Network has a solution in the form of a private account.
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    Pros
    Project Insight
    • History tracking for any changes made to data.
    • Tracks all milestones and retains records for lifetime of account.
    • Easy extracting for reporting purposes.
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    SAP
    • Real-time order tracking: When a purchase order is created, suppliers can confirm it directly in the system. We can then see the status immediately without having to chase them via email.
    • Supplier interaction: Vendors can upload shipping details, update delivery dates, or report issues directly on the platform.
    • Analytics and insights: Aystem provides dashboards that show spend by category, supplier performance, and payment cycle.
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    Cons
    Project Insight
    • Not a good fit for all types of projects
    • Very Complex
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    SAP
    • It takes new users some time to go through the interface, especially if they have not dealt with similar software before.
    • It may still appear that customization options are somewhat restricted compared with other websites.
    • In addition, small businesses or start-ups could face higher subscription costs and, in full force, limit themselves to the quality of the social network.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Project Insight
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    SAP
    I will give it a 9, one is deducted for business inspection and improvement i feel that they are in the right direction and streamlined our flow of business agility also helped us get the R.o.i and helped with more sales and visibility over business and its metrics.
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    Usability
    Project Insight
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    SAP
    There is still a ton of flexability on the customer's end of the platform, which makes standard onboarding for suppliers a challenge. Customers are allowed to ask for things, or customize certain things that are not standard for us, so we have to have special rules set up to complete an integration. There are also some limitations to automate invoice rejections that happen on the platform when a customer rejects an invoice
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    Support Rating
    Project Insight
    I found Project Insight somewhat opaque overall. I thought the training was sparse and answers to questions few and far in between. There was a lot of power there for the dedicated user/administrator. For me, who was a casual user and administrator, I found support lacking. I didn't administer Project Insight much, just some work on integrations with other tools.
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    SAP
    Support by errors of static ecats are not really helpfull
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    Implementation Rating
    Project Insight
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    SAP
    Good performance from SAP as key deployment partner; collaboration and deployment with additional business partner for data provision and business partner onboarding was rather difficult, slowing down the project progress and overall success perception
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    Alternatives Considered
    Project Insight
    • When I got to the company where I used Project Insight, we had our own custom tool that fit the tasks that it was designed for but wouldn't grow with the company unless resources were put onto expanding capabilities. We needed something more.
    • We replaced that tool with Redmine. It worked well and was easy to use, but it looked pretty dated when we got it, and since we didn't have many resources for managing, it looked dated after a few years without receiving upgrades. It was a decent tool for small teams that were focused on similar tasks. Redmine was much more straightforward than Project Insight and felt more reliable since we never had an issue with our internal servers. On the other hand, Redmine felt dated and didn't fit as many of the tasks that were needed. Redmine's price was right if you installed it locally and was probably still cheaper if you used their SAAS version.
    • Jira, on the other hand, felt like an excellent tool for software teams. Jira had a great project and task management and felt right for a software team. Jira also had useful integrations, even with Project Insight. Jira seemed pretty unreliable, worse than Project Insight. Our team would have preferred Jira, but I think it didn't work for other teams.
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    SAP
    SAP Business Network stands out compared to all other platforms like Oracle SCM, Ariba, and Coupa due to its comprehensive visibility, robust collaboration tools, and extensive supplier network. Unlike Oracle SCM, which is optimized for its own -heavy supply chains, SAP Business Network provides a more versatile, end-to-end solution, enabling transparency and responsiveness across diverse industries. Compared to Ariba.
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    Return on Investment
    Project Insight
    • Reduction in costs on materials (i.e. - paper documentation)
    • Improved efficiency given that our field members need to report back on an hourly basis
    • Web based platform allows anyone access to the same information
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    SAP
    • SAP Business Network's streamlined supply chain and procurement processes have significantly reduced operational costs and improved resource allocation, leading to enhanced overall efficiency.
    • The platform's robust analytics have provided valuable insights, facilitating data-driven decision-making and enabling us to make more informed strategic choices, ultimately contributing to improved business performance.
    • Implementing and integrating the SAP Business Network initially required a substantial financial investment, impacting short-term cash flow and potentially delaying other critical business initiatives.
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