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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Propel Software

    Score10 out of 10
    N/APropel (or PropelPLM) headquartered in Santa Clara offers their Product Lifecycle Management application. Built on Salesforce, Propel is available in varying editions supporting quality management, product information management (PIM), as well as project costing, custom objects & API, product specifications, and various collaboration tools.

    $73

    per month per user

    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
    Pricing
    Propel SoftwareSAP Integrated Product Development
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Propel SoftwareSAP Integrated Product Development
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    14 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    15 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    11 Answers
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    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Propel SoftwareSAP Integrated Product Development
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    9.8
    (17 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (14 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (5 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Propel SoftwareSAP Integrated Product Development
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Propel Software
    Scenario in which Propel is best on the grounds are : 1. Customer support is very enriching and helpful. 2. OMS electronic system is best part of it. 3. Salesforce platform is very user friendly. Scenario in which it needs improvement: 1. Platform releases sometimes affect business operation. 2. Preview and collaboration should be made very user friendly. 3. Variant and sharing management could be improved.
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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
    Propel Software
    • Reporting and dashboards
    • Customizable workflows
    • Training management
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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
    Propel Software
    • Lack of flexibility with exports and reports.
    • Salesforce has limitations on the page layouts which is not a major issue.
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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
    Propel Software
    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
    Propel Software
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Support Rating
    Propel Software
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Have received support in a timely and very effective manner.
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    Implementation Rating
    Propel Software
    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
    Propel Software
    The company chose it and I have inherited their decision. At the end of the day, it seems like they made a good decision
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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
    Propel Software
    • Faster approvals
    • More efficiency
    • Single source of truth
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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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    ScreenShots

    Propel Software Screenshots

    Screenshot of how Product Value Management connects the entire company and value chainScreenshot of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)Screenshot of Quality Management System (QMS)Screenshot of Product Information Management (PIM)Screenshot of Supplier Community

    SAP Integrated Product Development Screenshots

    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.