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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Plex by Rockwell Automation

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/APlex, by Rockwell Automation, is a cloud-delivered manufacturing ERP. The Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform™ supports manufacturing execution (MES), quality, supply chain planning, asset performance management, production monitoring, and process automation.N/A
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    QAD Adaptive ERPPlex by Rockwell Automation
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    QAD Adaptive ERPPlex by Rockwell Automation
    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
    QAD Adaptive ERPPlex by Rockwell Automation
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of QAD Adaptive ERP and Plex by Rockwell Automation
    Feature
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Plex by Rockwell Automation
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    Pay calculation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of QAD Adaptive ERP and Plex by Rockwell Automation
    Feature
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Plex by Rockwell Automation
    -
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    API for custom integration9.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plug-ins10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of QAD Adaptive ERP and Plex by Rockwell Automation
    Feature
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    10.0
    5 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Plex by Rockwell Automation
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    Single sign-on capability10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of QAD Adaptive ERP and Plex by Rockwell Automation
    Feature
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.3
    4 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Plex by Rockwell Automation
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    Dashboards7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of QAD Adaptive ERP and Plex by Rockwell Automation
    Feature
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.8
    3 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Plex by Rockwell Automation
    -
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    Accounts payable7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of QAD Adaptive ERP and Plex by Rockwell Automation
    Feature
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    9.5
    5 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Plex by Rockwell Automation
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    Inventory tracking10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automatic reordering8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of QAD Adaptive ERP and Plex by Rockwell Automation
    Feature
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    7.9
    5 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Plex by Rockwell Automation
    -
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    Pricing4.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order entry8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Credit card processing9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Orchestration8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of QAD Adaptive ERP and Plex by Rockwell Automation
    Feature
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Plex by Rockwell Automation
    -
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    Billing Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Period Close8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of QAD Adaptive ERP and Plex by Rockwell Automation
    Feature
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Plex by Rockwell Automation
    -
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    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of QAD Adaptive ERP and Plex by Rockwell Automation
    Feature
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Plex by Rockwell Automation
    -
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    Trade and Customs Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of QAD Adaptive ERP and Plex by Rockwell Automation
    Feature
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Plex by Rockwell Automation
    -
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    Production Process Design8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of QAD Adaptive ERP and Plex by Rockwell Automation
    Feature
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Plex by Rockwell Automation
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    Forecasting8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Planning10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of QAD Adaptive ERP and Plex by Rockwell Automation
    Feature
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Plex by Rockwell Automation
    -
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    Product Master Data Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    QAD Adaptive ERPPlex by Rockwell Automation
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    QAD Adaptive ERPPlex by Rockwell Automation
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Rockwell Automation
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    Pros
    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
    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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    Rockwell Automation
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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
    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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    Rockwell Automation
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    Support Rating
    QAD
    I haven't contacted support for QAD yet.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Rockwell Automation
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Rockwell Automation
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    ScreenShots

    Plex by Rockwell Automation Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Plex scheduling interfaceScreenshot of program phase, appearing in Plex, which serves as a single source of truth.Screenshot of an inventory formScreenshot of a shop floor visualizationScreenshot of the Plex control panelScreenshot of the Plex control panel