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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    VAI ERP

    Score8.4 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    VAI ERP (or S2K Enterprise) is a cloud-based ERP solution for durable goods distributors and manufacturers, offering multiple order processing options, inventory and purchase management, warehouse management, and customer relationship management features.

    $5,100

    per month

    Vista

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AViewpoint’s Vista is a construction accounting software. Vista’s core accounting features include accounts receivable and payable, general ledger, payroll and time management, and cash management. It also provides tools for document management, including document templates and reporting.N/A
    Pricing
    VAI ERPVista
    Editions & Modules
    VAI ERP
    $255.00
    per month per user
    VAI ERP
    $2,200
    one-time fee per user
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    VAI ERPVista
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup Fee-$50,000,250,000 one-time feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsProspective buyers may contact Viewpoint directly for a price quote.
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    Community Pulse
    VAI ERPVista
    Considered Both Products
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    No answer on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    88%
    Would buy again
    58 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    87%
    Delivers good value for the price
    40 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    61 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    73%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    24 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    91%
    Implementation went as expected
    10 Answers
    74%
    Implementation went as expected
    28 Answers
    Features
    VAI ERPVista
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of VAI ERP and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    6.5
    9 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.6
    6 Ratings
    1% above category average
    API for custom integration6.412 Ratings7.76 Ratings
    Plug-ins6.59 Ratings7.55 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of VAI ERP and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    7.1
    10 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    8.3
    13 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Single sign-on capability6.59 Ratings8.011 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions7.813 Ratings8.513 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of VAI ERP and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    6.9
    11 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    8.3
    29 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Dashboards7.111 Ratings8.124 Ratings
    Standard reports6.514 Ratings8.029 Ratings
    Custom reports7.213 Ratings8.026 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of VAI ERP and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    7.4
    11 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    8.0
    18 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Accounts payable7.714 Ratings8.418 Ratings
    Accounts receivable7.714 Ratings8.215 Ratings
    Global Financial Support7.17 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers7.48 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.512 Ratings8.213 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting7.110 Ratings8.514 Ratings
    Standardized Processes7.611 Ratings7.317 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of VAI ERP and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    7.8
    11 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.3
    6 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Inventory tracking7.914 Ratings7.36 Ratings
    Automatic reordering7.711 Ratings7.32 Ratings
    Location management7.713 Ratings7.34 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of VAI ERP and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    7.7
    11 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.8
    8 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Pricing8.114 Ratings7.76 Ratings
    Order entry8.114 Ratings7.78 Ratings
    Credit card processing7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold8.113 Ratings7.78 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.210 Ratings7.95 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of VAI ERP and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    6.8
    11 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.6
    16 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Billing Management7.37 Ratings7.813 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.29 Ratings7.513 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting5.54 Ratings7.08 Ratings
    Period Close7.313 Ratings7.711 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings6.67 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of VAI ERP and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    7.1
    9 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.5
    8 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated7.510 Ratings7.27 Ratings
    Supplier Management6.710 Ratings7.45 Ratings
    Contract Authoring00 Ratings7.66 Ratings
    Contract Repository00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of VAI ERP and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    6.1
    6 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    -
    Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management5.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management5.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management6.89 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of VAI ERP and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    6.9
    5 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    -
    Ratings
    Production Management6.56 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management7.47 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution6.55 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs7.38 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of VAI ERP and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    7.5
    7 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.4
    4 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Forecasting7.37 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Planning7.610 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring7.68 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of VAI ERP and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Viewpoint Vista
    8.0
    25 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings8.124 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings7.318 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.124 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of VAI ERP and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Viewpoint Vista
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Project Costing00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Cost Capture00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of VAI ERP and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.1
    9 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings7.97 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings7.88 Ratings
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    VAI ERPVista
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    Score9.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    VAI ERPVista
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (15 ratings)
    8.6
    (76 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.8
    (17 ratings)
    Usability
    7.7
    (15 ratings)
    8.1
    (21 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.1
    (28 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (8 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (3 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (41 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (5 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    VAI ERPVista
    Likelihood to Recommend
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    VAI base package software has a lot of productive tools that can be used for a lot of different types of businesses. At first I was taken back by this saying it would just be more efficient if they would just build it more specific to a certain business type, but now stepping back i see why they don't. They are able to customize it more to my needs
    Incentivized
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    The company has made a commitment to the use of the Vista products and continue to move forward trying to implement more with the Vista HR Management. From timekeeping to onboarding in the near future we strive to look for better ways to utilize the products for our accounting and payroll purposes.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    • Design and ease of entering data into screens.
    • Drill downs provided as you move around screens.
    • Help Text for each screen.
    • Back end programming easy to follow - good documentation.
    • Interfaces to third party software - ex. Mark Magic Forms.
    • Great Help Desk.
    • Training Videos.
    • Workflows and Triggers.
    Incentivized
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • New employee on-boarding and personnel management
    • Full spectrum accounting management (AP/AR/Payroll)
    • Project management from contract award through project close-out
    • Data security management, reporting and anlysis
    • Equipment full lifespan management for costs, revenue and location tracking
    • User Database allows for built-in customization capabilities to fit the most unique business requirements
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    Cons
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    • There will most likely be customizations made for a particular niche site to integrate with their system.
    • Product reviews, up sells, and cross sells are not built into the website functionality. Customization to the offerings would be needed.
    • Very little documentation or open source resources on instructions or development in regards to the website design and integration with the ERP.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • Their payroll module is terribly slow and very clunky.
    • Job costing parameters are very strict and limited.
    • Each module interface has too many forms and screens.
    • There is too much flexibility regarding where to put information into the system. There isn't one place to do anything, which creates confusion for staff.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    S2K is easy to use, has room for growth, and serves the company's needs as a whole
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    It is extremely customizable and tracks so many complicated costs very well, more-so than other construction software programs out there that we've used in the past. It is also not an easy program to use for those even slightly not comfortable with a computer. The help sections/knowledge base could be better organized and updated more. It is a very powerful software program for our business and we rely on it hugely to see how our projects are running in real-time.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    Often times it seems people want to learn a platform in seconds and if they can't they say it is not "user friendly." There are some platforms that can do so much that it is just going to take time to learn it all. To me that is a good thing. S2K takes time to learn but it is worth it. It can transform your organization.
    Incentivized
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    I think that Vista's is an easy program to use very user friendly with lots of help features to allow the user to fix an issue without having to put a support call into Vista. The reporting and exporting capability's are strong.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    Only issue is when there is an upgrade - it takes several times to get back logged in. Otherwise no issues with getting on to the program. We are set up on lap top or on the remote desk top. Works 90% of the time
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    Performance
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    No issue downloading the reports - I do find sometimes it is easier to export and save than it is to print to a pdf. Options on the different reports not consistent. You can print a couple projects on the JC Contract Status Report - but you have to do each project for the JC Cost by contract item - when neither one is a drill down - not a big deal
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    Support Rating
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    Great support. The staff is very knowledgeable about the platform and the capabilities within the IBM framework
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    When privately owned, it was very good, then dropped when owned by Bane Capital Investments. Now that it has been bought by Trimble and has a home, support is back up again. Response time is better than most software companies, and the information provided is good. They have Chat support for quick answers, and a good Knowledge Base and video libraries.
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    In-Person Training
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    I was not part of the in person training. I am assuming the training went well - but I did all my training through viewpoint academy.
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    Online Training
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    Excellent training! They keep you on track to insure your implementation is going as planned. There are ample ways to receive additional training and training can be provided by position type. If you put on the effort, the training is there.
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    Implementation Rating
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    If this is someone's first ERP implementation, I strongly suggest you ask for services to help implement. Ask for training on every aspect of the implementation. Make sure this is put into the overall ERP quote
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    The trainer Viewpoint sent did not understand the processes, he only knew where the modules were located. He had no understanding of the actual process itself.
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    Alternatives Considered
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    S2K offered a system that could be used by various departments. There were modules for accounting, customer service, order entry, and web development. The ability to customize the website integration was a plus. S2K allows the option to have products in different warehouse locations. This allowed us to better manage inventory and see in real time what the stock status was
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    I personally have not used another ERP system other than Viewpoint Vista. I am sure there are others out there, but from listening to my managers experiences before Great Basin Industrial implemented Viewpoint, the other options were less superior to what Viewpoint offers. I think if you are looking for an ERP system in the construction industry, then Viewpoint is the way to go
    Incentivized
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    I wasn't part of the integration.
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    Scalability
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    For a small business - this program is well used in the accounting and operations. The two different work plans are set up for success. Alot of the programs we do not use - but like the reports that are generated - one disadvantage if you do not know crystal reports you cannot edit your form to meet your needs so there is a lot of printing different several forms to get all the information you need.
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    Professional Services
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    I wasn't part of the integration.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    • Sales - since all screens are real-time, S2K helps keep our salespeople up to date with customer sales and their overall sales for each period/year.
    • CSR - tracking of customer orders from point of entry to invoicing, being able to give the customer current information on their order by viewing a single screen.
    • Purchasing - with multiple locations, tracking, and having inventory in the correct location to meet the customer demands that are shipped from their home location.
    • Warehouse bin/item management makes picking orders a fast, accurate process, with the addition of order verification.
    • Accounting - being able to see real-time information across all applications. A/R, A/P, and G/L.
    Incentivized
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • Not sure I can speak to this as the company moved to Viewpoint before I began here. I think it is helpful for the Project Management and Superintendent staff to easily review how specific job items went, which we do in the PM contract drilldown analysis
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    VAI ERP Screenshots

    Screenshot of VAI ERP Product SuiteScreenshot of VAI Item InquiryScreenshot of VAI Mobile Warehouse

    Vista Screenshots

    Screenshot of Job Cost AccountingScreenshot of Equipment ManagementScreenshot of Service ManagementScreenshot of Service Management Dispatch Board