An AREnA with no conflict
Updated November 14, 2020

An AREnA with no conflict

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Arena

It is being used across the whole organization (Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, and Quality Control) as a document management system. It addresses the use of using outdated standard operating procedures and labels.

Pros

  • T process of creating items and change orders, it is easy to use and very clear.
  • Training Videos are very helpful, the help tab is very useful.
  • The interface is very clean and easy on the eyes.
  • Advanced search is very helpful.

Cons

  • Drag-and-drop files directly into items.
  • When I try to upload a file into an item and press cancel, then try again to add a different file in that same box and press done, the upload is not successful...I would need to delete that box in order for a the upload to work.
  • It has definitely impacted our quality positively. The correct part numbers are used and the most current procedures followed.
  • Price
  • Product Features
  • Product Usability
  • Product Reputation
  • Prior Experience with the Product
  • Analyst Reports
  • Third-party Reviews
Product Features is definitely one of the most important factors. If the product can't do what is needed, there is no reason to purchase the product no matter how good or well-reputed it is.

Do you think Arena PLM and QMS delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Arena PLM and QMS's feature set?

Yes

Did Arena PLM and QMS live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Arena PLM and QMS go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy Arena PLM and QMS again?

Yes

Arena support provides webinars regarding system updates regularly and reaches out to us to so how we are doing. They are quick to address issues and are very detailed with necessary documentation.
It's a great document management system that's easy to use and navigate. The software has many features that can be used cross-functionally within the organization and addresses many of the company's quality system needs.
Arena is definitely better than Agile. I have used Agile for over two years and was always frustrated with the user interface, capabilities, and look.
It is well suited for any situation involving tracking inventory, any procedures, any quality records, training, suppliers, and cost.

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Comments

  • Alaine Portnoy | TrustRadius Reviewer
    Thank you for a great review! Glad to hear your validation processes are so much easier with Aren validation.

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