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Microsoft Dynamics SL
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Penta Construction ERP
Epicor
Maestro
QAD
Vista by Viewpoint
ERP for Construction Industry by EResource
AccuERP by Accusol Technologies Private Limited
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By: Rahul Sheokand
Strength
Weakness
Some quirks that one has to figure out, such as the attachment functionality.
Aging software technology (some 16-bit code remains).
Opportunities
Threat
Sometimes the depth of features means that it is time-consuming to implement and learn.
Make a list ahead of time of the critical areas of financial processing. Go over the list and make
sure the software meets all the needs.
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By: Rahul Sheokand
Strength
Weakness
There are always so many options to choose from making it difficult to cop up with in the
beginning.
Works only with windows with MS SQL server or oracle.
Opportunities
With SAP ERP it is easier to access help content, support adding modules etc.
SAP covers most of business so customizing this product properly can be beneficial.
Threat
Due to better company reputation and experience one may fall in to the trap causing extra cost.
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By: Rahul Sheokand
Strength
Visual Process flow offer novice or advanced users a graphical interface that show the steps
necessary to complete business process.
There is a large number of add-ons available for purchase that can provide vertical functionality.
It was originally build on windows thus very compatible with it.
Its modular design allows user to add whatever functionality is needed.
Weakness
Opportunities
Threat
It is unable to split payroll checks between direct deposits and paper check
Yearly update makes it bit expensive to go on with.
It is not robust as SAP or MS Dynamics
There is no written or PDF user manual.
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By: Rahul Sheokand
Strength
It is pretty intuitive to use and one does not get confused with new setup tools.
Support available for upgrade and learning is very easy assisted by support team.
It is well-engineered product.
Support team is experienced and knows the industry.
Weakness
Penta is not always ready to implement their product with newer technologies say or tablets.
Current UI is usable but somewhat dated.
establishment of an active user group to better facilitate the sharing of information across the
entire user base.
Opportunities
It has a very wide scope so one should look properly before implementation.
The integrated applications that specifically address the construction industry and its support of
union payroll and reporting.
While the product is good for the field transactions, it has some limitations on the actual
accounting side.
Threat
Dates are inconsistent in Penta Construction ERP which makes it difficult for users.
It is a contract based service so its utility must be fully evaluated in details before opting for Penta.
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By: Rahul Sheokand
Strength
Weakness
They charges a lot of money from time to time when ever any kind to customization is needed
which is kind of forcefully advised by company.
North American VAR channel strategy inconsistent and confusing.
North American user adoption.
Opportunities
It comes with strong manufacturing capabilities and thus can be easily used in case a firm is doing
some off track work.
Try to evaluate if it covers most of your business because customize this product it is hard and
expensive.
Threat
In order to thrive, Epicor needs to develop a strategy that reenergizes sales in India while
capitalizing on their successes in the rest of the world.
As an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) they are in the awkward position of competing with
their primary technology vendor: Microsoft Server Products and development tools are highly
utilized in their core products yet they compete directly against the Microsoft Dynamics product
family.
If partner doesnt know the tool completely it can cause a lot of troubles ahead.
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By: Rahul Sheokand
Strength
Weakness
It is the need to build up inventory before a selling season and to do this for many different
products and different selling seasons. Multi-company, inter-company and consolidations
processing.
Financial statements and reports utilizing proper accounting format rules can be very hard or
impossible to attain by generating them within Budget Maestro
One has to export the reports out to Excel and apply the spacing, headers, underlining, and so on
inside Excel.
There are some bugs in software from the beginning which havent been resolved yet.
Opportunities
Analytics Maestro is an Excel add-on so that you create and format all your needed standard and
custom reports inside Excel.
Push for a reasonable money-back guarantee period that gives you time to truly try setting up and
generating your budget within the software.
Threat
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By: Rahul Sheokand
Strength
Weakness
Opportunities
QADs prime focus is on cloud delivery making it easily available for everyone.
They constantly enhance their product and its features.
They have very nice new product release pace.
Modules for managing CRM and HR are rated too good almost everywhere.
Threat
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By: Rahul Sheokand
Strength
Wide system with many functionalities that suit different type of construction companies.
Massive list of reports that allow you to analyze different aspects of a Project/Contract.
Gives the owner total visuals on all his financials. Creates accountability for Project Managers.
It is reliable and easy to use for all the departments.
Weakness
Opportunities
Threat
Implementation setup is too long. Consulting cost for implementation is too expensive.
Sometimes the issues can take a few days to get feedback on. Mainly if the issues are not critical
or emergency issues.
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By: Rahul Sheokand
Strength
Comprehensive cost estimation while maintaining a detailed and reliable cost history centrally.
Estimation through the use of central libraries, historic cost records and time and materials
worksheets.
Review of the engineers estimate of probable cost, produce a proposal bid item list for inclusion
in the bid documents.
Issue prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, potential change orders, and change orders,
then release these items to accounting for review, approval, and use.
Access subcontract and PO status, initial and revised totals, pending and approved changes, and
amounts invoiced, retained and paid.
Weakness
This software is basically a clubbed version of other available software at high price.
It takes a lot of time and resource to add specific needs into one.
Report writing has to be done from scratch for each project.
Help content availability is not very extensive.
Software does not cover huge amount to aspect.
Opportunities
All activities right from pre-construction stage to post construction stage can be captured and
monitored.
Management can access and manage onsite activities from anywhere anytime.
Scheduling interface similar to MS Project Interface has been provided with grant chart view.
Threat
Estimates are independents and are to be generated for each task based on respective quantities.
All different activities can be defined as different assemblies. Associated with each assembly is bill
of quantities, labors, turnaround time for completion.
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By: Rahul Sheokand
Strength
Weakness
Opportunities
AccuERP have potential to act as very powerful and useful ERP if customization is done properly.
Threat
AccuERP looks like a week ERP choice due to scarcity of content available online.
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By: Rahul Sheokand