Arena PLM

Arena PLM

Pros

The configuration possibilities and compliance with CFR for electronic signatures are quite impressive.

Cons

I find it disappointing that Bill of Materials versions management lacks the ability to display images of old revisions.

Straightforward, easy to use PLM

Pros

It's easy to use, allows a decent amount of customization and simplifies BOM/Parts and documentation revision/tracking.

Cons

Some options/fields do not align well with our current tools which creates a need for customer support when it comes to customization in certain cases.

Great for design managment

Pros

I really like the confidence that comes from knowing that all teams are working with the same documents and revisions which eliminates the risk of misalignments.

Cons

It would be beneficial if DCOs and ECOs had pre-defined macros, especially in terms of approval matrices. Additionally, it is a shame that Arena does not integrate with SolidWorks, as it forces us to manually create files each time, resulting in a significant time-consuming process.

User friendly

Pros

Very easy to use and is also to also easy to implement in a manufacturing environment.

Cons

The interface could have been more intuitive and user-friendly.

Review of EQMS Useage

Pros

I particularly like the Engineering Change function and the option to attach files to various functions.

Cons

I am not fond of the fact that certain features required for quality functions have to be accessed through the Quality World and involve multiple clicks for approvals and completion. At present, to set up annual procedure reviews, we have to create a project to ensure notifications are sent out one year from the last revision. One of the most troublesome aspects for me is that if a value is revised in one document, the system does not provide a list of all documents where the value is found, unlike some other systems. While it serves Engineering purposes well, I feel there are areas lacking when it comes to the necessary quality actions. Additionally, I haven't been able to locate an escalation process.

Daily User

Pros

The ease of use is remarkable which makes user training a pretty simple task.

Cons

The searchability feature is a bit problematic which causes a lot of confusion among users.

Arena is a very intuitive and easy tool to manage.

Pros

Arena is user-friendly and provides a comprehensive breakdown of our BOMs, smoothly tracking change management.

Cons

Although there are some features that can be improved upon, they primarily connect to to the admin side rather than the user experience. Overall, it is still a very good tool.

Worth considering

Pros

Integrating it into our business was not too challenging for us.

Cons

Initially, setting up the views when dealing with multiple projects can be challenging.

A Great PLM for Medical Device Manufacturers.

Pros

It offers ease of use, customization and integration with Arena QMS, CADTALK, Rimsys and FlowEQ.

Cons

It would be helpful if the Help Pages included visuals instead of being text-only, as they say a picture is worth a thousand words.

it's great!

Pros

It's very user-friendly and seamlessly integrates into our current business programs and models.

Cons

Honestly, there isn't anything that I disliked about it.