DELMIAWorks Reviews

Pros

There are options in security to have selective visibility across the ERP. There is some drill down capabilities, which is better than DOS based systems. There is documentation built into the platform to some extent. The system does have an approval system using at least two options: must approve and notify, which is nice - but standard.

Cons

The specific items we asked about were told are a thing within this ERP, and it was quickly learned that a lot of those aren't possible. The team that helped with implimentation had stated that common accounting practices weren't possible in the system with one example being moving a fixed asset from one EPlant to another, which turned out to be incorrect information from the implimentation team. The training the company received was either so low or non-existant that morale in the [full] ERP conversion significantly dropped by the time we went live. The GL account view is subpar in comparison to other reports I've seen throughout my use of both DOS based and UI based ERP systems and could use massive improvements to the drill down capability within this area. It is possible to drill down to the Journal Entry that affected a specific GL account, but cannot drill into an invoice entry or FA module transaction. Creating a Journal Entry is pretty standard, and it is nice to not duplicate an entry for it to reverse in a following period. Trial Balance reports show the information that I would need to complete my yearly tasks, although there is no drill down capability within the report I use as it was expressed to us that there was. The Accounts Payable reports seem like they have been skimped out on and feel like an incomplete list of what AP would utilize in their daily activity. A cost source must be assigned to the purchase order before receiving in for the purchase order to be appropriately linked into a fixed asset and the invoice data to show in the history tab. The depreciation schedule options aren't as verbose as other asset management systems and is lacking several options for the various use cases of other methods to reflect accurate information. The asset database isn't linked directly into the work centers, which can be frustrating with communications between the production floor and finance. When inquired on making suggestions on improvements to development from customers, the message I received in the answer is "there's no rhyme or reason suggestions and features would get updated/implimented, and it's unlikely it would be done unless multiple companies would want the same thing". This kind of answer discourages ideas to improve upon this system that is coming from the end user. There have been several generated ideas that are commonplace in finance that was met with "that will not happen" in relation to developing additional depreciation methods. Customer support has been subpar as well. When a question is asked, it seems like they give a generalized answer that can be found in the system's built in guide, but does not expand on this further to help resolve an issue or answer a question. The User Interface seems a bit archaic as well with a file type selection at the top and visual icons to select from. There is also a concern on how slow the system will become as time progresses and more data is added to the ERP. It's already showing signs of slowing down and we are around the six month mark of being live on this ERP. The document manager is also an unnecessarily convoluted process for what it does. For all of the information I've gathered from experiences from various different people and the price tag of this ERP - I would not recommend this ERP to anyone and would suggest a leading competitor in place of this one.

Pros

I appreciate the tool's versatility: it allows for extensive development and customization to meet various business needs.

Cons

The starting point lacks standard functionality requiring significant effort from the development team. Configuration automation is inadequate relying heavily on manual input.

Pros

DELMIAworks is an outstanding manufacturing software that offers users a wide range of features and options. Its user friendly interface is well designed making it easy to navigate and understand. Furthermore it provides excellent customization capabilities allowing users to tailor the software according to their specific requirements.

Cons

While DELMIAworks is an excellent software it does have drawbacks. It can be expensive and the customer service can be lacking at times leading to frustration.

Pros

I had expected the software to have drilldown capabilities.

Cons

Operating the software is very cumbersome. Tasks that should require one action end up taking 3 or 4 often necessitating the closure of one window to open another.

Pros

New users find it easy to use and they can effortlessly switch between different modules within the software.

Cons

The lack of an experienced implementation and support team is noticeable. The software was not originally designed for blown extrusion but has been somewhat adapted.

Pros

Our company benefits from real time production monitoring inventory management and sales order generation.

Cons

In the current version the accounting side was a challenging process to develop in order to synchronize the perpetual GL balance with the GL without a massive entry. Although we've received great support over the past few years this still requires daily management. We hope the new version with IACJ will reduce the labor intensity and allow us to streamline daily transactions.

Pros

I find the software's flow and usability very intuitive and user friendly.

Cons

The Accounting Bank Reconciliation is the worst!

Pros

This software is incredibly easy to use. We switched from an accounting software four years ago and this software has been a much better fit for us.

Cons

There is a significant learning curve associated with this software and it feels like there's always more to learn. Efficient utilization may be a perpetual challenge.

Pros

IQMS ERP Software is a comprehensive ERP solution with an excellent CRM feature for medium sized businesses. The employee record function and reporting capabilities are impressive.

Cons

The IQMS ERP Solution doesn't have any critical issues but there is room for improvement in terms of graphics and user interface.

Pros

The software itself is very useful. However during our implementation the person assisting us took shortcuts that caused some issues.

Cons

The software has numerous windows to navigate through to find what you need.

Pros

I'm really impressed with the software we evaluated for our company especially its specialized functionalities for MetalStamping companies. One of the standout features is its dedicated module for labeling and printing which is rarely found in ERP systems.

Cons

The user interface is not very user friendly and appears outdated. Though it provides a wealth of information on one screen it can be confusing to read and understand at times.

Pros

I wasn't satisfied with the features during the exploration phase.

Cons

The WMS portion is a disaster. The Pick module is a nightmare orders can't be batched every order PO requires handling label generation takes too long and the system "locks up" during label printing preventing further work.

Pros

It's user friendly! Despite not having prior experience with an integrated system I was able to lead a team and successfully implement various aspects including workstation installs and setting up barcoding and scanning for Warehouse management.

Cons

Like any software there can be a steep learning curve when transitioning between modules initially.

Pros

As we aimed to expand we realized that our current platform couldn't support it. After implementing IQMS we built a platform that allowed us to double our business while maintaining a high quality scorecard with major customers like GM Magna BorgWarner and ZF. This technology was truly transformative.

Cons

The SPC/quality module feels like a fringe element of the system. It would be beneficial to have a more robust quality module that includes PPAP control plans and FMEA analysis.

Pros

The software is capable of doing everything and if there's a missing feature it will likely be added soon.

Cons

Bug fixes and updates tend to be slow and often introduce new issues.

Pros

Provides real time monitoring of work centers with a visual display of the current operational status.

Cons

The Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) setup is unique for each customer. It would be helpful to have standard packages available for common EDI end customers such as FCA including labels and reports with welldefined requirements.

Pros

I appreciate that it prioritizes the manufacturing floor without neglecting accounting information.

Cons

The payroll system struggles to handle employees in multiple states efficiently.

Pros

It's easy to navigate between modules and the software integrates seamlessly with itself.

Cons

The dashboard has an outdated style and could benefit from modern AI features and contextsensitive help based on cursor position.

Pros

This option offers a comprehensive range of solutions from Quote and Project Management to ERP and Quality. Most ERP solutions in the Automotive industry can only provide certain parts of the functionality you're looking for. It's also often challenging to incorporate time and attendance and production floor status dashboards. We chose IQMS because it provides all the required solutions in one implementation. Additionally it has a robust Preventative Maintenance solution linked to production reporting and the purchase order module handles inventory from MRP and MRO requirements.

Cons

While the Asset Management module doesn't meet GAAP auditing requirements it can assist the Preventative Maintenance group with purchasing history.

Pros

Userfriendly graphical and includes document control and BOMs.

Cons

The scheduling functionality is inadequate for industries with multiple process steps.