Propel Software is a product value management platform that aims to boost business growth for small and big companies alike, through innovation and collaboration between teams. While exporting the Bill of Materials (BOM) in Propel could use some refinement, the overall layout of BOM and customizability makes up for that gap.

Propel Software Specifications

Production Planning

Inventory Management

Quality Control

Supply Chain Management

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What is Propel Software?

Overview

Propel Software revolutionizes product data management by integrating the traditionally siloed functionalities of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Information Management (PIM), and Quality Management Systems (QMS) into a unified platform. The platform bridges the gap between commercial and product teams, creating a cohesive product data thread that streamlines processes, enhances collaboration, and maximizes the value of your product portfolio.

Propel’s innovative approach has garnered significant recognition in the industry. Propel has been honored multiple times as a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 winner, acknowledged as a Forrester Wave Strong Performer, and named one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune. These accolades underscore the software’s commitment to excellence and its role as a leader in transforming how businesses manage their product data.

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): Propel’s PLM capabilities empower organizations to launch products more swiftly, address customer issues with greater efficiency, and increase profit margins. The PLM solution offers robust features such as Bill of Materials (BOM) management, which simplifies the tracking of components and assemblies throughout the product lifecycle. CAD integration enhances design and engineering collaboration by seamlessly linking design data with other product information. Additionally, Propel Software’s supplier management tools facilitate better communication and coordination with suppliers, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of materials.

Quality Management System (QMS): The platform’s QMS capabilities are designed to help companies maintain high product quality and compliance. With Propel, you can efficiently track and resolve product issues, manage non-conformances, and implement corrective actions. The system provides tools for handling customer complaints promptly, enabling you to address and rectify problems before they impact your brand. This proactive approach to quality management helps reduce defects, improve customer satisfaction, and drive continuous improvement. You can also ensure 100% compliance through the platform.

Product Information Management (PIM): Propel’s PIM solution centralizes product data, providing a single source of truth for all product information. This centralized approach streamlines the management of product assortments, ensuring consistency across various channels and platforms.

The system enhances product information by aggregating data from multiple sources, enriching it with relevant details, and ensuring that it remains accurate and up-to-date. This comprehensive management of product content enables better decision-making, enhances marketing efforts, and improves the overall customer experience. 

Propel’s customers gain long-term benefits like:

  • Smart home tech leader Savant Systems grows revenue by over 35%
  • Medical equipment provider Breg increased product and quality team productivity by 30%
  • Sunday lawn care speeds time to market by 8 weeks

By unifying PLM, PIM, and QMS into a single platform, Propel Software eliminates the inefficiencies and complexities associated with managing these functions separately. The solution provides a seamless experience, enhancing visibility, reducing errors, and fostering collaboration across departments. This integrated approach not only improves operational efficiency but also drives innovation and helps businesses stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

Propel Software Integrations

The platform offers integrations with a number of third-party Enterprise Resource Planning tools including:

Who is Propel Software For?

Propel serves companies big and small with the majority of their customer base in industries and sectors such as:

  • Med-Tech
  • High Tech
  • Industrial
  • Consumer Goods
     

Propel Software Pricing

Product Quality

Powerful QMS For Businesses

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What's Included

  • Documents, Attributes and Files

  • Quality Processes and Incidents

  • Training Records and Quizzes

  • Projects, tasks and Kanban boards

Product Performance

Combined QMS And PLM For Product Success

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What's Included

  • Everything in Product Quality plus:

  • Part and BOM management

  • Approved Manufacturers List

  • Advanced Costing Management

  • Material Compliance

Propel Software Reviews

Overall Rating

4.1

18 Review(s)

Rating Distribution

5

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(6)

4

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(9)

3

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(2)

2

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1

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(1)

July 2024

Great eQMS solution for a medical device company!

David

Medical Devices

Ease of use

8

Value for money

7

Customer Support

8

Functionality

8

Pros

Propel lets us digitize our Change Control and training processes which used to be the most tedious aspects of our Quality Management System when we relied on paper. The functions and features were generally simple.

Cons

Generating reports and obtaining basic metrics was more difficult than I had expected.

July 2024

Propel is Great!

Terri

Medical Devices

Ease of use

8

Value for money

10

Customer Support

8

Functionality

8

Pros

Propel is an excellent product. I really like how simple it is to use, the BOM layout, the ECO process and its flexibility. The Customer Success team is AMAZING! They consistently go the extra mile to assist us whenever we need it.

Cons

BOM export process could use some improvement and having Revisions on BOMs is essential yet Propel does not offer that feature.

May 2024

Frustrating e-sign off process

Jennifer

Medical Devices

Ease of use

6

Value for money

8

Customer Support

8

Functionality

10

Pros

I like the control options and versioning tools available for various business needs.

Cons

Many users struggle with the sign off process. It leads to frustration, lockouts, delayed training and a lack of compliance as users eventually give up and stop trying.

May 2024

Great QSM Product

Bingjing

Medical Devices

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

Pros

Propel is easy to use with great customization options.

Cons

I did like it if Propel published a list of industry best practices to guide customers in selecting the right customization options.

May 2024

Propel user review

Dharshni

Medical Devices

Ease of use

8

Value for money

8

Customer Support

8

Functionality

8

Pros

I really like how flexible it is and the excellent customer support.

Cons

Propel reliance on Salesforce makes the system somewhat limiting.

May 2024

needs some improvements

Jemma

Medical Devices

Ease of use

8

Value for money

8

Customer Support

10

Functionality

6

Pros

I love how adaptable the system is and the Propel support team is very responsive.

Cons

Searching can be challenging. Our users often struggle to find what they need using the global search. For instance searching by file name keywords does not consistently bring up the correct documents.

May 2024

Propel has helped us with change,

Jenny

Medical Devices

Ease of use

8

Value for money

8

Customer Support

8

Functionality

10

Pros

You can customize it to fit your needs and its accessible for newcomers.

Cons

I wish it was easier to adjust the system or if they offered more pre built features that medical device companies could use instead of needing so much customization.

May 2024

Easy and effective PLM tool

Rajesh

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

Pros

Implementation is smooth, requires less upkeep and Salesforce integration is ready to go.

Cons

Propel systems behavior can be unstable at times. Otherwise everything else is fine.

May 2024

Propelling into the future

Jeannie

Medical Devices

Ease of use

8

Value for money

8

Customer Support

10

Functionality

8

Pros

Navigating is easy and accessing item information takes just a few clicks.

Cons

The multi select pick list can act strangely on occasion.

April 2024

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warren

Computer Hardware

Ease of use

8

Value for money

8

Customer Support

6

Functionality

8

Pros

Starting up is simple and BOM management, including AML is handled well.

Cons

Some of the reporting and search functions could be better.