Sage X3

Vorteile

Production lot tracking for quality control purposes works very well.
There are no differences between the ERP/production and the accounting balances like sometimes happens with add on accounting software.

Nachteile

The financial reporting software in X3 is not very good at all, but with SEI as an add-in, that problem is solved.

Vorteile

Customizable features allow us to get the most out of the product. Workflows allow for controls for authorization where required.

Nachteile

Adding in some features required a lot of custom coding. Most notably was allowing for automatic allocations of product that is being cut.

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Vorteile

Sage X3 has an excellent user interface, it feels like all the icons and elements are in the right place to do the best job possible, keeping our users happy and familiar with all the possible tools within the platform. Importing and exporting data can be done in bulk helping us keep our file central up to date and saving a great deal of time. This tool is not suggested for small companies since the amount of functions and where it is directed goes far beyond, a very powerful tool that has minimal flaws that gradually have been resolved, the tool provides a lot of support when it is implemented correctly which is not easy, and its customer service is not as good as expected of a very powerful tool.

Nachteile

One of the things that have caused us most intrigue is that its error messages are not in our native language, so if we do not speak another language it is impossible to understand what it is about, it would be a good point to improve. The initial configuration of Sage X3 is not as simple as expected, which forced us to hire third parties to make it work and this represented an extra expense that was not contemplated in the investment.

Vorteile

It offers a wide range of functionality, including financial management, inventory management, sales management, purchasing, production management, and more. This makes it a one-stop-shop for businesses looking for an all-in-one ERP solution. Sage X3 is highly customizable, allowing businesses to tailor the software to their specific needs and requirements. This can help businesses to improve efficiency and streamline their processes.

Nachteile

Sage X3 is a high-end ERP software, which means that it may be more expensive than other ERP solutions on the market. This may be a barrier to entry for some businesses, particularly smaller ones with limited budgets. It is a complex software with many features and capabilities, which can make it difficult for users to learn and navigate. This may require a longer learning curve and more extensive training for users.

Vorteile

Overall, the system is more user-friendly as far as data entry is compared to Sage 500. We were able to customize what was needed, which have improved processes from the previous software.

Nachteile

The software is a bit overwhelming with many options that don't pertain to our business and finding tasks is a bit cumbersome and time-consuming, although given more time using the software may improve this issue. We did have to customize quite a bit that we didn't initially think we would have to, and much of what was customized can't be (or not easily) modified by regular users (crystal reports).