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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Aptean Encompix ERP

    Score4 out of 10
    N/AAptean Encompix ERP is an enterprise resource planning software solution. It is built specifically for engineer-to-order and custom manufacturers that design and build complex, custom products.N/A

    Red Falcon

    Score7.5 out of 10
    N/ARed Falcon is an integrated business management system and eCommerce platform, designed to make the supplier ordering process simpler with integrations that allow users to submit accurate orders electronically, receive acknowledgments, and manage complex jobs. The software automatically connects with major wholesalers and vendors to help users handle products and pricing updates.N/A
    Pricing
    Aptean Encompix ERPRed Falcon
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    Aptean Encompix ERPRed Falcon
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Aptean Encompix ERPRed Falcon
    Considered Both Products
    Aptean
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    ECI Software Solutions
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Would buy again
    12 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    12 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    80%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    4 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    Features
    Aptean Encompix ERPRed Falcon
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    23% below category average
    Red Falcon
    6.6
    6 Ratings
    14% below category average
    API for custom integration6.01 Ratings7.26 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings5.94 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Red Falcon
    7.7
    9 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Single sign-on capability7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions7.01 Ratings7.79 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    18% below category average
    Red Falcon
    6.7
    9 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Standard reports7.01 Ratings6.89 Ratings
    Custom reports5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dashboards00 Ratings6.79 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Accounts payable7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory tracking8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automatic reordering7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Red Falcon
    7.1
    9 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Pricing6.01 Ratings6.89 Ratings
    Order entry7.01 Ratings7.39 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings7.27 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings7.28 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.8
    1 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Billing Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Project Planning and Scheduling5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.9
    1 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Bids Analyzed and Compared7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Control Management6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.5
    1 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Transportation Planning and Optimization6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory Planning6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Aptean Encompix ERP and Red Falcon
    Feature
    Aptean Encompix ERP
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Red Falcon
    -
    Ratings
    Proposal Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Aptean Encompix ERPRed Falcon
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.4
    (10 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    3.6
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    2.7
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Aptean Encompix ERPRed Falcon
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Aptean
    If an organization often makes standard products and purchases standard material for those products, then this ERP suits well for such scenarios, where there is a standard list of material - which can be used to build Item Master records in Encompix. And it's well suited for companies which do keep inventory / stock. Not well suited if the organization doesn't have item masters, and every product is a custom product.
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    ECI Software Solutions
    We like the fact that we are able to offer our customers a professional online presence so that we can compete with the big box stores and the Amazon's of the Office Supply world. I like being able to log into the back office to see our respective pricing from both SP Richards and Essendant.
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    Pros
    Aptean
    • Materials or purchasing module is good
    • Accounting and milestone payments are easy to use
    • Purchases are very detailed, and we can see when any line item has been ordered or received
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    ECI Software Solutions
    • There is good training and support to help learn the product
    • Makes it easy for staff to manage inventory and see what we have in stock for hardware and computers.
    • Integrates with many of the Wholesalers we use right out of the box.
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    Cons
    Aptean
    • Scheduling module - we had initially expected this ERP system to handle the scheduling part for us, but it is not easy to do customization to the extent needed for us.
    • Technical or the implementation team support can be improved, as it is not up to the standard.
    • Not well suited for Engineer to Order / custom product manufacturing companies.
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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Would like to be able to print only unprinted orders in packing slips.
    • More reporting options within Red Falcon.
    • Would like to be able to search by order number under customer order history.
    • Be able to do recurring orders on the back end for MISC items.
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    Usability
    Aptean
    No answers on this topic
    ECI Software Solutions
    I feel there is a lot of clicking around to get what you need.
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    Support Rating
    Aptean
    No answers on this topic
    ECI Software Solutions
    Support is great at taking care of our questions and issues.
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    Implementation Rating
    Aptean
    No answers on this topic
    ECI Software Solutions
    The instructors were patient and kind but the overall implementation seemed cumbersome and lengthy.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Aptean
    Materials module in Encompix ERP is more robust over the Abas ERP. We had previously used Abas before Encompix, and the reports are more robust in Encompix, and custom reports were possible. Bill of Materials can be uploaded in Encompix, unlike Abas. Item Masters feature was available. Vendor cross reference and performance tracking are some good features as well.
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    ECI Software Solutions
    We did a quick review of other companies but went with Red Falcon as we knew someone else who used and was happy with their service offerings Red Falcon does seem to be expensive but it was a little hard to compare as we did not compare all the specific pricing for other competitors Again, we mainly went with Red Falcon through word of mouth
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    Return on Investment
    Aptean
    • We had to spend lot of time and effort in making it work for our company.
    • Scheduling still needs to be fixed, we are trying beta version of the system now.
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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Red Falcon's integration with e-auto is a tremendous time and money saver on the admin side of things!
    • The overall cost of Red Falcon is a bit pricey so the ROI really depends on how much e-commerce business that can be ran thru it.
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