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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Aptean Ross ERP

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AAptean's Ross ERP is a supply chain management-focused ERP software designed specifically for formula-based and recipe manufacturers.N/A

    Macola

    Score5.4 out of 10
    N/AECI Software Solutions offers Macola (now edition Macola 10), an enterprise resource planning (ERP) for small manufacturers emphasizing business process management and accounting.N/A
    Pricing
    Aptean Ross ERPMacola
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Aptean Ross ERPMacola
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Features
    Aptean Ross ERPMacola
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Aptean Ross ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    7.5
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Macola
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    API for custom integration7.22 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Plug-ins7.82 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Aptean Ross ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Macola
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Single sign-on capability8.21 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.52 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Aptean Ross ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Macola
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Dashboards5.51 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standard reports8.32 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Custom reports9.12 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Aptean Ross ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.1
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Macola
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Accounts payable8.21 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Accounts receivable8.21 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.21 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.21 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.31 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.21 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.21 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Inventory tracking9.12 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Location management7.52 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Macola
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Pricing6.41 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Order entry7.32 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold7.32 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings7.92 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Aptean Ross ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    7.1
    1 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Billing Management8.21 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management7.31 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting5.51 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Period Close6.41 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    6.9
    2 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Macola
    8.3
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting7.31 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Costing6.02 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Cost Capture9.11 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.21 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance6.41 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition7.31 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Aptean Ross ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    6.7
    2 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Macola
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared6.41 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Contract Repository6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier Management6.41 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Aptean Ross ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.2
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Macola
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    30% above category average
    Fulfillment Management9.11 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Aptean Ross ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.4
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Macola
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Production Process Design9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution9.11 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs9.11 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Aptean Ross ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Macola
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Forecasting7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Planning7.52 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Macola
    -
    Ratings
    Product Master Data Management9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Macola
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Aptean Ross ERP and Macola
    Feature
    Aptean Ross ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Macola
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Aptean Ross ERPMacola
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Aptean Ross ERPMacola
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Aptean
    Ross ERP was designed for and excels in process manufacturing environments. It is best leveraged in companies with strong management support for technology with a strong understanding of the business and manufacturing processes and a willingness to engage in the design and operation of the system. It is less suited for organizations looking for cut and paste solutions that don't' require input from the users and management. It is whatever you make of it.
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    ECI Software Solutions
    Well suited for larger companies, and this is only becoming more the case with the new ownership. Smaller companies could at one time buy only the modules they required. This is now not possible, so you end up with a number of modules you do not need. It is best suited for a company needing a full MRP and is going to be overkill for a service based company that does not require inventory management.
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    Pros
    Aptean
    • Management short-dated ingredients FIFO.
    • Ease of pulling past production material handling information.
    • Managing of inventory needs MRP.
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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Simplifying min/max inventory reviews
    • PO entry and receiving
    • Order entry and production order entry
    • Custom reporting and high level reviews
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    Cons
    Aptean
    • The user interface is under constant improvement, but its a difficult balance between flexibility and ease of use. They have made great strides in recent releases, but have room to grow.
    • Built in reporting and analytics. Again, they are making great improvements over the last several releases, but have room to keep improving.
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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Integration with other software
    • Migration from another application
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    Alternatives Considered
    Aptean
    Ross by and far has the most features and support for what is out there. Where most ERP systems everything is add ons, Ross builds those for the most part directly into their applications
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    ECI Software Solutions
    We did not try any other products. We migrated to Macola from an older product.
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    Return on Investment
    Aptean
    • I don't have hard numbers on ROI. For our business, ERP is a requirement, and Ross has excelled at meeting those requirements. We have nearly doubled the business, with perhaps a 20% increase in headcount managing those orders and invoices. We would not have been able to do that without the efficiencies of process we gained with Ross.
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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Lower software costs.
    • Less maintenance.
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