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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    DDMSPLUS

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AA distribution ERP software for office product dealers, used to manage an office products business and drive efficiency for both the online and brick-and-mortar locations arms of the company. DMSPLUS combines sales and service, commodity distribution, and project management into a single location, centralizing all critical functions of the business.N/A

    SAP Business ByDesign

    Score8.3 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    SAP Business ByDesign is SAP's cloud ERP suite offering, launched in 2007, designed for the SMB market. The product includes a broad range of capabilities including financials, human resources, sales, procurement, customer service, and supply chain. Business ByDesign is a new platform, delivered entirely through a SaaS model, with functionality that overlaps somewhat with BusinessOne, which is also an SMB product, although not a true SaaS product.N/A
    Pricing
    DDMSPLUSSAP Business ByDesign
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DDMSPLUSSAP Business ByDesign
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsSAP Business ByDesign is available for a monthly software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscription, based on a base package, user types, and number of users.
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    Features
    DDMSPLUSSAP Business ByDesign
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of DDMSPLUS and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    4.0
    2 Ratings
    57% below category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Pay calculation1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration1.01 Ratings4.51 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.92 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of DDMSPLUS and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    22% above category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.2
    5 Ratings
    19% above category average
    API for custom integration9.02 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Plug-ins10.02 Ratings9.25 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of DDMSPLUS and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.3
    5 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Single sign-on capability9.02 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.02 Ratings9.65 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of DDMSPLUS and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.2
    5 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Dashboards6.92 Ratings8.85 Ratings
    Standard reports8.92 Ratings9.25 Ratings
    Custom reports9.92 Ratings9.65 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of DDMSPLUS and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    9.7
    2 Ratings
    23% above category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    8.7
    5 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Accounts payable8.92 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Accounts receivable10.02 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Global Financial Support10.01 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers10.02 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations10.02 Ratings8.82 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting10.02 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Standardized Processes9.02 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of DDMSPLUS and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    7.5
    2 Ratings
    5% below category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.1
    4 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Inventory tracking6.01 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Location management9.02 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of DDMSPLUS and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    9.2
    2 Ratings
    16% above category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    8.5
    4 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Pricing10.02 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Order entry10.02 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Credit card processing10.02 Ratings4.51 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold9.02 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.01 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of DDMSPLUS and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.2
    3 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Billing Management7.01 Ratings8.83 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management8.92 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting9.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Period Close8.92 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of DDMSPLUS and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    26% above category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared9.92 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Contract Authoring7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated10.02 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Supplier Management8.92 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of DDMSPLUS and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    5.3
    2 Ratings
    23% below category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.2
    3 Ratings
    32% above category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management9.01 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of DDMSPLUS and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Configuration Management8.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Production Process Design00 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Production Management00 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Work Execution00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs00 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of DDMSPLUS and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    8.6
    3 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Inventory Planning9.01 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring9.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Forecasting00 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of DDMSPLUS and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.2
    2 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Project Costing00 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Cost Capture00 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Capital Project Management00 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition00 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of DDMSPLUS and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Business ByDesign
    8.3
    3 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling00 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of DDMSPLUS and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    DDMSPLUS
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Business ByDesign
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    30% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    DDMSPLUSSAP Business ByDesign
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.6
    (7 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DDMSPLUSSAP Business ByDesign
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ECI Software Solutions
    it seems to be able to handle multiple locations well. It has a good vpn connection. It makes working at home easy. The problem is it is still run on a dos system. They are removing it slowly, but not all aspects of DDMSPLUS are easy. In my experience, it is hard to get any types of reporting out of that system. For us, AP and payroll are impossible.
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    SAP
    Do you plan on going public at some point? If so, this may not be the best solution for you
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    Pros
    ECI Software Solutions
    • Accounting
    • Order taking.
    • Credit card payments.
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    SAP
    • I like the ease of use and the implementation methodology.
    • With SAP Business ByDesign you can integrate other systems with Web Services, and data technology to get information easy and fast.
    • SAP Business ByDesign includes an Analytics Module to create new reports in regards to your needs.
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    Cons
    ECI Software Solutions
    • it is based on a dos system so a new refresh would be nice
    • better order entry and history lookup
    • easier history lookup
    • easier end of month
    • an overall refresh
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    SAP
    • Time off request could be better. Right now, there is no option for sick time
    • It crashes often
    • Customization could be better
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    SAP BYD work centers are consistent and easy to navigate once you understand one work center. The document flow tab that is in each window allows one to see all related transactions. Document flow is important because one is able to see the flow of transactions and can therefore reverse transactions by following the document flow in reverse. It is possible to group items in each overview screen to see what items are open. The system is working as hoped.
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    Usability
    ECI Software Solutions
    For the most part, it's very functional and very useful.
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    Because SAP Business ByDesign allows us to improve our work, reduce the operational steps, implement audit controls, allows us found standard reports or it allows us to create new ones if you need more than the exists are enough for your work or your needs. Overall, SAP Business ByDesign allows us to standardize our operations, enhance our work, improve our skills, work over a web environment or mobile interface.
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    Support Rating
    ECI Software Solutions
    There are a few people that are perfect ratings, but if you dont get one of them it is a little difficult to move forwards. [...], [...], [...], [...], [...]. If you talk to one of them your problems will be solved very quickly. The other support agents im not as familiar with but, in my opinion, some are good
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    SAP
    The Business ByDesign support is stablished since you contract the service with SAP. SAP resolves according to the service level agreement. Currently, we continue with the service and we are using the support channels available. We are receiving the support. The SAP support gets an incident and after that, they contact us to resolve the incident, if necessary, they set the meeting to understand it or we explain the incident
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    Implementation Rating
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    I recommend implementing all workshops during the ERP selection that you need to know very well about the ERP software. It allows us to gather information to accurate the plan of the project implementation. Additionally, we must reach the high-level commitment to achieve the main goals, to define the RACI matrix and communicate to all project stakeholders.
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    Alternatives Considered
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    ByDesign stacks up well against the competition. Companies that do multiple things are usually the best fit (manufacturing, distribution, and service). The more 'modules' used, the fewer competitors will be able to meet the company's needs. It is not inexpensive, but if the needs of the company have the complexity from either a global perspective and need localizations and foreign currency, or a volume perspective and need resources greater than what can be easily housed on-premise, ByDesign should be a top consideration.
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    Return on Investment
    ECI Software Solutions
    • Things like contracts under the master account only instead of having to carry them through to all departments would be a plus!
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    SAP
    • Positive - Access to the real-time reporting allowing for faster decision making especially when fixed price projects are heading into an over budget position.
    • Positive - Complex KPI can now be tracked and as a consequence intensive plans can be made to capitalise on this level of reporting. Staff also have clear visibility over their own performance.
    • Negative - We are a bit on the small side at 30 employees for a ByD solution so it was relatively expensive for us. It would be a much better value preposition above 50 employees.
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    ScreenShots

    SAP Business ByDesign Screenshots

    Screenshot of the embedded analytics of SAP Business ByDesign, which makes it possible for key users or end users to define dashboards that contain tailored reports and KPIs for their roleProduct screenshotScreenshot of some of the reports available with SAP Business ByDesign, that enable customers to create additional reports or KPIsScreenshot of the document flow, present in each business document in ByDesign, which shows a graphic of the predecessor and successor business documents as well as any associated accounting documents.Screenshot of SAP Business ByDesign's included Project Management module that is integrated with CRM to sell and bill projects, with HR to staff projects, and with SCM and SRM for procurement.Screenshot of the Financial Closing business scenario, used to perform financial period-end closing activities to ensure correct financial statements, such as Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement. The Closing Cockpit helps to minimize the risk of missing important steps or incorrect timing.