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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Deacom ERP

    Score7.3 out of 10
    N/ADeacom, an ECI Software Solution, is an ERP platform with a wide range of capabilities designed for growing batch and process manufacturers. It helps to reduce the burden caused by multi-system complexities and avoid the manual workarounds that plague traditional ERP implementations by having all of required functionality in a single platform.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
    Deacom ERPSAP Business ByDesign
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Deacom ERPSAP 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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    Deacom ERPSAP Business ByDesign
    Considered Both Products
    ECI Software Solutions
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    SAP
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    90%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
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    Implementation went as expected
    67%
    Implementation went as expected
    4 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Deacom ERPSAP Business ByDesign
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Deacom ERP and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.8
    4 Ratings
    11% below category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.2
    5 Ratings
    19% above category average
    API for custom integration6.84 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings9.25 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Deacom ERP and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    7.7
    8 Ratings
    6% below category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.3
    5 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Single sign-on capability8.25 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions7.38 Ratings9.65 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Deacom ERP and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.4
    9 Ratings
    12% below category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.2
    5 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Dashboards5.58 Ratings8.85 Ratings
    Standard reports6.97 Ratings9.25 Ratings
    Custom reports6.89 Ratings9.65 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Deacom ERP and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    7.2
    9 Ratings
    7% below category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    8.7
    5 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Accounts payable7.37 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Accounts receivable6.98 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.25 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers7.06 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.07 Ratings8.82 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting7.18 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Standardized Processes6.98 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Deacom ERP and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    7.4
    8 Ratings
    7% below category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.1
    4 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Inventory tracking7.38 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Automatic reordering7.04 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Location management7.86 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Deacom ERP and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.6
    9 Ratings
    18% below category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    8.5
    4 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Pricing6.68 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Order entry7.29 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Credit card processing6.06 Ratings4.51 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold6.77 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Deacom ERP and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.9
    7 Ratings
    8% below category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.2
    3 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Billing Management7.37 Ratings8.83 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.25 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management6.25 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting6.25 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Period Close7.56 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Deacom ERP and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.6
    6 Ratings
    5% below category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Contract Repository7.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated6.05 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Supplier Management6.26 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Deacom ERP and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.4
    7 Ratings
    15% below category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Production Process Design6.26 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Production Management6.27 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Configuration Management6.27 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Work Execution6.65 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs6.86 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Deacom ERP and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.0
    5 Ratings
    17% below category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    8.6
    3 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Forecasting5.85 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Inventory Planning6.05 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring6.25 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Deacom ERP and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    7.8
    4 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SAP Business ByDesign
    -
    Ratings
    Product Master Data Management7.84 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Deacom ERP and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Business ByDesign
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings4.51 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Deacom ERP and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    -
    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 Deacom ERP and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    -
    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 Deacom ERP and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Business ByDesign
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    30% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Deacom ERP and SAP Business ByDesign
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.2
    3 Ratings
    32% above category average
    Warehouse Workforce Management00 Ratings9.22 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Deacom ERPSAP Business ByDesign
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.3
    (10 ratings)
    9.6
    (7 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    7.3
    (10 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Deacom ERPSAP Business ByDesign
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ECI Software Solutions
    Good for the price and basic functionality but sometimes calculations inside the application are not handled smoothly. For us, we have no problems for our Lb customers but our Gallon/Kg customers usually have issues have unit conversion issues.
    Incentivized
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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
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    ECI Software Solutions
    • The lot tracking capability
    • Being able to have the Accounting software to look up the GL information
    • Creation and customization of the ERP system that we need for our business
    Incentivized
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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
    • MRP - it is rather difficult to understand
    • Quality Control - it is not possible to effectively note/track hold reasons and drive action
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    ECI Software Solutions
    With proper training it is very easy to use as long as you don't try to customize it to fit your old processes
    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
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Deacom ERP is much faster to respond to bulk sales order processing, large numbers of EDI transactions and query response time. Deacom ERP support is vastly better, and the team is very helpful.
    Incentivized
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    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.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    ECI Software Solutions
    • Provide a central resource for viewing and manage all orders, jobs and running reports.
    • Slow down system performance by big report users.
    Incentivized
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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

    Deacom ERP Screenshots

    Screenshot of Deacom's customizable dashboards. These interactive dashboards visually represent key metrics and performance indicators. Users can monitor production efficiency, inventory levels, sales trends, and other aspects of process manufacturing operations.  The ability to customize these dashboards ensures important information is readily available.Screenshot of Deacom's Sales Order's interface for adding and managing order items with product details, applying pricing, discounts, and shipping specifics. Real-time inventory visibility ensures order fulfillment, while credit check integration streamlines customer verification. Order tracking and communication tools promote customer interaction, empowering process manufacturers to streamline order processing, optimize inventory allocation, and enhance customer satisfaction.Screenshot of Deacom's Management Reporting feature, used to generate in-depth reports and drill down into critical data points encompassing financial performance and production output to inventory levels and sales trends.  Management Reporting facilitates a deeper understanding of process manufacturing operations, enabling users to identify areas for improvement, optimize resource allocation, and make data-driven decisions for long-term success.Screenshot of Deacom's interface for creating essential business documents. Users can generate purchase orders, sales orders, and other critical documents.Screenshot of Deacom's interface for navigating complex functionalities, used for generating reports, creating purchase orders, or monitoring real-time data on customizable dashboards.  Deacom offers a choice of light and dark themes, and the interface can be tailored to optimize viewing comfort.

    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.