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Head - Finance Transformation (accountant at Contetra Private Limited
Real User
Apr 17, 2024
Provides an excellent user interface and dashboard, but it is expensive and doesn’t enable customization
Pros and Cons
  • "The user interface is the best feature."
  • "The tool must enable users to customize the reports."

What is our primary use case?

The solution is primarily for finance and accounts. It's spread across multiple industries, including service, trading, and a bit of manufacturing.

How has it helped my organization?

The product brings a fair bit of accountability into the system. There are checks and balances. The maker-checker and workflow are in place. Certain transactions that require a bit of system-based controls, validations, and logic are enforced better. These are the reasons why I prefer the tool. The solution helps me organize things in procurement. Earlier, it used to be outside the books in Excel. About 30% to 35% of the data in Excel has come into the ERP. To that extent, the tool is automated.

What is most valuable?

The user interface is the best feature. The dashboards are good.

What needs improvement?

The ability to customize must be improved. The tool must enable users to customize the reports.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for 15 to 17 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the tool’s stability a ten out of ten. There were no bugs. If we do not factor in a business scenario, it will be a problem. It is part of the business requirements.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Almost 8000 employees use the solution in our organization. The vendor gave us a middleware area to customize. Technically, though it is a cloud solution, there is a middle layer. I rate the scalability a seven or eight out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

If a support person knows something the client needs, they must tell the client quickly. The support people keep trying, experimenting, and then come back to us with a solution. It is not professional. The technical partners are not competitive enough to give solutions within the accepted SLAs. They do their own experiments, take their time, and come back with a solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was complex. An end user cannot do it. It can be best done by implementation or technical partners. I rate the ease of setup one out of ten. We must do a business study before implementation. The core implementation and installation took 24 days.

What about the implementation team?

We cannot implement the tool. We must have a partner to help us deploy the solution. The deployment is not that user-friendly.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Only one out of ten businesses in India could afford the product. The tool’s price must be improved.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I prefer project management software like Jira over a project management module that is part of a larger software. A software dedicated to project management will give us more versatility and functionality. I have used Microsoft Dynamics before. Dynamics was very inferior to Oracle Fusion 20 years ago. Today, the gap has been substantially reduced.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend the product because of its ability to customize and extract work. I will not recommend it because it is expensive. Overall, I rate the product a seven out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Senior Finance Project Manager at Cerebrae
Real User
Aug 22, 2023
The solution is scalable, but needs to enhance the customization of the existing tools
Pros and Cons
  • "I find that the overall framework and database structure is quite comprehensive."
  • "The database is outdated and quite rigid."

What is our primary use case?

We use Oracle ERP Cloud as the main source of data storage and financial management. Our complete financial record is securely stored there. 

What is most valuable?

I find that the overall framework and database structure is quite comprehensive. I appreciate the opportunity to be part of the Oracle ERP community as it offers a multitude of possible solutions to any existing question. 

What needs improvement?

There are certain limitations compared to other solutions. The database is outdated and quite rigid. As the global market of this kind of software solution is getting competitive, it would be advisable to enhance the customization of the existing tools. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using this solution for two years now. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We encountered challenges with the solution's stability. There were some situations when we tried to get access to the cloud but we got kicked out from the browser. We did not experience this with other websites, so it was related to Oracle ERP itself. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

In terms of performance, I find this solution to be quite scalable.

How are customer service and support?

The level of customer service provided by Oracle ERP Cloud is below expectations. There have been certain requests from our side that were not answered properly. I find their support team to be unknowledgeable and unacquainted with all the bugs and known defects of the solution. That might be due to the complexity of the database structure. Overall, their customer service and support are quite dissatisfying. I would rate it three to four out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Negative

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was quite difficult. Normally, with other ERP solutions, you would get everything ready to be implemented and deployed, but with Oracle ERP Cloud, our team had to map and register all of the data by themselves. It takes two or three people and more than half a day.  

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Oracle ERP Cloud is on the expensive side and there could be a possibility for a more affordable pricing structure compared to other solutions. We have an ongoing annual licensing arrangement with them, but it is quite complex to establish a long-term relationship with this platform. My advice would be to think twice about choosing this solution unless you have a strong finance and support team that can facilitate the process.

What other advice do I have?

Our company faced some setbacks regarding performance on certain requests from our clients. There are significant limitations in customization that disrupt the normal flow of the business operation. Oracle ERP Cloud provides quarterly updates and it takes time to check all of the tools and test out the functions, so that raises a concern about data control and potential downtime of operations. 

I would rate the solution a six out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Integrator
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Senior Project Lead at Sierra-Cedar
Real User
Apr 1, 2024
A fusion product that excels in multiple facets
Pros and Cons
  • "Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP has integrated the best features from various sources. For instance, it incorporates the strengths of HCM from PeopleSoft, PPM from another source and CRM from Salesforce."
  • "There are integration issues and a lack of flexibility within OIC. When integrating systems, the process feels rigid and linear."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution mainly for our clients, particularly financial modules. It excels in procurement and offers coverage across all pillars of ERP functionality. The reporting system is particularly impressive. The OIS integration technology simplifies processes for our clients, making their lives easier. Oracle ERP Fusion Cloud is the best product available in terms of features and real-world usage.

What is most valuable?

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP has integrated the best features from various sources. For instance, it incorporates the strengths of HCM from PeopleSoft, PPM from another source, and CRM from Salesforce. It is a fusion product that excels in multiple areas. With each quarterly release, Oracle adds new features based on client feedback and industry trends, enhancing performance and keeping ahead of competitors. This proactive approach ensures that Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP remains at the forefront of enterprise solutions.

What needs improvement?

There are integration issues and a lack of flexibility within OIC. When integrating systems, the process feels rigid and linear. There's an absence of points where interventions or adjustments can be made. This lack of flexibility makes pausing or deactivating specific steps difficult, impacting workflow efficiency. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP for seven years since 2016.


What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable except for minor issues.


What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution’s scalability is good. However, there may be occasional issues, such as minor disruptions at year-end, which could potentially affect the product's performance or cause temporary slowdowns. Overall, scalability is a strong point of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP.

How are customer service and support?


How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy. It has made life easier compared to other ERPs in the market. Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP offers features like spreadsheet loaders and integration tools that facilitate data migration from legacy systems to the new ERP version. These tools provide a plug-and-play interface, simplifying data input for functional and technical personnel. Earlier, It was a day-to-day job of inserting the data; migration was complex, and keeping track was difficult. Migration and tracking are streamlined with Fusion Cloud ERP, and tasks such as importing and exporting data are more straightforward. 

I would rate the initial setup a nine out of ten, where one is complex and ten is easy.

The availability of connectivity tools, learning resources, and Oracle MetaLink support greatly aids users during implementation. The supportive community, including the Oracle ERP community, provides valuable assistance.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I'm not aware of the Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP pricing details because I don't have information about it before deployment.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We have been using ERP systems from the beginning, starting with PeopleSoft. Our clients and our foundation are rooted in PeopleSoft. Therefore, the cloud version is also our preferred choice. We are aligned with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP.

What other advice do I have?

We continuously customize the solution to meet our needs, including generating reports with our company logo and catering to different business unit teams or regions. These customizations, whether on page layouts or other aspects, are seamlessly integrated into the cloud platform. I particularly appreciate the flexibility and ease of customization offered by Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP compared to other solutions like SAP or Workday. With cloud-based ERP, we can stay up-to-date with the latest upgrades without worrying about the complexities of managing custom code.

As a techno-functional consultant and integration specialist, I have extensive experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP. We work to ensure technical accuracy and punctuality in our implementations, particularly on integrations with both on-premises systems and third-party applications. I have comprehensive knowledge of technical and functional aspects and a specialization in integration.

Overall, I rate the Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP solution a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Senior Analyst Programmer at Ambulance Victoria
Real User
Jul 5, 2023
Easy to setup and allows for easy accessibility, which is particularly beneficial for remote workers
Pros and Cons
  • "It's easy to deploy, and we don't have to worry about upgrading anything."
  • "One disadvantage is that we don't have immediate access to evaluate or fix data that is not in the app until we own the database."

What is our primary use case?

I recently made the move from Oracle ABS to Oracle Cloud.

What is most valuable?

One of the most valuable aspects is that it's a cloud-based solution. It's easy to deploy, and we don't have to worry about upgrading anything.

Additionally, it allows for easy accessibility by many people, especially while working from home.

What needs improvement?

One disadvantage is that we don't have immediate access to evaluate or fix data that is not in the app until we own the database.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for three years. We are currently using version 23B under licensing.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable, but it does have some limitations. I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten. There are over 1000 users in my organization using this solution. 

How are customer service and support?

The customer service and support team is okay. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is really easy but takes a bit of time. It usually takes around five to six hours.

What about the implementation team?

We don't have to deploy it ourselves. Oracle takes care of the deployment, so we don't need any engineers or architects.

We also have to handle the maintenance.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Senior Solution Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Sep 5, 2022
A core financial accounting system with good functionality
Pros and Cons
  • "The product has good functionality."
  • "ERP Cloud is a core financial accounting system and is the backbone of all the financial reporting in our organization."
  • "We have had concerns about the security and flexibility of the application. The approach with Oracle ERP Cloud should be more holistic rather than user or computer-based."

What is our primary use case?

We are using a multi-tenanted cloud. ERP Cloud is a core financial accounting system. It is the backbone of all the financial reporting in our organization. We are moving more and more of our business that use legacy systems to Oracle.

What is most valuable?

The product has good functionality.

What needs improvement?

We have had concerns about the security and flexibility of the application. The approach with Oracle ERP Cloud should be more holistic rather than user or computer-based.

I would like to see a self-service solution around receivables. This exists with payables, but not with receivables.

Oracle has a mechanism to vote for new ideas, solutions, and features that should be introduced, however, it is like a black box. Your vote goes in, but nothing ever comes out of it. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Oracle ERP Cloud for seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Oracle ERP Cloud is stable. After the first month when we went live, each month's closing period has been smooth and exactly as expected.

To maintain the solution, we have 70 people. Some of these are shared resources and not full-time staffing for Oracle alone. We handle multiple platforms and have a lot of data that travels through multiple systems that land in Oracle. You need people to manage what data they have actually pushed into Oracle and what data they have pushed out of Oracle. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. We are underutilizing this product at the moment, so scalability is not an issue. The core number of users for this application would be approximately 300 including end users, system administrators, makers and checkers, supervisors, and people who control the chain management as part of the configurations.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We have been using PeopleSoft. PeopleSoft was used for HCM and Core Financials. We have only migrated Core Financials to Oracle ERP Cloud.

How was the initial setup?

Because of the size of our data footprint, the initial setup was complex.

What about the implementation team?

Oracle Consulting assisted with providing solutions for certain designs in terms of architecture. The entire deployment, including moving from the previous solution and making all the configurations run smoothly, took two years.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing for Oracle ERP Cloud is on par with other top solutions. We are primarily a user-centric model of the transactional model in terms of what people do enter. This is centralized, so licensing costs for a user are not a concern in our case. 

We have a bundled five-year contract that includes technical support, and all features with no additional payment required.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution an eight out of 10 overall.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Barış Ergün - PeerSpot reviewer
Development and Project Director at Athena IT Solutions
Real User
Jun 11, 2024
More affordable than other competitor on-prem solutions and provides an advanced UI experience
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is highly configurable"
  • "For economically weak countries, the solution's price appears expensive"

What is our primary use case?

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP is used in inventory management, supply chain, purchasing and all HR processes. 

What is most valuable?

The solution is highly configurable. Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP is also more affordable than other competitor on-prem solutions and provides an advanced UI experience. 

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP can support all types of core financial management tasks for our organization's customers. 

What needs improvement?

For economically weak countries, the solution's price appears expensive. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP since 2006. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is primarily stable, except for a few rare performance fluctuations. I have witnessed 95% stability in the solution. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of the solution depends upon the new legal entity definition and operation grid. The number of licensed users can be easily increased for the solution, so there are no obstacles with the scalability. 

How are customer service and support?

I would rate the tech support an eight out of ten. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The setup process of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP is quite easy, especially when Oracle Functional Setup Manager is used. The implementation strategy depends upon the project dynamics because, in some cases in our company, we set up the solution module by module, but sometimes, as per the customer's expectation, all the modules are implemented centrally in one or more pilot entities before rollout. 

Depending on the scope of the project, 5 to 25 professionals might be needed to deploy Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP. Maintenance is not difficult, as general support and cloud customer connect channels are available for assistance. Sometimes, local support or maintenance services need to be procured from a consultancy. 

What was our ROI?

It's a cost-effective solution that can provide customers with a satisfying ROI. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution's pricing is reasonable in the global market but not in Turkey, which is mainly due to the country's poor economic condition. I believe the vendor should provide some flexibility with the minimum number of licenses or general discounts for the Turkish market and mid-sized companies. 

What other advice do I have?

The Oracle Transactional BI is being embedded with Oracle SaaS solutions by the vendor, so the product becomes highly configurable, and it meets the majority of our organization's reporting and decision-making requirements. 

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP is highly configurable, and all the local requirements of our company's customers can be implemented easily. The solution also has sophisticated integration capabilities, so while adapting to regulations, it can be integrated with any government-authorized or legal third parties, helping our organization cover registration and local needs. 

The Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM holds AI and machine learning features which makes it a powerful HR solution. For instance, for recruitment and talent management, AI technology takes into account the interest of our organization's customers, but further development is needed. I believe the Generative AI features of Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM will be a promising feature differentiator when compared to other solutions. 

The innovation in the product, mobility, ease of implementation and customization, and local integration capabilities are some of the features that make a professional or organization choose Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP over the competitors. I would definitely recommend the solution to other users. I would overall rate the product an eight out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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RajK7 - PeerSpot reviewer
Architect at SoftClouds
Real User
Feb 23, 2024
Deployed on the cloud ad is cost-effective for customers
Pros and Cons
  • "Oracle ERP Cloud is a well-established and well-known product that is cost-effective for the customer."
  • "If you go for the real-time process, the patch of work and the time to update the product will be too much."

What is most valuable?

Oracle ERP Cloud is a well-established and well-known product that is cost-effective for the customer. The most valuable feature of Oracle ERP Cloud is that it's a cloud-based solution. Oracle ERP Cloud is a very stable solution, and its cost of procurement is based on customer needs.

What needs improvement?

While loading the dump data, if you have to import more than ten MB of data, there is no specific application to do it directly. You have to find another mechanism to go with the ERP. If you go for the real-time process, the patch of work and the time to update the product will be too much.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Oracle ERP Cloud for more than five to six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution remains stable for some initial years. As your business expands and you bring in other features, the solution's stability might change slightly.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable, but there is a limitation in the files and data load when you go with the API.

How are customer service and support?

The solution's technical support is okay, but it's not the best. When we tell the technical support team about customization happening inside the product, they say it is out of Oracle support. It would be good if the technical support helps us even when customization happens.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

The solution's installation is easy, and we get support from Oracle.

What was our ROI?

The solution's return on investment depends upon how the customer is budgeting and planning for the product. If the solution we provide is acceptable, customers are ready to spend on it. However, we have to justify the cost eventually.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is moderately priced, where it is neither expensive nor cheap.

What other advice do I have?

We are a service-based company. We offer customers CX platforms and CX solutions based on customer relationships. We tell our customers what kind of solution we will provide. Irrespective of reusability, cost, or effectiveness, the value the solution brings to the customer matters. We give customers a detailed business overview of our hands-on experience with Oracle products.

The solution's analytics capability is fine. Customers are looking forward to AI and machine learning functionalities. Oracle is already trying to incorporate an AI-based dashboard. If you want, you can go for the default existing application or customize the solution. Depending on the customer's needs, the solution may require continuous maintenance.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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Lebohang Moloi - PeerSpot reviewer
Service Level Manager at SITA
Real User
Jan 8, 2024
A cloud solution for day-to-day financial well-being, organization, and human resources management

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution to manage financial well-being, organization, and human resources.

What needs improvement?

We haven't fully unlocked its potential. Oracle ERP Cloud can benefit us through increased employee resource management. Implementing it requires robust planning tools and strong alignment with our broader business strategy.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Oracle ERP Cloud for 17 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable, but there is a concern in our network.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Around 3500 users are using the solution.

What other advice do I have?

Oracle ERP Cloud is a great tool. We're not using it to its full capability. It's a matter of one doing their research and comparing, but the team can do much more than what we are using it for currently.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Pascal Frey - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Officer, Corporate Systems at European Union Intellectual Property Office
Real User
Apr 5, 2023
A stable solution that has good financial and human capital management features
Pros and Cons
  • "I like the tool’s financial and human capital management features."
  • "I would like to improve the tool’s budgeting and reporting. I know that Oracle is working on the tool’s analytics part so I expect the analytical feature in its future releases."

What is our primary use case?

We use the tool for finance, HR, and budgeting.

What is most valuable?

I like the tool’s financial and human capital management features.

What needs improvement?

I would like to improve the tool’s budgeting and reporting. I know that Oracle is working on the tool’s analytics part so I expect the analytical feature in its future releases.

For how long have I used the solution?

I am using the solution for eight years. I use the tool’s latest version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the tool's stability a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the tool’s scalability a seven out of ten. My company has around 250 users which consist of IT specialists, engineers, frontend, and backend specialists.

How was the initial setup?

We deployed the solution in this order- Financial, HCM, and budget. The deployment took some time since we implemented some steps for the process.

What about the implementation team?

The tool’s integration was done by a consultant company.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We pay additional costs to a consulting company.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluated the SAP ERP solution before choosing Oracle ERP.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the overall solution a seven out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Divya-Raj - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Consultant cum Assistant Manager & Offshore Lead at Deloitte
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Jan 6, 2023
Easy and convenient for clients, straightforward installation, with good technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "It is easy and very convenient for clients to go to the front end and check whatever update they want to look at."
  • "I would like to see an improved approach to pulling data with VDI."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case we are having multiple systems based on the business requirements. Either we are pulling data from ERP, or project-related data. In this project, we are mostly making use of the supply chain model and financial model of Oracle ERP Cloud.

How has it helped my organization?

It is easy and very convenient for clients to go to the front end and check whatever update they wanted to look at. If we are loading data in the back end, they do not have access to that. The client can go ahead and check on the front end.

What needs improvement?

Informatica is not the best tool to push data in the ERP. Except for every APN, we can make use of APIs, and that makes development complex. I would like to see an improved approach to pulling data with VDI.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Oracle ERP Cloud for one year now.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

There is stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

There are more than five hundred individuals working on the solution.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is good but there are many things that they need to work on and improve. It generally takes two to three days to get a response after a ticket is issued.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We currently have EBS, Concord, and Salesforce used by different clients. We do not always have access to the Salesforce database.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is not complex. There is a disk and it is very convenient to go browse it, log in with your SSO or your credentials, and get the information you need. 

What about the implementation team?

The implementation was done in-house.

What other advice do I have?

When you are dealing with a large event, supply chains, and as well as there are any number of models, there will be one place where you can access all the information. It will be complex because it is going to deal with multiple models. I would rate Oracle ERP Cloud an eight on a scale of one to ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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