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CEO at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
A stable and scalable business management software
Pros and Cons
- "I like that it's stable."
- "I would recommend this solution to new users."
- "The installation process could be easier. They should have better tools to improve the effectiveness of the installation."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I like that it's stable.
What needs improvement?
The installation process could be easier. They should have better tools to improve the effectiveness of the installation.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been working with SAP Business One since 1998.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
SAP Business One is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's scalable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. It took several days to set up and deploy this solution. The company has about 20 technical people to maintain this solution.
What about the implementation team?
I did it myself.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to new users.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give SAP Business One an eight.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Senior Consultant at Fair Trade company
Fully integrated with good visuals and dashboards; lacks an advanced HR model for payroll
Pros and Cons
- "It's fully integrated with great dashboard and interface."
- "I like this solution because it's fully integrated which means everything is connected."
- "Lacks an advanced HR model with payroll."
- "This is a relatively expensive solution and the cost should be reduced, especially now that there are competitors coming into the market."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case of the product is for creating sales orders, checking inventory, creating searches, things like that. We are resellers and implementers and I'm a senior consultant.
What is most valuable?
I like this solution because it's fully integrated which means everything is connected. When we raise a sales order, everything is there so we don't need to go back to the purchase or finance departments to get what we need. They've made lots of improvements on the visuals and the usability in this latest version. The dashboards, interface and security are all amazing.
What needs improvement?
This is a relatively expensive solution and the cost should be reduced, especially now that there are competitors coming into the market. I'd like to see some advanced HR model with payroll, because it's lacking in this area.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable up to 150 users which is fine for us because we're a relatively small company. Depending on the time of year, we have a maximum of 30 users.
How are customer service and technical support?
We haven't had direct contact with technical support but some of our clients use them. We tend to provide the support for clients in our region.
How was the initial setup?
We're implementers, so the initial setup is easy for us.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have a permanent license with an annual maintenance contract.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this product but it's important to take your budget into account.
I rate this solution a seven out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. reseller
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Director of Strategic Projects at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
User-friendly, easy to implement, and stable
Pros and Cons
- "All parts for inventory control, project budget, accounting, and business information are valuable. It is very friendly to obtain information. It is also very easy to make the changes that we need. We have a developer with us, and he can make the required changes or rules."
- "There should be a portal so that our providers can give us their invoices. This is something that it is missing currently. SAP provides such a portal with SAP ERP, but it is not available with SAP Business One."
What is our primary use case?
We use it for finance, warehouse, and sales.
What is most valuable?
All parts for inventory control, project budget, accounting, and business information are valuable.
It is very friendly to obtain information. It is also very easy to make the changes that we need. We have a developer with us, and he can make the required changes or rules.
What needs improvement?
There should be a portal so that our providers can give us their invoices. This is something that it is missing currently. SAP provides such a portal with SAP ERP, but it is not available with SAP Business One.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for two years. We implemented it in 2019.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable. When you're using a public cloud, it can be a little slow, which depends on your cloud provider. In the beginning, it was very slow. We then switched to Amazon, and since then, we haven't had any problems.
How are customer service and technical support?
I haven't used their technical support. We have a developer for any help.
How was the initial setup?
Its implementation is really easy. The hardest part is to change the process flow of the company.
What other advice do I have?
We evaluate every solution very closely before purchase. It gives us what we need, and we are using all the features that we need. We haven't had any problems.
It is very important to go for a contract that doesn't include paying your public cloud provider's company for development. It will give you the possibility to make your own changes without having to pay your public cloud vendor. You need to check the contracts to ensure that you can make changes without requesting the support of the public cloud vendor.
I would rate SAP Business One a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Financial Controller at a logistics company with 501-1,000 employees
Reliable, easy to use and install
Pros and Cons
- "It's simple to use and very direct."
- "I am not sure if it has an HR and Payroll functionality, but it would be helpful and make it a more complete ERP if they could put the HR and Payroll functionality in it."
- "If you have some information in Excel and you want to easily customize it for entry for SAP then this is an area that is a problem."
What is our primary use case?
I work in a small college. It is a small to medium-sized enterprise, with few requirements. We are in the service sector and this product works for us.
We have done some integrations with our operational software. We are doing the billing, warehouse management, and inventory management.
We are doing financials.
We also do a full end-to-end procurement from purchasing.
What is most valuable?
It's simple to use and very direct.
I like the simplicity and that it's not very complicated.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see some shortcuts. Sometimes, you find that you have used some ERPs and other systems that make use of external data from applications such as Excel. If you have some information in Excel and you want to easily customize it for entry for SAP then this is an area that is a problem. If you want to do this then it becomes difficult. I know that there are avenues where it can be done, but it becomes difficult. It is much more difficult when you compare it with what I have experienced with some other systems.
I am not sure if it has an HR and Payroll functionality, but it would be helpful and make it a more complete ERP if they could put the HR and Payroll functionality in it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been worked with this solution for six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution. We haven't had any limitations yet.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 50 users.
How are customer service and technical support?
We haven't contacted technical support through SAP.
We have a local support partner here. When we have some small issues, we are able to go through them and they help us.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. It wasn't very difficult.
We don't require a team for maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We feel that the licensing fees are a bit on the higher side. If there is a scope for reductions, it would be very welcome.
The price could always be reduced.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Business One to someone who is the in the scale of what we do. It's a pretty stable system. That said, there is always room for improvement in any product.
I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Administration and Finance Coordinator at Globaltech Ecuador
Good analytics, dashboard, stability, and support
Pros and Cons
- "I like analytics, dashboard, and KPIs a lot, as it is very helpful when I need to check balances and financial statements."
- "We would like a mobile version of this for sales exhibits, etc. We would also like more personalization features to personalize it for our organization."
What is our primary use case?
We use it for all business processes such as finance, CRM, banking, treasury management, inventory, and purchases. We use all the modules in the suite.
What is most valuable?
I like analytics, dashboard, and KPIs a lot. It is very helpful when I need to check balances and financial statements.
What needs improvement?
We would like a mobile version of this for sales exhibits, etc. We would also like more personalization features to personalize it for our organization.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is very good in terms of stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
At the moment, we are a small organization. We have about ten active users. We are a growing company. In the future, we will get to know whether we can easily scale it or not.
How are customer service and technical support?
Their support has been good. It has been a long time since we had any problem.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We had a lot of solutions. Basically, it has accounting, so we decided to move to this solution to meet our business needs.
How was the initial setup?
It was a bit complex. This kind of implementation was new to us. Basically, we had to renew the data center, which required a lot of configuration. We also had to change a lot of permissions. The deployment took around two months.
What about the implementation team?
We used a consultant. They listened to all of our problems. There were some problems that they didn't know how to solve, but overall, they were good. We had two people for its deployment.
We have two people for the maintenance of the data center. We have one internal person and one external person.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay annually. It is around 800 a month.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend doing proper testing because it is not a simple solution. It has many options and features.
I would rate SAP Business One a nine out of ten. It is a good solution.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
IT Head at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Good licensing model, simple, and stable, but not suitable for large enterprises
Pros and Cons
- "It is quite simple, and it is suitable for medium and small businesses."
- "Its licensing model is good, with a one-off payment for the software license and only an annual maintenance fee afterward, making this cost model quite reasonable for SMEs compared to other cloud-based systems."
- "Our company is expanding to different countries, and business is growing. We feel that it is not good enough for the huge volume of the business. On-premises setup is not good enough for the overseas office. We have our onsite premises in Hong Kong, but we have a major sales office in the US. We are looking for a more efficient setup to fulfill our requirements and needs. It can have portals for vendors, suppliers, and customers. I know that they have this feature in version 10, but it still has space to improve."
- "Our company is expanding to different countries, and business is growing. We feel that it is not good enough for the huge volume of the business."
What is most valuable?
It is quite simple, and it is suitable for medium and small businesses.
What needs improvement?
Our company is expanding to different countries, and business is growing. We feel that it is not good enough for the huge volume of the business. On-premises setup is not good enough for the overseas office. We have our onsite premises in Hong Kong, but we have a major sales office in the US. We are looking for a more efficient setup to fulfill our requirements and needs.
It can have portals for vendors, suppliers, and customers. I know that they have this feature in version 10, but it still has space to improve.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable. There are some limitations, but they are there because we are using quite an old version. We are using version 9.2, which is no longer supported by the SAP. When we have to find any issue or any bug, it is not easy to find a way to resolve it. This is not really a product issue.
How are customer service and technical support?
We get support from a local service provider. They also did the implementation of this solution. We have a good relationship with them for the enhancements on the software in the offices.
How was the initial setup?
Its initial setup is simple. It was not done by me, but I know that it is not so complicated to set up.
What about the implementation team?
We have a consultant firm that helps us with the setup.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Its licensing model is good. There is a one-off payment for the software license, and after that, you only need to pay the annual maintenance fee. Compared to other cloud-based systems, this cost model is quite reasonable for SMEs.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution depending on the nature and the size of the business. For SMEs with a simple business model, SAP Business One is good enough to meet their needs, but for big enterprises, SAP ECC would be more suitable.
I would rate SAP Business One a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
ERP Project Manager & Managing Consultant at Liwa Education, Iranfava
Customizable with an easy initial setup and a simple interface
Pros and Cons
- "It offers users a rather simple interface."
- "The customization features are the solution's most valuable aspect, as you can make user-defined fields and user-defined forms that make life very easy for the business, and the fact that you can do some customization without going into any coding is great."
- "In terms of business processes, the production could use improvement."
- "If I compare it to bigger ERPs, I'd like to see some more time management options and maybe some better expense management features."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily implement the solution for manufacturing companies.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution has helped with inventory, especially. Having the right inventory figures in the system has really helped companies. It's helpful in making cash orders for sales better due to the fact that the ordering approval process is streamlined.
What is most valuable?
The customization features are the solution's most valuable aspect. You can make user-defined fields and user-defined forms and those make life very easy for the business. The fact that you can do some customization without going into any coding is great.
It offers users a rather simple interface. I like its interface as it is nice and compact. It's user-friendly and easy to navigate.
The initial setup isn't too complicated.
What needs improvement?
If I compare it to bigger ERPs, I'd like to see some more time management options and maybe some better expense management features.
In terms of business processes, the production could use improvement. There could be more maintenance fields.
In some places, there are still many areas that could be enhanced.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with the solution for a long time. It's likely been over five years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I haven't noticed any problems with stability. Security-wise, I don't see any issues in the backend of the SQL server. It's okay due to the fact that it is closed off. The reports can become heavy on SQL, so it sometimes slows down.
In general, I haven't dealt with bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
If the solution was more customizable, it would be more scalable. We can scale it to some extent. However, it could be a bit better.
How are customer service and technical support?
Typically, the partner or consultant provides technical support, and not the company itself. I wouldn't be able to directly comment on their own technical support. I don't have enough insight into it.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup isn't too complex. It's very straightforward. There is an implementation center for Business One, however, I didn't use any of it during this project. The project management activities in terms of the initial setup sometimes require authorization instead of initialization and it should maybe be better. In general, though, it's pretty logical.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is pretty good. It's not bad if you compare it to other software on the market - such as Microsoft GP or AX.
What other advice do I have?
Due to the countries I work in, largely on-premises deployments are the norm and are preferred.
I used to work with different companies for Business One because my main job is as an implementer. I work as an ERP manager as well, however, my main work is implementation.
I would rate the solution at a nine out of ten. We've been mostly very happy with the product.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Implementor
Director at IKYAM
Great usability, best localization, reasonable price, and comes with all basic ERP functionalities
Pros and Cons
- "Its usability is the most valuable. It is very intuitive and user-friendly. In terms of functionality, it has all the basic functionalities for ERP, such as CRM, sales, and manufacturing. These are the functionalities that we typically use for all SMEs. In terms of localization, SAP Business One is the best. It has got localization across all countries, which is an advantage. No other solution has such localization."
- "There are possibilities to extend its functionality. Things such as Quality Management System (QMS) and Payroll are currently not a part of the product. These things are needed."
What is most valuable?
Its usability is the most valuable. It is very intuitive and user-friendly. In terms of functionality, it has all the basic functionalities for ERP, such as CRM, sales, and manufacturing. These are the functionalities that we typically use for all SMEs.
In terms of localization, SAP Business One is the best. It has got localization across all countries, which is an advantage. No other solution has such localization.
What needs improvement?
There are possibilities to extend its functionality. Things such as Quality Management System (QMS) and Payroll are currently not a part of the product. These things are needed.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Our clients are medium-sized companies.
How are customer service and technical support?
SAP's technical support is good.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Its price is reasonable. People are able to spend that much.
What other advice do I have?
I would advise doing no customization. This is the best way. There is no point in doing customizations and making ERP unstable.
I would rate SAP Business One a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner
GM North at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Stable with good pricing and a fairly easy initial setup
Pros and Cons
- "The product seems to be quite stable."
- "The stability has been very good overall."
- "It would be ideal if the reporting and dashboards were improved upon."
What is our primary use case?
The product is mainly used for digitalizing and automating finance and distribution and production as well as project planning, among other tasks. These processes are not really automated. Nowadays, customers are already using some database application ERP. They are most migrate from there to SAP, however, there are certain customers who are not using any database management system ERP.
What is most valuable?
The features around finance and financial accounting are very good.
There are those customers who also do manufacturing, and they find the cost controlling feature of ACP to be very relevant.
The production planning and maintenance models are very helpful.
The pricing of the solution is pretty good.
The product seems to be quite stable.
What needs improvement?
It would be ideal if the reporting and dashboards were improved upon. There are some analytics that could be more robust and the business intelligence portion is lacking. There are some aspects that are lacking, meaning that clients need to go to third-party services in order to get viable results.
The product does have some scalability limitations, depending on how you need to scale.
For how long have I used the solution?
We don't really use the solution ourselves. We are basically the implementation partner of SAP. We do not use SAP VIP products.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability has been very good overall. Our clients don't have any complaints. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable and doesn't seem to have any bugs or glitches.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We typically deal with small to medium-sized organizations.
While the solution is scalable in terms of business expansion, it doesn't come out of the box. It's very specific to a company and its requirements. Therefore, you can't just add to it as the offering is rather bespoke. However, if a company grows in size and has the same requirements, it should be fine.
How are customer service and technical support?
While I don't really deal with technical support myself, we have a Business One team that looks after it, and they have been in touch with SAP. The support is mainly for all of the customers and we normally provide the support necessary ourselves. The support is quite limited, however, we can handle most client queries ourselves and don't need too much assistance.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is largely straightforward. That's my understanding. I do not do it personally, however, there is a team on-site that does it and they don't seem to have too many problems.
There are two parts to the setup. One is technical, and the other is functional. To set up the technical components of Business One is very easy. It is usually done in a few hours. The functional aspect normally isn't that difficult, as compared to SAP S/4HANA, however, it takes at least three days to one week to set up the data.
The full deployment can take somewhere around three to four months.
We handle the maintenance for our customers.
What about the implementation team?
I don't handle the implementation myself, however, we have an in-house team that manages the process.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is less expensive than other solutions on the market. It's reasonably priced.
There are four main costs. That includes setup, maintenance, and support, for example. Costs vary according to if the setup is handled by the company or by a partner.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I am aware of other solutions, such as Microsoft Dynamics. They are more of a two-tier ERP and have cloud functionality.
What other advice do I have?
We're an SAP partner. We have a business relationship with the company.
We don't use the latest version of the solution. We tend to use the latest minus one.
While we have implemented it on the cloud, we largely deal with on-premise deployments.
Customers considering the solution should really figure out their requirements ahead of time. If they're planning to implement an ERP for a short period of time and make sure they get an ROI, Business One is a preferred option. It's important to understand the core business and the functionalities required. Understanding the business practices to be covered will help you communicate your needs and assess the correct requirements.
Overall, I would rate this solution at an eight out of ten. It's been a largely positive experience.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
SAP BO Business Consultant at FARMINDUSTRIA S.A.
Straightforward to set up, stable, quick support, and our process efficiency has improved
Pros and Cons
- "This is the most efficient ERP that is in the market right now."
- "In the next release, I would like to see the inclusion of cloud features."
What is our primary use case?
We use this product as an ERP solution.
How has it helped my organization?
The efficiency of this product has meant that we can improve our processes by approximately 20%, which is really good.
What is most valuable?
This is the most efficient ERP that is in the market right now.
What needs improvement?
In the next release, I would like to see the inclusion of cloud features.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with SAP Business One for approximately five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a stable product and we are very satisfied with it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Eight people in the organization are using this product.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support is excellent.
How was the initial setup?
Our deployment took approximately five months to complete.
What about the implementation team?
We had assistance from an integrator for the deployment.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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