ERP and production scheduling software
4.1/5 (18 reviews)SyteLine is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed for businesses in the medical device, aerospace/defense, automotive, paint/coatings, commercial/industrial equipment, job shop, injection molding, furniture, electronics, and food/beverage sectors to manage the entire manufacturing lifecycle.
Key features of SyteLine include financial management, CRM, reporting & analytics, supply chain management, automated scheduling, capacity planning, 'what-if' analysis, and purchase order administration. Built on the Microsoft framework, the application allows firms to automate processes related to distribution, accounting, manufacturing and aftermarket services, with the aim of saving time and increasing business growth.
SyteLine’s mixed-mode solution enables enterprises to utilize multiple styles of manufacturing including make-to-stock, assemble-to-order, engineer-to-order, make-to-order and more. Plus, the multi-site tool helps operate industrial plants across multiple locations, record financial statements, and streamline transfer of inter-site inventory. SyteLine also comes with a drag-and-drop interface to arrange jobs based on selection rules, schedule production orders, determine pricing range of products and generate MRP/APS for optimizing business performance.
Pros
Syteline was the best choice because of its excellent fit with low-volume / hi-mix manufacturing, adaptability to lean processes, ease of customizing forms & fields, hi performance material planning and support for a hierarchy of more than 1,000 product variations in 5 primary categories and more than 15 individual product codes (sub-categories).
We assemble and test a wide variety of power conversion products (AC to DC is typical) ranging in size from a shoebox to a refrigerator. Production lines average as few as 1 unit a week, to as many as 300 units per week. We build to order, with no finished goods for sale. We can build and ship smaller products as fast as the same day, and larger products in 2-3 business days. Work in process moves so quickly that it doesn't make sense to track it. We backflush the parts when product assembly and test is complete. Our inventory turns range from 6-10 turns per year on lower volume products and 20-25 turns for the highest volume products. Our primary suppliers receive a weekly forecast (custom report derived from material planning data) for the parts they produce. 90% of our material dollars are managed by email based kanbans with 3-5 business day re-supply lead times being typical.
This package should be a top candidate for any low-volume / hi-mix, or complex product manufacturing operation.
Cons
We initially installed the PaceJet shipping module. It was too complicated, hard to support, and not a good fit for us. We ultimately replaced it with another shipping software package.
Would like to see a standard backflushing module that is compatible with average costing that accommodates serialized components.
We have used Syteline (and before that, Symix) for over 20 years. Going to Syteline 9 was a no-brainer since we were promised "zero data loss" migrating from SL6 to SL9, and that appears to be true, as far as is reasonable to expect.
Pros
I like the SQL Server database back-end, it's easy to work with. The "Filter In Place" search capability is super-powerful and can easily act as a basic ad-hoc reporting tool.
Cons
The Syteline9 Dataviews, while they are a neat idea, are not easy to create or modify -- the "IDO"s or Intelligent Data Objects (basically form-based interfaces to underlying tables and queries) are difficult to work with. Infor needs to create a true "drag-and-drop/click-and-drag to relate" interface. As it stands, it looks to be years before I become expert at creating or manipulating Dataviews in their current form. Honestly, it's easier to create an MS Access front-end that links directly to Syteline's back-end database tables, it's much easier to link tables and create custom queries.
Customer satisfaction by delivery on time!
Pros
All aspects of the ERP environment have been considered. Perhaps the greatest asset of the tool is the APS functionality. Projecting accurate capable to ship dates to customers in a manufacturing environment is crucial. This tool exceeds all expectations! With accurate BOM, Routing and Inventory Control, the APS system precisely plans and executes for fast-paced environments to assure customer satisfaction. Developing and modifying existing reports is also a great asset to the software. Information that is needed is accessible and informative to make critical business decisions. Modifying the forms, reports and creating new objects is also straight forward.
Cons
The number of forms can become a bit overwhelming if simply fishing around. Having an on-site expert to help navigate and understand the tool is always best.
We use an admittedly old version of SyteLine. It is not cheap, so we haven't upgraded, but make no mistake - it is worth it. We never have system crashes, the information is valid and secure, and after the start-up phase, it helps the organization run like clockwork. I have had the opportunity to work with newer versions, and they are a bit more slick, but there is no question that they still bear the marks of a massive MRP/ERP system, and as such there is still plenty of room to improve.
Pros
SyteLine's long history of MRP products allows them a suite of flexible options for niche needs, but they also can provide and off-the-shelf solution for almost everything.
Cons
Though out of necessity it is complex, I would like to see the program have more focus on user-friendly screens and functions for the new users who constantly come-and-go from large organizations.
We have had a great experience overall. We went from QuickBooks to Syteline and the benefits are immeasurable. We gained a warehouse management system with Factory Track (owned by Infor and integrated with Syteline). We gained a true inventory and resource planning system. We gained a system where everyone is looking at the same information and communication has improved. We have been live on Syteline for close to 2 years and I'm not sure how we functioned without it.
Pros
There is a lot to love about this software. Data loading is very easy with the Excel import. You can also export to Excel to manipulate data. Dataviews and Workbench Suite is a nice tool. We also could tell that Infor listens to customer feedback and develops the software based on that feedback which is a huge plus.
Cons
It is a little clunky when navigating forms. For instance, you have Customers, Customer Orders, & Customer Order Lines and you might need to access all 3 for a customer interaction.
Pricing starts from $100 per month.
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SyteLine offers the following pricing plans:
Starting from: US$100,00/month
Pricing model: Subscription
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Pricing starts from $100 per month.
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SyteLine offers the following features:
SyteLine has the following typical customers:
Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business
SyteLine supports the following languages:
English
SyteLine has the following pricing plans:
Subscription
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SyteLine offers the following support options:
Online Support, Phone Support
