Fusion Operations

Avantages

The support structure. At any point you can get into contact with a support member via email or chat.

Inconvénients

At times the front end of the software can be a little overwhelming.

Avantages

a automação de processos repetitivos, economizando tempo e reduzindo a possibilidade de erros humanos

Inconvénients

eficácia da fusão de dados depende muito da qualidade dos dados de entrada. Dados incompletos, inconsistentes ou incorretos podem afetar negativamente os resultados

Avantages

Definitely the ease of use of the system and its ability to really customize the software to work with our manufacturing and production workflow.

Inconvénients

Upon initial setup, there were few bugs and issues we had faced with the software, which slowed down production or caused the production team to lose a little faith in the software. This is something that is expected with a new software. Thankfully the issues were fixed in a timely manner and we haven’t faced any bugs/issues for a while now.

Avantages

The user interface both for operators and supervisors it's simple to use, and require minimum interaction. Data is processed and displayed in real time, which is a very strong argument.
The possibility of using the application short after registration and activation it's unbeatable.
Additionally, workers and machines performance follow up capabilities are a plus for effectively managing operations, whether on their availability and stoppages. This can be translated into money in a very easy way, at a distance of a few clicks.
Reporting no longer has to be a nightmare, even on the other side of the planet, where there is an internet connection, there is the possibility to check on operations progress. On a computer, or on a smart device, as simple as that.
The email notifications are a useful feature which informs supervisor when something is going wrong, on production efficiency, quality issues or machines stoppages.
Built in intelligence makes it really simple to configure and use by anyone.

Inconvénients

The price seems too low comparing with other similar systems in the market, which pushes away potential users. In my opinion, it's underrated.

Avantages

The thing I like most about using Prodsmart is that I now know exactly how much time it takes to produce each product we manufacture. This gives me the ability to price with much more accuracy my products. The other great aspect of Prodsmart is the real-time management. I always know exactly what each worker is doing and can create a weekly production plan with higher productivity.
I must mention their customer service, it has been a wonderful experience. Every time we have a problem or a question there is always someone to help us in a quick and efficient manner.

Inconvénients

My first impression of the software was really positive. When we started to implement the software, we had some difficulties. The software didn´t come personalized to our way of working. But in our case, this was a good thing because we rethought our process and now, we’re more efficient. The software is always evolving and almost every month they add something new or improve some functionality.

Avantages

The software is a user friendly platform that improves communication between administration and the production floor. Real-time data is collected for increased visibility of product activity, staff and machine efficiencies to assist with the decision making process. The human interface with the program also allows for more accuracy in traceability and inventory. Additionally, the Prodsmart team works to be in-tune with our processes for maximum benefit of the software in our facility.

Inconvénients

No complaints. Every now and then there would be glitches on the tablet during the development process, but the Prodsmart team was quick to resolve the issue.

Avantages

We like a few things, like the user interface which is easy and straightforward to navigate. The strongest point of Prodsmart is the real-time management capability. We can now track all our production instantly and change our production plan quickly if we need to. Another key aspect of using Prodsmart is that it's an entirely paperless process. With Prodsmart we became entirely digital in production management.

Inconvénients

The software doesn't come personalized to your every need or wish. At first we had to adapt it a bit to our processes but truth being said, this was a good thing. When we had to think about our process to customize our Prodsmart, we realized we could improve them. Nowadays we can´t imagine not using Prodsmart.

Avantages

Prodsmart is without a doubt the most user friendly manufacturing software I have ever used! Its easy for Users and Administrators to submit or download information making available a number of well organized reports Prodsmart automatically generates. Also, they provide very useful tools to manage daily operations in a manufacturing environment such as dashboards, OEE analysis and a very complete data base with your manufacturing history. I strongly recommend it, especially due to the support they provide before and after installing the software!

Inconvénients

At first it was not as easy to register a “manufacturing team (or Group)” as it was to register a single Operator. Prodsmart fixed as soon as they got that feedback, and now it’s just as quick to do both!

Avantages

User-friendly, very easy to install/implement especially compared to other similiar products. If you are a small company or you have difficulties "selling" this kind of software to your Board, than Prodsmart will be the only choice you have.
There´s no "no" for Prodsmart team. One can take advantage of other clients requests of improvement.

Inconvénients

Since they´re in the beggining of their long "journey" there are some features missing, despite being planned for future realeases.

Avantages

My team implemented and used Prodsmart for 3 years to run a factory with 300-600 workers. Prodsmart is extremely easy to implement due to the ease of use to all users, especially to operational users. Can give real time data of your manufacturing operation, giving you the possibility of controlling your factory through your email or through an app in your phone. The support is fantastic, being extremely quick to solve any issues. The insights you can have analyzing the collected data are awesome too.

Inconvénients

Still some features being developed. Although they don't compromise the use of the tool, there is still progress to be made.

Avantages

A great follow-up by the Pordsmart team regarding the implementation and training of our staff.
A smooth implementation that does not affect the business as usual.
A user friendly software which allows a total involvement of the shopfloor.
A great tool for analyzing data.
Pay as you use that allows you to have the software without major investment

Inconvénients

Don´t interact with or replace other software (namely billing software).

Avantages

Easy to use, always evolving, real time follow-up of production, great planning interface that automatically generates workorders upon validation, traceability of every single detail of the production chain… and a team who is always up for new challenges, even some though ones!

Inconvénients

It should have some sort of mirror database in the customer facilities in the event of internet access failure; to allow offline usage.

Avantages

Working with the team, fast solution to issues, good communication, Prodsmart development comprehensive understanding of manufacturing process, its connection to the back office (accounting) and overall ability to have an open mind to individual companies' ways of doing things

Inconvénients

500 errors, having to go to multiple places to track a transaction - I usually have 6-8 open Prodsmart tabs at a time. 😚

Avantages

Simplicity to use and Implementation. Nice online platform for shop floor. Great support team, fast and cleary communication.

Inconvénients

internet dependency but for Ours days that isn't a problem.

Avantages

Prodsmart is a dynamic and versatile software. Excellent tool for production planning and excellent tool to calculate the efficiency of production at every moment. All this without using paper and with possibility to be used in different types of mobile devices.
The program is very easy to use for the workers and the graphical interface is very simple.

Inconvénients

Prodsmart could have new modules: human resources control and accounting.

Avantages

Very in depth software that if used correctly can effectively manage employees productivity . The app is great feature, and different devices can asses this.
The software allows us to screen individual employees and bench mark them against each other or shift v shift . Gives us real time information on production and is allowing us to accurately cost for work based on real data we have in the production.

Inconvénients

setting up all the products & operations, but Prodsmart assist in this. As it is web based, ensuring the wifi is stronger enough to operate the and record data on the App.

Avantages

In recent years the system has helped me to optimize and control the operations and inventory, identify issues, view production analytics, and track workers, everything from my computer. Easy to use and easy to adapt to our operational reality

Inconvénients

The inability to work without internet acess, and the loss of information caused by the impossibility of imputation of data by workers during this period

Avantages

PRODSMART is very user friendly and it's easy to learn how to use it. The menus are very intuitive, and it's also easy to understand what we can do with each one. The support is excellent, all the doubts are clarified almost instantaneously and the Prodsmart team is always ready to help.

Inconvénients

The worst aspect of this software is the fact that we need to repeat some steps too many times.

Avantages

Its clean, intuitive and once you have the terminologies worked out, extremely easy to use.
The dashboard, mobile apps and reporting applications are simple, even to the 'not PC savvy' users

Transfer and importing of data from our SQL was easy, and super fast with the preformatted .csv files

The thing that really sets this application aside from others, is Prodsmart's commitment to customer support. During the implementation, trail and especially post installation, the support and care doesnt falter. You really get a sense of pride and ownership from the Prodsmart team as their keen nature and investment in their product shines through

Inconvénients

Features such as live capacity planning, and scenario plotting are not live yet, but we have been advised these will be rolled out during the foreseeable future. This will be a great addition, which is not causing a huge issue presently whilst we adapt the internal culture to using the system

Avantages

-The simplicity in which data is recieved (via tablet or sensors in production lines)
-Low effort of inicial set up
-The way reports are always possible to export to Excel
-Costumer Service and daily help support
-Immediate access to relevant data of your shop-floor
-Machine / Operations set up is very easy and intuitive

Inconvénients

-Planning tools steel need to evolve
-Cost Reports also need to evolve

Avantages

- Easy to use and easy to navigate on the menus;
- Wide range of information that can be extracted from the system, with the possibility to refine the search through the various filters;
- Interactive dashboards easy to understand;
- Quick response time on the support chat.

Inconvénients

Nothing to mention although I think that some features could be improved.

Avantages

Control in real time of important indicators such as productivity, scrap and machine stops, which helps in the decision making process and let us overcome deviations.

The support and quick response to questions through chat are effective and quick.

Inconvénients

Scrap reports / analysis can be improved.

Avantages

It's easy to work with. It's very simple for any operator to use - operation optic.

Inconvénients

They need to improve some reports, but they already store many information they will need to use in those reports.

Avantages

Project manager with an operations background, Ease of use, Flexibility, Customer service, expertise, Ideal operations tool for small and medium business to streamline operations.

Inconvénients

The Inventory part have a lack of WMS features such as inventory control, Pick-up launch, dynamic locations, storage proposal, ABC / XYZ classification

Avantages

The stronger point is the customization and implementation. It takes only a couple days to understand the best way for your company to use it. The customization allows you to find the functionalities you need for your own manufacturing processes. Regarding the team and the philosophy of the software, you can schedule a demo which is performed according to your reality and the integration is remote with the constant support of the team. No surprises with the Price and the features you get.

Inconvénients

I think that some dashboards could be improved to get to see the overall results quicker.

Avantages

Prodsmart is easy-to-use software and gives managers better control of production orders in real time

Inconvénients

The quality module could have more functionality and be slightly more complete in the factory logs.

Avantages

Prodsmart is very user friendly while also capturing and delivering very detailed information. Super easy to navigate! The Prodsmart team provided great service- they were extremely helpful and responsive during the setup process and were quick to assist with any questions or challenges.

Inconvénients

Prodsmart met all of our needs and even helped to improve some of our existing processes along the way!

Avantages

All the necessary information in real time everywhere and at any time. Simple, straightforward operations that fit most situations and to everyone.

Inconvénients

Resistances put by human resources in using new technologies delay implementation and create doubts about data reliability.

Avantages

I think the general ease of use for our production floor employees. In the vacuum of not have an ERP, we needed something to show our production and capacities in real time, and Prodsmart has shown us it could easily be that tool.

Inconvénients

Unfortunately, I do not believe our organization has fully deployed Prodsmart enough to have anything to necessarily have issues or complain about. We simply, at this point, haven’t used the application across a larger portion of our business.

Avantages

Is a software easy to work for all the persons, have the informations that we need to have to control our prodution

Inconvénients

The prodsmart doesn't have the undo for the workers.

Avantages

It is intuitive and allowed me to easily monitor all the stages of the prodution process of my company. The suppport was the best customer suppport I have ever experienced. All meu questions were attended.

Inconvénients

It was not always able to follow up the evolution of the company's production process.

Avantages

The ease of use; The variety of functionalities; The customer service is really fast and kind!

Inconvénients

While usina the App, it sometimes gets slow.

Avantages

very easy to use and intuitive, for the blue-collars on the shopfloor only one 1H training session was necessary for them to understand and start using this system, to possibility of customization offered by the prodsmart team is also a huge plu of which we have taken advantage

Inconvénients

Overall the experience has been very positive and the prodsmartteams feels as part of our teams, but as with all teams, sometimes the waiting times for implementation take a bit longer than we expected

Avantages

I like to remotely receive information in real time.
It allows us to analyze the performance of employees and place them where they are the most productive. It gives us the possibility to receive real time information about stoppages, deviations, wastes, production tracking, etc.

Inconvénients

Does not allow to search employees by a specfic competence.

Avantages

I think it captures the data we have been looking for for a while now! So it is going to be really insightful once we have it running smoothly.

Inconvénients

I don't think there is anything I don't like, just taking time to learn and be proficient in it.

Avantages

Phenomenal support, easy to learn and implement (relative to other options), clean design, cloud based, and highly capable.

Inconvénients

I don't really dislike anything. There are a couple of minor feature tweaks that I am waiting to be implemented, but they are in the queue and are not preventing us from using the software. I really appreciate how the Prodsmart team is developing this software thoughtfully and from the ground up to work as a modern cloud based solution for manufacturers.

Avantages

I am very pleased with the customer support from the Customer support. They are very diligent, accommodate and informative. They answer my questions within couple hours and get things done before the deadline after meeting. They are very understanding and considerate.

Inconvénients

There are still couple areas of this software needs to be improved, ie the information on the tablet shows are not enough. But the team has been very constructive improving it.

Avantages

They have made getting orders from multiple sites easy.

Inconvénients

Nothing everything has been great. They have been able to find a solution for every issue I have had.

Avantages

The customer service is phenomenal. The team is always available to answer questions.

Inconvénients

Inputting the initial data, but this should get less burdensome as time goes by

Avantages

Great overall structure and continuous development, ease of deployment

Inconvénients

A few UI redundancies, requires more maturity in a couple of smaller features

Avantages

easy to use and understanding;
easy to read information;
easy to interpret results;
information obtained through the use of the software
ease in the production plan that without the software was not possible

Inconvénients

Until this moment, my use of the software, does not lead me to point out any point that I liked less.

Avantages

The easy format to track daily production and overall productivity

Inconvénients

A bit confusing at first when training but overall good

Avantages

UI is good! Support is great! Many options for viewing data and continuous updating to make even better.

Inconvénients

Set-up somewhat complex, but the support team was very helpful to work through this process

Avantages

What we like the most in Prodsmart is how simple it is to use and visualize the information we collect.

Inconvénients

I d'ont like aspect of the software but it's not a problem for my daily work.

Avantages

Prodsmart customer service team is responsive.

Inconvénients

There is no automy with making system changes.

Avantages

its efficiency when it comes to production monitoring.

Inconvénients

Nothing missing, just need sometime to understand some features.

Avantages

It's very easy to keep track of the status and progress of the different production orders in real time.

Inconvénients

If I want to use a mold outside of the machines I initially defined, which is a very frequent thing to happen, I have to change my initial conditions, otherwise i'm unable to do so. There should be more flexibility within Prodsmart about this aspect

Avantages

It's quite user friendly and complete for small business like mine, which is a small distribution company!

Inconvénients

Could be a bit cheaper. You need to be connected to wifi when you use.

Avantages

easily to integrate to existing busines process

Inconvénients

operator need log in and out for each production ordered to be finished.

Avantages

It's very easy to collect data using the software, with it's user-friendly interface.
It is a great tool because it can be used in all of our company's different sectors and subsections.

Inconvénients

In order to establish a database to be used, the forms required to do so are very extensive and require a great number of details in order to begin to work with...