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How Preactor Scheduling is rated around the world


Johannesburg, 22 Aug 2017

Introduction

Preactor specialises in collaborating with tier-two ERP applications such as Microsoft Dynamics AX. Siemens acquired Preactor in 2013. Siemens has other product planning applications such as manufacturing execution system called SIMATIC IT, and no doubt, the acquisition was part of a large overall strategy to create a complete production application suite. Preactor has a large number of reference able accounts. Preactor is the low cost leader in terms of initial software acquisition cost.

Quality of information provided

Preactor knows that it is offering a simply solution, and its sales pitch focuses on how quickly Preactor can be brought live. Its primary counterpoint is to use SAP PP/DS as an example of a very expensive application that takes a great deal of time to bring live - which is true. Ncoded Solutions rates the accuracy of the information provided by Preactor to be about average.

Consulting and support

Ncoded Solutions rates Preactor as above average in consulting and support.

Internal efficiency

Obviously dealing with a conglomerate like Siemens means dealing with bureaucracy.

Innovation

Generally, Preactor's innovation level would be expected to decline after the Siemens acquisition, but on the other hand, Preactor never had a very high innovation level to begin with. It offers a simple tool, which is an upgrade over the production planning and scheduling functionality within ERP systems.

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Lance Zikalala
Ncoded Solutions
lance@ncoded.co.za