API for custom integration
An API (application programming interface) provides a standard programming interface for connecting third-party systems to the software for data creation, access, updating and/or deletion.
Cat avg: 7.6
Top Performing Features
Plug-ins
A number of third-party plug-ins are available to expand the core functionality of the software.
Cat avg: 7.6
Single sign-on capability
The software system supports a centralized authentication mechanism allowing the user to access multiple systems with a single, centrally managed password.
Cat avg: 8.3
Role-based user permissions
Permissions to perform actions or access or modify data are assigned to roles, which are then assigned to users, reducing complexity of administration.
Cat avg: 8
Worst Performing Features
Inventory tracking
The software syncs orders and stock to maintain a real-time picture of inventory and supports multiple methods such as LIFO and FIFO.
Cat avg: 8.1
Location management
The software can track multiple goods across multiple locations.
Cat avg: 7.7
Pricing
Users can set up complex and unique pricing requirements.
Cat avg: 7.8
ABB Ability Solution Suite Features from Reviews
Customization
This addresses a company’s ability to configure the software to fit its specific use case and workflow.
10+30%
API for custom integration
An API (application programming interface) provides a standard programming interface for connecting third-party systems to the software for data creation, access, updating and/or deletion.
Category average: 7.6
Plug-ins
A number of third-party plug-ins are available to expand the core functionality of the software.
Category average: 7.6
Security
This component helps a company minimize the security risks by controlling access to the software and its data, and encouraging best practices among users.
10+22%
Single sign-on capability
The software system supports a centralized authentication mechanism allowing the user to access multiple systems with a single, centrally managed password.
Category average: 8.3
Role-based user permissions
Permissions to perform actions or access or modify data are assigned to roles, which are then assigned to users, reducing complexity of administration.
Category average: 8
Inventory Management
The ability to track and manage the flow of goods or materials into and out of an inventory.
10+27%
Inventory tracking
The software syncs orders and stock to maintain a real-time picture of inventory and supports multiple methods such as LIFO and FIFO.
Category average: 8.1
Location management
The software can track multiple goods across multiple locations.
Category average: 7.7
Order Management
The ability to process orders, and track them from quote to cash.
10+22%
Pricing
Users can set up complex and unique pricing requirements.
Category average: 7.8
Order entry
Users can enter an order once, and the data flows to all the necessary units such as fulfillment and billing.
Category average: 8.2
Cost of goods sold
The software calculates the direct costs attributable to a finished product, such as materials and labor, and includes roll-up pricing.
Category average: 8
Project Execution Management
Project execution management solution including capabilities for project scheduling, resource management, and team member task management.
10+41%
Project Planning and Scheduling
Interactive Gantt chart for establishing tasks, durations, and delivery schedule
Category average: 6.7
Task Insight for Project Managers
Project manager visibility into task progress of team members
Category average: 6.7
Project Mobile Functionality
Capabilities for project functions such as updating and monitoring task progress and timecards from mobile devices
Category average: 6.6
Definable Resource Pools
Definable and hierarchical resource pools of potential project resources
Category average: 6.8
Manufacturing
Manufacturing solution for managing manufacturing processes and costs.
10+30%
Production Process Design
Define data for plant hierarchy, process standards, work areas, calendars and standard operations
Category average: 7.1
Production Management
Centralized critical status information for production supervisors
Category average: 7.5
Configuration Management
Capture and process customer configuration orders
Category average: 7.2
Work Execution
Monitor procution status, manage work orders for standard and non-standard production, enforce tight controls on serialized products
Category average: 7.4
Manufacturing Costs
Estimate, plan and monitor costs and variances by plant. Capture resource costs using standard, actual, LIFO, FIFO or multiple costing methods.
Category average: 7.4
Supply Chain
Supply Chain Planning solution with capabilities for planning, performance monitoring, change responses and execution.
10+33%
Forecasting
Statistically forecast based on historical patterns and sales input, monitor accuracy and estimate new demand
Category average: 6.9
Inventory Planning
Establish projected inventory levels, monitor actual levels and compare with projected levels
Category average: 7.3
Performance Monitoring
Analyze business metrics and compare actual performance to plans, identify issues, prioritize demands and respond to changes
Category average: 7.3
Product Lifecycle Management
Product Lifecycle Management solution with capabilities for innovation management, product development
10+32%
Proposal Management
Capture budget, resource, and benefit expectations for proposals
Category average: 6.6
Product Master Data Management
Create, classify, and manage product items, BOMs and product changes
Category average: 7.1