Arena Solutions Review

PROS: The tool is easy to use and very flexible, met all our needs. Arena integrates well with EE Cad package OrCAD. Also, the plug-in allows to push parameters to schematic designs, and this means that your designs will never be out of sync with all released parts. With this software you can include products from beta development through 5k production.

CONS: When you set up the database it can be difficult to move to another solution and uproot it. Also, the cost per seat is growing and this means that everyone who want to access the database they need to be granted and this may costs a lot of money since your company is growing.

PROS: Arena is great software for Product Lifecycle Management. This software allows you to control BOM (Bill of Material), changes and processes. It is easy to use and cost-effective solution. Arena provides you with multiple features for managing the product life-cycle and provides you with collaboration with vendors and CM (Contact Manufacturers). The software integrates with ERP packages and NetSuite. What’s more, if you want to implement a PLM solution at Start-up or SME (Small & Medium sized companies) this software is great option.

CONS: In my opinion, they need to work on their marketing strategies. With all of these options they offer, they could take #1 position in their area.

PROS: Arena is easy to use software, and what’s more important you don’t need knowledge in IT to run this software. I love their continual upgrades, make our work better. You can create Change Orders easily and you can keep track of every completion. You can easily enter and manage your data and this saves time for your administrative workers.

CONS: You need to be careful when you want to make some changes in admin settings for items, categories and etc. otherwise you can lose your data after changes have been implemented. It’s time wasting to select data one by one instead of selecting multiple files.

PROS: Arena PLM gives us the ability to store all our product documentation and data in one location. I love how this software interacts well with our ERP system. Also, we can easily present information to our vendors. And what I really appreciate about this software is the fact that the collaboration and communication between our team members is improved.

CONS: They need to implement “OR” and “AND” into advanced search engine. Also, I would like to see interaction with Creo models and with Solidworks.

PROS: Arena PLM is customizable software and easy to use, we managed to set up the software in very short time. In 1 week training, the software was ready to use by my team members. We have better access into delivery times and this helps us make better decisions. We increased our soundness and quality of our products. Also, Arena allows us to create “What if” shortage scenarios so we can work on our improvements.

CONS: It is complicated to capture a mechanical part of numerous processes and with numerous vendors. Also, it would be great if there was a dedicated entry for inventory that is in the process.

PROS: Arena is a very easy to use software, it’s easy to implement and we don’t need much training to run this software. We have easy access to all our data. The software is very flexible and we can fit the needs of established companies and industry startups. Also, whenever we have some issues with Arena, their team helps us quickly.

CONS: In my opinion, they need to work on the interface during import process so we can define the details of import problem easily. Also, the autonumber feature which is activated during import process lowers the implementation process.

PROS: Arena is very intuitive and flexible cloud-based software, it is user-friendly and with little training and easy transition you can successfully run the program. Their support team is always here to help, whenever you have some issues with the software they are ready to help. Implementation is very easy and you can use the software along with your system.

CONS: They need to work on their user interface. Also, they need to improve their product and include other options so we can easily deal with manufacturing process. In addition, what I don’t like is that there is only place for one project manager, it doesn’t allow more than one person to run the software as a project manager. This is something they need to work on.

PROS: Arena is very flexible and customizable platform, you can use it through the cloud based interface or directly from your workspace. Arena PLM can support almost any project you can imagine. The set up for the project takes few minutes and you can keep track of your project, processes and product life-cycle directly from your phone device.

CONS: I have some suggestions such as: sign off option and some adjustments in change order section. All in all, I love this software, they have constant updates and whenever I have some issues my requests are taken seriously. I don’t have any dislikes by now.