Compare TACTIC APS and Chempax - Jul 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jul 29, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - TACTIC APS or Chempax?

TACTIC APS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Chempax, and Chempax is rated higher (82/100) than TACTIC APS (81/100). Chempax offers users more features (10) than TACTIC APS (3). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Chempax!

Looking for the right Manufacturing solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Waterloo Manufacturing Software Vs. Datacor, Inc

Waterloo Manufacturing Software: Waterloo Manufacturing Software develops, markets, sells and supports TACTIC Production Scheduling and Advanced Planning and Scheduling Software. TACTIC explicitly and simultaneously considers limited capacity and limited material. The software both generates detailed shop floor dispatches and plans multiple locations throughout the supply chain. T...

Datacor, Inc: Datacor is the leading developer of business management software solutions for the Process Manufacturing and Chemical Distribution Industries. Our advancements in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology deliver flexible solutions for companies of all sizes. Our products are proven to solve industry ...

Who is more expensive? TACTIC APS or Chempax?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Manufacturing software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for TACTIC APS and Chempax.

TACTIC APS accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 TACTIC Advanced Planning and Scheduling software is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Manufacturing software. Chempax price starts at $4,000 per license , When comparing Chempax to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Manufacturing software cost.

Bottom line: TACTIC APS is more expensive than Chempax.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared TACTIC APS Vs. Chempax based on some of the most important and required Manufacturing features.

TACTIC APS: Production, Production planning, Automated Scheduling.

Chempax: CRM Integration, Customizable Reporting, ERP Integration, Inventory Optimization, Multi-Language.

Target customer size

TACTIC APS's typical customers include: Small businesses and start ups, Chempax is best suited for the Process Manufacturing and Chemical Distribution industry and addresses such sectors as Lubricant & Water Treatment manufacturers, Textile & Industrial Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Mining & Mineral companies as well as Paints and Adhesive manufacturers to name a few.

TACTIC APS

ITQlick rating
(4.6/5)

Tactic Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software is a manufacturing production and scheduling software that assists batch and discrete manufacturers manage daily production schedules and create manufactur...

Categories: Manufacturing (MRP / MES) Module, Employee Scheduling, Manufacturing Inventory, Manufacturing.

Chempax

ITQlick rating
(4.1/5)

starts at $4,000 per license

Chempax is a cloud-based solution as well as an on-premise chemical management solution that is developed to be used strictly by businesses that are in the chemical industry. The businesses can be either chemic...

Categories: ERP, Operations, Inventory Management.

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TACTIC APS: 3 Features

Production
Production planning
Automated Scheduling

Chempax: 10 Features

CRM Integration
Customizable Reporting
ERP Integration
Inventory Optimization
Multi-Language
Order Entry
Purchasing
Quality Control
Stock Inquiries
Warehouse Management
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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TACTIC A...
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
81/100
Pricing
6.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
20
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Chempax
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
82/100
Pricing
3.8/10
License pricing
$4,000 per license
Functionality
13
FlexiBak...
ITQlick rating
3.6/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
3.8/10
License pricing
$225 per month
Functionality
3
Fishbowl...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
87/100
Pricing
4.2/10
License pricing
$4,395 per license
Functionality
36
Orchestr...
ITQlick rating
3.7/5
Score
86/100
Pricing
3.2/10
License pricing
$500 per month
Functionality
6

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