Informance EMI Review - why 3.4 stars?

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Feb 22, 2022

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What is Informance EMI?

Informance EMI is a business intelligence software tool designed for companies of all sizes. Its main features include online analytical processing (OLAP), reporting and dashboards, financial forecasting and budgeting, performance measurements and graphic benchmark tools. The tool is cloud-based and available in the form of software as a service. It is compatible with all operating systems.

Informance EMI has been developed by Epicor. Epicor is a leading developer of business software with presence in more than 150 countries worldwide. Its headquarters are in Austin, Texas.

Who is it best for?

Informance EMI is suitable for small, medium-sized and large businesses. It is a universal business intelligence tool used in various industries from manufacturing and retail to education and freight forwarding. Some of the most notable clients include Unilever and Cargill Salt.

Main features and functionalities

Informance EMI comes with over 700 dashboards and analytics to use. It allows you to track results based on overall equipment effectiveness, downtime, waste and other major performance measurements. It enables you to combine and organize data from different production units in a single network. It lets you analyze data across many different units and product lines. It allows you to use trend indicators for analytical purposes. It enables you to perform extensive profit analysis.

The software allows you to combine financial and production data for analysis. It helps you spot areas which require improvement. It enables you to produce accurate forecasts and to create general company plans and unit-specific plans.

What is the actual cost?

ITQlick pricing score is 4 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for Informance EMI.

Pros

• Informance EMI enables you to identify opportunities for improvement and generate savings while increasing productivity.
• Informance EMI allows you to run and speed up strategies for operational performance such as Six Sigma, Lean and TPM.
• The software is based on a large number of manufacturing benchmark studies for achieving greater accuracy and functionality.
• Informance EMI comes with comprehensive customer support service available online, via email and over the phone.
• The tool can be easily and effectively integrated with other products of Epicor for achieving more effective collaboration across all departments.

Cons

• Informance EMI does not have a mobile application and it cannot be used via mobile devices for performance management on the go.
• Informance EMI is not highly customizable and this may place limitations to your business in the long term.
• Direct telephone support is available only locally and only during standard office hours.
• Informance EMI comes without specially designed packages for companies of different sizes and this may make it less cost-efficient for smaller organizations.
• At present, this software product does not have a free trial program for testing available to potential customers.

How it stacks up?

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