What is M1?

M1 is an ERP software available as a subscription in the cloud or as an on-premise solution, designed specifically for manufacturers to unify their business operations and centralize data within a single system. This platform facilitates the coordination and sharing of information across multiple business functions including sales, inventory management, scheduling, production, and shipping.

Ideal for small to medium-sized manufacturers who operate with repetitive, make-to-stock, make-to-order, and engineer-to-order processes, M1 offers a robust product configurator that automates multi-level configurations derived from a BOM, encompassing all sub-assemblies. After using the configurator wizard, users can further refine their configurations by adding custom rules and formulas.

In addition to these features, M1 includes MRP, BAM, complimentary "view only" licenses for users who need report access without editing capabilities, and "Smart Screen Technology" that intuitively adjusts screens based on user inputs. Furthermore, the M1 Design Studio allows for system customization without delving into the source code or needing advanced programming skills. With M1, users also benefit from integrations with unique tools like Alora Machine Intelligence, Avalara, uniPoint, KnowledgeSync, and Net1, enhancing the overall functionality and adaptability of the software. This comprehensive suite of features positions M1 as a versatile solution for manufacturers looking to optimize their operations.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$30,000/starting
Price Overview:
Pricing dependent on number of users, complexity, and integrations.

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, M1 provides an API

Screenshots and Video

M1 Dashboard

M1 Dashboard

Company Facts

Company Name:
ECI Software Solutions
Date Founded:
1999
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
www.ecisolutions.com/manufacturers-and-job-shops/m1/
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Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Windows
Mac
iPhone
iPad
Android
On-Prem
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
Webinars
On-Site Training
Video Library
Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English
French

M1 Categories and Features

Production Scheduling Software

"What If" Scenarios
Automated Scheduling
Bottleneck Optimization
Capacity Planning
Constraint Scheduling
Job Scheduling
Material Planning
Priority-Based Scheduling
Quality Control

Manufacturing Execution System

Document Management
Forecasting
Quality Control
Quote Management
Resource Management
Supplier Management
Supply Chain Management
Traceability

Manufacturing Software

Accounting Integration
ERP
MES
MRP
Maintenance Management
Purchase Order Management
Quality Management
Quotes/Estimates
Reporting/Analytics
Safety Management
Shipping Management

MRP Software

Bills of Material
Compliance Management
Document Management
Forecasting
Formula Management
Inventory Management
Order Management
Process Manufacturing
Product Configurator
Production Scheduling
Quality Control
Quality Management
Quote Management
Reporting/Analytics
Resource Management
Safety Management
Supplier Management
Supply Chain Management

Job Shop Software

Billing & Invoicing
Capacity Management
Job Costing
Job Tracking
Order Management
Purchasing
Quality Control
Quotes / Estimates
Scheduling
Shipping Management
Traceability
Work Order Management

Inventory Management Software

Alerts/Notifications
Barcoding / RFID
Forecasting
Inventory Optimization
Kitting
Manufacturing Inventory Management
Mobile Access
Multi-Channel Management
Product Identification
Reorder Management
Reporting/Analytics
Retail Inventory Management
Supplier Management
Warehouse Management

ERP Software

Accounting Integration
Accounting Management
CRM
Dashboard
Distribution Management
Enterprise Asset Management
Financial Management
HR Management
Inventory Management
Order Management
Project Management
Purchase Order Management
Purchasing
Reporting/Analytics
Sales Management
Supply Chain Management
Warehouse Management

M1 Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Controller
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    A Very Capable Software

    Date: Aug 12 2021
    Summary

    All-in-all this is a very capable software that I feel needs to be on the shortlist of any small business looking to implement an ERP system (especially small manufacturing businesses).

    Positive

    In my humble opinion, this software has some of the best drilldown capabilities I've ever seen in a Tier3/Tier2 level ERP. M1 has also solved the age old problem of custom SQL queries that tend to be daunting for standard system users. The software allows users to create custom grids simply by selecting from a list of available tables and then adding headers. Behind the scenes it automatically writes the SQL code. This ability empowers daily users to easily access the data they need.

    Negative

    No software is perfect, and unfortunately one of the areas where M1 falls down a bit is on Deposit Invoices. The software can detect when a customer has a deposit, and apply it towards the final A/R Invoice, but if the situation arises where the original Deposit Invoice has to be credited, and a new Deposit Invoice issued, it tends to duplicate the deposit lines on the final A/R Invoice. The duplicate lines can be deleted, but that is an extra step that can be missed by a careless A/R person. If ECi would nip this issue in the bud, I'd be hard pressed to find something to complain about.

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