Propel Reviews & Product Details

The fact that Propel has a centralization of our product documentation and feedback loops has been game changer in our small fast moving startup. The fact that it enables us to directly relate customer feature requests to development work is something that I like very much. It also makes boarding new people to our product roadmap much easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Field engineers could have a stronger mobile interface of quick updates. Also, as the main functionality is good, I should like more easy integrations with ourselves niche CAD software. The first installation of the custom workflow was a little more engaged than expected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My favourite part about Propel is that it is able to monitor the progress and team activity of the project in the same location. I refer to it on the daily basis to update on the tasks, check milestones, and ensure that nothing slips through. Notifications allow me to remain informed on the changes without having to be actively informed back and forth. The features concern things that are actually important and by consistently using it, it has made team work easier and I would plan my day more easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The first one is that Propel could become a little claustrophobic when dealing with several projects with overlapping schedules. I usually have to manage to do the tasks manually by adapting them to changes, which makes the work slow down in the hectic weeks. These limitations appear regularly since I use it on a daily basis. Though it has been developed to manage standard project tracking quite well, times of heavy updates or change of focus are at times cumbersome than it should be. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The aspect of Propel that I like the most is that it will keep us focused whenever we have to change product details or release them. I work on it within Salesforce, and nothing can be considered out of place with our usual work. It maintains a regular flow of updates and prevents things going down the cracks. That foundation has enabled hectic days to be a lot more manageable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What annoys me sometimes about Propel is that some minor tasks may become more lengthy due to the additional navigating that is required. Those minor distractions disrupt our flow when the team is running fast. It has not been causing great problems but the extra effort is reflected on the peak working hours and release tightness. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think the advantage of not having to haul a heavy laptop is that it works via cloud if the wifi isn't down; it also stores all our BOMs in the same spot and instead of me searching through ten different folders to locate a single part number. Additionally it integrates well with our cad tools as it allows us to lock files so that no one can overwrite someone else's work which is reassuring. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Once a user accidentally uploaded their desktop wallpaper and icons into the system and we were unable to reverse the action, therefore we were forced to totally wipe the system and begin again, it was a terrible experience. The user interface is rigid as it has a "made by engineers for robots" feel to it and rather than an interface built for humans with eyes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like Propel for the seamless collaboration it offers, allowing my team across engineering, manufacturing, and sales to work together in real time. It also helps with speeding up product launches thanks to its PLM workflow and product management features. The initial setup was fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find that some people experience a steep learning curve when first using the platform, so simpler user onboarding and training could be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Propel is user-friendly and covers everything from document control to non-conformance material reports (NCMR) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). The Change control process for engineering changes is particularly valuable as it makes it easy for the reviewer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Integration of ERP systems would be nice but is now a showstopper Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Our company adapted Propel nearly two years ago. I am a daily user and still love the system! I love the customization that we can implement into the system and how user friendly it is. Teaching users how to navigate the system has been easy and new hires are able to learn the software quickly. I also am pleased with the storage capacity and how the system does not get bogged down. Our team at Propel is also always helpful and responsive if we run into any issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only downside I have observed is that there are a few glitches when there are new versions released. They are minor and the team always helps to resolve them quickly! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like Propel because it is great at negotiating the post deployment product variations. It also serves to keep us on the right path to follow certain configurations of the individual robotic systems that we have in the field. Also, Propell integrating component end of life directly in our product records is kind of wonderful. This advance awareness will allow us to now be one step ahead of the game by proactively planning replenishment compared with being reactive to the surprise of replacement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Propel is rather rigid with regard to attempting a minor, retroactive modification to a historical product record on one deployed unit. Very often, it also involves an embarrassingly time-consuming procedure in order not to influence other product lines. Sometimes really deep bill of material structures can be annoying to navigate through when I just want to get a little of information on a single part speedily. Its filters are so advanced and can be too precise overly so that making a broader search can be more complicated than needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the fact that it is very easy to involve our clients in the design review activity. They only have to look at whatever the most recent mockups are and make changes which are approved right in Propel without us ever having to open a second portal or daisy chain emails. The second major success is the way it ties customer input on returns directly to component changes and therefore easily visible as to why a revision occurred. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tracking of niche client requirements in the initial setup of the custom field was somehow cumbersome. Learning on our own unique data structures took some time to mapping back correctly. Also the notification alerts should be more refined out of the box so new users are not immediately overwhelmed by every little bit of an update. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I enjoy the fact that Propel works with our CAD program. It has made the process of dealing with our bill of materials highly streamlined. The flexibility to design our own workflows according to our own needs has also been very useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I consider the search mechanism to be a little slow at times. I hope there is a more user friendly method of handling complex BOM structures. Better integration with our ERP system would be something I would also like to see. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.