ECi M1

What is ECi M1?

ECi M1 is ERP software for discrete manufacturers from ECI Software Solutions. It is used by job shops, fabricators and make-to-order and make-to-stock manufacturers that need flexibility without a heavy system.

Key features of ECi M1

• Job costing and tracking: follow jobs and costs through production.
• Quoting and order management: price work and manage orders.
• Scheduling and capacity: plan work against shop capacity.
• Inventory and purchasing: control materials and purchase orders.
• Quality and traceability: quality control and lot tracking.
• Shipping: shipping management with label and packing slip printing.

How ECi M1 works

Manufacturers quote work, enter orders, schedule jobs against capacity and buy materials in one system. Shop floor activity updates job costs, and shipping is handled from the same records. M1 also offers an API for custom connections.

Who uses ECi M1?

ECi M1 serves discrete, make-to-order, make-to-stock and engineer-to-order manufacturers, including job shops and fabricators.

ECi M1 pricing

ECi M1 does not publish pricing; the vendor quotes plans based on users and scope.

ECi M1 integrations

ECi M1 has an API for custom connections, and ECI offers related manufacturing products. Specific integrations are quoted with the project.

ECi M1 alternatives

Kechie is a manufacturing ERP, xTuple is a manufacturing and distribution ERP, and Striven is a business management platform with ERP features. Acumatica is a broader cloud ERP with manufacturing editions. ECi M1 differs by being focused on discrete and job-driven manufacturing.