--- description: Review of HYDRA X Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: HYDRA X | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Production Scheduling Software](/directory/377/production-planning-scheduling-software/software) > [HYDRA X](/software/136468/hydra-mes) # HYDRA X Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/136468/hydra-mes > Now more than ever before, executives and other leaders in US manufacturing companies need the best information and controls to make the best decisions regarding their operations. You’ve undoubtedly heard terms like Industry 4.0, IIoT, or even Smart Factory. But do you have a partner to help usher you into the next level of manufacturing excellence? At MPDV USA, we create Smart Factories. Our process starts with an enterprise-wide assessment of needs and potential improvements. We then evaluate each problem area, looking at the cost of each problem so we can guide you to the solutions that provide the biggest bang for your buck. The path to the Smart Factory does not have to happen all at once. We can help you navigate that path on your time and budget, with steps that make sense for your company. HYDRA by MPDV is an on-premise and cloud-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) suitable for small, midsize and large businesses. It caters to various industries including automobile, metal, food and beverages, chemicals, cosmetics, mechanical engineering, furniture, pharmaceutical and printing, etc. Primary features include shop floor management, manufacturing control, logistics management, energy management, employee scheduling, time and attendance. It helps users a Service-oriented structure wherein they can design the production schedule themselves and order required modules. Other features include escalation management, personnel time management, complaint management, test equipment management, quality management for in-production inspection, process data analysis, gauge management and access controls. HYDRA provides processed data to the users which can be viewed on a PC, notebook or mobile device. It offers integration with Oracle, SAP, ABAS, Penta and Microsoft Dynamics. It supports multiple languages and is available globally. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 5 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 5 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 70% | (7/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: MPDV USA Inc. - **Founded**: 1977 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$29,000.00 - **Pricing model**: Other - **Pricing Details**: Software and service packages are modular and scalable based on customer needs. Our process begins with a comprehensive analysis of the manufacturing operation to assist the customer in assessing the areas where Hydra will have the greatest impact. Aside from buying licenses, MPDV also offers leasing and cloud based options. - **Target Audience**: 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French, German, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica and 15 more ## Features - API - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Automated Scheduling - Barcode/Ticket Scanning - Bills of Material - Capacity Planning - Change Management - Complaint Management - Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) - Customisable Reports - Customizable Fields - Dashboard - Data Collection - Data Import/Export - Data Visualisation - Defect Tracking - Distribution Management ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) ## Category - [Production Scheduling Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/377/production-planning-scheduling-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Production Scheduling Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/377/production-planning-scheduling-software/software) - [Aerospace Manufacturing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/215/aerospace-manufacturing-software/software) - [Manufacturing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4704/manufacturing/software) - [Quality Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/420/quality-management-software/software) - [Tool Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1912/tool-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[M1 ERP](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/389898/m1-erp) — 3.8/5 (103 reviews) ## Reviews ### "HYDRA MES project" — 4.0/5 > **Christian** | *4 June 2022* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very logic, good visualization, easy to handle and understand for all users. > > **Cons**: Supply Chain Management for JIS delivery have to be improved > > High cosy but very good quality, support and dates ----- ### "HYDRA as a comprehensive MES software for your factory floor operations" — 5.0/5 > **Ricardo** | *5 August 2021* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Well-defined modules aiming for specific manufacturing operations needs > > **Cons**: Even though, there is a customized area for end MOC users the adaption of new reports could be though > > HYDRA MES has becomed in one of the main sources of valuable data for the detection, correction and improvement of processes and its deviations. The ease on how to adapt the software into automotive operations played an important role. ----- ### "Hydra MES" — 3.0/5 > **Yongtao** | *6 August 2021* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: Good support the injection molding production process. Easy to use, low code and more configuration options. > > **Cons**: The software doesn't support one piece flow production and JIS production. HYDRA is to expensive compared to othere MES solutions. ----- ### "HYDRA Manufacturing Execution System" — 4.0/5 > **Alexander** | *18 August 2021* | Biotechnology | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: - Great customer support -GUI is easy to use on touch screens - Expandability > > **Cons**: - GUI can be confusing to some operators - Integration with Baan INFOR ERP ----- ### Review — 5.0/5 > **Arun** | *6 September 2012* > > It is the most easy to use interactive software. It has seamless integration with back end ERP. ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/136468/hydra-mes) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data