M1 Testing

Heather Brooks

Website: https://www.ecisolutions.com/manufacturers-and-job-shops/m1

M1 is a subscription-based ERP software, available both in the cloud and on-premises, designed for manufacturers to consolidate their business data into one platform. It enables the coordination and sharing of data across different functions, such as sales, inventory management, scheduling, production, shipping, and more.

This solution is ideal for small to midsize manufacturing companies that use repetitive, make-to-stock, make-to-order, and engineer-to-order processes.

M1’s product configurator offers an automated, multi-level configuration that constructs product configurations from a Bill of Materials (BOM), encompassing all sub-assemblies. Users can even incorporate additional rules and formulas after completing the wizard.

Additionally, the system provides features such as inventory barcoding, shop floor control, and customizable reporting through integration with Crystal Reports.

Some notable features of M1 include complimentary “view only” licenses for users who solely need to view and edit reports, “Smart Screen Technology” that automatically adjusts screens based on user input, and a free M1 Design Studio, which allows users to customize the system without accessing the source code or requiring extensive programming knowledge.

For the implementation of M1, you will encounter several complex alterations that adjust the system's default behavior to better suit your processes. Therefore, when rolling out and updating this implementation, it's essential to ensure that any previously made modifications still function as expected.

Typically, the process begins with manual validation, whereby certain assigned individuals scrutinize existing functionality to ensure it operates correctly.

However, as the validation volume increases, you may find that the process becomes time-consuming, impeding progress and efficiency. Moreover, the human element introduces the risk of errors and the potential for significant issues to be overlooked.

This is where the need for an automated system to replace manual validation activities becomes apparent. Automation can significantly reduce the time and resources spent on validation, enhancing its accuracy and efficiency. Nonetheless, this process presents its own challenges:

• First, there's the issue of constant updates and test maintenance. M1 is regularly updated with new versions, which could cause your test automation to fail due to subtle changes introduced in the new release. This could render a large portion of your tests obsolete, thus undermining the very purpose of test automation.
• Second, there's the requirement to hire engineers capable of building automation. These highly-skilled professionals can be challenging to find and represent a substantial investment for your organization.

Fortunately, there's a solution: testRigor. testRigor is a revolutionary human emulator that understands English and conducts tests from the perspective of an end-user. This innovative approach to automation allows your organization to simultaneously achieve multiple key objectives:

1. Enable your existing employees to build test automation, regardless of their technical proficiency. As testRigor is an AI-driven, no-code solution, setting up the environment and building tests becomes a much more seamless and efficient process compared to traditional testing tools.
2. Ensure your automation system is robust enough to withstand the release of new versions. Unlike other systems, testRigor does not rely on the detailed specifics of the implementation. This results in unparalleled stability, saving countless hours each week.
3. Enhance visibility within the team, as anyone will be able to understand the tests and contribute if needed.