What is our primary use case?
I use
Celonis for process analysis. It helps me visualize processes through algorithms, identify variations, and analyze throughput times between activities. Once I identify the processes and variations,
Celonis assists me in optimizing processes, reducing throughput times, and identifying automation opportunities. Celonis also offers built-in apps for shifting from legacy applications to Celonis for daily operations, including financial operations.
What is most valuable?
I find Celonis valuable for process visualization and analysis. It allows me to create various analyses and views, providing a clear picture of current processes. This enables me to identify improvement areas and process optimization opportunities. Celonis is also beneficial for its built-in apps that streamline tasks from legacy applications, facilitating daily operations and improving efficiency.
What needs improvement?
From a development perspective, I think there could be improvements in version control and deployment. Changes in Celonis are packaged as assets, and when I publish an asset, it applies to the entire package, which makes tracing history difficult. I believe enhancements in this area would be beneficial.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Celonis for more than one and a half years now.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
I find that deployment depends on the complexity of the client's processes. With straightforward processes, implementation is relatively easier, but it becomes complex with complicated client processes.
How are customer service and support?
I find customer service to be responsive and they usually address issues promptly. However, they aren't always able to solve problems, which can be a limitation for me.
How would you rate customer service and support?
How was the initial setup?
For me, the full implementation process in Celonis can take around three to four weeks, depending on the complexity of the targeted process.
What about the implementation team?
From the development side, I find that one or two resources can manage simple implementations. For more complex implementations taking three to four weeks, one resource is typically sufficient.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Based on client feedback, I have heard that the pricing for Celonis is considered high. However, as a developer, I am not directly involved in the pricing aspect.
What other advice do I have?
My overall rating for Celonis is six to seven out of ten, considering the areas of improvement, complexity, and high pricing. However, I would definitely recommend Celonis to others since it is the market leader in process mining.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Integrator