What is Global Shop Solutions and is it the right ERP for your manufacturing business?

Global Shop Solutions is a cloud and on-premise ERP platform designed specifically for manufacturers.

Headquartered in the United States and with customers worldwide, it delivers a unified system for managing production, inventory, job costing, quality control, and customer management—helping manufacturers simplify operations and improve visibility across the shop floor.

The platform is particularly well suited to small and mid-sized manufacturers looking for an end-to-end system built around manufacturing workflows, rather than adapting generic ERP platforms. It is commonly adopted by organisations seeking a scalable yet focused ERP solution that can grow with their production environment.

This page outlines what Global Shop Solutions offers, who it suits best, and how to evaluate whether it aligns with your operational and digital transformation goals.

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Key features of Global Shop Solutions ERP

  • Bill of Materials (BOM), job scheduling, and shop floor control
  • Inventory and warehouse management
  • Quote-to-cash process with CRM and sales order integration
  • Job costing, time tracking, and capacity planning
  • Quality control and traceability
  • Purchasing, MRP, and supplier management
  • Integrated financials including general ledger and accounts
  • Cloud or on-premise deployment options
  • Customisable reporting and real-time dashboards

Which organisations is Global Shop Solutions best suited for?

Global Shop Solutions is typically a strong fit for:

  • Small to mid-sized manufacturers with make-to-order, make-to-stock, or mixed-mode production
  • Job shops, metal fabrication, plastics, woodworking, and industrial equipment sectors
  • Businesses with a focus on improving production control, cost visibility, and inventory accuracy
  • Organisations replacing spreadsheets or legacy on-premise systems
  • Teams seeking a tightly integrated, manufacturing-specific ERP with minimal third-party add-ons

Pros and cons of Global Shop Solutions

Where Global Shop Solutions delivers value:

  • Built specifically for manufacturers, with deep functionality out of the box
  • Unified system reduces reliance on bolt-on software
  • Real-time shop floor visibility and accurate cost tracking
  • Modular deployment to suit phased implementations
  • US-based vendor with growing international reach and industry expertise

Where it may fall short:

  • Less suited to service-based or project-focused organisations
  • Smaller partner ecosystem in Australia and New Zealand
  • May require support from international vendors for localisation and compliance
  • Not as well known as tier-one ERP brands, which can affect internal buy-in

Alternatives to Global Shop Solutions

Depending on your manufacturing complexity and growth plans, alternatives may include:

  • NetSuite – for manufacturers seeking cloud scalability and international operations
  • Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine) – strong for advanced manufacturing and scheduling
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 – modular ERP with flexible deployment and partner support
  • SAP Business One – scalable ERP for SMEs with structured finance and inventory
  • Epicor – designed for discrete manufacturing and supply chain visibility

Compare these options in our Manufacturing ERP Guide.

Planning your Global Shop Solutions ERP journey

Whether you’re considering Global Shop Solutions for the first time or comparing it to other manufacturing ERPs, SMC can help you plan the right strategy.

Expert insights from SMC

At Solution Minds Consulting, we’ve worked with manufacturers across metals, plastics, food and beverage, industrial equipment, and electronics to assess and implement fit-for-purpose ERP platforms.

Global Shop Solutions can be an effective choice for businesses seeking strong production control, end-to-end visibility, and simplified operations. We help our clients evaluate whether the platform fits their operational model, growth plans, and internal capability—through an independent, outcomes-focused lens.

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