Year: 2023

This is the third in a three-part blog series that addresses the differences between Cloud ERP and On-Premise ERP for manufacturers. On-Premise ERP software was developed as a platform for managing a manufacturing enterprise on-site and under complete control of the business owner. These ERP systems are installed and run on your own servers or hardware…

This is the second in a three-part blog series that addresses the differences between Cloud ERP and On-Premise ERP for manufacturers. For decades, manufacturing ERP software could only be implemented on-premise. Starting in 1998 Cloud ERP gave manufacturers a choice. Early adoption rates for the new platform were low, but the numbers have improved significantly…

This is the first in a three-part blog series that addresses the differences between Cloud ERP and On-Premise ERP for manufacturers. Cloud ERP is rapidly becoming the platform of choice for a majority of manufacturers. Yet, On-Premise ERP remains the better fit for a large number of manufacturing businesses based on specific criteria. With so…

Smart decision-making in the business world has always been driven by data and analysis, especially in manufacturing shops where so many factors must be taken into consideration. Until computer systems became standard throughout the industry, production and performance data were tracked manually and disseminated throughout the company by hand. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software revolutionized…

There’s an old saying in business that you can’t manage what you don’t measure. That is certainly true in the manufacturing industry in regards to performance, productivity and efficiency. These three represent some of the most important metrics in your business as they provide a reliable measure of the company’s overall success. They also help…

How many software companies provide free advanced training to their customers dozens of times each year for 15 years straight? Global Shop Solutions does. In fact, they have been doing so for 15 years with Friday Features, a high-level ERP training webinar helping customers simplify their manufacturing by continually improving their ERP skills. Friday Features…

Global Shop Solutions has set the dates for its annual ERP User Conferences. To allow flexibility and the best training options for all ERP users, the company is hosting two separate events – one onsite and one virtual. The onsite conference will be held at the Global Shop Solutions campus in The Woodlands, Texas from…

Every manufacturing business is an old friend of the quote-to-cash process. Yet, with never-ending changes in the market, this process takes new twists and turns. Here’s the silver lining: with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software, manufacturers can take the struggle out of the quote-to-cash process. ERP software increases efficiency, drives business growth, and enhances competitiveness…

It’s rare to find employees who work 25 years at the same company, especially in the volatile software industry. That’s why Global Shop Solutions is proud to announce the 25th anniversary of Mike Melzer, Vice President of Operations & Service. “At Global Shop Solutions headquarters, Mike is often the first to arrive and the last…

In 1983, Brian Eilers bought a local machine shop and began manufacturing products for the farming industry. Forty years later, the family owned and operated company has evolved into a world-class supplier of close-tolerance fabricated metal products through cutting-edge equipment and technology. Recognized specialists in precision metal fabrication, Eilers Machine & Welding (EMW) currently fulfills…

When independent accounting contractor JoAnn Agee closed the year-end books for Global Shop Solutions in 2007, she had no intention of going to work full time for the global provider of ERP software for manufacturers. A few months later the company’s Chief Financial Officer invited her to do just that, and this year Agee celebrated…

As a 21st century manufacturer, technology is a crucial part of your operations. To be without the latest tech can leave you behind the pack. However technology isn’t always plug and play – having an expert at the ready to help you tailor and customize your ERP software can help you get it just right…