Migrate your Global Shop Solutions ERP data
All-in-one manufacturing ERP spanning quote-to-cash with shop management, scheduling, inventory, accounting, quality control, and CRM for 5–500 users.
In its favor
Why people choose Global Shop Solutions ERP
The signal that keeps Global Shop Solutions ERP on the shortlist. Sourced from G2, Capterra, and customer scoping calls.
Full integration across every manufacturing function eliminates the need to run separate systems for accounting, scheduling, inventory, and CRM with manual data re-entry between them.
Real-time shop floor data visibility means supervisors and customer service teams see job status, labor hours, and inventory positions without waiting for end-of-day batch processing.
Responsive US-based support and 24-hour technical assistance reduce the risk of production downtime when issues arise during the transition or day-to-day operations.
Support for discrete, process, and mixed-mode production in a single system accommodates job shops and manufacturers with complex, multi-mode workflows without switching platforms.
AI-powered accounts payable automation and sales order entry reduce manual data entry overhead on high-volume transactional processes.
Steep learning curve and extended training requirements mean employees struggle to navigate the system efficiently, increasing frustration during the first 6–12 months of use.
Proprietary GAB dashboard language requires purchasing an $8K editor license and specialized knowledge that few developers possess, limiting customization options.
Occasional system lag and an outdated user interface create daily friction for users who expect modern, responsive software interactions.
Minimum implementation costs of $20,000 plus a 3–6 month deployment timeline make Global Shop Solutions an impractical choice for companies seeking a temporary or short-term ERP solution.
Reasons to switch
Why people leave Global Shop Solutions ERP
The recurring reasons buyers give for replacing Global Shop Solutions ERP. Presented as facts, not knocks.
Platform scorecard
Strengths, weaknesses, and where Global Shop Solutions ERP fits
Grades across six dimensions, plus a SWOT-style view of where the platform shines and where it falls short.
SWOT — strengths, weaknesses, and use-case fit
Strengths
Weaknesses
Where it works
Where it struggles
Pricing tiers
Global Shop Solutions ERP pricing overview
Global Shop Solutions publishes no per-user or per-module pricing publicly; all sales go through a custom quote process. Published minimum implementation fees start at $20,000, and the platform targets 5–500 users in small-to-mid-market manufacturing operations. Annual maintenance and support contracts are required and billed separately from the initial implementation.
Standard
Tier 1 of 2
Custom quote
What's included
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What gets migrated
Global Shop Solutions ERP object support
Object-by-object support for Global Shop Solutions ERP migrations. Per-pair details surface during scoping.
Customers
Fully supportedCustomers are the primary AR master records. We migrate name, address, contact details, payment terms, credit limits, and open AR balances. Historical invoice and payment history is carried forward as open or closed transactions.
Vendors
Fully supportedVendor master records include address, contact, payment terms, 1099 settings, and 3-way AP match configuration. We migrate open AP balances and historical purchase orders tied to receiving records.
Inventory Items
Fully supportedItems are tracked with stock levels, cost layers (FIFO/LIFO/average), ABC classifications, and bin locations. We preserve on-hand quantities, cost roll-ups, and lead times at time of migration.
Bill of Materials
Fully supportedBOMs include component items, quantities per assembly, operations routing, work center assignments, and engineering revision control. We map multi-level BOM structures and carry forward pending ECOs.
Sales Orders
Fully supportedOpen and historical sales orders are migrated with line items, pricing, due dates, and fulfillment status. We track back-order quantities and attach any related documents to the order record.
Purchase Orders
Fully supportedOpen purchase orders are carried forward with vendor assignments, line items, expected receipt dates, and landed cost allocations. Closed POs are archived for historical reporting.
Work Orders
Fully supportedWork orders link to BOMs and define the production schedule with start and end dates, assigned work centers, and labor hour estimates. We migrate completed operations history and actual labor posting records.
General Ledger Accounts
Fully supportedThe chart of accounts includes account numbers,Категор descriptions, account types, and department or cost center distribution flags. We preserve account balances and GL distribution rules for journal entry templates.
Accounts Receivable
Fully supportedOpen AR invoices, credit memos, and cash receipts are migrated with customer payment terms and aging buckets. Historical AR history is preserved for collection and audit purposes.
Accounts Payable
Fully supportedOpen AP vouchers, invoice images, and 3-way match status are carried forward. Vendor payment terms, discount eligibility, and accrued payables are mapped to the destination AP module.
Employees
Fully supportedEmployee records include demographics, department assignments, pay rates, exempt/non-exempt status, and PTO balances. Payroll history and year-to-date earnings are migrated for tax and benefit reporting continuity.
Quality Control Records
Fully supportedInspection results, SPC data points, non-conformance records, and corrective action logs are tied to work orders and inventory lots. We preserve the full quality history required for ISO/AS9100 compliance.
Dashboards (GAB)
Mapping requiredGAB (Global Application Builder) is a proprietary screen and dashboard definition language. Custom GAB screens, conditional formatting, and dashboard layouts do not export directly. We map the underlying data and recreate standard dashboard views in the destination system; custom GAB logic requires reimplementation.
Custom Properties
Mapping requiredUser-defined fields attached to any object are stored in GSS as custom properties with specific data types. We extract all custom property definitions and their values, then map them to equivalent custom fields in the destination ERP or CRM.
Documents and Attachments
Mapping requiredDocuments attached to transactions, work orders, or the item master may be stored in Box, SharePoint, or the GSS document control module. We export attached files and map them to the destination's document management system, preserving the original association to the source record.
| Object | Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Customers | Fully supported | Customers are the primary AR master records. We migrate name, address, contact details, payment terms, credit limits, and open AR balances. Historical invoice and payment history is carried forward as open or closed transactions. |
| Vendors | Fully supported | Vendor master records include address, contact, payment terms, 1099 settings, and 3-way AP match configuration. We migrate open AP balances and historical purchase orders tied to receiving records. |
| Inventory Items | Fully supported | Items are tracked with stock levels, cost layers (FIFO/LIFO/average), ABC classifications, and bin locations. We preserve on-hand quantities, cost roll-ups, and lead times at time of migration. |
| Bill of Materials | Fully supported | BOMs include component items, quantities per assembly, operations routing, work center assignments, and engineering revision control. We map multi-level BOM structures and carry forward pending ECOs. |
| Sales Orders | Fully supported | Open and historical sales orders are migrated with line items, pricing, due dates, and fulfillment status. We track back-order quantities and attach any related documents to the order record. |
| Purchase Orders | Fully supported | Open purchase orders are carried forward with vendor assignments, line items, expected receipt dates, and landed cost allocations. Closed POs are archived for historical reporting. |
| Work Orders | Fully supported | Work orders link to BOMs and define the production schedule with start and end dates, assigned work centers, and labor hour estimates. We migrate completed operations history and actual labor posting records. |
| General Ledger Accounts | Fully supported | The chart of accounts includes account numbers,Категор descriptions, account types, and department or cost center distribution flags. We preserve account balances and GL distribution rules for journal entry templates. |
| Accounts Receivable | Fully supported | Open AR invoices, credit memos, and cash receipts are migrated with customer payment terms and aging buckets. Historical AR history is preserved for collection and audit purposes. |
| Accounts Payable | Fully supported | Open AP vouchers, invoice images, and 3-way match status are carried forward. Vendor payment terms, discount eligibility, and accrued payables are mapped to the destination AP module. |
| Employees | Fully supported | Employee records include demographics, department assignments, pay rates, exempt/non-exempt status, and PTO balances. Payroll history and year-to-date earnings are migrated for tax and benefit reporting continuity. |
| Quality Control Records | Fully supported | Inspection results, SPC data points, non-conformance records, and corrective action logs are tied to work orders and inventory lots. We preserve the full quality history required for ISO/AS9100 compliance. |
| Dashboards (GAB) | Mapping required | GAB (Global Application Builder) is a proprietary screen and dashboard definition language. Custom GAB screens, conditional formatting, and dashboard layouts do not export directly. We map the underlying data and recreate standard dashboard views in the destination system; custom GAB logic requires reimplementation. |
| Custom Properties | Mapping required | User-defined fields attached to any object are stored in GSS as custom properties with specific data types. We extract all custom property definitions and their values, then map them to equivalent custom fields in the destination ERP or CRM. |
| Documents and Attachments | Mapping required | Documents attached to transactions, work orders, or the item master may be stored in Box, SharePoint, or the GSS document control module. We export attached files and map them to the destination's document management system, preserving the original association to the source record. |
Gotchas
What to watch for in Global Shop Solutions ERP migrations
Issues we've hit on past Global Shop Solutions ERP migrations, tagged by severity. FlitStack AI handles every one — surfacing them up front because buyer engineering teams want to know.
GAB editor license costs $8K and has a steep learning curve
Full company-wide buy-in is required during implementation
Not designed as a short-term or temporary ERP solution
| Severity | Issue |
|---|---|
| Medium | GAB editor license costs $8K and has a steep learning curve |
| Medium | Full company-wide buy-in is required during implementation |
| Low | Not designed as a short-term or temporary ERP solution |
Leaving Global Shop Solutions ERP?
Where Global Shop Solutions ERP customers move next
6 destinations Global Shop Solutions ERP can migrate to.
How a Global Shop Solutions ERP migration works
Four steps, Global Shop Solutions ERP-specific
Connect
Not publicly documented into Global Shop Solutions ERP. Scopes limited to read-only on the data we move.
Map
We translate Global Shop Solutions ERP-specific structures (custom fields, objects, value lists) to the destination's model.
Sample
Test with a 50–200 record subset to validate Global Shop Solutions ERP quirks before production.
Migrate
Full migration with Global Shop Solutions ERP rate-limit handling. Rollback available throughout.
FAQ
Global Shop Solutions ERP migration FAQ
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