ERP migration

Migrate from Global Shop Solutions ERP to Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between Global Shop Solutions ERP and Infor CloudSuite Corporate. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in Infor CloudSuite Corporate.

Global Shop Solutions ERP logo

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Source

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Destination

Infor CloudSuite Corporate logo

Compatibility

92%

11 of 12

objects map 1:1 between Global Shop Solutions ERP and Infor CloudSuite Corporate.

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

6-10 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Moving from Global Shop Solutions ERP to Infor Cloudsuite Industrial is a manufacturing-data migration with significant BOM and routing complexity, no exposed REST API on the source, and a destination that requires careful module selection on Infor OS. We extract directly from the Global Shop Solutions database because there is no published REST endpoint, preserving BOM operations routing, work center assignments, and open WIP labor postings. Infor Cloudsuite organizes inventory under Item Planning Models, production under Planned and Production Orders, and financials under a modular licensing structure that may require separate tokens for advanced scheduling or cost roll-ups. We resolve the multi-company and multi-location consolidation upfront, since Global Shop Solutions stores subsidiaries under a single database instance and Infor requires explicit inter-company elimination configuration. GAB-defined dashboards and custom screens do not migrate; we deliver a written inventory of every custom screen and its Infor equivalent for the customer admin to rebuild post-migration.

Field-level fidelity

Every standard and custom field arrives verified.

Schema-aware mapping

AI proposes the map; you confirm before any record moves.

Relationships preserved

Parent–child, lookups, and ownership stay linked.

Full activity history

Calls, emails, meetings — with original timestamps.

Attachments & notes

Documents, uploads, and inline notes move with the record.

Why teams make this switch

Two sides of the same decision

Leaving

Global Shop Solutions ERP logo

Global Shop Solutions ERP

What's pushing teams away

  • 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.

Choosing

Infor CloudSuite Corporate logo

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

What's pulling them in

  • Infor CloudSuite is industry-specific out of the box — manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, and food & beverage editions ship with preconfigured workflows that reduce the need for extensive customization and accelerate time to value for operations-heavy organizations.
  • The platform's deep integration with Excel for financial reporting is frequently cited as a key productivity feature, allowing finance teams to pull data directly and make changes without leaving familiar tooling.
  • AWS-hosted multi-tenant deployment eliminates data center management for IT teams, and Infor OS provides a unified integration layer (ION) that connects the CloudSuite to third-party applications without point-to-point middleware.
  • Organizations with multi-site or multi-country operations choose Infor for its multicurrency, multilanguage, and local regulatory compliance capabilities across 175+ countries, which simplifies consolidation for global CFOs.
  • The two-tier ERP strategy positioning lets corporate headquarters run CloudSuite while subsidiaries run lighter instances, which appeals to complex organizational structures that want standardization without full replacement.

Object mapping

How Global Shop Solutions ERP objects map to Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Each row shows how a Global Shop Solutions ERP object lands in Infor CloudSuite Corporate, including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.

Typical mapping — final map is confirmed during the sample migration step.

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Customer

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Customer

1:1
Fully supported

GSS Customer master records map to Infor CloudSuite Industrial Customer. We extract customer name, address, contact details, payment terms, credit limits, and the open AR balance at migration date. The GSS AR aging buckets map to Infor's Customer aging structure. Multi-ship addresses from GSS become Infor Customer Ship-To records with the primary address flagged. Historical invoice and payment history is carried forward as AR transactions against the open balance.

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Vendor

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Supplier

1:1
Fully supported

GSS Vendor master records map to Infor CloudSuite Supplier. We extract vendor address, contact, payment terms, 1099 settings, and the open AP balance. 3-way AP match configuration from GSS maps to Infor's supplier invoice matching rules. Open purchase orders tied to vendor receiving records migrate as Infor Purchase Orders with expected receipt dates carried forward.

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Inventory Item

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Item

1:1
Fully supported

GSS Inventory Items map to Infor CloudSuite Item with stock levels, cost layers (FIFO/LIFO/average), ABC classifications, and bin locations. We preserve on-hand quantities and cost roll-ups at the time of migration. The GSS stock status and lot-or-SN tracking flags map to Infor's Item Planning Model lot size and tracking settings. Lead times and reorder points transfer to the Item's MRP data.

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Bill of Materials

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Bill of Materials

1:1
Fully supported

GSS BOM records with component items, quantities per assembly, operations routing, work center assignments, and engineering revision control map to Infor's Item Bill of Materials. Multi-level BOM structures are preserved by migrating parent and child BOM records in dependency order so that the Infor BOM tree reconstructs correctly. Pending ECOs from GSS are carried as Infor BOM revision drafts flagged for the engineering team to release post-migration.

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Sales Order

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Sales Order

1:1
Fully supported

GSS open and historical Sales Orders migrate to Infor CloudSuite Sales Order with line items, pricing, due dates, and fulfillment status. Back-order quantities from GSS transfer as open Sales Order lines in Infor. Related documents attached to GSS Sales Orders migrate as Infor Document records linked via ION. We preserve the original GSS Sales Order number as a reference field for audit trails.

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Purchase Order

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Purchase Order

1:1
Fully supported

GSS open Purchase Orders map to Infor Purchase Order with vendor assignments, line items, expected receipt dates, and landed cost allocations. Closed POs archive in GSS and migrate as historical Infor Purchase Order records for reporting continuity. Line-status from GSS (open, partial receipt, closed) maps to Infor PO status fields.

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Work Order

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Production Order

1:1
Fully supported

GSS Work Orders link to BOM records 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 postings to Infor Production Order operations. WIP quantities transfer as open Production Order lines. GSS work order type (job, batch, blanket) maps to Infor Production Order type codes. Work center assignments from GSS routing steps resolve to Infor Work Center codes that must be provisioned before migration.

Global Shop Solutions ERP

General Ledger Account

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Account

1:1
Fully supported

GSS GL chart of accounts with account numbers, descriptions, account types, and department or cost center distribution flags maps to Infor CloudSuite GL Account. We preserve account balances and GL distribution rules for journal entries. GSS journal entry descriptions map to Infor's voucher and journal description fields. Inter-company elimination accounts from multi-company GSS setups require explicit mapping to Infor legal entity consolidation rules.

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Accounts Receivable

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

AR Invoice

1:1
Fully supported

GSS open AR invoices, credit memos, and cash receipts migrate with customer payment terms and aging buckets preserved. Historical AR aging data transfers for collection reporting. The GSS AR posting date and invoice number become Infor AR Invoice fields with the original customer reference carried forward.

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Accounts Payable

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

AP Invoice

1:1
Fully supported

GSS open AP vouchers, invoice images, and 3-way match status carry forward to Infor AP Invoice records. Vendor payment terms, discount eligibility, and accrued payables map to Infor's AP module settings. Invoice images stored in GSS document control migrate as Infor Document records linked to the corresponding AP Invoice.

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Employee

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Employee

1:1
Fully supported

GSS Employee records including demographics, department assignments, pay rates, exempt or non-exempt status, and PTO balances map to Infor CloudSuite HCM Employee. Payroll history and year-to-date earnings transfer for tax and benefit reporting continuity. GSS department codes map to Infor organizational unit assignments. Active and inactive employee status flags transfer to Infor employment status fields.

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Custom Properties (GAB-defined)

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Custom Fields (Infor OS)

lossy
Fully supported

GSS user-defined fields attached to any object are stored as custom properties with specific data types. We extract all custom property definitions and their values during the database extraction phase, then map them to Infor OS Data Fabric extensions or Mongoose custom fields. The customer's admin reviews the mapping during scoping to determine whether each custom property is still required post-migration or can be deprecated.

Gotchas + challenges

What specifically takes care here

Platform-specific issues from each side, plus the pair-specific challenges that don't show up on either platform's page on its own.

Global Shop Solutions ERP logo

Global Shop Solutions ERP gotchas

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

Infor CloudSuite Corporate logo

Infor CloudSuite Corporate gotchas

High

Infor OS tier-based usage limits gate API and BaaS capabilities

Medium

Custom Fields use inconsistent naming across Infor editions

Medium

SQL migration utility requires source database access

Medium

Multi-site and multi-currency data require separate period closure sequencing

Low

REST API payload and timeout limits restrict bulk migration throughput

Pair-specific challenges

  • No REST API on Global Shop Solutions requires direct database extraction

    Global Shop Solutions publishes no documented REST API endpoint for third-party data extraction. All prior migration evidence confirms that GSS integrations require custom development on a per-connection basis, and there is no standard connector in Infor's ION or connector library for GSS. We build a direct-read extraction from the GSS Pervasive/Actian Zen database using the database credentials the customer provides. This means we extract only data the customer's GSS credentials are authorized to read, and any tables with restricted access require the customer admin to grant read permissions before extraction begins.

  • GSS GAB custom screens and dashboards do not export as structured data

    GAB (Global Application Builder) is a proprietary screen and dashboard definition language. Custom GAB screens, conditional formatting, dashboard layouts, and non-standard data entry screens do not have a documented export format. We extract the underlying GSS data that the GAB screens display, but the screens themselves require reimplementation in Infor. We deliver a written screen-by-screen inventory identifying every GAB-defined dashboard, its source GSS data, and the recommended Infor OS widget or Ming.le equivalent. The customer admin or an Infor implementation partner rebuilds these post-migration.

  • Infor CloudSuite module licensing requires upfront discovery of required tokens

    Infor CloudSuite uses a modular licensing model where advanced manufacturing capabilities (Advanced Planning and Scheduling, Cost Roll-up, Quality Management, Maintenance Management) require separate tokens on top of the base CloudSuite Industrial license. We ask the customer to confirm their Infor CloudSuite edition and installed modules during discovery, because GSS bundles 35+ modules in every license while Infor requires explicit module selection. Migrations that proceed without confirming the destination module list risk delivering data to a destination that lacks the corresponding Infor module to store it.

  • Multi-company GSS databases require inter-company elimination design before migration

    Global Shop Solutions stores multiple companies and locations under a single database instance with inter-company transaction flags. Infor CloudSuite Industrial requires explicit legal entity configuration for each subsidiary plus inter-company elimination rules for consolidation reporting. We flag all GSS companies and inter-company transaction records during discovery, and we require the customer to confirm the Infor legal entity structure before we begin the multi-entity migration design. Skipping this step results in duplicate accounts, incorrect AR aging, and broken elimination entries in consolidated financial reports.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful Global Shop Solutions ERP to Infor CloudSuite Corporate data migration

  1. Discovery and GSS database access audit

    We audit the Global Shop Solutions database schema via direct database connection, cataloging all tables for Customers, Vendors, Inventory Items, BOMs, Work Orders, GL Accounts, AR/AP records, Employee data, and any GAB-defined custom property tables. We extract a full record count per object and identify the GSS company and location codes for multi-company setups. The customer provides read-only database credentials and confirms which GSS modules are active. The discovery output is a written extraction plan, a source-to-destination object map, and a BOM complexity rating (single-level, two-level, or multi-level requiring operation routing).

  2. Infor CloudSuite edition confirmation and schema provisioning

    We confirm the customer's Infor CloudSuite edition (Industrial, Distribution, or other CloudSuite variant), installed modules, and token allocation during discovery. We map each GSS module to its Infor equivalent: GSS Sales Order becomes Infor Sales Order, GSS Work Order becomes Infor Production Order, GSS BOM becomes Infor Bill of Materials, and GSS custom properties become Infor OS Data Fabric custom fields. For multi-company destinations, we confirm the Infor legal entity structure and inter-company elimination setup. The destination schema is provisioned in the Infor CloudSuite sandbox or development environment before any data loads begin.

  3. BOM and routing resolution in dependency order

    We extract BOM and routing records from GSS in a sequence that preserves the multi-level structure. Parent BOMs are extracted first, then child components, then operations routing with work center codes. We cross-reference GSS work center codes against the Infor Work Center table and flag any codes that require provisioning before migration. Operations, labor estimates, and actual labor postings from GSS Work Orders transfer to Infor Production Order operations records. Engineering revisions and pending ECOs are carried as revision drafts in Infor with a release flag set by the engineering team post-migration.

  4. Database extraction and staging

    We execute the direct-read extraction from the GSS Pervasive/Actian Zen database in phases that respect referential integrity: master records first (Customers, Vendors, Inventory, GL Accounts, Employees), then transactional records (Sales Orders, Purchase Orders, Work Orders, AR invoices, AP vouchers), then historical journal entries and activity logs. Each phase produces a reconciliation row-count report. We store the extracted data in a staging environment that maps to the Infor CloudSuite schema, applying the BOM dependency resolution and the multi-company inter-company flag identification identified during discovery.

  5. Sandbox migration and reconciliation

    We run a full migration into the Infor CloudSuite sandbox environment using production-like data volume. The customer's operations and finance leads reconcile record counts, account balances, open AR and AP aging, on-hand inventory quantities, and BOM structure depth. Spot-checking 25-50 random records against the GSS source validates field-level accuracy. Any mapping corrections, missing work center codes, or GSS custom property reclassifications happen in the sandbox before production migration. The customer signs off the sandbox reconciliation before we proceed to production.

  6. Production migration in dependency order

    We run production migration in record-dependency order: master records (GL Accounts, Customers, Vendors, Inventory, Employees) first, then transactional records (Sales Orders, Purchase Orders, open AR and AP, Work Orders), then historical journal entries. BOM records are inserted after Inventory and before Work Orders to satisfy the BOM reference on Production Orders. GSS custom property values are loaded into Infor OS Data Fabric extensions after the parent records are confirmed in place. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report before the next phase begins. We run a final delta migration to capture any records created or modified in GSS during the production migration window.

  7. Cutover, validation, and GAB rebuild handoff

    We freeze writes in GSS during cutover, run the final delta, validate total record counts against the sandbox baseline, and hand off to the customer as system of record in Infor CloudSuite. We deliver the GAB screen inventory document listing every custom GAB screen, the GSS data it references, and the recommended Infor OS widget or Ming.le equivalent. We support a one-week hypercare window for reconciliation issues. We do not rebuild GAB screens, automations, or workflow rules as part of the standard migration scope; those are separate engagements with the customer's Infor implementation partner.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

Global Shop Solutions ERP logo

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Source

Strengths

  • Single integrated database eliminates duplicate data entry across accounting, shop floor, inventory, and customer management.
  • Mixed-mode production support handles discrete, process, and repetitive manufacturing in one ERP instance.
  • Multi-currency, multi-company, and multi-location capabilities consolidate subsidiaries under one ERP instance.
  • AI-enabled AP automation and sales order entry reduce manual transaction processing overhead.
  • Responsive US-based 24-hour technical support provides direct assistance without offshore handoffs.

Weaknesses

  • Steep learning curve with 3–6 month implementation timeline requires significant organizational commitment and training investment.
  • Proprietary GAB dashboard language limits customization and requires a separate $8K editor license for non-standard screen modifications.
  • Occasional system lag and dated UI create friction for users expecting modern, responsive software interactions.
  • No publicly documented REST API means third-party integrations require custom development on a per-connection basis.
  • Implementation minimum of $20,000 plus per-user licensing makes it impractical for small shops under 5 users.
Infor CloudSuite Corporate logo

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Destination

Strengths

  • Industry-specific preconfiguration across manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, and food & beverage reduces post-implementation customization effort.
  • Deep Excel integration for financial reporting allows finance teams to export, manipulate, and push data back without leaving a familiar environment.
  • Multi-tenant AWS deployment with Infor OS provides a unified integration layer that simplifies connecting to third-party applications and legacy systems.
  • Strong multicurrency, multilanguage, and regulatory localization capabilities support organizations operating across 175+ countries from a single platform.
  • Modular architecture allows organizations to deploy core financials, supply chain, or manufacturing modules independently and expand over time.

Weaknesses

  • Opaque pricing model with no public per-user rates and deployments commonly ranging from $500K to $5M creates significant budget uncertainty for prospective buyers.
  • Implementation complexity and timeline (commonly 2+ years for large deployments) leads to extended periods of reduced productivity and elevated project risk.
  • Steep learning curve with hidden options and a lack of public setup guidance makes self-service onboarding difficult compared to competitors with richer documentation communities.
  • Manufacturing module functionality is perceived by some users as outdated relative to modern ERP platforms, with reported bug issues that require workarounds.
  • Tight coupling between modules and environment-specific configurations makes migration to non-Infor systems labor-intensive, increasing switching costs.

Complexity grading

How hard is this migration?

Standard ERP migration. 1 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

B

Overall complexity

Standard migration

Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across Global Shop Solutions ERP and Infor CloudSuite Corporate.

  • Object compatibility

    B

    1 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

  • Field mapping clarity

    C

    Field mapping is derived from defaults — final spec confirmed during the sample migration.

  • Timeline complexity

    B

    8-object category — typical timelines run 2–7 days end-to-end.

  • API constraints

    B

    Global Shop Solutions ERP: Not publicly documented.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

    Global Shop Solutions ERP doesn't expose a bulk API — REST + parallelization used for high-volume runs.

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Migrations under 5,000 inventory items, 500 open work orders, and a single GSS company instance land between six and ten weeks and complete in one production migration run. Migrations with multi-level BOMs (50+ operations per assembly), large open AR and AP aging buckets spanning multiple years, multi-company GSS setups requiring inter-company elimination design, or Infor CloudSuite sandbox-only confirmation move to fourteen to twenty-two weeks because of BOM operation routing resolution, database extraction complexity, and Infor module selection coordination.

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