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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Global Shop Solutions ERP Software

    Score6.7 out of 10
    N/AGlobal Shop Solutions ERP software provides applications used to deliver quality parts on time, from quote to cash and everything in between including shop management, scheduling, inventory, accounting, quality control, and CRM. Available in the cloud or on premise, the solution aims to give its manufacturing customers real-time inventory accuracy, improved on-time delivery, lower administrative costs, increased sales and improved customer service. Headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas includes…N/A

    Infor VISUAL

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AInfor VISUAL is an ERP software focused on manufacturing companies with business intelligence, planning and scheduling, and pricing, quoting, and estimating capabilities, among others.N/A
    Pricing
    Global Shop Solutions ERP SoftwareInfor VISUAL
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Global Shop Solutions ERP SoftwareInfor VISUAL
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Features
    Global Shop Solutions ERP SoftwareInfor VISUAL
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Global Shop Solutions ERP Software and Infor VISUAL
    Feature
    Global Shop Solutions ERP Software
    4.0
    1 Ratings
    62% below category average
    Infor VISUAL
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    153% below category average
    API for custom integration5.01 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Plug-ins3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Global Shop Solutions ERP Software and Infor VISUAL
    Feature
    Global Shop Solutions ERP Software
    5.0
    2 Ratings
    48% below category average
    Infor VISUAL
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Single sign-on capability5.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions5.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Global Shop Solutions ERP Software and Infor VISUAL
    Feature
    Global Shop Solutions ERP Software
    3.3
    2 Ratings
    74% below category average
    Infor VISUAL
    4.0
    3 Ratings
    57% below category average
    Dashboards4.01 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Standard reports3.02 Ratings2.02 Ratings
    Custom reports3.01 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Global Shop Solutions ERP Software and Infor VISUAL
    Feature
    Global Shop Solutions ERP Software
    5.5
    2 Ratings
    34% below category average
    Infor VISUAL
    7.4
    3 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Accounts payable5.02 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Accounts receivable5.02 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations8.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standardized Processes4.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Global Shop Solutions ERP Software and Infor VISUAL
    Feature
    Global Shop Solutions ERP Software
    4.0
    2 Ratings
    66% below category average
    Infor VISUAL
    8.0
    4 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Inventory tracking4.02 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Global Shop Solutions ERP Software and Infor VISUAL
    Feature
    Global Shop Solutions ERP Software
    5.3
    2 Ratings
    39% below category average
    Infor VISUAL
    9.7
    4 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Pricing3.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Order entry5.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold8.01 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Global Shop Solutions ERP Software and Infor VISUAL
    Feature
    Global Shop Solutions ERP Software
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Infor VISUAL
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Billing Management5.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Period Close10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Global Shop Solutions ERP Software and Infor VISUAL
    Feature
    Global Shop Solutions ERP Software
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Infor VISUAL
    3.2
    2 Ratings
    79% below category average
    Manufacturing Costs7.01 Ratings2.02 Ratings
    Production Process Design00 Ratings2.02 Ratings
    Production Management00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Configuration Management00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Work Execution00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Global Shop Solutions ERP Software and Infor VISUAL
    Feature
    Global Shop Solutions ERP Software
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    41% below category average
    Infor VISUAL
    7.2
    1 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Project Costing00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Cost Capture00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Global Shop Solutions ERP Software and Infor VISUAL
    Feature
    Global Shop Solutions ERP Software
    -
    Ratings
    Infor VISUAL
    2.0
    1 Ratings
    112% below category average
    Inventory Planning00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Global Shop Solutions ERP Software and Infor VISUAL
    Feature
    Global Shop Solutions ERP Software
    -
    Ratings
    Infor VISUAL
    2.0
    1 Ratings
    112% below category average
    Product Master Data Management00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Global Shop Solutions ERP SoftwareInfor VISUAL
    Likelihood to Recommend
    4.0
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    2.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Global Shop Solutions ERP SoftwareInfor VISUAL
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Global Shop Solutions
    We need an all-in-one ERP system, and it suits basic needs. If you are looking to utilize reporting or utilize the CRM you will have to learn to format the information you are able to pull to make it manageable and easier to read. This ERP uses a Crystal Reports system that needs to be converted into Excel or another software program to sort and identify anything. There are a lot of advantages and I am sure the issues we are having are because of how our staff is using this system or has set up this system for our needs.
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    Infor
    I struggle to identify a scenario where VISUAL is an appropriate solution. We used VISUAL because it was a legacy system and the cost/complexity of changeover seemed daunting. The user interface is poor as is the interconnectedness of the various screens and menus. This might be an acceptable piece of software for a continuous manufacturing environment with little variation of basic design, but we have had to write multiple add-on macros in order to get VISUAL to work effectively for us.
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    Pros
    Global Shop Solutions
    • We have recently upgraded to the latest version and it moves pretty quick going from screen to screen.
    • It is able to capture labor dollars per work order as well as materials to each job well.
    • You can track the flow of materials pretty easily.
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    Infor
    • Infor Visual has a standard way of addressing business operations: sales orders, invoicing, reporting. It is easy to train operators used to using a manual or other ERP system.
    • Material control is easy for production runs, R&D material lists and repairs. The process of receiving, issuing and returning material to inventory is facilitated by standard interfaces that are easily learned by material control operators.
    • Engineering changes to bills of material are facilitated by the "engineering Master" flexible editing capability. The version control for the BOM's can be as detailed or vague as the process designed dictates. One item of a BOM or the entire BOM can be changed quickly and approved for production that day.
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    Cons
    Global Shop Solutions
    • Our Accounting department is the power user and they use it for dozens of applications
    • We track depreciation and run time, as well as inventory for IT
    • We use it's backend tables for budgets and financial forecasts
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    Infor
    • VTA has been extremely unreliable. I would not recommend it. It is not customizable at all. There is no logical way to handle shift differentials which is a huge issue with a company that runs 24/7.
    • If you do not have a schedule set up, they cannot clock in. This poses a problem for anyone that gets called in on a shift they don't normally work on.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Global Shop Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    Infor
    Good Technical and Customer Support during and after implementation tasks. Good Project Plan and Management support for implementation and post implementation. Financial functionality could be more comprehensive particularly with Budgeting and Cash Management. Inventory Management capability was adequate but could be more comprehensive as well. "Out of the Box" functionality was adequate but requested add-ons and enhancements seemed to be a bit pricey.
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    Usability
    Global Shop Solutions
    It standardizes our processes, it helps keep things moving financially, as stated previously the asset tracking and inventory functions alone are priceless. This has really been a fantastic tool and helpful across the board with both our accounting, IT and even helping leadership with planning, forecasts, and budgetary matters. You can literally tailor this to your needs, and it's reliable, easy to understand and logical even with their back end tables. Their software is a class act
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    Infor
    Because of use cases and easy implementation and the vertical and horizontal scaling.
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    Support Rating
    Global Shop Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    Infor
    As we have seen the live environment and the use cases where we implement.
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    Implementation Rating
    Global Shop Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    Infor
    Could have used more hands-on approach. There are multiple webinars and information sessions but until you actually use the system, these are not very helpful.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Global Shop Solutions
    This works the best for a manufacturing business. Any other type of business, I would look to other products.
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    Infor
    We unfortunately did not evaluate any other ERP software. VISUAL was a legacy system and we determined that changing systems would be too difficult, and not cost effective. We reached out to our local VISUAL rep who knew how the software functioned, but not how to apply it more appropriately to our business model, so we continued on with what we had rather than looking elsewhere.
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    Return on Investment
    Global Shop Solutions
    • We have used the CRM for the last 9 months to support our sales team. Now we can see interactions, followup practices, opportunities and adjustments in one section. This has allowed us to better service our customers and make sure that followup is done.
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    Infor
    • I cannot comment on business impact.
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    ScreenShots

    Global Shop Solutions ERP Software Screenshots

    Screenshot of Main MenuScreenshot of Supply & Demand screen in the Inventory moduleScreenshot of Shop Floor Data Collection screenScreenshot of Dashboard Designer