Manufacturing ERP Software Comparison for the Aerospace Industry
Below is a comprehensive, independent comparison of the Top Rated Manufacturing ERP software systems for the Aerospace and Defense industries. Aerospace manufacturers can use the matrix below to compare ERP to determine which systems best fit their business. Use the Free Demos tool, or Best Pricing tool to receive a free demo or ERP software quote directly from the vendor.
Aerospace and defense manufacturing is a highly specialized industry where safety is essential and precision is a must. Many of today’s most successful aerospace and defense manufacturers use aerospace ERP systems to optimize manufacturing processes and manage their supply chains efficiently.
Aerospace ERP software is a special type of manufacturing ERP software for aviation industry and defense industry businesses. ERP for the aviation industry allows these manufacturers to achieve the pinpoint quality assurance and flexible supply chain management that they need. Today’s aerospace industry software also includes many cloud-based, highly scalable and mobile-friendly options to match the needs of 21st century aerospace manufacturing professionals.
16 ERP Systems Found
Price Range$25K - $250K |
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Price Range$300K - $2,000K |
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Price Range$25K - $500K |
Price Range$120K - $2,000K |
Price Range$50K - $500K |
Price Range$6K - $50K |
Cost Per User$75/mo |
Cost Per User$150/mo |
Cost Per User$125/mo |
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Cost Per User$40/mo |
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Cost Per User$250/mo |
Cost Per User$500/mo |
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Cost Per User$7,500/mo |
Cost Per User$4,000/mo |
Cost Per User$500/mo |
Cost Per User$250/mo |
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Cost Per User$5,000/mo |
Cost Per User$85/mo |
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Version2021R2 |
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Version2020.1 |
VersionVersion 10 |
VersionAX 2020 |
Version2016.04.02 |
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Financing OptionsFinance, Subscription |
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Financing OptionsFinance |
Financing OptionsFinance, Subscription |
Financing OptionsSubscription |
User Range10 — 1000 |
User Range5 — 1000 |
User Range10 — Unlimited |
User Range5 — Unlimited |
User Range5 — Unlimited |
User Range5 — 500 |
User Range5 — Unlimited |
User Range1 — 250 |
User Range5 — 500 |
User Range40 — and up |
User Range5 — 2250 |
User Range5 — 500 |
User Range10 — 10000 |
User Range50 — and up |
User Range25 — 1000 |
User Range5 — 300 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$100,000 |
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Minimum Fee to Implement$50,000 |
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Minimum Fee to Implement$2,400 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$40,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$20 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$10,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$20,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$300,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$50,000 |
Minimum Fee to ImplementN/A |
Minimum Fee to Implement$25,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$150,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$50,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$10,000 |
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Installs700+ |
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Installs28,000+ |
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Unique FeaturesSage X3 helps your business thrive and stay competitive by providing users with the information they need to serve their customers better, take back control over the quality, and eliminate inefficiencies across the organization. It streamlines your core processes – from manufacturing to distribution and financial management to business services – while adapting to your industries best practices. |
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Unique FeaturesEpicor Kinetic (formerly Epicor ERP) is uniquely fit for US and Canadian manufacturing enterprises across many industries. It improves manufacturing business requirements and allows companies to innovate and grow with ease. |
Unique FeaturesAcumatica Manufacturing Edition provides unparalleled manufacturing depth with an extensive suite of connected manufacturing business applications for production, estimating, engineering, material planning, scheduling, and product configuration. Unique consumption-based licensing provides flexibility and facilitates collaboration, enabling all employees and external parties to access information and systems to execute daily activities and long-term strategic goals. Product Breadth Acumatica provides unmatched product breadth with out-of-the-box financials, distribution, manufacturing, CRM, document management, workflows, commerce, field service, project accounting, and BI (Microsoft Power BI). Acumatica Manufacturing Edition is designed for make-to-stock, make-to-order, batch process, and project-centric manufacturers. Acumatica provides unparalleled manufacturing depth with an extensive suite of connected manufacturing business applications for production, estimating, engineering, material planning, scheduling, and product configuration. Manufacturing Differentiators Acumatica Manufacturing provides a unique combination of manufacturing features, including:
Future-Proof Platform Acumatica is built on a pure cloud platform with AI/ML framework, embedded BI, and analytics (Microsoft Power BI), and open APIs for connectivity to leading business and industry technologies. Web and Mobile Framework Acumatica’s industry-leading mobile apps and browser interface provide distinctive and unmatched mobility on any device, anywhere, with no functional limitations Intuitive User Interface Acumatica Manufacturing Edition provides a rare combination of functionality and simplicity. The intuitive user interface is easy to learn, increasing user adoption with limited training. Real-Time Information Acumatica Manufacturing Edition provides unmatched customer access to real-time information from the customer portal. Customers can see any information you choose to expose to them, including estimates, quotes, sales orders, shipments, inventory, and more. Automated Communications Unmatched customer communications capabilities improve the customer experience. Acumatica Business Events can be used to automate notifications to customers for any information in the database including document transmittal, status changes for production orders and shipments, and more. Acumatica is an ethical ERP leader focused solely on customer business applications. The Acumatica Bill of Rights provides unique peace of mind for companies by ensuring ownership and access to their data, comprehensible license agreements, sustainable pricing, and implementations with no hidden fees. Acumatica is the only ERP vendor offering free online training via Acumatica Open University. |
Unique FeaturesCetec ERP is a single, unified business platform that delivers “tier 1” enterprise-level feature breadth at extraordinarily lower costs than traditional systems, owing to a long history combined with completely modernized cloud/SaaS technology. Their approach is direct, friendly, and transparent: they own the technology (i.e. no “bolt-ons”), and offer the software directly with no markup (i.e. not through incompetent third-party VARs), and offer close, attentive in-house support. |
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Unique FeaturesDELMIAworks IQMS also offers a broad choice of deployment options that will allow you to pick the solution that is best for your business: on-premise or hosted Cloud ERP deployment via hosted managed services or SaaS. Providing three deployment options gives you the flexibility to choose the best solution for your company and your budget. |
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Unique FeaturesHeadquarters in The Woodlands, Texas, includes a state-of-the-art R&D facility and Global Shop Solutions training center. Through its offices in the U.S., Mexico, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, the company supports thousands of manufacturing facilities in over 25 countries and nearly 30 industries. |
Unique FeaturesIFS Applications is a single, integrated product supporting the management of 4 core processes: Service and Asset, Manufacturing, Project, and Supply Chain. |
Unique FeaturesDesigned for mid-size and large manufacturers |
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Unique FeaturesQAD Adaptive ERP combines manufacturing ERP software and supply chain capabilities with a modern platform and user experience, delivered in the cloud, to help manufacturers better identify and address change in their industry. |
Unique FeaturesThis is the premise-based legacy ERP system that built the SAP Brand. It has been the gold standard for ERP systems for the last several decades. |
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Unique FeaturesTotal ETO (Engineer to Order) is the only ERP and MRP designed exclusively for Custom Equipment manufacturers, Machine builders, and System integrators. It’s designed by engineers to address the unique challenges these types of organizations face. Total ETO Integrates with SolidWorks and Inventor to streamline Bills of Material (BOM) information from Design to Purchasing and Manufacturing. |
LimitationsNot suitable for companies smaller than 10 million in revenue. |
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LimitationsThis product is not intended for process manufacturing. |
LimitationsAcumatica Manufacturing focuses on a singular ERP platform for growing midmarket manufacturers. |
LimitationsNot ideal for service-based or retail businesses. No “HR” or “Payroll” inside the platform; requires integrating to a third-party payroll system. |
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LimitationsDELMIAworks IQMS is not a solution fit for businesses that are not manufacturing environments. |
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LimitationsGlobal Shop Solutions primarily focuses on the needs of discrete manufacturers which may differ from the needs of process manufacturers. |
LimitationsIFS is not suitable for smaller organizations under $100 Million in annual revenue. |
LimitationsNot appropriate for small companies |
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LimitationsQAD is not a good fit for small manufacturers with under $25 Million in annual revenue |
LimitationsThis system is not available on the cloud. |
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LimitationsThis system is not for Repetitive or high volume manufacturers. It’s also not ideal for strictly Machine shops. |
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