Top 20 ERP Software Systems for Job Shop and Machine Shop Manufacturing

Headquarters 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.

JobBOSS² manufacturing management software platform is designed to empower small and medium-sized businesses with the tools they need to thrive. JobBOSS² gives shop owners even more control over how they scale their businesses, grow revenue, and maximize profitability.

• User Interface
• Dashboard Capability
• Alerts
• Mobile
• Visual Scheduling

• Cloud-based ERP solution for back-office operations and financial processes
• Unified business insights to support swift decision-making
• Designed to support innovation and business growth
• Trusted by over 24,000 global customers

• Mid-Market Cloud ERP made with Manufacturers for Manufacturers
• Flexible designs surfaces with no/low code configurations
• Simple, intuitive browser-based user interface
• Automation Studio
• Self Service Analytics
• Enterprise Search
• Deployment choice- cloud or premise

• Unique consumption-based licensing provides flexibility and facilitates collaboration.
• Acumatica is the only ERP vendor offering free online training via Acumatica Open University.
• Acumatica's formal Customer Bill-Of-Rights, a unique commitment in the software industry, ensures fair and ethical treatment of customers and trading partners.

• Delivers “tier 1” enterprise-level feature breadth at significantly lower cost than traditional systems
• Built on a long history, combined with fully modernized cloud/SaaS technology
• Direct, friendly, and transparent approach
• Owns the technology (no reliance on “bolt-ons”)
• Offers software directly with no markup (not through third-party VARs)
• Provides close, attentive in-house support

• ERP purpose-built for manufacturing, especially discrete and repetitive manufacturing industries.
• Strong shop floor and production monitoring with real-time data collection from machines.
• Robust MES (Manufacturing Execution System) integration — one of the strongest in its class.
• Advanced quality management system (QMS) with built-in compliance and traceability tools.
• Strong support for plastics, automotive, medical devices, and other regulated industries.
• Unified platform (ERP + MES + QMS) without the need for multiple third-party add-ons.

With curated solutions based on 50 years of deep and broad experience in ERP software, Epicor for Building Supply is purpose-built with and for building materials suppliers and distributors, and metal service centers.

• Unified platform combining ERP, EAM (Enterprise Asset Management), and FSM (Field Service Management) in one solution.
• Strong focus on asset-intensive industries (aerospace & defense, energy, utilities, construction, manufacturing, service-based organizations).
• Advanced project management and service management capabilities built directly into the ERP.
• Deep functionality for manufacturing and supply chain operations, including complex, multi-mode production.
• Lifecycle asset management tools that track equipment from design through decommissioning.
• Embedded AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics for forecasting and maintenance optimization.
• Modular and composable architecture – businesses can adopt only the functions they need.

• Cloud-first ERP from Microsoft, tightly integrated with the broader Microsoft ecosystem (Office 365, Teams, Power BI, Azure)
• Strong financial management features for small-to-mid-sized businesses
• Seamless CRM-light functionality for sales, customer service, and project management
• Power Platform integration (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) for analytics, app building, and workflow automation
• Customization through low-code/no-code extensions rather than heavy development
• Scalable licensing model, making it affordable to start small and expand

• Next-generation ERP system built on the SAP HANA in-memory database
• Integrated suite covering finance, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, procurement, and more
• Advanced AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics embedded in processes
• Strong industry-specific capabilities across sectors (manufacturing, retail, utilities, healthcare, etc.)
• Flexible deployment options: cloud, on-premise, or hybrid
• Scalable to support global enterprises 

Increased production capacity, integration with CAD and accounting, Dynamic BOMs, purchase-to-inventory or project tracking, and a geotargeted time collection app available on mobile. Full project visibility with real-time reports, Inventory management, part tracking, release parts to procurement in stages, issue and revise RFQs and POs in a few clicks, and quality control.

VAI is a single vendor that offers Cloud Hosting, ERP Software, and Support. It offers an enterprise-wide subscription that allows organizations to grow revenue, expand locations, and add users without paying additional software subscription fees. VAI provides experienced and direct support from the author, all based in the USA.

Global Shop Solutions primarily focuses on the needs of discrete manufacturers which may differ from the needs of process manufacturers.

Not suited for companies over $50 million in Revenue.

• Not suitable for companies with over $100 million revenue
• No on-premise deployment available

• Not suitable for companies under $10 million in revenue.

• Acumatica is devoted to the midmarket. It is not a great fit for large enterprises in need of fully global support.

• Not ideal for service-based or retail businesses.
• No “HR” or “Payroll” inside the platform; requires integrating to a third-party payroll system.

• DELMIAworks IQMS is not a fit for non-manufacturing environment businesses.

Not appropriate for process manufacturers

• IFS Cloud is not suitable for smaller organizations under $200 Million in annual revenue.

• May not scale as well for very large enterprises with complex needs.
• May not be ideal for businesses needing specialized vertical features out of the box.

• The system is enterprise-level and is not suitable for small businesses or startups.

Total ETO is not designed for repetitive manufacturing.

Companies with revenue under 20 million that are not in the wholesale distribution, manufacturing, specialty retail, service and repair, or rental industries.