The Top ERP Systems for: Metal and Steel Fabrication, Make to Order (MTO)

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• Well-suited for medium-sized manufacturers, especially those in discrete, mixed-mode, engineer-to-order, job shop operations.
• Robust quality control and inspection features.

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.

• 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

• Scalability: Proven to handle thousands of users and global operations for Fortune 500 companies.
• Flexible Database Options: Runs on Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, ASE, and later versions on HANA.
• Strong Partner Ecosystem: Large network of consultants, integrators, and support providers.
• Global Compliance Support: Country-specific legal, tax, and payroll updates provided by SAP.

• 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 

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

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

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

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

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

• Does not support batch manufacturing.

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

• 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.

• Mainstream support ends in 2027 (extended support available to 2030 at extra cost).

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