Manufacturing ERP Software Comparison for the Ship Building and Marine Industry

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.

• 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.

Unique built-in process modeling tool for quick implementations and user setup

• 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

Designed for mid-size and large manufacturers

• 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.

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

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

The Infor LN solution does not target process manufacturing companies with recipe and blending operations. The solution typically does not target financial or professional services firms such as banks, healthcare, and other service providers.

• 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.

Not appropriate for small companies

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

Total ETO is not designed for repetitive manufacturing.