About Global Shop Solutions
We simplify your manufacturing.™ Global Shop Solutions ERP software provides the applications needed to deliver a quality part on time every time from quote to cash and everything in between including shop management, scheduling, inventory, accounting, quality control, CRM and 25 more. Available in the cloud or on premise, our manufacturing customers benefit from real-time inventory accuracy, improved on-time delivery, lower administrative costs, increased sales and improved customer service. Through our offices in the U.S., Mexico, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, we support thousands of manufacturing facilities in over 25 countries and more than 30 industries.
Founded: 1976
Headquarters: The Woodlands, Texas
Contact person: Olivia Romere
Contact number: 800-364-5958
Contact email: marketing@gssmail.com
Products
ERP Software
Global Shop Solutions offers an all-in-one integrated ERP system. Simplify your manufacturing and improve your bottom line with more than 30 applications like Accounting, Inventory, Key Performance Indicators, Purchasing, Order Management, Sales and more.
On-Premise ERP
Manage your ERP software your way at your facility and get all the modules you need from quote to cash with On-Premise ERP software.
Cloud ERP
Enjoy software that reduces your workload and total cost of ownership while enjoying all the ERP applications you need with Cloud ERP.
Planning & Scheduling Application
Global Shop Solutions planning and scheduling application allows viewing and scheduling employees, workcenters, material, outside processes and more to accurately estimate lead times and run your shop smoothly.
Articles
Shop Floor Lasers
Learn how five systems advance coil-fed laser cutting and reshape blanking, part production and space optimization
February 12, 2026
Welding Productivity
Welding automation assists a transportation equipment manufacturer in making better use of space, improving productivity
June 14, 2024
Welding Productivity
Automated, robotic welding solutions deliver big results for heavy equipment manufacturers
August 24, 2023
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Interconnectivity was a dominating theme at Fabtech, and it is evolving into a new concept with a new buzzword, ‘Industry 4.0.’ Its meaning is broad and it will take some time to tame it into something useful, but it’s coming fast and it will affect us all.
December 14, 2015
Stamping Productivity
Turning real-time data into a competitive advantage for one tool and die company
May 14, 2026
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
How the evolution of ERP software is redefining efficiency for smart manufacturing
February 5, 2026
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Automation, integration and tailored ERP provide a three-pronged approach to operational optimization
August 7, 2025
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Four effective ways to address manufacturing labor gaps
June 10, 2025
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
How to perform a perfect physical inventory process in 10 easy steps
April 10, 2025
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Five changes manufacturers are making today to prepare for tomorrow
March 6, 2025
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
What manufacturers need to know to protect against cyberattacks
February 7, 2025
Shop Floor Lasers
Five reasons your ERP system needs a nesting interface
February 4, 2025
Shop Floor Lasers
Utilizing ERP software can jettison waste, improve production efficiency and keep a company in good standing
December 18, 2024
Stamping Productivity
Getting the most out of ERP software allows workers at all levels of an organization to succeed
March 12, 2024
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
A two-part guide to selecting and implementing a new ERP system
March 6, 2024
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
A two-part guide to selecting and implementing a new ERP system
February 8, 2024
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
While technically artificial, AI is creating a real impact on manufacturers
August 21, 2023
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
In five steps, manufacturers can set themselves up for major industry success
July 12, 2023
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
A new ERP system allows one manufacturer to efficiently schedule its 600 workcenters
March 9, 2023
Shop Floor Lasers
A fabricator ramps up its use of ERP software, achieving increased throughput, on-time deliveries and lower inventory costs
February 2, 2023
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Implementing the right ERP solution can make a big impact on productivity and quality on any shop floor
December 7, 2022
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Improving employee efficiency on the shop floor with ERP software
June 6, 2022
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FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Ten reasons manufacturers continue to lean on modern ERP tools
May 9, 2022
green manufacturing
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Several leading equipment manufacturers share the impact that sustainable initiatives are having on their businesses and the planet
April 6, 2022
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Five ways one company uses ERP software to simplify its manufacturing processes
November 8, 2021
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
As the nation transitions to a post-pandemic economy, manufacturers must address supply chain and labor issues 
August 9, 2021
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Two U.S. manufacturers see big benefits after implementing advanced ERP software
July 7, 2021
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Businesses around the nation are automating their manufacturing operations – here are the top five reasons to automate yours
February 8, 2021
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Shops that take a software-based strategy to managing material remnants gain an advantage
July 6, 2020
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
ERP can boil days of work down to minutes. Getting from start to finish in implementing a system, however, requires asking a lot of questions from different sources. This ERP company has been through the process with many customers, and wants to help us put our arms around the entire issue.
August 27, 2014
Structural Steel Fabrication
Strategic defense leaders see an inland manufacturing advantage that could reshape U.S. naval production
July 24, 2026
Welding Productivity
The CQI-15 welding assessment standard provides a common structure for the automotive industry to evaluate and manage welding processes
June 19, 2026
Shop Floor Lasers
An outdoor living products manufacturer invests in a little-known brand of fiber laser that transforms the business
June 16, 2026
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Dedicated to service and support, AMADA AMERICA Inc. hosted more than 300 customers for a day of gratitude and a firsthand look at the company’s commitment to manufacturing excellence
June 8, 2026
Shop Floor Lasers
A machine shop improves throughput with collaborative robotic laser welding
April 9, 2026
Structural Steel Fabrication
Innovative multi-pass welding technology helps advance today’s shipbuilding
March 19, 2026
Stamping Productivity
A dedicated AI tool helps stamping companies manage tariff complexities and avoid supply disruptions
March 12, 2026
Welding Productivity
Six-axis cobots have delivered big wins for fabricators, but to sweeten the pot, some manufacturers are offering seven axes
February 17, 2026
Shop Floor Lasers
In April 2025, HSG Laser Co. Ltd. appointed Rakesh Kumar its new North American president. With an impressive career spanning...
February 12, 2026
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
A long-time waterjet manufacturer brings more fabrication solutions to the shop floor
November 6, 2025
Stamping Productivity
A new software startup is using an AI chatbot to gather industry tribal knowledge before it is lost
September 18, 2025
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
An engineering consultant turns into a full-scale production company with the help of waterjet technology
September 8, 2025
Shop Floor Lasers
How an engineering and manufacturing firm boosted productivity and unlocked new business opportunities with laser cutting technology
August 12, 2025
Stamping Productivity
As a wider range of service offerings become available, the stamping industry stands to benefit
July 15, 2025
Stamping Productivity
A Tier 1 auto supplier expands its operations with automated spot welding
July 15, 2025
Shop Floor Lasers
At TRUMPF’s new Smart Factory in Connecticut, a new era of manufacturing is on display – an era of connectivity and community
June 5, 2025
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
One company’s investment in an automated 3-D profiling machine helps it enter the offshore wind industry
May 6, 2025
Shop Floor Lasers
A Q&A with Cincinnati Inc.’s new president and CEO reveals his approach to the company’s next chapter
February 4, 2025
Modern Abrasives and Deburring
From a Hupmobile to high-tech bore solutions: Sunnen innovation turns 100
November 8, 2024
Stamping Productivity
When the leading manufacturers of servo presses and coil-feed lines form an alliance, customers benefit
September 12, 2024
Stamping Productivity
Vision systems help simplify standalone press automation
July 12, 2024
Welding Productivity
Digital solutions for data-driven tracking, traceability and troubleshooting in welding operations
June 14, 2024
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Automation and simplified products offer companies a way to maintain competitiveness with fewer workers
June 11, 2024
Stamping Productivity
Laser light is an increasingly important tool in the press room for reasons that extend well beyond part inspection
May 15, 2024
Stamping Productivity
Getting straighteners, decoilers, flatteners and other elements of coil handling lines to seamlessly communicate is crucial to stamping operations
May 15, 2024
Stamping Productivity
Stamping technology is changing rapidly. Are you ready?
March 12, 2024
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Robotic trends that will affect the factory floor in 2024
January 10, 2024
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
When presented with an overwhelming range of end effectors, help in picking one is here
December 8, 2023
Welding Productivity
How the advantages of cobots over traditional methods could change the welding landscape
October 19, 2023
Sawing Productivity
A sorting and storage solution for cut parts directly from the saw
October 15, 2023
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
The tools that give manufacturers the competitive edge are already available in their ERP – here’s how to leverage them
September 20, 2023
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
When the leading manufacturers of servo presses and coil-feed lines form an alliance, customers benefit
September 15, 2023
Shop Floor Lasers
Acosta Sheet Metal Mfg. partners with 99Bridges on a solution to the single-use plastic bag problem
August 14, 2023
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
AI and “smartization” are changing the way the welding industry works
May 12, 2023
Welding Productivity
A commitment to quality products, strategic partnerships and a strong company culture leads a trailer manufacturer to the top of the heap
February 13, 2023
Shop Floor Lasers
Fiber laser bevel cutting takes a big step forward
August 1, 2022
Welding Productivity
Trends and realities: The future of robotics in industry
June 8, 2022
unlocking hidden potential
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Collaborative application monitoring software delivers greater production potential for SMEs
February 7, 2022
world of opportunities
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
All around the planet, companies are benefitting from the versatility of waterjet technology
February 7, 2022
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Retrofitting is often a more affordable and faster option to help maintain a competitive advantage for years to come
October 5, 2021
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
As labor shortages persist in the face of rising global competition, fabricators need to re-envision manufacturing as they know it
July 7, 2021
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Sawing Productivity
Speed and cut quality are unmatched in today’s high-tech circular saw offerings
October 5, 2020
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Taking on massive HVAC jobs is made easier after a turret punch is replaced with an automated laser solution
June 8, 2020
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
A manufacturer of conveyor belt systems and components finds success with a new fiber laser
February 5, 2020
Welding Productivity
Welding automation solutions assist manufacturers with building increasingly larger wind towers
November 6, 2019
Sawing Productivity
A German saw manufacturer planted roots in a village in 1919 and grew into a worldwide supplier
August 7, 2019
Welding Productivity
From industry downturn to recovery, welding innovations fill multi-faceted needs
July 10, 2019
Welding Productivity
As automotive materials get thinner, MIG brazing becomes more critical in carmaking operations
June 10, 2019
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Improving speed, accuracy and safety with an automated parts sorting solution
May 6, 2019
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
A Swedish fabricator boosts output capacity by investing in the latest robot technology
March 6, 2019
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
The right attitude and the right equipment deliver an abundance of manufacturing opportunities
March 6, 2019
Welding Productivity
Solutions for pre-weld or post-weld challenges when working with aluminum
February 11, 2019
Welding Productivity
Pairing vision-based software with collaborative robots results in greater accuracy and productivity
February 11, 2019
Shop Floor Lasers
Continuing on decades of groundbreaking laser innovation, IPG Photonics is once again pioneering the next wave of industrial fiber laser solutions
January 30, 2019
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
A new author aims to change the younger generation’s perceptions about manufacturing
January 7, 2019
Modern Abrasives and Deburring
At a recent robotics conference, industry leaders laid out the groundwork for automating abrasive operations
January 6, 2019
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Each year, FAB Shop Magazine Direct has the honor of naming our Manufacturing Industry Person of the Year. And this...
December 19, 2018
Sawing Productivity
Keeping up with the demands of additive manufacturing requires a special bandsaw
April 6, 2018
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Sharing many of the same challenges as U.S. manufacturers, a European fabricator embodies the philosophy of Industry 4.0
April 4, 2018
Shop Floor Lasers
Laser-based materials processing: A manufacturing revolution 50 years in the making
April 3, 2018
Welding Productivity
Two companies partner to offer a unique welding solution for collaborative robots
February 7, 2018
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Adapting to the complications associated with CAD data quality, sharing and migration while also evolving with changing technology
November 13, 2017
Welding Productivity
Speeding up pipeline production without compromising quality
July 10, 2017
Shop Floor Lasers
Getting the most out of a laser investment requires knowing all the variables
April 3, 2017
Shop Floor Lasers
As 2017 lifts off, the industrial laser community looks up to Industry 4.0, additive manufacturing and new laser sources
February 1, 2017
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Welding Productivity
When it comes to arc welding versus laser welding, Nd:YAG and fiber laser systems offer a leg up with precision welding solutions
November 8, 2016
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Transformational measurement and inspection for the fabrication shop floor and beyond
September 20, 2016
Shop Floor Lasers
A year into GMTA’s partnership with Arnold Ravensburg and laser welding and cladding in a small automated work cell leads the list of innovations
June 6, 2016
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Producing a quality laser weld should be a multi-pronged effort that begins at setup, continues with the welding process itself, and ends with post-processing work.
April 11, 2016
Welding Productivity
Computer modeling helps fabricators see the path to better air quality
March 10, 2016
Welding Productivity
Instead of welding specialty metals using standard electrodes and wires, custom solutions can provide better results
February 8, 2016
Shop Floor Lasers
Focused on sales and marketing, Robert St. Aubin has committed his career to bridging the gap between the status quo and the future of successful manufacturing
October 10, 2015
Sawing Productivity
To lightweight its vehicles and enhance their capabilities, the U.S. Army is leveraging sophisticated welding technologies.
August 4, 2015
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Steps to Stop the Skills Gap
December 18, 2014
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
A company with diverse automation systems and experience, in many types of machinery, outlines their approach to automatic loading and unloading of their fiber laser.
October 22, 2014
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
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January 10, 2011
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