Compare IBM and Global Shop Solutions ERP - May 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - IBM or Global Shop Solutions ERP?

IBM is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Global Shop Solutions ERP, and Global Shop Solutions ERP is rated higher (93/100) than IBM (64/100). Global Shop Solutions ERP offers users more features (22) than IBM (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Global Shop Solutions ERP!

Looking for the right Supply Chain solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

IBM Vs. Global Shop Solutions

IBM: International Business Machines Corporation, or IBM, is an American corporation. IBM manufactures and markets computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.

Global Shop Solutions: Global Shop Solutions, the only provider of One-System ERP Solutions™ designed to streamline operations, has helped hundreds of discrete manufacturers increase sales, improve quality and on-time delivery, and lower costs.

Who is more expensive? IBM Watson Supply Chain or Global Shop Solutions ERP?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Supply Chain software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for IBM Watson Supply Chain and Global Shop Solutions ERP.

IBM Watson Supply Chain accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 IBM Watson Supply Chain is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Supply Chain software. Global Shop Solutions ERP accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 IBM Watson Supply Chain is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Supply Chain software.

Bottom line: IBM Watson Supply Chain is more expensive than Global Shop Solutions ERP.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared IBM Vs. Global Shop Solutions ERP based on some of the most important and required Supply Chain features.

IBM Watson Supply Chain: We are still working to collect the list of features for IBM Watson Supply Chain.

Global Shop Solutions ERP: Accounting Module, Business Intelligence Module, CRM Module, Human Resources Module, Inventory Management Module.

Target customer size

IBM Watson Supply Chain's typical customers include: Medium and large size businesses, Global Shop Solutions One-System ERP Solutions would be the preferred management tool for certain types of industries including medical instrumentation, aerospace, sheet metal fabricators, screw machine shops, defense, electronics, wood shops, repair facilities, store fixtures and stampers.