ERP Software Packages for Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing and Distribution
As we have discovered in our experience with more than 150 ERP solutions, each ERP software package has its strengths and weaknesses. We track our extensive selection and implementation experience with various enterprise systems in our proprietary ERP Solutions Database. Below is a summary of a small sub-set of data from that database, which our project teams use to help clients select the right ERP software for their organizations.
The below identifies the generalized functional strengths of each of the listed ERP solutions for Aerospace and Defense manufacturing and distribution. Our ERP software selection process leverages more detailed information from our database to conduct a more thorough assessment of software fit with each client’s business requirements.
ERP Software Packages for Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing and Distribution
| Aerospace and Defense Software Functionality | IFS A&D Modules | ESS Finesse | Epicor for Aerospace | JD Edwards | Cincom Enterprise Program Management | CIMA A&D Manufacturing | Syspro | Deltek Cost Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard ERP Functions | ||||||||
| Standard Accounting | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Payroll | Low | High | High | High | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Project Management | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Configuration Management | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | Low |
| Bar code and Label Printing | High | High | High | Low | High | High | High | Low |
| Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) | High | Low | High | Low | High | High | High | High |
| Reporting with Drill Down | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Quality Process - Non-Conformance Material | High | High | High | High | High | High | Low | Low |
| General Requirements | ||||||||
| Document Management and Version Control | High | High | Low | High | High | High | High | High |
| Roles-based Security | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Support Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Program-based Reporting for Procurement Status, Kitting, Build, and Test Status | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Capture as-built Configuration | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | Low |
| Job Costing within WBS | High | High | High | High | High | High | Medium | High |
| Key Differentiating Requirements | ||||||||
| Historical Labor Hours, Costs, and Bill of Materials | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Alternative Part Numbers | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Capture Kitted Part Traceability Data | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Engineer-to-Order | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Make-to-Order | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Make-to-Stock | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Consigned Kits | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| BOM Change Order Tracking (ECN Management) | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Shop Floor Movement and Tracking by Serial Number | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Track Non-Conforming Materials with Full Audit Trail | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | Low |
| Functional Specific Requirements | ||||||||
| Manage Opportunities | High | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low | Low | High | Medium |
| Plan and Manage Program | High | High | Medium | High | Low | Medium | High | Medium |
| Design | Medium | Medium | Medium | High | Medium | High | Low | Low |
| Procurement | High | High | High | High | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Manage Inventory | High | High | High | High | Medium | Medium | High | Low |
| Build and Test | High | Medium | High | High | Medium | Medium | High | Low |
| Financial and Cost Accounting | Medium | High | High | Medium | Low | Low | High | High |
| Non Conforming Material (NCM) | High | High | High | High | High | High | Low | Low |
