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A faster Global Shop Solutions alternative for small manufacturers

Global Shop Solutions is a comprehensive ERP. DO.Impact is a focused operating system for the decisions that drive performance — strategy, sales, operations and people — without the long rollout.

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Global Shop Solutions and DO.Impact at a glance

An honest side-by-side on the things small manufacturers ask about first. Global Shop Solutions is a broad ERP suite; teams usually compare it with DO.Impact when they want faster start-up and one connected operating layer instead of a full ERP project.

	DO.Impact	Global Shop Solutions
Core focus	Connected operating system: strategy, commercial, operations, people	Broad manufacturing ERP suite
Deployment	Cloud, browser-based on desktop, tablet and phone	Varies — confirm hosting options with the vendor
Setup fee	None — self-serve start	Ask about implementation and setup costs
Pricing model	Monthly subscription from $49/mo, modules included as you switch them on	Confirm current licensing with the vendor
Best fit	Manufacturers of 10–150 employees wanting one connected system	Companies wanting a full ERP including accounting

Strategy that reaches the shop floor

Hoshin Kanri and the X-matrix connect long-term goals to annual objectives and daily KPIs, so the board's priorities actually show up in the morning meeting.

Live X-matrix with catchball and owner assignments
Strategy waterfalls tied to monthly board reviews
Every KPI traces back to a strategic objective

Sales and operations in one rhythm

SIOP brings demand and capacity into the same monthly conversation. Contract review checks feasibility before the signature, so operations does not inherit impossible commitments.

Integrated demand, capacity and supply plan
Five-gate contract review with RACI
What-if scenarios before accepting big orders

Daily execution without a separate MES

Run SQDP+ boards, hour-by-hour tracking, OEE loss trees and maintenance AM/PM from one system. Operators log barriers on a touch-friendly kiosk, and supervisors see trends while they can still act.

Tiered daily meetings with escalation
OEE loss tree by machine, line and shift
Autonomous and preventive maintenance calendars

People capability, not just headcount

The skills matrix identifies single points of failure before they bite, and links training plans to the work the plant actually runs.

Proficiency by person, process and cell
Gap analysis ranked by risk
Training ownership with due dates

Frequently asked questions

What is Global Shop Solutions?

Global Shop Solutions is an ERP and shop-management system for small to midsize manufacturers. It covers scheduling, inventory, quality and accounting, often with a significant implementation and configuration effort.

How is DO.Impact different from Global Shop Solutions?

DO.Impact is a manufacturing operating system, not a full ERP. It connects the decisions that matter most — strategy, sales, operations and people — without the months of configuration that come with a traditional ERP rollout.

Can we keep our existing ERP and use DO.Impact?

Yes. Many manufacturers keep their ERP for finance and inventory and use DO.Impact to run strategy deployment, contract review, SIOP, shop floor management and skills.

Is DO.Impact faster to set up?

Yes. Most teams have their first module live the same day and do not need an implementation partner. The read-only demo workspace lets you see a full manufacturer immediately.

What is the pricing model?

DO.Impact uses a simple monthly subscription per user with no setup fee. See the pricing page for current Solo, Team and Intelligence plans.

See it with your own numbers

Open the read-only demo workspace first — a complete manufacturer with boards, jobs, KPIs and a full board report. Then start the free 7-day sandbox with your own numbers.

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