Global Shop Solutions ERP vs. Viewpoint Spectrum

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Global Shop Solutions ERP
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
Global Shop Solutions ERP software provides applications that help manufacturers to deliver quality parts on time, with applications that include Shop Management, Planning & Scheduling, Inventory, Accounting, Quality Control, and CRM.N/A
Viewpoint Spectrum
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Viewpoint Spectrum is a cloud-based construction ERP suite with project management, accounting, resource management, and reporting and analytics. Key features include workflow automation and collaboration tools, document imaging and sharing, cost estimating tools, and RFI management tools.N/A
Pricing
Global Shop Solutions ERPViewpoint Spectrum
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Global Shop Solutions ERPViewpoint Spectrum
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsProspective buyers may contact vendor directly for a price quote.
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Community Pulse
Global Shop Solutions ERPViewpoint Spectrum
Features
Global Shop Solutions ERPViewpoint Spectrum
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Global Shop Solutions ERP
6.2
3 Ratings
17% below category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
5.0
22 Ratings
38% below category average
Pay calculation6.73 Ratings7.722 Ratings
Benefit plan administration5.62 Ratings7.016 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.219 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Global Shop Solutions ERP
6.5
7 Ratings
14% below category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
5.3
9 Ratings
34% below category average
API for custom integration5.01 Ratings5.39 Ratings
Plug-ins8.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Global Shop Solutions ERP
6.6
11 Ratings
23% below category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
8.2
27 Ratings
2% below category average
Single sign-on capability5.01 Ratings9.522 Ratings
Role-based user permissions8.211 Ratings7.027 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Global Shop Solutions ERP
8.2
11 Ratings
11% above category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
3.7
30 Ratings
66% below category average
Dashboards8.510 Ratings7.729 Ratings
Standard reports8.011 Ratings3.530 Ratings
Custom reports8.310 Ratings2.628 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Global Shop Solutions ERP
7.7
11 Ratings
0% above category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
8.8
28 Ratings
14% above category average
Accounts payable7.710 Ratings8.027 Ratings
Accounts receivable7.710 Ratings8.025 Ratings
Global Financial Support8.17 Ratings9.28 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers7.05 Ratings9.319 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations7.79 Ratings8.722 Ratings
Configurable Accounting7.87 Ratings9.119 Ratings
Standardized Processes8.09 Ratings9.323 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Global Shop Solutions ERP
8.2
11 Ratings
3% above category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.2
17 Ratings
24% below category average
Inventory tracking8.411 Ratings5.217 Ratings
Automatic reordering8.17 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Location management8.35 Ratings7.46 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Global Shop Solutions ERP
7.8
11 Ratings
0% below category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
7.8
15 Ratings
0% below category average
Pricing8.310 Ratings7.212 Ratings
Order entry8.010 Ratings7.213 Ratings
Credit card processing6.14 Ratings8.84 Ratings
Cost of goods sold8.310 Ratings8.111 Ratings
Order Orchestration8.25 Ratings00 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
Global Shop Solutions ERP
7.9
10 Ratings
6% above category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
8.1
27 Ratings
8% above category average
Billing Management8.09 Ratings9.523 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management7.48 Ratings8.022 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting6.54 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Period Close8.29 Ratings8.823 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
Global Shop Solutions ERP
8.0
3 Ratings
13% above category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.7
7 Ratings
5% below category average
Project Planning and Scheduling8.03 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Task Insight for Project Managers8.03 Ratings7.16 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings7.36 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools00 Ratings7.24 Ratings
Manufacturing
Comparison of Manufacturing features of Product A and Product B
Global Shop Solutions ERP
8.1
9 Ratings
8% above category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
-
Ratings
Production Process Design8.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Production Management8.36 Ratings00 Ratings
Configuration Management8.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Work Execution8.28 Ratings00 Ratings
Manufacturing Costs8.18 Ratings00 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
Global Shop Solutions ERP
7.6
8 Ratings
6% above category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
-
Ratings
Forecasting6.95 Ratings00 Ratings
Inventory Planning8.17 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Monitoring8.08 Ratings00 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
Global Shop Solutions ERP
3.0
1 Ratings
80% below category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
7.8
5 Ratings
11% above category average
Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings8.83 Ratings
Contract Authoring00 Ratings8.12 Ratings
Contract Repository00 Ratings8.12 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings6.84 Ratings
Supplier Management00 Ratings7.33 Ratings
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User Ratings
Global Shop Solutions ERPViewpoint Spectrum
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(2 ratings)
7.3
(69 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(7 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.7
(30 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(29 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(4 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
6.6
(20 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
7.6
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
Global Shop Solutions ERPViewpoint Spectrum
Likelihood to Recommend
Global Shop Solutions
We have already met with three companies in our region and hosted them for several hours to see how we utilize Global Shop Solutions ERP in our daily work. This speaks to our satisfaction with the software, as well as our ongoing commitment to the notion that if you want to learn something well, learn to teach it. We have a great group of users here who participate in the weekly Friday Features and who try to utilize all of the modules to their full effect to benefit not only individual workflows, but to help the entire company output. It is well suited in our experience for manufacturing. That is the only scenario where we have experience or where we feel we can make a judgement call.
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Trimble Viewpoint
The Installation team is amazing. They provide clear guidance at the beginning of the process regarding what is expected and what needs to be done. The implementation manager follows up monthly with you to make sure you are on track and if you need additional help. They are very helpful and responsive in resolving issues.
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Pros
Global Shop Solutions
  • The CRM has really advanced and allows us to track the efforts of our sales staff, as well as identify trends. We are heavily using this system to track our sales team's progress and utilize the events, opportunities and to-do tasks as well as identifying the customer history all in one spot.
  • Supply and Demand section is used by pretty much everyone. This allows us to identify what is on-hand and the history of the parts' use. It is easy to follow and make changes.
  • Order Entry allows us to track all orders in an easy fashion. This is very straightforward and simple to use.
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Trimble Viewpoint
  • Job Costing - Viewpoint Spectrum handles job costing per project, per work order, per site, and gives us an up to date analysis of the project.
  • HR - helps to keep all of the training certifications and HR incidents in a consistent and manageable order for all Managers to use.
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Cons
Global Shop Solutions
  • When releasing new screens, they are not complete and you end up using the legacy screens instead of fully integrating to a new screen
  • when they release hot patches, we usually end up with more things to fix and were fixed in the hot patch.
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Trimble Viewpoint
  • Support isn't readily available. You can submit a ticket and wait days before it's picked up. Even critical issues (system outages) can wait an hour or two before someone responds.
  • Large companies will feel limited. This product wasn't designed to handle large amounts of data, and performance seems to slow when there are more than 80 concurrent users.
  • The new developments are limited. HR Management is less robust than a third-party product specializing in HR Management. Viewpoint Analytics is nowhere near as robust as Power BI or Tableau.
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Likelihood to Renew
Global Shop Solutions
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Trimble Viewpoint
The product is working for us and the cost to implement a new system does not warrant the expense.
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Usability
Global Shop Solutions
I would rate Global Shop Solutions ERP’s overall usability an 8 out of 10. The system is very capable and flexible once properly configured, but it does have a learning curve and some parts of the interface and navigation can feel a bit dated or complex for new users. Overall, after initial training and setup, it supports daily work efficiently and reliably, which is why it deserves a high score
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Trimble Viewpoint
There's a little bit of a learning curve, but once you've been working in the system for a while, it becomes second nature. I would say that out of all of the other software that I've personally used, Spectrum has been the easiest one to pick up and learn quickly
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Reliability and Availability
Global Shop Solutions
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Trimble Viewpoint
I've never seen Spectrum down
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Performance
Global Shop Solutions
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Trimble Viewpoint
For the most part the product is very reliable. Since we are hosted we sometimes have connectivity issues but I would say that is more our ISP than Spectrum.
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Support Rating
Global Shop Solutions
No answers on this topic
Trimble Viewpoint
The support has recently changed. Last year, you could call in and get an immediate response. Now that doesn't seem possible unless you have an urgent situation with access to the software, payroll or payables. I have found that using chat or e-mail works nicely for the most part, but sometimes I feel it would be easier if someone from support would jump on our site and take a first-hand look rather than going back and forth
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Online Training
Global Shop Solutions
No answers on this topic
Trimble Viewpoint
Our trainer was excellent and navigated the time zone differences expertly. She gave us test assignments to complete and was available for questions at any time.
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Implementation Rating
Global Shop Solutions
No answers on this topic
Trimble Viewpoint
My only insight would be to take time in your implementation and training process; ours was six weeks from start to finish.
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Alternatives Considered
Global Shop Solutions
This works the best for a manufacturing business. Any other type of business, I would look to other products.
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Trimble Viewpoint
I have previously used Sage Masterbuilder, another construction industry software. This has been a number of years ago. The company I am working for already had Spectrum and have been using it for as long as it has been around when it was known as Forefront. Based on conversations I've had with the personnel that were here at the time of purchase, Spectrum clicked off all the boxes they were looking for.
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Scalability
Global Shop Solutions
No answers on this topic
Trimble Viewpoint
You can grant user specific access which is nice. Project managers do not need all the same modules as Accounting. But Accounting does need access to PM modules as well
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Return on Investment
Global Shop Solutions
  • See instantly all information for part number, sales history, customer info, makes phone calls easy instead of having to say, let me look into that and get back to you
  • Save money on purchasing goods, see history, now inventory levels, helps make sure we don't run out of items
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Trimble Viewpoint
  • [In my opinion,] it takes at LEAST twice as long to do our jobs now.
  • [I feel like] we are paranoid about something not being printed correctly because of [what I believe are] buggy text fields.
  • [In my experience,] we still have to refer to a physical file cabinet with paper, even though a main point of switching was to go paperless.
  • [In our experience,] screens can now be "locked", so we can't see something if our coworker is also looking at it.
  • [I believe that] the financial hit our company took from this switch was astronomical. [In my opinion:] Beware!
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ScreenShots

Global Shop Solutions ERP Screenshots

Screenshot of the Main Menu screenScreenshot of the Supply & Demand screen in the Inventory moduleScreenshot of the Shop Floor Data Collection screenScreenshot of the Dashboard DesignerScreenshot of the AI AP Automation screen