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# Best Aerospace Manufacturing Software of 2026

Updated October 29, 2026

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### [Global Shop Solutions](/manufacturing/onesystem-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.1/5
- Reviews: 72
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Global Shop Solutions provides a comprehensive suite of enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools and solutions designed to help manufacturers simplify their operations from quote

[Read more](/manufacturing/onesystem-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Shop Floor Management: 5/5
- Inventory Tracking: 5/5
- Drag & Drop: 5/5
- Production Scheduling: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Safety Management: 1/5
- Accounting Integration: 3/5
- ERP integration: 3.5/5
- HR Management: 4/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/onesystem-profile/#key-features)

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### [Kinetic](/manufacturing/kinetic-profile/)

- Overall rating: 3.8/5
- Reviews: 185
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Epicor Kinetic is a cloud-first manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for companies that need one platform to connect production, supply chain, finance, service,

[Read more](/manufacturing/kinetic-profile/)

##### What users love

- Extensive personalization options available

##### To take in mind

- Slow and unresponsive support experience

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Accounting: 5/5
- Order Tracking: 5/5
- Reporting & Statistics: 5/5
- Change Management: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Data Import/Export: 1/5
- Import/Export Management: 2/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/kinetic-profile/#key-features)

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### [Visibility ERP](/manufacturing/visibility-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.5/5
- Reviews: 12
- Starting price: $3,000.00
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Visibility ERP is a fully integrated and modern ERP solution designed to meet the unique needs of manufacturers of complex products (including To-Order, ETO, CTO, MTO, Project

[Read more](/manufacturing/visibility-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Material Requirements Planning: 5/5
- Status Tracking: 5/5
- Production Scheduling: 5/5
- Item Management: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Supply Chain Management: 3.5/5
- Forecasting: 3.5/5
- Financial Management: 3.5/5
- Quality Management: 4/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/visibility-profile/#key-features)

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### [HYDRA X](/manufacturing/hydra-mes-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.2/5
- Reviews: 5
- Starting price: $29,000.00one time
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Now more than ever before, executives and other leaders in US manufacturing companies need the best information and controls to make the best decisions regarding their

[Read more](/manufacturing/hydra-mes-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Status Tracking: 5/5
- Training Management: 5/5
- Production Scheduling: 4.5/5
- Order Management: 4.5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Forecasting: 3/5
- Traceability: 3.5/5
- Supply Chain Management: 4/5
- Inventory Management: 4/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/hydra-mes-profile/#key-features)

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### [Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine)](/erp/infor-syteline-profile/)

- Overall rating: 3.8/5
- Reviews: 68
- Starting price: $180.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

SyteLine is an enterprise resource planning software created specifically for engineer-to-order, make-to-order, make-to-stock, and mixed-mode manufacturers. Customers in both

[Read more](/erp/infor-syteline-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Scheduling: 5/5
- Real-Time Data: 5/5
- Demand Forecasting: 5/5
- Inventory Management: 4.1/5

##### Worst rated features

- Supplier Management: 1/5
- Document Management: 1/5
- Bills of Material: 1/5
- Order Management: 2/5

[See all features](/erp/infor-syteline-profile/#key-features)

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### [Cetec ERP](/manufacturing/cetec-mrp-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.5/5
- Reviews: 53
- Starting price: $50.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Cetec ERP is a manufacturing enterprise resource planning software built for small and medium sized businesses. Cetec ERP's cloud-based software is designed to help these companies

[Read more](/manufacturing/cetec-mrp-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Warehouse Management: 5/5
- Compliance Management: 5/5
- Change Management: 5/5
- Nonconformance Tracking: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Maintenance Management: 2/5
- CRM: 3/5
- Work Order Management: 3/5
- Barcoding/RFID: 3/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/cetec-mrp-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: $50.00/month
- One flat per-user price covers the Cetec ERP platform, cloud infrastructure, maintenance, and access

[See full pricing details](/manufacturing/cetec-mrp-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [OptiProERP with Sap Business One](/product/37179-OptiProERP-with-Sap-Business-One/)

- Overall rating: 4.3/5
- Reviews: 3
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Available

#### Overview

OptiProERP with SAP Business One is a complete ERP solution for small and midsize manufacturers and distributors. SAP Business One is an ERP platform designed for small and midsize

[Read more](/product/37179-OptiProERP-with-Sap-Business-One/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Reporting/Analytics: 5/5
- Inventory Management: 4.5/5
- Order Management: 4.5/5
- Bills of Material: 4/5

##### Worst rated features

- Production Management: 4/5
- Bills of Material: 4/5

[See all features](/product/37179-OptiProERP-with-Sap-Business-One/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Plan

- Price: Custom
- Pricing available upon request

[See full pricing details](/product/37179-OptiProERP-with-Sap-Business-One/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [FactoryLogix](/capa/factorylogix-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 15
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

FactoryLogix is a manufacturing solution suitable for businesses of all sizes. Key features include manufacturing execution, quality management, product lifecycle management,

[Read more](/capa/factorylogix-profile/)

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### [TrakSYS](/manufacturing/traksys-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.5/5
- Reviews: 39
- Starting price: $1,999.00/year
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

TrakSYS is a modular, enterprise Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solution platform that enables you to optimize the way you run your manufacturing operations. The TrakSYS

[Read more](/manufacturing/traksys-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Capacity Planning: 5/5
- Inventory Management: 5/5
- Order Management: 5/5
- Scheduling: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Preventive Maintenance: 4/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/traksys-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Essentials

- Price: $1,999.00/year
- Core tools for single-plant KPI management.

##### Growth

- Price: $4,999.00/year
- Enhanced data and analytics for scaling digital operations.

##### Premier

- Price: $10,999.00/year
- Advanced MES use cases with many integrations.

[See full pricing details](/manufacturing/traksys-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [ProShop ERP](/erp/proshop-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 113
- Best for: Small businesses
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Available

#### Overview

ProShop is a machine shop and manufacturing process management solution designed for small and midsize manufacturers. It offers enterprise resource planning (ERP), manufacturing

[Read more](/erp/proshop-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Material Requirements Planning: 5/5
- Safety Management: 5/5
- Enterprise Asset Management: 5/5
- Shipping Management: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Production Scheduling: 2/5
- Audit Management: 2.5/5
- Capacity Management: 3/5
- HR Management: 3.8/5

[See all features](/erp/proshop-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: Custom
- Pricing available upon request

[See full pricing details](/erp/proshop-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Vorne XL Platform](/iot/xl-productivity-appliance-profile/)

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviews: 29
- Starting price: $4,690.00one time
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

XL Productivity Appliance is a cloud-based and on-premise overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) software that helps manufacturing businesses of all sizes track production and

[Read more](/iot/xl-productivity-appliance-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Performance Metrics: 5/5
- Quality Management: 5/5
- Utilization Reporting: 5/5
- Status Tracking: 5/5

[See all features](/iot/xl-productivity-appliance-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic Pricing

- Price: $4,690.00one time
- We only offer XL as a one-time cost. No complicated custom plans, and no recurring fees.

[See full pricing details](/iot/xl-productivity-appliance-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Simio](/manufacturing/simio-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.7/5
- Reviews: 104
- Best for: Value for money
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Simio is a cloud-based and on-premise production planning and simulation solution designed to help aerospace, healthcare, manufacturing, maritime, mining, supply chain and various

[Read more](/manufacturing/simio-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Design Analysis: 5/5
- Reporting/Analytics: 5/5
- Dynamic Modeling: 5/5
- Agent-Based Modeling: 5/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/simio-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: Custom
- Pricing available upon request

[See full pricing details](/manufacturing/simio-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Fulcrum](/product/328655-Fulcrum-Pro/)

- Overall rating: 4.9/5
- Reviews: 15
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Fulcrum is a modern, cloud-native Manufacturing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that replaces outdated ERP, MRP, and MES systems. Built specifically for small and mid-sized

[Read more](/product/328655-Fulcrum-Pro/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Job Tracking: 5/5
- Estimating: 5/5
- Supplier Management: 5/5
- Real-Time Monitoring: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Customizable Reports: 3/5
- Forecasting: 3.8/5

[See all features](/product/328655-Fulcrum-Pro/#key-features)

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### [Katana Cloud Inventory](/manufacturing/katana-mrp-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.6/5
- Reviews: 171
- Starting price: $299.00/month
- Best for: Customer support
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Designed for businesses in electronics, furnishing, food & beverage, cosmetics and other industries, Katana is a cloud-based manufacturing solution that helps manage sales,

[Read more](/manufacturing/katana-mrp-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Material Requirements Planning: 5/5
- Supplier Management: 5/5
- Integrated Business Operations: 5/5
- SKU/UPC Codes: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Monitoring: 1/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/katana-mrp-profile/#key-features)

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### [Expandable ERP](/manufacturing/expandable-erp-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 23
- Starting price: $250.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Available

#### Overview

Expandable ERP is a comprehensive business software that is designed to support the needs of growing manufacturers. The software provides a cohesive framework. This enables

[Read more](/manufacturing/expandable-erp-profile/)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: $250.00/month

[See full pricing details](/manufacturing/expandable-erp-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Intuiflow](/scm/dbr-plus-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 21
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Intuiflow by Algo helps manufacturers and distributors hold service levels with less inventory, fewer expedites, and schedules that stay put.

Proven results across 130+ customers:

[Read more](/scm/dbr-plus-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Inventory Management: 5/5
- Scheduling: 5/5
- Quality Management: 5/5
- Production Scheduling: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Strategic Planning: 2/5
- Automated Scheduling: 3/5
- Forecasting: 3/5
- Material Requirements Planning: 4/5

[See all features](/scm/dbr-plus-profile/#key-features)

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### [ALERE](/erp/alere-erp-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.7/5
- Reviews: 18
- Starting price: $16,250.00one time
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

ALERE is a vertically integrated ERP that unifies accounting, manufacturing, inventory, sales, and real-time reporting in one system. Unlike most ERPs, which began as accounting

[Read more](/erp/alere-erp-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Inventory Management: 5/5
- Bills of Material: 5/5
- Purchasing & Receiving: 5/5
- Financial Management: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Maintenance Management: 3/5
- Warehouse Management: 4/5

[See all features](/erp/alere-erp-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Perpetual License Accounting and Inventory

- Price: $16,250.00one time
- ALERE is perpetually licensed and includes 5 concurrent users. Additional modules may be added at

[See full pricing details](/erp/alere-erp-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Asprova](/manufacturing/asprova-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.9/5
- Reviews: 9
- Starting price: ¥15,000.00one time
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Asprova APS is a production scheduling system designed for factories, enabling high-speed creation of multi-product and multi-process production schedules. It offers seamless

[Read more](/manufacturing/asprova-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Scheduling: 5/5
- Reporting/Analytics: 5/5
- Drag & Drop: 5/5
- Automated Scheduling: 5/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/asprova-profile/#key-features)

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### [SAP Business ByDesign](/erp/sap-business-bydesign-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.4/5
- Reviews: 98
- Starting price: $19.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

SAP Business ByDesign is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. It unifies core business functions such as finance, sales, product management, and purchasing.

[Read more](/erp/sap-business-bydesign-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- HR Management: 5/5
- Catalog Management: 5/5
- Contact Database: 5/5
- Payroll Management: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Self-Service Reporting: 3/5
- Mobile Access: 3/5
- Employee Management: 3/5

[See all features](/erp/sap-business-bydesign-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Self-Service User

- Price: $19.00/month
- Various add-ons are available:
- Localization Version for $857/month
- Additional Test Tenant for

##### Core User

- Price: $106.00/month
- Various add-ons are available:
- Localization Version for $857/month
- Additional Test Tenant for

##### Advanced User

- Price: $192.00/month
- Various add-ons are available:
- Localization Version for $857/month
- Additional Test Tenant for

[See full pricing details](/erp/sap-business-bydesign-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Guidewheel](/manufacturing/safi-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.9/5
- Reviews: 8
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Guidewheel is the practical operating platform 500+ manufacturers use to turn what's happening on the plant floor into decisions that move the P&L, in real time.

Manufacturing is

[Read more](/manufacturing/safi-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Alerts/Notifications: 5/5
- Status Tracking: 5/5
- Activity Dashboard: 5/5
- Real-Time Reporting: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- API: 2/5
- Collaboration Tools: 2.5/5
- Quality Management: 3/5
- MES: 3/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/safi-profile/#key-features)

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### [TME CMMS](/manufacturing/traceability-made-easy-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.6/5
- Reviews: 13
- Starting price: $40.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Traceability Made Easy from MASS Group is an end to end maintenance management solution that was developed to assist managers with monitoring equipment performance levels. It’s

[Read more](/manufacturing/traceability-made-easy-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Inventory Control: 5/5
- Compliance Management: 5/5
- Barcoding/RFID: 5/5
- Preventive Maintenance: 5/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/traceability-made-easy-profile/#key-features)

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### [Rootstock Manufacturing ERP](/product/8938-Rootstock-Manufacturing-ERP/)

- Overall rating: 4.6/5
- Reviews: 16
- Starting price: $100.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Rootstock Manufacturing ERP is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning software. It is designed to support the needs of manufacturing businesses. The software integrates key

[Read more](/product/8938-Rootstock-Manufacturing-ERP/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Inventory Tracking: 5/5
- Real-Time Monitoring: 5/5
- Parts Management: 5/5
- Production Management: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Production Scheduling: 2/5
- Reporting/Analytics: 3/5
- Accounting: 3.8/5
- Bill of Material Analysis: 4/5

[See all features](/product/8938-Rootstock-Manufacturing-ERP/#key-features)

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### [Infor VISUAL](/manufacturing/infor-visual-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.4/5
- Reviews: 38
- Starting price: $2,000.00
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Infor VISUAL is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System with end-to-end functionality built for manufacturing organizations looking for a complete solution that supports the

[Read more](/manufacturing/infor-visual-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Quotes/Estimates: 5/5
- Production Management: 5/5
- Quality Management: 5/5
- Bills of Material: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Reporting/Analytics: 1/5
- Capacity Planning: 2/5
- Warehouse Management: 3.5/5
- Forecasting: 4/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/infor-visual-profile/#key-features)

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### [AcctVantage ERP](/manufacturing/acctvantage-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.7/5
- Reviews: 9
- Starting price: $40,000.00one time
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

AcctVantage ERP is a distribution and manufacturing software solution. It helps businesses streamline their operations. The software is designed to cater to the unique needs of

[Read more](/manufacturing/acctvantage-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- BOM Creation: 5/5
- Item Management: 5/5
- Warehouse Management: 5/5
- Distribution Management: 5/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/acctvantage-profile/#key-features)

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In this buyers guide, we'll cover:

-   [What is aerospace manufacturing software?](#Whatisaerospacemanufacturingsoftware)
    
-   [Common features of aerospace manufacturing software](#Commonfeaturesofaerospacemanufacturingsoftware)
    

## What is aerospace manufacturing software?

Aerospace manufacturing software is a tool to help companies manage the entire production and supply chain process for commercial and non-commercial contracts, from sourcing and ordering parts and materials from suppliers, to designing, assembling and shipping finished products.

These specialized manufacturing systems and ERP suites are also designed to track and maintain the compliance, regulatory and licensing obligations for manufacturers bidding for aerospace and defense contracts (including ITAR, MMAS, and FedRAMP compliance).

* * *

Four types of customers comprise the market for aerospace manufacturers: defense, civilian aviation, government space technology and civilian space technology. Often used as the primary example of precision engineering, the industry is now under financial pressure. For a firm to assure continued success, it must focus on three things: shortening the time to move a product from development to production, increasing the efficiency of the supply chain and increasing efficiency of the production process.

A main area for concern is import/export restrictions. For example, some products from aerospace manufactures must conform with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). And items on the United States Munitions List (USML) require a Department of State export license—while products for the Department of Defense (DoD) must meet military specifications. Products destined for space must also be specially qualified. Aerospace manufacturers must comply with the EPA’s National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities.

There are many critical components in an aerospace manufacturer’s software suite, such as: inventory, manufacturing planning and scheduling, order entry and fulfillment. Customer relationship management (CRM) is also key, specifically for those dealing with producing and shipping items that are restricted. Payroll and personnel modules have requirements to track which employees work on what products and help maintain current information on employees’ security clearances. Accounts payable and general ledger are standard. Many aerospace manufacturers, and in particular those that are units of larger firms, use enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. In this industry, cloud-based, software-as-a-service software systems are uncommon because of security concerns, but are increasingly common in smaller firms that do not manufacture restricted products.

## Common features of aerospace manufacturing software

In evaluating software, aerospace manufacturers should consider the following functions to meet their unique requirements:

| Feature | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Supply chain management | Aerospace manufacturers need transparency into suppliers’ systems. Order status, supplier inventory, current pricing, order entry and payment can all be integrated between supplier and manufacturer. |
| Integrated design and production | Design systems should identify off-the-shelf parts and generate bills of materials once the design is complete. Advanced systems will introduce costing models into the design process so that revisions will automatically update projected cost of production. |
| ITAR compliance and USML | The system should produce all reports required for ITAR compliance. Advanced systems will automatically notify if a customer attempts to order a restricted item. System should identify which products are subject to State Department registration fees. |
| Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) compliance | The system should support the process for applying for FAA certification. It should also produce compliance reports for production runs as necessary. |
| Federal Communications Commission (FCC) registration | Any electronic device sold in the United States that emits radio frequency interference (RFI) must be registered with the FCC. The system should produce the information required to complete the registration process and provide updates if the design changes. |
| Scrap management | There are two parts to scrap tracking. First is minimizing the amount of scrap by laying out job to make the most efficient use of material. The second is tracking recyclable scrap through to resale to the scrap yard. |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance | Aerospace manufacturers are specifically addressed by NESHAP. The system should prepare all EPA compliance reports. |
| Security | If the manufacturer produces restricted items, information about the products, processing and materials should be restricted to authorized personnel. Information should be encrypted. |
| Personnel management | The system should track which employees are eligible to work on which projects. It should also track current status for each employee, including security clearance and, if applicable, H1-B visa status. |
| Subcomponent management | Teams or subcontractors making subcomponents may not know the nature of the final product. The system should enable authorized workers to access required information but nothing about other subcomponents or the final product. It must also support high-level managers in tracking overall progress on each project. |
| Materials tracking | Department of Defense specifications require that all components for each product be documented throughout the entire lifecycle. The system should identify every item from inventory through assembly to final delivery. |
| Recall management | The system should support product recalls by identifying which runs are affected and which customers received them. |
| Engineering change management | The system should track engineering changes and their impact on manufacturing time and cost-per-unit. It should also be easy to enter the changes into the system so that the changes can flow to other products and the overall production schedule. |

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### Related Aerospace Manufacturing Software

-   [MRP Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/manufacturing/mrp-software-comparison/)
-   [Manufacturing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/category/4704-manufacturing/)
-   [Manufacturing Execution Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/manufacturing/execution-systems-comparison/)
-   [Manufacturing Inventory Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/manufacturing/inventory-software-comparison/)
-   [Production Scheduling Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/manufacturing/production-planning-scheduling-software-comparison/)