Shortlist
Best ERP for Aerospace Manufacturing
This shortlist consolidates the ERP platforms most frequently shortlisted by aerospace manufacturers in 2024–2025 procurement cycles. Scoring is vendor-neutral and based on aerospace fit, AS9100 alignment, manufacturing depth and partner ecosystem maturity.
The shortlist
The platforms most often appearing on aerospace manufacturing ERP shortlists are:
- SAP S/4HANA — dominant for large OEMs with existing SAP estates
- IFS Cloud — strongest aerospace and MRO depth outside of SAP
- Infor CloudSuite Aerospace & Defense — purpose-built for the industry
- Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform — integrated ERP + MES + QMS
Selection logic
Selection is driven primarily by company size, existing system landscape, and the degree to which MES and QMS should be integrated rather than standalone. Aerospace fit across the shortlist is comparable.