Custom Global Shop Solutions Reports & Crystal Reports Services
ReportingGuru builds custom Global Shop Solutions reports and dashboards for manufacturers who’ve outgrown the standard report library. With over 21 years of experience, we work with Global Shop’s built-in Crystal Reports integration, Report Designer, and Dashboard Designer — as well as external SSRS and Power BI connections when you need reporting outside the ERP. Whether you need a one-off production report or ongoing Global Shop Solutions consultant support, we work as needed with no minimums and no retainer.
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Global Shop Solutions' Built-In Reporting Tools — And Where They Stop Short
Global Shop Solutions includes several native reporting tools:
Report Designer, a drag-and-drop tool that lets business users build reports without IT involvement, and Dashboard Designer, which displays real-time KPIs on shop floor screens. Crystal Reports is natively integrated for more complex, formatted output — most
custom Global Shop reports are still built in Crystal Reports for this reason.
Where these tools stop short: combining data across sales, production, and financial modules into one report, formatted delivery for external audiences (customers, lenders, board members), and automated scheduled delivery — none of which the native tools handle well on their own. That’s where custom Crystal Reports, SSRS, or Power BI development comes in.
We Understand Manufacturing Data, Not Just Report Writing
Custom Global Shop Solutions reporting starts with understanding how production, inventory, and job costing connect in a manufacturing ERP — and where the standard report library stops short of what a plant manager or controller actually needs. Our team is 100% US-based, and before we write a single query, we ask what matters: does this report need to combine production and inventory data? Does it need to run on the shop floor or land in a controller’s inbox every morning?
Same-Day Responses, No Exceptions
We give same-day responses on every Global Shop Solutions reporting request.
We Speak Manufacturing, Not Just SQL
Knowing general SQL is one thing. Knowing how Global Shop Solutions’ production,
inventory, and financial modules relate to each other is another.
Built for Manufacturers Running Global Shop Solutions
Production & Scheduling Reports
Job status, production scheduling, and shop floor throughput reports.
Inventory & Job Costing
Inventory valuation, job costing, and material usage reports pulled directly from Global Shop Solutions data.
Quality Control Tracking
Quality metrics and compliance reporting connected to your production data.
Financial & Management Reporting
Combining Global Shop Solutions' financial data with production and inventory data for reports the standard library can't produce alone.
You can expect the following:
- ReportingGuru understands your business requirements
- ReportingGuru helps make sense of your data with analysis
- ReportingGuru helps build report and dashboard specifications if necessary
- ReportingGuru sets up BIRT if necessary and optimizes if necessary
- ReportingGuru writes the complex database reports and dashboards
- ReportingGuru does the database programming if necessary
- ReportingGuru integrates multiple applications or locations together if necessary
- Use ReportingGuru On Demand - As Needed
- No weekly or monthly hourly minimums - we only bill for the hours we work
- No up front cost. We don't expect any prepayments for our work.
You Can Feel Confident That The Job Is Being Done Right Because of...
- Our Project Management System
- Daily Updates
- Strict Adherence To Project Roadmap & Timelines
- Customer QA & Acceptance Of Each Phase Of The Project
We're So Easy to Work With
We’re here to make your life easier. This means that we’ll tailor our services to your particular circumstances. For example, you don’t need an existing reporting system. If you have one, that’s great, but we’ll be happy to look at your needs and then design a system which is suitable. As well, we may recommend software platforms, but we’ll never try to sell them to you.
We actually know some programs which are free. We’re happy to share all of the knowledge and wisdom that we’ve gathered through the years with you and your team.
We specialize in report writing and database development and integration. We know how to extract information from every popular program out there. We’re also able to develop or integrate databases, with a mind to helping out clients reduce workloads at their workplaces.
For example, if you currently have staff members entering the same information in different databases, you’re wasting valuable time and money. When we create a database for you or perform software integration, your team members will only need to add information once!
All of our services are designed to lower your operating costs. When you use our company on an as-needed basis, you won't need to hire a full-time report developer to work at your place of business. Instead, you'll be able to get reports and related services when you need them and just pay as you go! It'll be way cheaper and you'll get reports which are custom and which are created by report developers who know everything about your particular software platform.
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As you can see, there’s no downside to hiring our company. You’ll get your reports and other services that you want, such as database integration, and you’ll pay less than you would if you had the same tasks performed by a full-time staff member at your workplace.
As well, you’ll access expertise from our team, as well as great communication.
We know that report creation is an iterative process and this is why our team members go out of their way to build strong bonds with clients. They talk and share information with them regularly, in a streamlined and efficient way.
To discuss your needs with us, just call or email (or fill out our convenient online form, on the right side of this Web page) in order to access caring advice from app and ERP report experts. We look forward to showing you just how affordable and accurate our reports and related services really are!
Common Questions
1. How much does it cost to hire a Global Shop Solutions reporting expert?
ReportingGuru works on an as-needed basis with no minimums, no retainers, and no up-front cost — you only pay for the hours we actually work.
2. Do custom Global Shop Solutions reports use Crystal Reports?
Yes — most custom Global Shop Solutions reports are built in Crystal Reports, connected directly to your Global Shop database, though SSRS and Power BI options are also available.
3. What kind of reports do manufacturers typically need from Global Shop Solutions?
4. What Reporting Tools Are Available for Performance and Decision-Making?
Reporting is at the heart of smart management decisions. Global Shop Solutions includes powerful tools to generate a wide variety of reports, such as:
- Labor performance reports to evaluate individual and team output.
- Sales and order fulfillment analytics to track trends.
- Production and cost reports for operational budgeting.
- Financial statements, profit-loss summaries, and cash flow tracking.
The system can generate custom report formats using built-in tools or export data to Excel or Crystal Reports for more advanced needs. These reports help stakeholders evaluate KPIs, make informed decisions, and continuously improve performance.
5. How long does it take to build a custom Global Shop Solutions report?
A straightforward report is usually a few days. More complex reports combining production, inventory, and financial data can take one to two weeks.
6. Do we need to upgrade or replace Global Shop Solutions to get custom reports?
No. Custom reports connect directly to your existing Global Shop Solutions database and read data without modifying your ERP.
7. What's the difference between Global Shop's Report Designer and a custom Crystal Report?
Report Designer is a built-in, drag-and-drop tool for straightforward reports business users can build themselves. Custom Crystal Reports are for more complex needs — combining multiple modules, precise formatting, or automated delivery — that Report Designer can’t handle alone.
8. Can you build custom dashboards beyond Global Shop's Dashboard Designer?
Yes — for dashboards that need to reach people outside the shop floor (executives, customers), we build Power BI dashboards connected directly to your Global Shop Solutions data.
9. How Can Expert Support and Customization Help Manufacturers Succeed?
Global Shop Solutions backs its software with expert support teams who guide users through implementation, training, and custom application development. This ensures that the software for manufacturing aligns perfectly with your business model and industry-specific requirements.
You can even work with a report writer on our ReportingGuru Team to develop custom report formats or design a dashboard layout suited to your operational style. The integration options allow you to connect with existing tools like email, Excel, or third-party CRMs.
This level of support ensures your ERP remains an asset—not a burden—as your business grows or changes direction.