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ERP Solutions for Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Compliance with ITAR, FAA and AS9100 Standards | Military-Level Security (powered by AWS Infrastructure)

Optimize quality, precision, and compliance with ERP solutions built for the Aerospace & Defense industry. Infor and ESS bring over 50 years of experience delivering secure, standards-driven systems for these mission-critical processes. 

Infor ERP for A&D

  • Built for OEMs, Suppliers, Aerospace, Aviation & Defense Manufacturers
  • Utilized by 800+ companies around the world
  • Built on 25+ years experience

Deployment Options

  • AWS Cloud
  • AWS GovCloud (FedRAMP Moderate)
  • On-Premise/Hybrid/Cloud

Supporting Solutions (Built-In)

  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM Discrete)
  • Human Capital Management (HCM/HR Talent)
  • Configure Price Quote

Regulatory Compliance

  • DFARS (Federal Acquisition)
  • ITAR
  • AS9100
  • MMAS Standards
  • CMMI / NIST
  • Global Trade Requirements
  • ...and more!

Unique Infor ERP Capabilities for Aerospace & Defense Manufacturers

Infor’s aerospace and defense software provides tailored solutions specifically built for aerospace and defense OEMs, tier suppliers, and space manufacturers. This all-in-one platform simplifies operations by handling customer contract requirements, as well as inventory, manufacturing, and procurement processes. With Infor’s specialized tools, you can effectively manage industry challenges and adopt best practices to boost efficiency and performance.

Government Contract Compliance & Support

Defense contractors must adhere to strict regulations (like DFARS, ITAR, CAS, etc.). Infor’s capacity to handle these requirements is essential. Infor provides built-in tools and workflows designed for government contract tracking, reporting, and compliance. 


Capabilities include:

  • DCAA Audit Support
  • DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)
  • Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
  • ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
  • AS9100 Requirements
  • CMMC
  • FedRAMP, ITAR, NIST 800-53 Requirements with AWS GovCloud

End-to-End ETO (Engineer-to-Order) Capabilities

Defense contractors are often in ETO (Engineer-to-Order) environments, and Infor is perfect for customized builds and high-variation workflows. Managing complex, one-off engineering and production processes from R&D through to delivery. 


Capabilities include:

  • Support for Customized Builds and High-Variation Workflows
  • Comprehensive Lifecycle Management
  • Integrated Engineering and Production
  • Engineering Data Management
  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Support
  • Bill of Materials (BoM) Control
  • Project-Based Production Management
  • Configuration Management
  • Traceability and Revision Management
  • Project-Based Cost Accounting
Departmental & Product Line Performance Visibility

For companies balancing R&D, prototyping, and production, Infor identifies bottlenecks and optimizing resource allocation. Infor real-time dashboards and data allow visibility into the financial and operational performance of each department or product line. 

Lean Manufacturing Integration

Lean is highly effective in defense/aerospace environments where cost control and quality are non-negotiable. Infor provides the tools to support lean principles, such as reducing waste, improving flow, and continuous improvement.

Business Intelligence (BI)

Infor’s user-friendly reporting and analytics tools allow non-technical users to create adhoc reports. It reduces dependence on IT, accelerates decision-making, and enhances cross-functional collaboration.

Cost, Profitability & Earned Value Management (EVM)

Defense projects often require earned value reporting for government oversight. Infor’s integrated tracking simplifies this process and supports financial planning. Detailed tracking of costs, profit margins, and earned value in real time. 

User-Friendly Interface

Infor’s graphically enhanced, intuitive UI. increases adoption across teams, reduces training time, and minimizes user errors—especially valuable in smaller firms that cannot afford large IT teams.

What makes Aerospace & Defense Manufacturers ​unique from other manufacturers?​​​

The Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Manufacturing industry is built on quality, precision, and security. While other industries value these traits, A&D holds them to a higher standard—especially security—requiring business systems that meet or exceed these expectations.


Ideally, enterprise systems (ERP) should enhance quality, improve precision, maintain cost efficiency, and simplify compliance.


ERP providers like Infor, and service partners like ESS, have supported the A&D industry for over 50 years.

Shopfloor Production Scheduling in a Low Volume, Hi-mix Environment

a.  What if scenario planning

b.  Finite Capacity Planning

c.  Profitability Analysis

d.  On time Project delivery

Government Regulatory Compliance

a.  ITAR

b.  FARS

c.  DFARS

d.  CMMI

e.  NIST

Quality Management

a.  AS9100 compliance

b.  ISO compliance

c.  Non-Conformance and Corrective Actions – at minimum

d.  Supplier and Customer Audits

e.  Cost of Quality Analysis

f.  PPAP, etc..

g.  Six Sigma Philosophy

Highly Engineered Products

a.  Engineer-To-Order

b.  CAD/CAM integration

c.  Lot/Serial Traceability

d.  Engineering Change Control

Revision Management

a.  Document Revision Control

b.  Part Revision Control

c.  Cradle to Grave auditibility

Projects-based Cost Accounting

a.  Percent complete Revenue Recognition

b.  Work Break-Down Structure Mgt.

c.  Actual Costing 

Material Management and Supply Chain Management

a.  Procurement

b.  MRP/MPS

c.  Vendor Management

Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)

a.  Tear-Down, Reverse Configuration

b.  Field Service

c.  AOG

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FAQ for Infor ERP on Aerospace & Defense Manufacturers?

What is Infor’s Aerospace & Defense (A&D) software primarily designed to do?

Infor’s A&D software offers specialized solutions built to streamline operations for aerospace and defense OEMs, tier suppliers, and space manufacturers, managing customer contract obligations alongside internal processes like inventory, manufacturing, and procurement management.

How extensive is Infor’s presence in the A&D market?

Infor’s A&D solutions are used by over 800 aerospace and defense companies and 19 of the top 20 aerospace companies globally, moving nearly 4 billion plane passengers per year.

How much experience does Infor have supporting the A&D industry?

Infor’s experience is built on 25+ years of embedded industry experience partnering with leading aerospace companies and their global supply chains.

Which critical government regulations does Infor ERP help defense contractors comply with?

Infor ERP provides built-in tools and workflows to manage strict regulations such as the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

Does the software support quality standards required by the A&D industry?

Yes, the software includes embedded quality management to help meet AS 9100 requirements.

How does Infor CloudSuite A&D address the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)?

Infor CloudSuite™ on AWS GovCloud has a FedRAMP Moderate Authorization and NIST SP 800-171 attestation, making it CMMC v2 Level 2 ready.

How does Infor support DCAA audits?

The system has built-in capabilities to maintain all of the contracts and costing requirements needed to support audits by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).

Does Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine) comply with FDA regulations for electronic records?

Yes, features in Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine) are outlined for compliance with 21 CFR 11 for electronic records and electronic signatures, utilizing audit trails and checksums to ensure authenticity and integrity.

What specific contract types can Infor A&D software manage?

The solution manages multiple contracts, including cost-plus, firm-fixed price, and time and materials contracts.

What tools are integrated for managing programs and projects?

The system includes capabilities for contract flow-downs, project management visibility linked to work breakdown structures (WBS), and Earned Value Management (EVM).

How does the software handle complex production planning?

It supports multi-site production and associated planning and costing for timely demand fulfillment, allowing manufacturers to match their production approach to contract needs.

How does the system address the complexity of multi-tiered supply chains?

The system provides execution and control of multi-tiered supply chains, enables the real-time exchange of demand and supply orders to improve collaboration, and allows project grouping to increase economies of scale in procurement.

What features ensure product control throughout its life?

Infor solutions support the full product lifecycle from as-designed, as-planned, as-built, and as-maintained. Infor PLM Discrete also integrates with ERP and CAD systems to control engineering changes via management of BoM’s.

Does the software support Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations?

Yes, MRO functionality includes managing depot repair and field service resource planning, tracking as-maintained history of parts and components, and analyzing service requirements to anticipate future preventive maintenance needs.

What deployment flexibility is offered for Infor A&D solutions?

Customers can take advantage of various deployment options, including AWS Cloud, AWS GovCloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployments.

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