Erika Klein marks 25 years heading research and development at Global Shop Solutions
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Erika Klein, Vice President of R&D at Global Shop Solutions
THE WOODLANDS, Tex. - Global Shop Solutions is celebrated 25 years of ERP software excellence under the leadership of Vice President of R&D Erika Klein.
As the daughter of Dick Alexander, founder of Global Shop Solutions, Klein has lived and breathed the company since she was a young girl. From joining her parents at the office after school, to running our R&D department of nearly 100 people, Klein has been a visionary in 40+ years of company success.
 
Klein’s journey as an employee started in Global Shop Solutions service department helping customers navigate our software, but she quickly transitioned into the role of Chief Software Designer. During her tenure, she has led the release of dozens of applications that simplify manufacturing for our customers.
 
Each of the products released in the past two decades – Business Intelligence, CRM, Quality Control, FLOOOM, Document Control, Advanced Planning & Scheduling, GAB, and Dashboards for Manufacturers – all have Klein’s design and manufacturing leadership. Every application within the system has made a direct impact to customers resulting in a better return on their investment and simplified manufacturing.
 
“Twenty five years ago my remarkable sister, Erika Klein, walked through the doors of Global Shop Solutions for the first time as an employee,” says President and CEO
Dusty Alexander. “Since then, she’s grown to lead our R&D department managing four teams and nearly 100 people earning the respect and admiration of all employees. Our manufacturing customers around the world benefit from her ability to lead others as her team brings great products to market every day.”
 
About Global Shop Solutions We simplify your manufacturing.™ Since 1976, Global Shop Solutions has been the exclusive provider of the One-System ERP™ Software designed to simplify your manufacturing. The efficiency delivered through their ERP software provides real-time inventory accuracy, improved on-time delivery, lower administrative costs, increased sales and improved customer service. Real-time data with high-level accuracy empowers business leaders to be proactive in their decision making. Global Shop Solutions customers enjoy a significant ROI to their bottom line. Headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas includes a state-of-the-art R&D facility and their Global Shop Solutions University training center. Through its offices in the U.S., Mexico, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, it maintains its place of prominence in the ERP manufacturing software industry.
For more information, please visit www.globalshopsolutions.com.
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