Syspro announced it joined the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the largest industrial trade association in the US. As a NAM member, Syspro will collaborate with manufacturing leaders across America to accelerate innovation, strengthen supply chain resilience, and drive digital transformation in US manufacturing.
“For nearly five decades, Syspro has focused exclusively on helping the people who buy, make, move, and sell. The professionals who keep the world’s industries running,” said Leanne Taylor, chief revenue officer at Syspro, in a press release. “Joining NAM aligns with our mission to equip manufacturers with technology engineered for the realities of modern production. We’re proud to contribute to the conversation shaping the future of American manufacturing.”
Syspro’s platform is built to meet the deep, often complex needs of mid-market manufacturing and distribution organization across sectors, including industrial machinery and equipment, fabricated metals, plastics and rubber, food and beverage, and more. Syspro uses cloud solutions and industry specialization to help manufacturers grow through intelligent insights, automation, decision-making tools and AI to build stronger operations.
Through its partnership with NAM, Syspro also will engage with policymakers, educators, and manufacturing experts to support initiatives that advance workforce development, technology adoption, and long-term industry competitiveness.
“Manufacturing is evolving faster than ever before, and technology is foundational,” Taylor said. “Working alongside NAM, we’re committed to helping manufacturers of all sizes modernize with confidence, strengthen supply chains, and create opportunities for the next generation of industry professionals.”
What This Means for ERP Insiders
Cloud-native architecture becomes industrial credibility currency. Syspro’s NAM membership signals that cloud flexibility and industry-specific customization now define competitive positioning in mid-market manufacturing ERP. For vendors, this emphasizes that generic cloud solutions insufficiently address complex operational requirements; success requires demonstrating deep sector knowledge alongside modern infrastructure. Global system integrators should expect increased client demand for rapid cloud migration strategies paired with manufacturing-specific implementations, positioning cloud expertise as essential differentiation in the consulting space.
Supply chain resilience drives platform modernization priorities. NAM’s focus on supply chain strength indicates that manufacturing leaders increasingly demand ERP systems capable of real-time visibility, predictive intelligence, and integrated logistics optimization. Vendors must accelerate investment in supply chain planning modules, IoT integration, and AI-driven demand forecasting within their platforms.
Workforce development partnerships unlock market growth opportunities. Syspro’s commitment to NAM’s workforce initiatives reveals that ERP vendors who engage in industry talent development and education gain trust and market expansion potential. This signals an emerging opportunity for vendors to sponsor training programs, develop user certifications, and partner with educational institutions to create skilled workforces familiar with their platforms.
