Epicor and ERP

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Is An Epicor ERP System Right for my Business?

Is Epicor ERP System Right for my Business? Fully integrated ERP beats disjointed systems any day. As an independent Epicor ERP system authorized reseller,  we enjoying working to  helping our clients when Epicor is the best fit. This means we will be honest with you about the benefits, drawbacks and reasons behind our choice.  We …

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How to Have a Successful ERP Implementation

 A blog post I read recently from IT Toolbox, by Steve Phillips, brought up an excellent and perhaps overlooked perspective in the realm of ERP implementations.  Phillips pointed out that the failure rate in ERP projects is often falsely blamed on the client. We, as a consulting firm, get that the relationship between client and consultant …

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Do I Need Cloud ERP?

manufacturingManufacturing ERP software has for many years been solely implemented on-premises. Software vendors, including Epicor ERP upgraded to a two-tier option where manufacturers could extend their legacy systems using cloud and on-premises options. Customers using SaaS (Software as a Service) based manufacturing and distribution software will increase to 45% by 2023.

What’s Ahead for Enterprise Resource Planning?

What’s Ahead for Enterprise Resource Planning? For many years, beginning in the 1990s, Enterprise Resource Planning has been the foundation of manufacturing companies.  Aberdeen Group’s Sector Insight report credits ERP with creating a hub for visibility, collaboration and vitality. Agile decision making from today’s manufacturers means systems must be able to keep up. The five …

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What Benefits Discrete Manufacturers Can Expect to See From ERP

What Benefits Discrete Manufacturers Can Expect to See From ERP Fully integrated ERP software, from vendors like Epicor, has extensive features that make it a natural fit for discrete manufacturers. Not all ERP software is designed for manufacturers. By choosing a general ERP software you will be faced with extensive customizations, which can be costly. …

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What are the Top ERP Trends for 2014?

ERP Focus, a free online knowledge resource for ERP software professionals, held a twitter chat to get feedback on the top ERP trends of 2014. Under the twitter hashtag #ERPchat, featured guests including @DatixInc, @K3Syspro and @ERP_cindyjutras, weighed in. Fresh off the twitter session, here are some top tweeted trends to consider.

Guidelines for Selecting the Best ERP Consulting Firm

  Guidelines for Selecting the Best ERP Consulting Firm We recommend making sure your business goals align with the expertise of the consulting firm. Selecting an independent firm can provide a less biased opinion about software and open-minded, honest implementation solutions. They can provide unique insight into business processes, and help your business mold the …

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Tips for Training Employees on your Epicor ERP System

 Training Employees on your Epicor ERP System What happens after your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is installed is vital to the continued and complete use of your new software. At the end of implementation, you as the project lead, may have a good idea of how to use the software, but training your entire …

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5 Reasons to Consider Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

5 Reasons to Consider Enterprise Resource Planning 1. Reasonable Cost ERP Costs are lower than you might think and are a proven ROI generator for most businesses. For example, with SaaS ERP (software as a service) the total cost of ownership is low enough for 75 percent of organizations to consider it. SMBs ROI is about 26 …

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Leadership and User Experience can Make or Break an ERP Update

Make or Break ERP Update Cosmetic re-seller Avon is a prime example of what happens when end-users are left out of an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementation. The cosmetic giant was in the midst of implementing a $125 million software rollout, Forbes reported, when they decided to nix the project altogether. The reason for the pull-out: …

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Predictions for Reinventing ERP in the Coming Years

Reinventing the monolithic ERP system is not going to happen overnight, but it is happening. What if you could predict what ERP changes would happen in 2016 or 2017? Having a crystal ball to take a look into the future is possible with independent research from Gartner. Their research – Predicts 2013: Reinventing the Roles …

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Is ERP Essential for a Better Customer Experience?

Is ERP Essential for a Better Customer Experience? Can ERP help businesses craft a better customer experience? IDC Manufacturing Insights conducted research on 460 companies globally. These companies are from all types of industrial backgrounds including high tech, equipment manufacturing and metal fabrication. ERP and Improved Customer Experience The research indicates that an improved customer …

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