Epicor Blogs

Intelligent Machines—Significantly Transforming Manufacturing

March 11, 2019

With the right systems in place, the continual collection of data from all devices in the connected factory provide a depth of contextual insights to help form the complete story. With the complete story, business leaders are more accurately informed which fosters alignment and decisive action.

The Connected Factory—Efficiency and Innovation Redefined

March 11, 2019

Approaching challenges from the perspective of your ideal operating environment can allow you to think without constraint. You may even find yourself using the term ‘in a perfect world’ as you demonstrate how innovation can deliver the optimal performance your company strives to achieve.

Freedom of ERP Deployment Choice—A Tale of Two Companies

March 08, 2019

In a marketplace that is rapidly changing, being constrained by your technology does not make sense. It is imperative that you reserve the right to choose the ERP deployment model that is most appropriate for you, and be able to revise your choice over time as your needs change. Here’s why.

ERP System Scalability—A Tale of Two Companies

March 04, 2019

Running a manufacturing or distribution business requires an agile approach supported by an ERP system that meets your business needs at every stage of your growth journey. As part of our ‘A Tale of Two Companies’ series, this article explores the importance of ERP system scalability.

ERP Implementation Cost and Duration—A Tale of Two Companies

February 25, 2019

As part of a five-part series entitled 'A Tale of Two Companies', we explore the different hypothetical experiences of two fictitious businesses as they implement new/upgraded ERP systems. Today, in part two we look at ERP Implementation cost and duration. This blog post is part two of a five-part series, entitled 'A Tale of Two Companies'. In this series, we explore the different hypothetical experiences of two fictitious companies as they upgrade/change to new ERP systems.  

Planning for Successful ERP Implementation Projects

February 23, 2019

If you are looking for your first ERP system or upgrading from an existing system, the evaluation, selection and implementation process are critically important. Considered change management and detailed business process mapping, amongst other strategies, can help ensure effective implementation. This is part of a five-part blog post series on the stories of two fictitious companies. Their situations reflect what some companies experience after choosing a new ERP system.

Precise Business Solutions Wins International Partner of the Year Award

February 23, 2019

Here at Epicor, we're all about growth. We like to recognise the great work our partners are doing in providing value to our customers and helping them achieve their business growth goals. Each year we recognize Epicor partners for their ongoing success and achievements supporting Epicor solutions. This year, we'd like to extend our congratulations to a partner of more than 20 years, Precise Business Solutions, who has been acknowledged as Epicor International Partner of the Year.

6 Reasons to Change Your view of Cloud ERP Software

December 30, 2018

A Saugatuck Technology report found that with respect to ERP/business management software, 47% of businesses have implemented cloud solutions and 70% plan to implement in the near future. 
So, if your business has not yet made the shift to cloud ERP software, here are 6 key reasons why you should seriously consider it. 

Why Business Transformation Should be Ongoing and Laser-Focused

June 25, 2018

A recent Gartner survey shows that CIOs are turning into business leaders. While IT is still one of the CIO’s responsibilities, achieving revenue growth and supporting digital transformation were identified most often as top business priorities for organisations in 2018. There is a lot of talk about digital transformation, so it has become an industry buzzword. 

Epicor at National Manufacturing Week 2018 in Australia

May 07, 2018

We're excited for the upcoming National Manufacturing Week 2018, which runs from 9 May to 11 May 2018 at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. The Epicor Australia team will exhibit at Australia’s largest manufacturing showcase at stand 2504. With the introduction of new and emerging technologies, the manufacturing industry has become much more competitive. 

Megatrends Shaping the Factory of the Future

April 30, 2018

Megatrends are global, sustained, macroeconomic forces of development that impact businesses, cultures and personal lives. The wonders of technology – and specifically the Internet of Things (IoT) – have us all on a dizzying course of change. But manufacturers, especially, must ensure factory operations are future-fit to transcend transformation. Trends and disruptive technologies will enable some businesses to compete and thrive, while those same circumstances will knock others off course (or out of the market completely).

Digital Twinning: The Future of Manufacturing

January 26, 2018

The most innovative manufacturing businesses are already starting to take advantage of the new industry-transforming technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI). Digital twinning' has gained momentum as more manufacturers invest in smart machines that are transforming the industrial landscape. Defined as the mapping of a physical asset to a digital platform, digital twinning lets manufacturers gather data from machine sensors to find out how they are performing in real time.