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22/04/2026

Why Shop Owners Who Swore Off Quoting Software Are Taking a Second Look

Did you know that automated quoting can also help you filter out unwanted business, provide you with intelligence to adapt your service pricing strategies, and more? Let us walk you through the possibilities.

16/04/2026

Aftermarket Parts Sourcing Made Easy: How Repair Shops Save Time with Epicor Parts Lane
31/03/2026

Frost & Sullivan Maps the Automotive Aftermarket's Road to Efficiency and Growth
24/03/2026

From Standardized to Strategic: What PIES 8.0 Really Demands

18/03/2026

How Artificial Intelligence amplifies the capabilities of your employees and creates more value for your company.

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13/02/2024

Accelerating Performance with the Insight Advantage

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Building Supply

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17/03/2026

Building a Lasting Partnership

Epicor and the ABMDA are working together to help members grow and thrive with BisTrack

10/02/2026

Why Building Suppliers Are Turning to Acadia to Standardize Operations, Safety, and Training
26/01/2026

Cloud Benefits for BisTrack Users
18/12/2025

Champions of Retail and Building Supply

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03/10/2025

Fly Into the Winner Zone

Epicor is proud to celebrate remarkable leadership with the 2025 NHPA Top Guns Award honorees.

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26/09/2025

From Stability to Strategy Financials Portfolio of Epicor Explained

The Financials Portfolio of Epicor Explained

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26/09/2025

AI Readiness in 2025

Why workforce strategy Is the new supply chain differentiator.

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25/08/2025

Why Today’s CFOs Need Robust Performance Management

One of the biggest pain points for CFOs today is the fragmented nature of enterprise data.

05/08/2025

Building Supply Solutions in the UK

Selecting the right ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is crucial for streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and driving growth.

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01/08/2025

Taking it to the Next Level

Using Epicor certified partners makes a difference for your business.

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30/06/2025

BisTrack 2025.1 Empowering Your Business with Enhanced Functionality

Every six months, the BisTrack team delivers strategic product releases, incorporating valuable customer feedback from the Ideas Portal.

17/02/2025

Introducing BisTrack Web

Experience the Future of BisTrack with an Enhanced User Experience, Improved Accessibility, and More Personalization.

27/01/2025

Scalable EDI Solutions: Powering Business Growth in the Digital Age

In this article, we'll examine the key features of scalable EDI and how they differ from traditional systems.

09/01/2025

How PO Lifecycle Visibility Reduces Supply Chain Risk

Purchase orders may seem routine, but they’re vital to business success. Learn why smart companies prioritize POs to drive accuracy and efficiency.

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13/12/2024

BisTrack 2024.2: Empowering Your Business with Enhanced Functionality

With a range of new capabilities and enhancements, 2024.2 is designed to streamline your workflows, boost productivity, and deliver unparalleled results.

25/11/2024

Epicor Celebrates Champion Award Winners at Epicor Insights for Building Supply and Retail

We honor those who go above and beyond to serve customers and drive results.

12/09/2024

EDI by Industry: Manufacturing, Logistics, and Retail

Explore how EDI can be tailored for various industries, including key transaction sets and industry-specific considerations.

24/08/2024

Transform Your Supply Chain with AI and IoT

Discover how AI and IoT transform supply chains by boosting efficiency, visibility, and decision-making with Epicor’s innovative digital solutions.

02/08/2024

Introducing the Epicor CPQ Champion Awards 2024

Our team carefully selected winners from a pool of outstanding candidates, each demonstrating exceptional use of Epicor CPQ in their respective fields.

24/06/2024

Made With You, For You: More Insights From Industry Veterans

Epicor employees draw on previous experience to walk the walk while serving our customers. Featuring David Berg, Gordon Skogsberg, and Luke Kotsmith.

12/03/2024

How Artificial Intelligence amplifies the capabilities of your employees and creates more value for your company.

21/02/2024

Managing the Worker Shortage with ERP Software

Worker shortages are a global problem but can be alleviated through technology. Here’s how ERPs can improve efficiency and manage skills shortages.

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14/02/2024

Opportunities for Wholesale Distributors to Efficiently Manage Their Business With Software

Discover how ERP software revolutionizes wholesale distribution, streamlining inventory, pricing, and customer relations.

13/02/2024

Improving Inventory Accuracy with WMS

Warehouse management software helps provide an effective and practical solution to complex inventory woes.

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31/01/2024

The Future of AI

Epicor helps ensure that businesses stay agile, competitive, and ready for the promise of the what’s next.

Distribution

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22/04/2026

Beyond the Boom

The data center boom is no longer theoretical; it’s operational.

17/04/2026

The Coordination Failure Quietly Costing Distributors Millions. And Why Fixing Individual Locations Won't Solve It.
07/04/2026

The State of the UKI Electrical Supply Chain: Key Takeaways From the EDA Digital Forum 2026
01/04/2026

Not All AI Is Created Equal: How the Right Tools Capture and Transfer Critical Knowledge

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18/03/2026

How IP&O Becomes the Intelligence Layer of a Distribution Control Tower

Inventory planning, replenishment, and optimization are the backbone of a resilient, profitable, and predictable distribution network.

18/03/2026

Elite EXTRA: Closing the Control Tower Gap for Distribution Operations

Unlike standalone routing tools or basic dispatch systems, Elite EXTRA is built to solve real execution problems.

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17/03/2026

Your Next Major Initiative Will Probably Fail. Unless You Fix This First.

What operations leaders miss about change management that blocks transformation on the frontline

13/03/2026

Rising Fuel Costs: How Distributors Safeguard Profitability

Fuel prices are rising, and the impact is showing up quickly in freight invoices, carrier surcharges, and delivery costs.

12/03/2026

The Call for Change: Digital Transformation for Distributors

Discover how distributors can overcome cloud migration challenges, accelerate digital transformation, and unlock efficiency, security, and cost savings across the supply chain.

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10/03/2026

Only 13% of UK Distributors Have Full Operational Visibility. Is Your Business One of Them?

For distributors managing multiple sites and trade counters, this plays out dozens of times a day, across every branch in the network.

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09/03/2026

Effortless Automation with Prophet 21 in the Cloud

Epicor Prophet 21 is built for distributors who want to simplify operations, reduce errors, and give their teams more time to focus on what really matters.

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06/02/2026

Managing Tariff Pressure in 2026: Cost, Pricing, and Compliance Challenges for Distributors

For distributors in 2026, tariffs have moved from an external trade consideration to a core operational cost.

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16/01/2026

Operations Management Explained

Discover how Operations Management optimizes resources, cuts waste, and boosts profits.

01/12/2025

KYKLO Product Data Connector Helps Distributors Drive Efficiency

Discover how to bridge the gap between your ERP and enriched product information.

26/11/2025

Five Reasons to Move to Eclipse 2025.2

Built to help you modernize operations, improve efficiency, and better serve your customers, this update delivers meaningful enhancements that reflect real-world workflows and industry needs.

25/11/2025

Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Protecting the Intelligence Layer of Cognitive ERP

AI is transforming every corner of business, from forecasting demand to exposing new cybersecurity risks, especially in operational industries like manufacturing.

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22/10/2025

Your Processes Are Only as Effective as Your Weakest Link

Overcoming the hurdles standing in the way of efficiency and productivity

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21/10/2025

What Do Brown M&MS Have In Common With Sops?

Learn why organizations across the supply chain and beyond incorporate checklists into their work.

06/10/2025

The Value of “Made With You, For You”

Discover how Epicor ERP is built with and for distributors. For over 50 years, customer-driven insights have shaped our tailored solutions and bi-annual product releases.

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03/10/2025

Transform Your Business Operations with New Enhancements in Prophet 21

Prophet 21 release 2025.1, available on May 12, 2025, is a testament to our commitment to helping you not only survive but thrive in an ever-changing industry.

30/09/2025

The Five Ts: A Modern Playbook for Navigating Tariffs in Distribution

For forward-looking distributors, tariffs are no longer a distant concern; they’re a daily reality.

26/09/2025

AI Readiness in 2025

Why workforce strategy Is the new supply chain differentiator.

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26/09/2025

Practical Ways AI Is Transforming Wholesale Distribution

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from a distant promise for wholesale distributors to a practical reality, driving measurable improvements in efficiency, profitability, and customer experience.

25/08/2025

Why Today’s CFOs Need Robust Performance Management

One of the biggest pain points for CFOs today is the fragmented nature of enterprise data.

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01/08/2025

From Humble Beginnings to Industry Leaders

ComTec Solutions, 2W Tech, and their evolving Epicor journey.

01/08/2025

Taking it to the Next Level

Using Epicor certified partners makes a difference for your business.

09/06/2025

Rethink Your ERP: Why You Should Switch to a Distribution Industry-Focused Solution

If your current Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system isn't helping you navigate these complexities, it may be time to reconsider your options.

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19/05/2025

Maximize Operations With Eclipse Release 2025.1

Generally available on May 8, 2025, Eclipse release 2025.1 includes a wide array of new features and enhancements designed to improve user experience, streamline operations, and integrate seamlessly with other systems.

16/05/2025

Building the Future of Distribution

The Epicor-Conveyance alliance is transforming the human side of Prophet 21 implementations.

05/12/2024

4 Steps Turning Skilled Labor Shortage into Opportunity

Transform the skilled labor shortage into growth. Discover four steps business leaders can take now with cloud ERP, training and talent pipelines.

29/11/2024

Connecting Inventory Decisions to Optimized Financial Returns with Probabilistic Forecasting

IP&O solutions help you see the big picture while driving results.

20/11/2024

Eclipse Release 2024.2 Now Generally Available

In this release, you’ll discover a host of exciting enhancements that can elevate your business to the next level.

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05/11/2024

Customer-Centric Innovation and the Power of Partnership

Collaboration that enhances efficiency and drives results.

10/10/2024

Content Driven Product Information Management (PIM)

The Backbone of Effective Product Management

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04/10/2024

Capacity Planning and Production Scheduling

Achieve operational excellence and higher profits with Capacity Planning & Production Scheduling—key tools for distributors moving to in-house fabrication.

12/09/2024

EDI by Industry: Manufacturing, Logistics, and Retail

Explore how EDI can be tailored for various industries, including key transaction sets and industry-specific considerations.

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27/08/2024

Turn up the Heat on your eCommerce Operation with Integrated ERP and PIM

Learn how a Product Information Management system (PIM) can support complex B2B eCommerce activity, working with your ERP and eCommerce system to multiply the effectiveness and efficiency of your whole eCommerce operation.

24/08/2024

Transform Your Supply Chain with AI and IoT

Discover how AI and IoT transform supply chains by boosting efficiency, visibility, and decision-making with Epicor’s innovative digital solutions.

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02/08/2024

Understanding Quality Management Systems (QMS)

An advanced quality management system can enhance productivity and consistency in all production phases and help ensure regulatory compliance.

24/06/2024

Made With You, For You: More Insights From Industry Veterans

Epicor employees draw on previous experience to walk the walk while serving our customers. Featuring David Berg, Gordon Skogsberg, and Luke Kotsmith.

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04/04/2024

Today’s Distributors with Tomorrow’s Data

Epicor-commissioned study: See how 200 distributors are leveraging data now and their progress in incorporating AI and becoming fully data-driven.

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15/02/2024

Finding the Right Distribution ERP

Your ERP solution should reflect the specific needs, metrics, and best practices of your industry.

13/02/2024

Elevate Your Financial Strategy with Epicor FP&A for Distributors

Discover how Epicor transforms financial planning to boost efficiency, cut costs, and drive growth with SaaS for streamlined finances and better decisions.

31/01/2024

The Future of AI

Epicor helps ensure that businesses stay agile, competitive, and ready for the promise of the what’s next.

06/07/2023

Managing Your Warehouse More Efficiently

Manage your warehouse activities smarter and improve your collaboration, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

22/05/2023

What is Cybersecurity?

Protect your business against the ever-increasing threat of cyber attacks.

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05/04/2023

Supply Chain Management for Future Connected Organization

Supply chain management can help increase flexibility, productivity, and profitability—and future-proof your organization.

Manufacturing

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13/05/2026

Modern ERP & Connected Operations for Industrial Machinery Manufacturers

Learn how modern ERP software and connected operations help industrial machinery manufacturers improve visibility, execution, and lifecycle performance.

07/05/2026

Accelerate ERP Customizations with AI
05/05/2026

Kinetic 2026.100 ERP Release: Planning, Financials, UX Updates
07/04/2026

The State of the UKI Electrical Supply Chain: Key Takeaways From the EDA Digital Forum 2026

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01/04/2026

Not All AI Is Created Equal: How the Right Tools Capture and Transfer Critical Knowledge

Since OpenAI released ChatGPT to the public in 2022, we've seen an explosion of AI-powered products hit the market.

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26/03/2026

The Clarity Gap: Why Discrete Manufacturers Make High-Stakes Decisions Without a Complete Picture

Lack of real-time visibility costs manufacturers money. Learn how unified data transforms operations, margins, and delivery.

18/03/2026

Why Most Supply Chain Visibility Tools Fall Short

CFOs now face a dual challenge: safeguarding financial performance while navigating unpredictable supply chain conditions.

17/03/2026

Your Next Major Initiative Will Probably Fail. Unless You Fix This First.

What operations leaders miss about change management that blocks transformation on the frontline

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11/03/2026

What Smart Manufacturing Research Reveals About Modern Supply Chain Optimization

Manufacturers face supply chain disruption despite investing in AI and automation. New research reveals why data and decision‑making gaps persist.

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11/02/2026

Introducing the Epicor Prism Reasoning Agent

Epicor Prism Reasoning Agent interprets data and workflows to help teams solve issues faster inside your ERP.

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27/01/2026

Smart Factory Supply Chain Agility

Explore how Smart Factory strategies and Epicor solutions help manufacturers achieve resilience and efficiency in supply chain operations.

27/01/2026

Smart Factory Agility for Manufacturers

Learn how Smart Factory principles and Epicor solutions drive agility through demand planning, inventory optimization, and execution.

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20/01/2026

How Technology Can Help with the Manufacturing Labor Shortage

Manufacturing Day is a great time to think about how next-gen tech can help attract—and retain—the next generation of workers.

20/01/2026

What is FP&A

This article helps stakeholders understand FP&A and the industry resources needed for financial forecasts, models, and supporting key corporate decisions.

19/01/2026

Why Modern ERP Is the Foundation for Data Analytics in Manufacturing

Discover how modern ERP serves as a foundation for data analytics in manufacturing, from real time insights to predictive and prescriptive decision making.

16/01/2026

Operations Management Explained

Discover how Operations Management optimizes resources, cuts waste, and boosts profits.

16/01/2026

Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Business with Epicor CPQ: 7 Strategies

In this article, we explore seven ways companies can harness the power of Epicor CPQ

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05/01/2026

How Real-Time Production Visibility Unlocks the Connected Factory

Most plants rely on end-of-shift reports, handwritten notes, or operators verbally explaining what went wrong the day before.

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15/12/2025

Why CFOs Should Care About the Connected Factory

Finance leaders depend on timely, accurate information.

15/12/2025

Why Process Control is the Missing Link in Most Smart Factory Initiatives

Manufacturers have made big strides connecting machines, capturing data, and modernizing ERP and MES systems.

15/12/2025

The IT Leader's Playbook

Manufacturing is changing fast—and nowhere is the pressure felt more intensely than inside IT and OT teams.

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01/12/2025

How Manufacturers Can Close the Executive Satisfaction Gap

Survey data shows manufacturers hit performance goals 75% of the time—but only half of executives are satisfied. Here’s why the gap persists and how technology can close it.

25/11/2025

Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Protecting the Intelligence Layer of Cognitive ERP

AI is transforming every corner of business, from forecasting demand to exposing new cybersecurity risks, especially in operational industries like manufacturing.

20/11/2025

The Future of Just-in-Time Supply Chain Efficiency

Explore the benefits of just-in-time inventory management for reducing waste and enhancing productivity.

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19/11/2025

Manufacturing Automation That Pays for Itself

Overcoming the productivity paradox of partial automation.

22/10/2025

Your Processes Are Only as Effective as Your Weakest Link

Overcoming the hurdles standing in the way of efficiency and productivity

21/10/2025

What Do Brown M&MS Have In Common With Sops?

Learn why organizations across the supply chain and beyond incorporate checklists into their work.

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15/10/2025

Release 2025.2 of Kinetic: Purpose-Built for the Future of Manufacturing

Discover how Epicor’s Kinetic 2025.2 release empowers global manufacturers to overcome supply chain disruptions, meet regulatory demands, and exceed customer expectations with practical innovations.

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14/10/2025

Cybersecurity in Manufacturing

We’ll explore what these rising threats mean for manufacturers, their supply chains, and the future of AI-powered operations.

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08/10/2025

Balancing Speed and Flexibility with Assemble to Order

Discover how assemble to order (ATO) helps manufacturers cut costs, boost customization, and improve supply chain efficiency.

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03/10/2025

Release 2025.1 of Epicor Kinetic: Smarter. Greener. More Connected.

With Release 2025.1 of Kinetic, you have the industry-specific tools to work faster, adapt to change, and stay competitive in an increasingly dynamic landscape.

03/10/2025

Epicor Insights 2025 for Manufacturers: Spark Action. Drive Results.

Mark your calendar—Epicor Insights 2025 is happening May 4–8 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

26/09/2025

From Stability to Strategy Financials Portfolio of Epicor Explained

The Financials Portfolio of Epicor Explained

26/09/2025

AI Readiness in 2025

Why workforce strategy Is the new supply chain differentiator.

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09/09/2025

ADP and Epicor Announce Strategic Partnership

ADP, a leading global provider of human capital management solutions, and Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, announced a new partnership.

03/09/2025

Modernize Your RFQ Process with Prism

Epicor's newest AI solution helps streamline supplier communications, shorten cycle times, and make smarter purchasing decisions.

02/09/2025

What is Smart Manufacturing?

Smart manufacturing uses data to create manufacturing systems that respond, self-monitor, learn, and improve. But how?

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26/08/2025

A Comprehensive Guide to Manufacturing ERP Software

Streamline operations and scale with industry-leading manufacturing ERP software solutions, designed for efficiency, flexibility, and future growth.

25/08/2025

Why Today’s CFOs Need Robust Performance Management

One of the biggest pain points for CFOs today is the fragmented nature of enterprise data.

11/08/2025

3M Abrasives as an Example:

Product content, navigation and fast purchase that makes sense

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06/08/2025

Epicor ERP: Agility & Compliance for Electronics Manufacturing

Epicor Kinetic goes beyond supporting electronics manufacturing. Our solutions make every day easier, helping you lead the industry forward.

01/08/2025

From Humble Beginnings to Industry Leaders

ComTec Solutions, 2W Tech, and their evolving Epicor journey.

01/08/2025

Taking it to the Next Level

Using Epicor certified partners makes a difference for your business.

30/07/2025

Sovos and Epicor Launch Strategic Partnership

Sovos, a global provider of tax and regulatory compliance software, and Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in industry-specific enterprise software to drive business growth, are excited to announce a strategic partnership.

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21/07/2025

Your ERP is not Broken – But It’s Holding You Back

Legacy ERP is slowing down ANZ manufacturing—modernise now to scale, cut costs, and stay competitive.

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08/07/2025

A Revolutionary Carbon Cost Rollup Solution for Manufacturers

Seamless integration and simplified reporting let you track measurable environmental insights.

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19/06/2025

SourceDay and Epicor Join Forces

SourceDay, the leader in supplier portal and purchase order collaboration, and Epicor, a global leader in industry-specific ERP tools, are partnering to turbocharge purchase order (PO) lifecycle management.

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12/06/2025

The Future of Work

How Leaders Can Redirect Resources to Optimize Organizational Value.

26/05/2025

Unlocking AI Innovation: Why Moving Your Business to the Cloud is the Key

To truly harness the power of AI, your business needs the right foundation—and that foundation is the cloud.

15/05/2025

Make tariff-driven change easy for frontline teams to adopt

Agility is critical in disruptive economic times. Your team is counting on you to guide them through.

07/05/2025

The Shift to the Cloud

Manufacturers face inflation, trade barriers, and global supply chain disruptions that strain margins and complicate cross-border operations.

07/05/2025

From Frustration to Fulfilment: Upgrading Legacy ERP Systems

Outdated ERP systems can hurt employee satisfaction and productivity. Learn how modern ERP helps businesses support and engage their workforce.

02/05/2025

Kinetic Browser UX

Embrace the Future with the Kinetic Browser UX

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22/04/2025

Tariffs, Inflation, and Global Uncertainty

Leveraging Epicor FP&A for Strategic Resilience

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14/03/2025

Celebrating Our Epicor Champion Award Winners at Asia Connect 2025

Discover how our customers are optimizing and thriving with Epicor solutions.

10/03/2025

Identifying Workforce Skills Gaps

Escape the pressure of a tight labor market and take skills management into your own hands.

07/03/2025

Training Tomorrow’s Supply Chain Leaders Today

How Mohawk College partnered with Epicor and Six S Partners to train the next generation of ERP innovators.

04/03/2025

How Connected Process Control Enhances Knowledge Transfer on the Shop Floor

The Manufacturing Workforce is Changing—Is Your Process Control Keeping Up?

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03/03/2025

Understanding Vertical AI Agents in Manufacturing ERP

Explore how Vertical AI agents like Epicor Prism enhance manufacturing ERP systems by leveraging industry-specific data to improve user experience, streamline processes, and drive innovation in manufacturing.

28/02/2025

Bridging the Learning Resource Gap for Frontline Manufacturing Employees

Frontline employees are the backbone of manufacturing operations. Their performance directly correlates with the productivity, quality, and overall success of the business.

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28/02/2025

Utilizing ERP Planning BOMs with Epicor IP&O

Leading ERP solutions introduce the concept of the “Planning BOM,” which allows for forecasting at a higher level in the manufacturing process.

24/02/2025

Cost Savings Found in Retiring Legacy On-Premises ERP

Migrating to the cloud can boost efficiency and drive results.

13/02/2025

Tariffs and Manufacturing: A Game Plan for Success

The right ERP solutions can show you a clear path to your goal.

13/02/2025

Navigating New Tariffs for Small or Midsized Manufacturers

How you can leverage the right tools, use size to your advantage, and anticipate change

13/02/2025

Self-Service EDI: Breaking Down Barriers in B2B Communication

You’ll learn how self-service EDI can transform your B2B transaction workflows from the inside out.

11/02/2025

Getting to Zero Defect

The potential for perfection in manufacturing depends on your employees

10/02/2025

Enhancing Worker Productivity with Epicor

Learn how Epicor solutions make every day easier—for your business, your employees, and your customers.

06/02/2025

The Digital Commerce Imperative for Manufacturers

Why a streamlined, integrated solution is essential for your business.

28/01/2025

Understanding the Role of EDI Data Mapping in Business Communication

Learn how EDI software transforms the EDI mapping process, simplifying the task of transferring B2B data between systems.

27/01/2025

Enhancing Productivity with Epicor Kinetic in the Cloud

This blog delves into the key findings of the study, focusing on the ways businesses can enhance productivity with Epicor Kinetic in the cloud.

27/01/2025

Scalable EDI Solutions: Powering Business Growth in the Digital Age

In this article, we'll examine the key features of scalable EDI and how they differ from traditional systems.

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