Epicor Blogs

Cloud ERP Software—Flexibility, Scalability, and Ease to Keep Pace With Innovation

April 10, 2019

With a wide range of connected devices in your business, integrations with customers and suppliers, and an increasingly talent-oriented workforce, deploying your ERP software in the cloud has many advantages in an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) era.

The Connected Worker—A Critical Component of Your IIoT Strategy

April 10, 2019

While the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will see automation disrupt the nature of traditionally human-centered roles, people will still be a fundamentally important element in the success of your IIoT strategy.

Advanced Analytics—Delivering Insights For What Lies Ahead

April 10, 2019

In years gone by, analytics and reporting have been a function of looking at the past to gain insight into what has occurred. Advanced analytics, however, is forward-looking; projecting what is ahead, allowing businesses to develop strategies more confidently.

Intelligent Machines—Significantly Transforming Manufacturing

April 10, 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

April 10, 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.

ERP Software Functionality and Configuration—A Tale of Two Companies

March 14, 2019

To prepare for growth, you need an ERP system which allows you to realise and use the full functionality of the software. Additionally, you need to be able to configure the software to suit your business, not adapt your business to suit the software. Case in point—the tale of these two companies.  

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. his blog post is part two of a five-part series, entitled 'A Tale of Two Companies'. 

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.

Epicor at Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific (ITAP) 2018 in Singapore

October 15, 2018

Manufacturing is in a state of flux with Industry 4.0 offering visions of factories of the future, and people, processes and equipment all connected and automated. All this will also change business models, impact output and processes across industries, leading to new business and production models, standards, and practices.

Epicor Wins Computerworld Hong Kong Award for Supply Chain Management

October 08, 2018

We are delighted to announce that Epicor has won the Computerworld Hong Kong Award 2018 in the category for Supply Chain Management (SCM) software. The annual Computerworld Hong Kong Awards have identified Hong Kong's leading technology products, services, and providers since 2002. Throughout the years this annual award programme has witnessed countless changes within the IT industry and despite its continuous transformation, demand for excellence remains constant.