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5 Tips for a Smooth Epicor ERP Upgrade

November 05, 2019

Software upgrades don’t have to be complicated. In fact, they should be easy! No one wants to spend time and effort just upgrading computer software. We live in a world where we expect our software to update on a regular basis to get the best functionality, so why should this be different for your ERP solution? That’s why Epicor has put together this handy little list of five tips for making your Epicor ERP upgrade as smooth as possible.

5 Myths About Upgrading Epicor ERP

November 05, 2019

You probably feel like you have a good reason for not upgrading. After working with customers for the last few decades, we’ve heard it all. However, technology moves fast, and standing still with your current, outdated systems can cause major problems in the future. Let's go over the five most common myths about upgrading Epicor ERP and detail how we can make it easier on you.

Digital transformation: a trend MTO manufacturers can't ignore

June 03, 2019

The vision for manufacturing digital transformation can be almost anything you can imagine. Drones carrying out the previously time-consuming task of inventory counts.

Going global: a route to growth for MTO manufacturers

June 03, 2019

Like any manufacturer pushing for growth, make-to-order (MTO) manufacturers will explore a variety of avenues.

Me and now—how the 'Amazon effect' is impacting on MTO manufacturers

June 03, 2019

By making and delivering customized products—whether through mass customization or other MTO processes—MTO manufacturers may feel shielded from another prevalent market trend: the so-called Amazon effect.

Meeting customer needs more efficiently through mass customization

June 03, 2019

As consumers we expect to be able to personalize many of the things we buy—configuring a computer to meet our needs, choosing the color of a phone or tablet, or selecting the paint finish for a new car.

Top 10 Food and Beverage Industry Trends for 2019

April 30, 2019

Consumer behavior impacts the market for UK food and beverage manufacturers. Manufacturers have to navigate new recipes, packaging, labels, and demand for new products.

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.