Epicor Helps Distributors in Australia and New Zealand Turn Insights into Action with Epicor Prophet 21 Cloud ERP

Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, today continued its global portfolio expansion for the make, move, and sell industries with the upcoming release of Epicor Prophet 21 for distributors in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).

Epicor Prophet 21 is an industry-leading SaaS ERP solution tailored for distributors, and part of the Epicor Industry ERP Cloud. Distributors can leverage advanced business intelligence and industry-specific integrations to strengthen operations, supplier relationships, protect against cyber threats, and strengthen time-to-value.

According to a new Forrester study in collaboration with Epicor, 78 percent of distributors across ANZ are planning to adopt or expand their use of AI in ERP, yet only 35 percent have implemented it meaningfully. This highlights a major gap between ambition and execution, with legacy ERP systems and siloed data cited as the top barriers to supply chain agility and modernisation. In addition, by 2028 68 percent of distributors in ANZ plan to change their ERP solution, with many already evaluating alternatives. This signals a major shift towards modern, SaaS-based ERP platforms.

“We’ve listened closely to the needs of distributors in Australia and New Zealand and are responding with increased resources and tailored solutions to meet their needs,” said Andy Coussins, Executive Vice President of International at Epicor. “Our expansion in this key market reflects our long-term global commitment and focus on providing distributors the SaaS-based, data-driven capabilities they need to make smarter, faster decisions.”  

The upcoming release of Epicor Prophet 21 in ANZ, slated for December 2025, emphasises enhanced Country-Specific Functionality (CSF), addressing the unique needs and regulatory requirements of businesses within the region. These new regional capabilities are not only designed to strengthen compliance with local regulations but also enhance operational effectiveness and customer engagement through customisable forms and languages.

Expected features include:

• Robust compliance with local accounting standards such as IFRS and GAAP, as well as streamlined management of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• Extensive Business Activity Statement (BAS) reporting capabilities to assist in fulfilling tax obligations, as well as adherence to the Payment Times Reporting Scheme (PTRS) which promotes fair payment practices to small business suppliers.
• Integration of BPAY which allows for convenient electronic payments through financial institutions, significantly improving transaction efficiency.

For more information or to schedule a demo of Epicor Prophet 21, please visit our website.