What Is an ERP Feasibility Study?
Will ERP help us manage our inventory? Do we have the resources to invest in enterprise software? Is it necessary for business growth? Bottom line: Should we implement ERP?
How to Get Rid of Data Silos
As the name suggests, a data silo is a set of data only accessible to one department or team in an organization. To some extent, data silos are unavoidable. Each department accumulates data pertaining to its responsibilities, focusing on its particular roles and...
Fix Business Issues with ERP Integration
As the infographic below illustrates, organizations aren’t making the most of their data. Enterprise data is intended to drive productivity, collaboration and precision. But when data is siloed and poorly managed, it does little to improve business...
BI for Manufacturing
Data forms the backbone of modern enterprises. That’s especially the case for manufacturers. Manufacturing is a data-intensive business that involves metrics for production, delivery, customers and more. But for today’s industries, the issue isn’t whether they’re...
Epicor Fixed Fee Implementation
Too many businesses continue to perform crucial tasks using limited platforms such as QuickBooks and Excel. Even worse, employees are wasting time and space by stuffing filing cabinets or consolidating information from dozens of sticky notes and journals. If...
When Does Automation Go Too Far?
Labor shortages and the ability to increase accuracy and efficiency make business process automation enticing for manufacturers and distributors. But when does automation go too far? This is the question that has divided industry experts and thought leaders.
ERP Software to the Rescue!
Mayhem has spread across several local manufacturing and distribution companies. Retailers and customers have unleashed their fury after receiving incorrect or late shipments. Excess inventory is conquering space in warehouses. Inaccurate manual data entries have...
Artificial Intelligence for ERP
For years, industry analysts have been speculating how artificial intelligence (AI) will make its way into our workplaces. Now, those speculations are starting to become reality. ERP vendors, such as Epicor, are increasingly embedding AI functionality into their...