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What Is EDI? A Comprehensive Guide

Explore EDI: the digital standard for business document exchange. Learn its benefits, types, and implementation process.

EDI Standards and Protocols: What You Need to Know

With this guide, we’ll demystify the building blocks of EDI—its standards and protocols—to help you learn the lingo and tricks of the trade. Let's dive in.

What is a Quality Management System (QMS)?

Learn about what a quality management system is, how it works, its extensive benefits and implementation tips.

Epicor Commerce for Automotive: The Next Generation B2B Platform

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Epicor Commerce for Automotive, our next generation B2B eCommerce platform, purpose-built for the aftermarket industry, that empowers automotive distributors...

AI in Manufacturing: The Future Looks Bright

Artificial intelligence (AI) helps manufacturers analyze vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and make informed decisions. It enhances decision-making through data-driven insights and predictive...

Introducing the Epicor CPQ Champion Awards 2024: Celebrating Innovation, Collaboration, and Optimization

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

IoT in Enterprises

Discover how the Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping business operations, from optimizing supply chains to enhancing customer experiences, and uncover the challenges and solutions for successful...

Understanding Quality Management Systems (QMS)

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

What is APQP?

What is APQP? Advanced product quality planning represents a more impactful and strategic way of ensuring consistent product quality.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Everything You Need to Know

Discover the essentials of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), its benefits, key concepts, types, and real-world examples. See how it can enhance your entire business operations from customer...

AI in Manufacturing: Where Are We Now?

AI revolutionizes traditional processes, unlocking new potential in manufacturing and transforming how businesses operate and compete.

The Epicor AI Vision

Unlocking the power of the connected enterprise with AI-infused ERP

Smart Manufacturing: The Role of AI in Modern ERP Solutions

A look at how Epicor is approaching AI technology with cognitive ERP solutions to reshape the industry, enhance operational capabilities, and drive forward innovation.

Why Invest in a Retail POS

Retail POS systems are foundational to the customer experience. Here’s everything you need to know about retail POS systems, including how they work.

Knowing Your Audience

In an interview with ERP Today, Steve Murphy reflected on the journey from cloud to cognitive ERP.

What’s New In Propello 2024.2

Epicor Propello’s new features will help retailers operate more efficiently, increase staff productivity, and grow profitability.

Getting to Know AI in the Manufacturing Industry

How AI can help manufacturers analyze vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and make informed decisions.

Top Reasons Why Reporting and Budgeting Implementations Sometimes Fail

Discover why over 50% of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) implementations fail to deliver anticipated outcomes. Learn about key challenges and get insights on how to prevent these failures and...

Celebrating Customer Innovation and Excellence

Epicor Champion Circle Awards 2024, Europe

Continuing the Drive to Excellence

Epicor has recently been recognized as a Leader in three IDC ERP MarketScape reports, a Nucleus Research Value Matrix report, and a Major Player in a fourth IDC MarketScape.

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.

AI in Logistics: Driving Efficiency and Cost Savings

Explore how AI is transforming logistics with automated routing, dispatch capabilities, and predictive analytics, leading to significant cost savings, improved delivery times, enhanced customer...

Prophet 21 Release 2024.1: Unleashing New Possibilities

Unlock a world of possibilities. Don't miss out on these game-changing features and upgrade to Prophet 21 release 2024.1 today.

The Top 5 Reasons Businesses are Moving to the Cloud

Discover the top 5 reasons businesses are transitioning to the cloud. Learn how Epicor Eclipse Cloud offers flexibility, security, cost savings, business continuity, and supports growth strategies to...

Winners in the Spotlight

Celebrating our Champions at Insights 2024

Enhancing Supply Chain Visibility: Insights and Best Practices from Industry Expert Charles Brennan

Discover the importance of supply chain visibility (SCV) in today's business landscape. Charles Brennan from Nucleus Research highlights the benefits of integrating ERP and SCM systems, and best...

How Epicor Kinetic Helps Virtek Vision Grow and Thrive

Deploying cloud ERP to build efficiencies in inventory, hardware manufacturing, and supply chain management.

The CIO Dilemma: From AI to Familiar User Miscues

Explore the challenges faced by CIOs in protecting their organizations from cyber threats, promoting cyber hygiene, and navigating the implications of AI on data privacy and security

Co-Innovating with AI: Epicor's Drive to Transform Business Operations

Discover how Epicor is transforming business operations by integrating AI into ERP software. Learn about the Epicor Grow portfolio and our collaboration with the Visa Cash App Red Bull Formula One...

Tuning into the Arts: Supporting the Austin Community

Discover the importance of supporting the Austin music community and the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) in providing affordable healthcare to local artists.

Operations Management Explained

Discover the importance of Operations Management (OM) and how it can benefit your organization by optimizing resources, reducing waste, and increasing profits.

Essential Workers' Voice in Manufacturing Industry

An article discussing the results of a survey of manufacturing workers and their opinions on technology adoption, sustainability, and the future of the industry

Transforming ERP with AI

Discover how Epicor is transforming ERP with AI, helping partners to optimize their supply chain, increase revenue, and improve decision-making. Read about the new Epicor Grow portfolio and the...

Sustainability: A Competitive Edge for Businesses

Discover how focusing on sustainability can give your business a competitive edge. Learn how ERP helps foster sustainable growth and how Epicor’s technology can help you reduce carbon emissions while...

The Evolving Role of CFOs in the Digital Age

Explore the evolving role of CFOs in the digital age and how data analytics, cloud computing, and automation are transforming traditional finance functions.

Made With You, For You: Communication Matters

Epicor employees draw on previous experience to walk the walk while serving our customers.

Why You Should Attend Insights 2024: From a Former Customer Turned Employee

Join us to discover innovative use cases that spotlight the practical application of AI in streamlining operations and enhancing decision-making.

What’s New in Release 2024.1 of Kinetic

Explore the latest enhancements and new features in Kinetic Release 2024.1. This update brings innovative solutions to streamline operations in the “Make, Move, Sell” industries, leveraging...

How a Resilient Supply Chain Can Withstand Disruption

In a challenging business environment, supply chain resilience is critical for future-proofing your company.

Embrace AI for Business Transformation: Data Management, Cybersecurity & Cloud Solutions

Explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing business practices through robust data management, enhanced cybersecurity, and seamless cloud migration.

Cloud-Based Retail Management: Key to Disaster Preparedness for Retailers

Discover how a cloud-based Retail Management System (RMS) is essential for disaster preparedness in retail. Adapt and thrive in the face of adversity with cloud technology for your retail business

Overcoming Inventory Optimization Challenges with AI-Driven IP&O Solutions

Learn about Smart IP&O and how can it help you achieve your inventory goals.

Selling Your Vision of Field Service to the C-Suite

At Epicor Insights, you’ll have the opportunity to learn first-hand about the capabilities and customer benefits of Epicor Field Service Management (FSM).

What is Enterprise Content Management (ECM)? - Epicor

Learn what enterprise content management is, its features, and the benefits it can introduce to improve how information is managed in your business.

Explore the Benefits of Epicor CPQ and Insights 2024

Epicor Insights immerses you in our technology, educates you, and helps you to explore the many great options that await you and your business.

5 Strategies to Drive the Future of Manufacturing Work

Discover essential strategies from our second annual 'Voice of the Essential Manufacturing Worker' report, highlighting the importance of upskilling, engagement, tech adoption, and sustainability in...

What is Production Management?

Get the keys to growth for production management to optimize processes, cut spend, outpace competitors, and see maximum growth and customer satisfaction.

How CFOs Can Leverage the Power of AI for Accounting & Finance

As CFOs and VPs of Finance, embracing AI is not just a strategic choice. It's a necessity in today's digital age.

Balancing Application Customization and Standardization in Global Enterprises

Learn how global enterprises can define and achieve an optimal level of application customization and standardization through these best practices.

The Value of Modernizing Your Manufacturing Company

Discover how technology drives modern manufacturing. Learn from 600 workers about digital transformation, innovation, and upskilling for a competitive edge.

What is the Insight Advantage?

Empowering makers, movers, and sellers like you to look around the corner and across the supply chain to make smarter decisions for a successful tomorrow.

Unveiling the Future: Top 6 Trends Shaping the CPQ Industry

Join us as we delve into the key trends set to reshape the CPQ industry and unveil the future of this tech-led revolution

The Role of AI in CPQ

Explore how AI-driven CPQ will revolutionize sales and manufacturing, unlocking productivity and innovation for a smarter future.

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.

How Cloud ERP is Transforming Global Enterprises

Implement digital platforms to improve governance and coordination across your organization.

Retail Management Systems for Thrift Retail Success

Learn how retail management systems help non-profit thrift store owners reach their goals, satisfy customers, empower workers, and support their mission.

Vital Insights for Business Success - Epicor

Explore how accounts payable (AP) impact finances and drive overall business success. Get instant tips, today, to master AP and turbocharge revenue.

Omnichannel retail and the seamless shopping experience

Omnichannel retail, also known as omnichannel commerce. It connects all of the digital and physical touchpoints in the customer journey to create a consistent experience.

AI Integration and the Automotive Aftermarket

Aftermarket Automotive businesses can gain efficiency and profitability by integrating artificial intelligence with their ERP solution.

Don’t Trust Your Gut: Become a Data-Driven Business

How to Turn Data Challenges Into Opportunities.

Upskilling for Manufacturing Workers

Learn how upskilling creates a positive impact on worker satisfaction and manufacturing business success.

The Future of Supplier Relationship Management

Learn why supplier relationship management is evolving at a fever pitch, largely due to the rise of new technologies and SRM-specific tools.

Unveiling Efficiency: Measuring Performance in Finance Departments

Your finance department orchestrates the flow of capital and resources that are vital for organizational sustainability and growth.

The Intersection of AI and FP&A: A Current Overview

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

The Value of People-Centric AI

Today, let’s explore the concept of People-Centric AI—a paradigm that places human creativity and problem-solving at its core.

Top Financial KPIs for Manufacturers that Finance Departments should track with Epicor FP&A

FP&A can empower you and your finance team to monitor and analyze KPIs seamlessly, helping ensure a more strategic and informed approach to financial management.

5 Ways to Improve the Experiences of Frontline Manufacturers

Manufacturers that work on factory floors want their companies to embrace modern technology and provide opportunities for upskilling and training.

Why Cloud ERP is Revolutionizing the Two-Tier Strategy

Cloud ERP helps enterprises seamlessly adopt a two-tier ERP system by helping lower costs, achieve flexibility and scalability, and increasing time to value.

Celebrate Shared Values on Employee Appreciation Day 2024

Discover how Epicor values foster teamwork and fuel innovation as proud, proactive partners to the world’s most essential businesses. Unity and collaboration on Employee Appreciation Day and beyond.

10 Ways ERP Software Improves Your Hardscape Business

Discover how ERP software elevates hardscape businesses: streamline operations, enhance inventory and customer management, and drive efficiency.

Rebate Management for Roofing and Siding Companies

Explore how ERP software revolutionizes rebate management for roofing and siding companies, enhancing efficiency, profitability, and compliance.

Experts

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.

Finding the Right Distribution ERP

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

Opportunities for Wholesale Distributors to Efficiently Manage Their Business With Software

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

Seven Insights Into Factory Workers’ Experiences from the Second Annual “Voice of the Essential Manufacturing Worker” Report

Read the report for insights into how 600 frontline factory workers use technology, develop new skills, and see their companies staying ahead of the competition.

Visual Configuration for Free-Form Products: Expand Your Market With Technology

Read on to learn how you can leverage Epicor CPQ and an innovation within our visual KB3D configurator, Sketch and Extrude, to grow your business:

Improving Inventory Accuracy with Warehouse Management Software

Improving Inventory Accuracy with Warehouse Management Software

Elevate Your Financial Strategy with Epicor FP&A for Distributors

Discover how Epicor transforms financial planning, boosts efficiency, reduces expenses, propels growth. Uncover prime advantages of this SaaS for streamlined finances & improved decision-making.

Introducing Manufacturing the Future, a New Podcast from Epicor

A new podcast for manufacturing leaders, hosted by Epicor Vice President Kerrie Jordan.

Boost Profits in Paint and Decorating with Smart Margin Management

The right attention to key details and the right retail management solution in place, you can use margin maintenance to enhance customer loyalty and drive success throughout the year.

5 Questions to Help You Decide if You Need a Tiered ERP Solution

Taking time to evaluate your short- and long-term business strategies will help inform your decision on the ERP solution that can best position you to expand, scale, and thrive in the months ahead.

Vaibhav Vohra’s Perspectives on AI and GCC Industries

Writing for CXO Insight Middle East, Vaibhav Vora discusses the impact of AI-powered data supply chains in GCC industries.

Steve Murphy on AI in 2024

In a Forbes article, Epicor CEO Steve Murphy explains why humans are critical to successfully implementing AI tools.

The Pros and Cons of AI Adoption in Retail

The retail industry is increasingly looking at how adopting artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance their top business priorities, business operations, and the customer experience.

The Future of AI

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

How We Did It: Partnership vs. Vendorship

Businesses have a unique opportunity to use data-driven technology to build brand awareness and drive results.

Optimise Business Performance with Proactive ERP Lifecycle Management

Careful management of the ERP lifecycle is a vital initiative for all businesses seeking to meet strategic business goals.

Investing in eCommerce—8 Factors to Consider

An eCommerce strategy is not right for everyone. The reason—it’s all about the customer.

HBSDealer Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply

Epicor team members attended the event where Epicor customers were among the women recognized for business excellence and as rising stars.

Overcome These 7 Manufacturing ERP Challenges with a Two-Tier Strategy

Learn how a two-tier ERP system can help enterprise manufacturers overcome challenges like scalability and time-to-value.

Why Retailers Are Reluctant to Accelerate Their AI Journey

According to a recent study by Forrester Consulting commissioned by Epicor, many retailers are still in the early stages of their AI journey, facing challenges such as data quality, data management,...

A Passion for Excellence

Recognizing their dedication to customer experience through our Channel Partner Program Awards reflects the vital role our partners play.

These 7 Factors are Driving Demand for a Two-Tier ERP Strategy

Learn why a two-tier ERP system can enable enterprise manufacturers to mitigate complexity, increase flexibility, and reduce costs.

How Does an ERP Help with Effective Governance?

Far more than a system of record, a cloud ERP can give you comprehensive real-time business information that can enable you to make smarter decisions when it comes to governance.

How Visual CPQ Makes Selling Complex Products Simple

Read on to find out how Epicor CPQ is transforming custom manufacturing for today's digital world.

How We Did It: 3 Customers Using Supply Chain Data to Deliver the Right Part On Time, Every Time

Here are three examples of Epicor customers who leveraged vital data to see the big picture and make smart supply chain decisions.

5 Signs You’ve Outgrown a One-Tier ERP System

Learn how a two-tier ERP system can enable enterprise manufacturers to manage individual business units, helping increase flexibility, scalability, and value.

How to Optimize Your Margins and Grow Your Retail Business

We’re ready to help you discover how our software solutions can help you unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

What is Cognitive ERP?

Learn why the future is about delivering contextual intelligence through industry-focused platforms and people-centric AI—in other words, cognitive ERP.

Working Together to Serve Customers Better

Highlighting our outstanding independent software vendor (ISV) partners

The Value of “Made With You, For You”

Discover how our customers turn ideas into action to help us meet their unique needs.

7 Ways CFOs Are Getting Insight Advantage From Their ERP

Learn how your ERP system can support both low-level (operational) and high-level (strategic) decision-making, giving you the competitive edge.

What’s New in Release 2023.2 of Kinetic

Everything you need to know about the latest updates

5 Critical Capabilities for Your ERP System

Get the data you need to scale, grow, and transform your business.

Harness the Power of Data with Release 2023.1 of Kinetic

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.

Leveraging AI for Supply Chain Resilience: Insights from Vaibhav Vohra

Preview Vaibhav Vohra's guest blog post for Computer Weekly on using AI, cloud, and IoT to enhance supply chain efficiency.

5 Questions To Ask When Evaluating An ERP System

Future forward. ERP propels businesses with more connected devices, better analytics, AI, and prediction capabilities. Customizations and industry-specific features.

Establishing Resilient Supply Chains in Aerospace and Defense: The Epicor Edge

Supply chains have always been the lifeblood of any manufacturing industry. Maintaining a resilient supply chain is an absolute necessity for the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) sector, with its highly...

Why Modern ERP Is the Foundation for Data Analytics in Manufacturing

To build a data analytics operation that drives business outcomes, start with a modern ERP system.

10 Compelling Reasons to Choose Cloud ERP Now

Breaking down the ROI of cloud-based ERP into 10 simple benefit statements that together make a compelling argument for beginning—or accelerating—your journey to the cloud.

Revolutionizing Business with Automation - Epicor UK

Discover how automation is redefining business practices. Dive into insights on integration platforms & digital transformation, specifically tailored for UK enterprises.

8 Best Practices to Get the Team Onboard with Technology Change

Whether you’re simply researching ERPs, or are ready to make a move to the cloud, our Professional Services team is here to help you achieve your goals.

How Data as a Service is Transforming the Supply Chain

Ready to transform your business with the power of data? Epicor can help. Learn more about Epicor’s commitment to helping enterprises in their digital transformation journeys.

How Productivity Improvements Help Manufacturers Take on Labor Challenges

ERP software that powers digital transformation in areas like production, finance, and supply chain is also a strategic tool for recalibrating your workforce.

How to Defend Your Company Against the Rise in Cybercrime

Epicor CIO, Rich Murr, covers how to successfully defend your organization against increasing cyberattacks that target employees and operating systems.

13 Takeaways: Voice of the Manufacturing Manager Report

We recently surveyed 400 manufacturing leaders for unique industry insights. Here’s what we learned.

5 Predictions for the Future of ERP

Learn how data will drive automation and prediction capabilities in future ERP solutions.

Order Management: Complete Guide: Definition, Best Practices, Best Tools

Improve order fulfillment process and customer satisfaction with these proven methods, automations, cutting-edge software.

Price Optimization: How to Find the Right Price for Goods & Services

Price optimization looks at cost, competition, customer feedback, & market conditions to set the right price. Here are best practices & common mistakes to avoid.

Accounting and Finance: Key Differences & Why They Matter

Both are critical to business. Accounting is about recording money; finance is about managing it. Both guide better decisions about how to spend, move, and grow money & other assets.

Managing Your Warehouse More Efficiently

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

How to Build a 21st-Century Agile Supply Chain

Epicor ERP software helps manufacturers optimize their supply chains. With Epicor, you can improve visibility, collaboration, efficiency, and your business bottom line.

Accelerating Performance

Go behind the scenes with Scuderia AlphaTauri

Make-to-Order Manufacturing: Guide to the Pros and Cons

With this custom MTO order process, production begins only after a customer places an order. It limits waste and improves satisfaction but comes with downsides too.

5 Trends Shaping the Future of ERP

Five trends influencing the future of ERP that you should pay attention to.

Decoding CMMC 2.0: A Comprehensive Guide for Aerospace & Defense Industry

In this blog post, we delve into the specifics of CMMC 2.0, and how it impacts the Aerospace and Defense industry

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

Celebrating Excellence in the Automotive Industry

Learn more about how Epicor automotive solutions can help drive results for your business.

How Retailers Can Navigate a Recession by Optimizing Their Customer Journey

Updated technology solutions help retailers stay the course and remain competitive at a time when many are likely to fall behind. Retailers can use technology to reach more customers through more...

How ERP Has Evolved and Where It’s Headed Next

Learn how ERPs have evolved with industry changes and what solutions and benefits they’ll provide for businesses in the future.

Honoring Our Insights 2023 Manufacturing Award Winners

As a key part of the make, move, sell economy, the manufacturing industry is constantly evolving, improving, and adapting to stay ahead of customer demand in challenging times.

Celebrating our Distribution Award Winners at Insights 2023

True progress resides where innovation meets excellence.

Insights 2023 Award Winners

Innovating, Collaborating, and Elevating with the Insights 2023 Award Winners  

What is Cybersecurity?

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

What to Consider When Looking for Omnichannel Retail Solutions

Find a technology partner that supports you while you support your customers—at every stage of the purchase journey.

How to Transform Your Retail Business with Mobile Tools

Mobile access helps you work smarter, faster, and leaner in changing markets

Overcoming Labor Shortages with Streamlined Warehouse Operations

Building suppliers dealing with reduced personnel can actually increase the efficiency and productivity of the employees they do have by streamlining warehouse operations. With a warehouse management...

Why You Need to Pursue a Larger Share of the Full Vehicle Service Lifecycle

As consumers keep their vehicles longer, the aftermarket "sweet spot" continues to grow. Keep reading to learn why earning every parts, tire and service opportunity – regardless of vehicle age – is...

Sell More In-Store With the Right Omnichannel Strategy

More and more, omnichannel shopping—using multiple, integrated channels like eCommerce, social media posts, targeted emails, and texts to attract customers—is driving the conversation about reshaping...

Promat 2023: Three Trends Transforming Distribution

50,000 manufacturing and supply chain professionals attended Promat 2023 in Chicago in March, where attendees got a glimpse into the future of distribution.

Integration of Kinetic With CPQ: How to Drive Profitability and Growth

The integration of Kinetic with CPQ revolutionizes operations, supercharges efficiency, and enhances customer experience.

What is MRP Material Requirements Planning?

Manufacturers use MRP to meet production deadlines, improve order accuracy, and achieve financial goals. Learn what it is and how it's evolving for modern manufacturing.

How a Cross-Functional ERP Can Optimize Your Building Supply Business

Building suppliers across the country face a lot of change and uncertainty. As supply chains unclog and stalled building projects accelerate back to life, suppliers have to adjust for the uptick in...

What is FP&A

This article will help you and other stakeholders better understand what FPA is, and the industry-specific resources needed to create financial forecasts, maintain financial models, and support major...

Handle with Care: The Essentials of Shipping Dangerous Goods

Are you planning on shipping hazmat (hazardous materials) but lack expertise? Here’s what you need to know and why it matters.

How to Create a Seamless Omnichannel Strategy for Your Customer

The idea of successful omnichannel retail—where an effective, integrated blend of channels such as email, targeted ads, and social media work together with in-store shopping to enhance and simplify...

The 6 Tech Tools Every Manufacturer Needs to Boost Their Bottom Line

Build efficiency, drive revenue, and get the competitive advantage

Celebrating Women in Manufacturing on International Women’s Day

On this day, Epicor celebrates women forging change in manufacturing.

7 Insights Into Factory Workers’ Experiences From Our “Voice of the Essential Manufacturing Worker” Report

We recently surveyed 600 frontline factory workers for our "Voice of the Essential Manufacturing Worker" report. Here’s what we learned.

Solve These 4 Challenges with a New Retail Management System

When you implement the best POS system for your business, you’ll improve the shopping experience and drive results in 2023.

4 Steps for Turning the Skilled Labor Shortage into an Opportunity

Build a stronger workforce for today and tomorrow.

Recognizing Women in Hardware & Building Supply Who Go Above and Beyond

HBSDealer’s annual award ceremony features Epicor customers and senior leadership.

4 Game Changers for Electronic Payments to Track Now

2022 electronic payment changes include 8-digit BINs, the end of mag stripes, card-not-present transactions, and data privacy

5 Ways to Boost Sales and Build Loyalty on Small Business Saturday

Go above and beyond for your customers with this special shopping opportunity.

Retail POS Implementation: Expectations vs. Reality

Worried about the pitfalls of a retail technology implementation? The right dedicated technology partner can help you be the hero by delivering a successful project and a smooth transition.

4 Keys to a Successful Implementation

When everyone sees the big picture, your business can achieve big goals.

3 Key Takeaways from IMTS 2022

The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) made its comeback after a four-year hiatus with high attendance and renewed energy to connect across the industry.

Epicor Ranks as a Leader in the 2022 Nucleus Research SMB ERP Value Matrix

Nucleus Research ranked Epicor in the elite “Leader” category of its 2022 SMB ERP Value Matrix.

5 Common Cloud Myths Explained

If you still have qualms about moving to the cloud, here are five myths we can help dispel to take the mystery—and apprehension—out of the process.

How Industry 4.0 is Shaping Work and Life

4IR innovations are expected to generate more than $3.7 trillion by 2025 with innovative companies embracing technology that's having a revolutionary impact on the world of work.

How Understanding 5 Key Personas Can Help Attract and Retain Manufacturing Employees

Drawing on economic and labor statistics as well as surveys of nearly 14,000 employees across the globe in 16 industries, researchers identified five key personas among employees, each one motivated...

What Customers Want Most From Cloud-Based ERP

The Epicor 2022 Industry Insights Report illuminates the need for ongoing partnership.

How to Overcome Manufacturing Supply Chain Challenges with Your ERP

Supply chain challenges affecting manufacturers over the past several years are not going away soon. It’s a systemic problem without easy solutions, but used strategically, your ERP system can be a...

Smart Strategies for Building Supply Resilience

Leaning into your ERP system for real-time performance data ensures that you make well-informed strategic decisions and operate at peak efficiency.

Building Success with Epicor for Building Supply

Curated Epicor solutions can help your building supply company serve new customers and drive results.

How Retail Solutions Can Help Your Business Thrive During the Labor Shortage

Having the right system to provide a smooth onboarding experience and streamline employee training, while continuing to exceed customer expectations, can make all the difference in how a small retail...

3 Ways Technology Can Help Manufacturers with the Labor Shortage

Find out how technology can help manufacturers make critical adjustments that help with labor shortages and productivity.

Vaibhav Vohra on Data-Driven Work Cultures

In this interview with Pierre Brunnelle on Medium, Vaibhav Vohra talks about data-driven work cultures and AI.

A Day in the Life of an EDI Manager

EDI managers oversee their company’s daily electronic data interchange activities and strategic direction. Let’s look at five key tasks an EDI manager handles in a day.

eCommerce Can Help Your Business Thrive

Learn how Epicor and eCommerce can help your business thrive in the always-on, customer-focused future of retail.

Epicor Executives Recognized with Multiple Awards

Successful leadership reflects our commitment to our clients.

Supply Chain Management for the Connected Organization of the Future

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

How to Make Supplier Onboarding a Business Strength

The right supplier portal solution can provide a secure, centralized, automated, real-time, web-based means to communicate regardless of location.

How to Choose the Best B2B eCommerce Platform For Your Business

Learn about the three types of B2B eCommerce platforms and what to consider when choosing one for your business

Retail Insights Report

Why Retailers Are Optimistic About Cloud Retail Solutions and Future Growth

How to Choose the Best Cloud ERP Software

Get an in-depth look at how to select a cloud ERP system for your organization.

5 Commonsense Reasons Why Retailers Should Choose Cloud Solutions

There are many paths to business transformation that connect retailers to the future, but they all begin with the same first step—cloud computing.

Manufacturers are Prioritizing and Accelerating the Move to Cloud Technology

The adoption of cloud technology in the manufacturing industry has accelerated dramatically over the last two years.

What Is Cloud ERP?

Stay on the cutting edge of innovation, understand what cloud ERP is and how it could help your business.

What is Smart Manufacturing?

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

How to Track Productivity and Labor Shortage in Your Building Supplies Business

If your business wants to take a bigger leap towards digital transformation, the next step is to end redundant data entry, automate repetitive processes, and replace paper with electronic...

Building Suppliers Catch the Digital Transformation Wave

In a transforming marketplace, the winners tend to be the disrupters. The right solutions partner pushes you to the front of the line by offering insights, advice, and capabilities to help you...

4 Ways Predictive Analytics in Retail Can Take it to the Next Level

For retailers eager to boost sales and improve customer experience, building an e-commerce website is just the beginning. To fully take charge of your business—from ensuring you have enough stock to...

All Non-Stock Items Aren’t Created Equal

Most ERP systems allow distributors to create an item catalog that is linked to their stock/standard item file. This allows the buyer to build the catalog from vendor price files and pick and choose...

7 Actions to Take if You Don’t Trust Your Data

Seven tips that can help you successfully craft and execute a plan designed to clean the data, and importantly, ensure its quality is maintained.

Smart POS Systems: Now Within Reach and Driving Growth

Moving to a smart point-of-sale (POS) system has never been easier. Learn why businesses are making the move now in order to drive growth beyond 2020.

Take Control With Smart Inventory Management

Optimize inventory management to gain a competitive advantage and drive growth.

Five Best Practices for SaaS Implementation

There’s no doubt that software as a service (SaaS) makes great sense for almost any business. But let’s face it, nobody envies the SaaS implementation team. Yes, getting your SaaS up and running can...

5 Best Practices: Bin Locations in Lumber and Building Materials

There are many common misconceptions about why a Lumber and Building Materials (LBM) business can’t or hasn’t been optimized with bin locations. These include material size affecting proper bin...

How Innovation and Growth Vibe Helps Distributor Find Labor Shortage Solutions

Radwell International knows the important part innovation plays in finding labor shortage solutions. Read their story to learn more.

Manufacturer Big Ass Fans Dares to Innovate—and Wins Big

Industrial fan manufacturer Big Ass Fans makes bold business moves—and sees huge leaps in innovation and growth. Read on to learn how they do it.

Big Ass Fans: Fostering a Growth Mindset with Cutting Edge Technology

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