We are excited to announce the acquisition of Acadia Software, a key addition to the Epicor Industry ERP portfolio for manufacturing family. This addition underscores our dedication to delivering solutions that benefit the Connected Frontline Worker.

Acadia’s deep expertise in workflow automation, compliance management, skills management, and digital work instructions are known for transforming workforces, driving operational efficiency while minimizing errors, and improving adherence to critical safety and quality standards. By integrating their advanced solutions, we are further empowering our customers to streamline processes, reduce risk, and boost productivity.

Empowering the Connected Frontline Worker

The acquisition of Acadia Software plays a vital role in strengthening Epicor’s Connected Process Control and Connected Worker initiatives. Acadia’s solutions are designed to keep frontline workers informed, engaged, and equipped with knowledge, real-time data, and insights. This integration enables teams to make data-driven decisions, reduce errors, and help ensure compliance—all without disrupting daily workflows.

By bridging the gap between the shop floor and the top floor, Epicor’s new combined offering will provide a seamless connection that enables workers to operate more effectively and safely. The Connected Frontline Worker now has access to the right information at the right time, improving task execution and enhancing job satisfaction.

What This Means for Epicor Customers

Epicor customers will have even more powerful tools to support the digital transformation of their workforce. By incorporating Acadia’s capabilities into our existing manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and connected worker solutions, businesses can:

  • Increase workforce engagement by providing digital work instructions and real-time updates.
  • Improve safety and compliance with automated checklists, audit trails, and task confirmations.
  • Enhance operational efficiency by reducing manual processes and improving communication between teams.

Transforming Epicor’s Entire Customer Base: Manufacturing, Retail, and Distribution

The benefits of Acadia’s expertise in workflow automation and compliance management extend across the entire Epicor customer base. For manufacturers, Acadia’s tools enhance real-time production monitoring, reduce errors, and boost compliance adherence. Retailers will find new efficiencies in store operations, helping ensure consistent quality and smoother workflow execution. In distribution, the enhanced capabilities streamline logistics, improve safety protocols, and create more seamless communication between sales and customer service, warehouse, transport, and management teams.

Acadia’s solutions empower the Connected Frontline Worker across all industries, providing digital work instructions and real-time insights that improve decision-making, increase efficiency, and elevate safety standards—ultimately driving better overall performance for our customers.

A Holistic Approach to Workforce Productivity:  

With Acadia’s Connected Worker Platform and the industry-leading Epicor ERP, MES and Connected Process Control (CPC) platforms, we’re delivering a holistic approach to productivity that puts the Connected Frontline Worker at the center. This will empower businesses to streamline processes, improve decision-making, and drive continuous improvement.

Looking Ahead

At Epicor, we remain focused on bringing transformative solutions that deliver tangible value to our customers. The addition of Acadia Software strengthens our ability to support the evolving needs of the modern workforce while keeping people connected, informed, and safe.

Stay tuned for further updates as we integrate Acadia into our broader platform, driving the future of the Connected Frontline Worker and reshaping operational excellence across industries.

Andrew Robling
Epicor Principal Product Marketing Manager

Andrew Robling is a Principal Product Marketing Manager at Epicor, where he leads the development of innovative solutions for the manufacturing industry. Andrew was educated at Princeton University and is based in Georgetown, Ontario.

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