Manufacturing Insights Report – Cloud Adoption Rates are Soaring

Manufacturing is Moving to the Cloud

Epicor asked nearly 600 industry decision-makers about cloud and why manufacturing is seeing a rapid increase in cloud ERP adoption.

The resulting report explores what is currently important to manufacturing businesses, what challenges the cloud might solve, and what companies need to make cloud adoption a success.

Content includes

  • Why manufacturing is rapidly changing

  • Why cloud is fast becoming a business necessity

  • Why security is even more important now than ever &

  • How powerful partnerships are essential for success.

 

Read the full report here

March 2022: Epicor Names Aspera its International Partner of the Year

Epicor award Aspera International Partner of the Year 2021

Epicor has named Aspera Solutions as its International Partner of the Year

Consistent performance over many years earned Aspera Solutions the coveted International Partner of the Year award, delivering strong and consistent year-over-year growth executed in each of Epicor’s strategic areas – cloud, key new accounts, migrations, add-on sales and platform sales on both Kinetic and Prophet 21 platforms.

“Congratulations to Aspera and all our winners! Partner recognition is very important to Epicor as we celebrate these achievements and international success. We thank you all for your hard work and commitment and look forward to accelerating our success over the next 12 months,” commented Andy Coussins, Senior Vice President and Head of International at Epicor.

Additional award detail can be found here: asperasolutions.com/awards

 

Join Aspera as it Demo’s Epicor Kinetic at the ERP HeadtoHead March 8-10th

If an ERP project is on your radar for 2022, then the virtual ERP HeadtoHead event (March 8th-10th, 2022) should be on your radar.


At the event, Aspera Solutions will demonstrate Epicor Kinetic ERP and Epicor Prophet 21 (for distributors), alongside 13 other vendors via 28 live ERP product demo’s. It’s the perfect opportunity to compare solutions and their potential fit to your organisation.

If you are interested in attending, feel free to use the promo code ‘AsperaDiscount2022’ to receive a 20% discount on the cost of attendance (normally £75 per person).

Find out more, and register directly with the event organisers at
https://erpheadtohead.com/uk

Not sure if Epicor should be on your radar as an ERP Solution? The answer is YES, if:

  • You’re a manufacturer, distributor or services company with 100+ employees.
  • You’re looking for a vendor that provides solutions on premise, or in the cloud.
  • You want an experienced solution, that understands the nuances and needs of your specific industry.
  • You want a modern solution with remote working options, integrated social-network-style communication, automations and easier data workflow.
  • You want to work with a skilled, local implementation partner with excellent support and dedication to project success.


Leeann Matthews
Aspera Solutions

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Epicor Names Aspera Solutions International Partner of the Year 2021

Epicor award Aspera International Partner of the Year 2021

Dublin, Ireland

November 2nd 2021

EPICOR Names Aspera Solutions International Partner of the Year 2021

Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software and innovator in ERP solutions for manufacturing and distribution, has named Aspera Solutions as International Partner of the Year 2021. 

“Despite Covid, Aspera has managed to deliver significant year-on-year growth, deliver sustainable year-on-year performances, and successfully align with Epicor’s mission to be “The Cloud Vendor of Choice in the markets that we serve”. Aspera is successfully delivering Digital Transformation solutions on our Kinetic and P21 Platforms, for both Manufacturing and Distribution customers, and is a deserving winner of the International Partner of the Year award”.

Paul Flannery, VP of International Channel Sales, Epicor Software

An Epicor Partner since 2001, Aspera Solutions drives profitability and growth through ERP knowledge leadership within manufacturing and distribution companies. The company has built its business around the Epicor platform, and to date has completed multi-site implementations in 14 countries, across 4 continents.    

Speaking on the award, Lonan Byrne, Managing Director of Aspera Solutions commented,

“For the second time in three years, Aspera is delighted to receive this award.  In recent times, we have adapted our methods of engagement to better serve the evolving needs of our marketplace. Challenged by Covid, we’ve found new ways to deliver value and solve customer problems, and our commitment to customer success continues to lead growth in both repeat and new logo business. All of this is made possible by the talent, innovation and drive of the Aspera team. I am very proud of what they continue to achieve”.

For more information, contact Aspera or visit our news and blog feature pages.

The Industry’s Most Powerful Cloud Platform for Distributors Gets Even Stronger with Latest Release of Epicor Prophet 21

October 29, 2021

Enterprise cloud and future-focused modular design help distributors stay ahead of changing supply chain landscape 

Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, today announced the latest release of Epicor Prophet 21, the cloud-based industry productivity solution for distributors. The new release underscores the company’s continued commitment to build best-in-class Industry Cloud solutions that give distributors even more power to stay ahead of the ever-changing supply chain landscape.

Distributors have navigated an unprecedented set of challenges over the past 18 months including supply chain disruption and changing customer expectations for digital connectedness. The need for flexible, insights-driven industry productivity platforms has never been greater. According to the latest Epicor Industry Insights Report 2021, 92 percent of distributors believe that cloud would have helped them deal better with Covid-19, and 82 percent of all business leaders polled said Covid-19 had accelerated their cloud migration plans.

The latest release of Epicor Prophet 21 helps distributors address today’s challenges while optimising for the future through new cloud-based, industry-focused capabilities that help tackle complex supply chain needs and scale operations for the future.

Enterprise Cloud for Large Distributors

Epicor Prophet 21 offers a new Epicor Cloud Enterprise Services package for large distributors looking for greater control and flexibility to manage global operations on a scalable and more secure cloud platform. New enterprise cloud services include isolated cloud infrastructure for greater autonomy, customisable upgrade schedule, additional processing capacity, more database access, and dedicated premium support expertise.

Modular Design for Growth

The latest release not only delivers new cloud capabilities, it also provides a path for customer growth that can easily adapt to evolving needs. For example, the modular design enables components to be installed and scaled out independently, making it easy to personalise and configure the Epicor Prophet 21 solution. In addition, the user experience is more productive as the flow of information between the browser and server has been optimised, retrieving information faster and making it easier to manage data. This release also reinforces the company’s commitment to global customers with enhanced functionality around regulatory requirements and tax changes.

“Our latest release of Epicor Prophet 21 focuses on building cloud momentum, ensuring that both functionality and performance are at their peak as distributors embark on their digital transformation,” said Himanshu Palsule, Epicor President and CTO. “Whether it’s to drive efficiencies, find new ways to grow revenue or make better, more informed strategic decisions, Epicor Prophet 21 allows customers to focus on what they do best to run their businesses.”

For more information on Epicor Prophet 21 or to request a demo, please contact Aspera

Epicor/SecturaSoft to Deliver Estimating and Quoting Tool for Manufacturers

Epicor partners with SecturaSoft
Sept 14th 2021
 

Epicor Software Corp., a provider of industry-specific enterprise software, has announced a strategic independent software vendor (ISV) partnership with SecturaSoft, a developer of web-based applications for the metal fabrication industry.

The partnership will deliver SecturaFAB—an estimating and quoting tool for manufacturers—as a direct integration, providing a one-stop shop for existing and prospective Kinetic clients.

The automated estimating and quoting process allows operations managers to streamline multiple processes to help increase shop throughput and speed to quote with the ability to import PDF, 3D, and 2D CAD files; build quotes in seconds rather than days; decrease training time needed by 80%; and increase win rate by up to 40%, according to the company.

Features include nesting estimation, work order integration, 5-axis machining, and Kinetic material integration.

Contact Aspera Solutions for more information.

 

Epicor a Visionary in Gartner 2021 Magic Quadrant™

For the third consecutive year, the Gartner report recognises Epicor for its vision and execution

AUSTIN, Texas, August 27, 2021 – Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has been named a Visionary in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises[i]  for the third consecutive year.  A complimentary copy of the report is available through Epicor here.

“We believe that placement in the Visionary quadrant reinforces our focus on building Kinetic with our customers, for our customers,” said Epicor President Himanshu Palsule. “Kinetic has the functionality necessary to run a modern, future-ready, manufacturing business looking to capitalise on data, transform digitally in the Cloud, and innovate without limits. The partnership with our customers is critical. And that’s why we prioritise customer touch-points and feedback that influence our product innovation.”

Epicor operates in 150 countries around the world with 20,000 customers utilising its expertise and solutions to improve performance and profitability for manufacturing, distribution, and retail.

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About Epicor Software Corporation

Epicor Software Corporation equips hard-working businesses with enterprise solutions that keep the world turning. For nearly 50 years, Epicor customers in the automotive, building supply, distribution, manufacturing, and retail industries have trusted Epicor to help them do business better. Epicor’s innovative solution sets are carefully curated to fit customer needs and built to respond flexibly to their fast-changing reality. With deep industry knowledge and experience, Epicor accelerates every customer’s ambitions, whether to grow and transform, or simply become more productive and effective. Visit www.epicor.com for more information.

Epicor Acquires KBMax a Technology Leader in the Configure Price Quote (CPQ) Market to Help Customers Sell Smarter

May 27, 2021

Epicor Acquires KBMax a Technology Leader in The Configure Price Quote (CPQ) Market to Help Customers Sell Smarter

News Summary:

  • The acquisition drives continued growth for Epicor with the ability to offer KBMax software as a stand-alone cloud first, low/no code toolset, or integrated into the Epicor productivity suite to generate new, cross-and-up sell potential.
  • Builds a bridge between Epicor’s customised ERP modules and the sales-to-order process, delivering better customer outcomes.
  • Opens up new international growth markets for Epicor across the United Kingdom, France, Benelux, Sweden, Finland, Italy and Germany.
  • Marks the latest in a series of strategic merger and acquisition efforts that cement Epicor’s ambitions to become the sole provider of mission critical business applications to customers in the key industries served.
  • KBMax customers will benefit by having access to greater technology solutions and services housed beneath the Epicor brand name, coupled with a seamless transition and assured continuity.

 

AUSTIN, Texas, May 27, 2021 –  Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, announced today that it has acquired Configure Price Quote (CPQ) and visualisation software provider KBMax. The transaction closed on May 27. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

 

KBMax software solutions will be marketed under the Epicor brand as a stand-alone module within the company’s productivity suite, aligning seamlessly with Epicor’s deep expertise in the global manufacturing engineer-to-order space. The ability to offer customers a highly customisable, industry specific one-stop solution that connects the front and back of the house supports Epicor’s mission to differentiate itself from the fleet of one-size-fits all off-the-shelf ERP solutions.

 

“Our customers are the essential businesses who make, deliver and sell the things everyone needs. We knew we needed to move fast, to enable them to be able to stay digitally competitive and build out scalable digital commerce capabilities,” comments Steve Murphy, Epicor CEO. “It’s a perfect time for businesses to reach their customers in new and compelling ways. The integration of KBMax’s technology into our platform will solve that challenge for our customers, enabling them to create an information-rich and immersive online buying experience. The integration of next-gen CPQ tools with our ERP system will enable vital connectivity points to our customers across inventory, costs, pricing, and customer data.”

 

With complexity comes the need for real-time, reliable integration between systems, especially CPQ and ERP. Research shows that in 2020 80 percent of B2B buyer journeys took place online. Being able to configure a product in CPQ and instantly get 3D renderings and dimensioned drawings will dramatically reduce the time and cost it takes for our customers to respond to RFP’s, getting potential buyers the information they need to make a decision faster than ever before.

 

The integration of KBMax with Epicor’s ERP solutions will provide customers:

  • A seamless connection between sales and operation data improving demand planning and production.
  • A single source of truth for the most complex engineer-to-order projects delivering faster and more accurate sales quotes, fewer order mistakes and improved sales rep productivity.
  • Ability to navigate the escalating trend of self-service/online business by translating complex sales information into something easy to configure and visualize.
  • A centralized data hub that can be managed in a single application that delivers a full 360-degree view of a customer’s order /fulfilment status allowing the front and back of house teams to work from the same playbook.
  • Supported business continuity for existing KBMax customers.

 

KBMax has transformed the buying experience for over 20,000 users and its CPQ software has delivered customers measurable improvements, on average a 168 percent increase in annual sales revenues, 38 percent faster sales cycle and a 35 percent increase in productivity.

 

“Epicor truly understands the industries it serves and its deep expertise in critical verticals from manufacturing to distribution make it the ideal home in which our technologies can nest seamlessly, deliver immediate customer value while allowing us to scale and expand the technology suite,” said Kevin Bennett , KBMax CTO. “The integration of our software into the Epicor portfolio will help ensure the world’s most essential businesses can digitally evolve and thrive.”

Epicor 2021 Industry Insights Report

What Technologies are Shaping the Success of Industry Leaders Like You?

Recently, Epicor surveyed 1,250 professionals around the world and asked what technologies are driving their company’s bottom line and growth opportunities. The results found overwhelming optimism for cloud capabilities, with 94% of the businesses surveyed declaring an interest in. cloud-based solutions over the next 12 months.

Why is Cloud gaining acceptance?

  1. Adaptability – providing the flexibility to keep technology ahead with built in scalability, simple integration, and easier compliance.
  2. Security – with improved security being the topmost recognised benefit of migration to the cloud.
  3. Future Proofing – with increased opportunities for more agility and resilience.
  4. Partnership – they key to successful cloud migration and implementation lies in working with a dedicated, experienced partner such as Aspera Solutions.

Reality V Myth

Myth: It’s difficult to migrate cloud into existing systems
Reality: 77% of those mostly on cloud say cloud is easy to integrate, with the right partner

Myth: It’s not as secure as an on-premises solution.
Reality: Almost 9 in 10 businesses believe data is safer in cloud-based solutions.

Myth: It’s not always flexible and may not meet business needs.
Reality: 93% of those mostly on cloud say it’s flexible enough to meet their business needs.

Myth: It can’t help my company comply with data regulations.
Reality: 86% of those mostly on cloud say cloud solutions help them adhere to government data regulations.

Find out how your strategy compares by downloading the full Epicor report.

ERP for Manufacturing: Epicor Kinetic 2021.1

Introducing Kinetic: The New Name of Epicor ERP

Epicor Kinetic is the cloud ERP solution built with manufacturers, for manufacturers.

Kinetic helps manufacturers accelerate growth and gain momentum to maximise profitability and position their business for the future of manufacturing.

Intuitive, Scalable, and Made for You 

Check out the Kinetic 2021.1 highlights video, including capabilities to improve experiences, meet industry requirements, adopt self-service analytics, globally comply, and simplify your move to the cloud.

Kinetic 2021.1 Highlights Video

Over 100 customers have participated in the preview program focused on experience and our controlled release programs, and the response is incredible.

“Epicor’s new web-based Kinetic ERP system provides an additional layer of flexibility to support our business. Application Studio is an intuitive, low code, drag and drop programming tool that allows us to quickly configure screens to fit our unique requirements.” – Sean Simmons, President, Tuffaloy Products Inc.

Get in touch to learn more.