Epicor

Built for Manufacturing

Here's the thing about generic ERP systems: they bolt on "manufacturing modules" that were clearly designed by people who never set foot on a shop floor.

Epicor was built by manufacturing people, for manufacturing people.

What Makes Epicor Different

The depth of manufacturing functionality:

• **Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)** - Real constraint-based scheduling, not just MRP
• **Shop Floor Control** - Barcode scanning, labor tracking, real-time WIP visibility
• **Engineering Change Management** - Complex revision control that actually works
• **Quality Management** - Integrated inspection, certifications, lot traceability
• **Configure-Price-Quote** - For make-to-order complexity

This isn't "manufacturing lite." This is real manufacturing ERP.

The Sweet Spot

Epicor excels for:

• Discrete manufacturers (machining, fabrication, assembly)
• Make-to-order and engineer-to-order shops
• Mixed-mode operations (make-to-stock and make-to-order)
• Job shops and contract manufacturers
• Companies with complex production routing

The Other Side

Epicor's strength in manufacturing means trade-offs elsewhere. Distribution-only companies have better options. If you're primarily service or retail, look at NetSuite or Dynamics.

And like all serious ERP systems, implementation isn't trivial.