Epicor Distribution Express Edition
ERP Software for Distribution Epicor Distribution Express Edition is a comprehensive software system designed specifically for small and mid-sized distributors, that is provided in the software as a service (SaaS) model. Express combines broad functionality from Epicor s latest generation software in an end-to-end solution specifically for organizations like yours providing you with everything you need to manage your opportunities, orders, and operations in one integrated solution. Today s distributors, especially smaller ones, face significant pressure from both suppliers and customers. Suppliers continue to require elevated commitments, while customer demand is hardly predictable as the economy fluctuates. Simply, it is challenging to grow profitably without being able to meet your trading partners requirements, optimally utilizing resources, and providing excellent customer service. At a predictable and manageable monthly fee, Epicor Express can help you meet these challenges and maximize your opportunity for success.
Epicor Distribution Express Edition Customer Relationship Management Contact Management Lead & Opportunity Management Marketing Management Estimate & Quote Management Order Management ecommerce Web Site B2C or B2B Web Store Operations Management Work Order Management Lean Operations Data Collection Quality Assurance Financial Management General Ledger Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Multicurrency Payroll Supply Chain Management Supplier Management Purchase Management Forecasting Inventory Management Shipping & Receiving Warehouse Management Product Management Bill of Materials Engineering Change and Revision Control Product Costing Sales Kitting Document Management On-Demand Business Architecture Web Browser and Smart Client Access Next-generation Cloud Computing Platform Data Security and Business Continuity Business Process Management Business Intelligence Role-based Dashboards Information Trackers Comprehensive Reporting High Speed Search
Broad Industry-Specific Functionality Express has been developed from Epicor s latest generation software. It leverages core functionality that has been in use and proven at thousands of businesses over the past 25 years. Within Express, we ve brought together the broad range of functionality small distributors require into an end-to-end solution. You are provided everything in a single system to manage: Customers and contacts Orders and inventory Shipping and receiving Accounting and payroll Further, since Express is based on the same software as our editions for mid-sized and enterprise customers, you are ensured that it is capable meeting your needs as you grow. Business Flexibility Whether your business is a general distributor, wholesale distributor, or provides third-party logistics, however you account, cost, or manage operations, Express is flexible enough to support your business process, including: Order fulfillment Inventory management Warehouse management Sales kitting and light assembly Whether distributing non-durable goods where speed is critical, or durable goods where value-added services are key to maintaining margins, Express can easily accommodate your unique requirements. End-to-End Business Visibility Express provides everything in one integrated system to manage your business and eliminates the need for separate applications, spreadsheets and work arounds to turn data into information. Since Express is developed on a common relational database data is shared across applications. New data and changes are immediately propagated through the system immediately, providing up-to-date customer, operational, and financial visibility across the organization at all times.
Software as a Service Software as a service (SaaS) has quickly become a compelling and credible delivery model for business applications. SaaS, also referred to as On-Demand or Cloud Computing, eliminates many of the barriers that keep companies from implementing or upgrading their software. More importantly, it enables you to focus on your core business operations instead of managing IT. The Express delivery model is designed to help you reduce complexity, get up and running quickly, and decrease ongoing operational costs. Minimize IT Complexity Epicor Express is available to you on-demand, as a service, so there s no hardware or software to install or maintain Epicor handles all of that for you. All you need is a workstation with an internet connection and users have access to the system. Ongoing software updates and system maintenance are provided and managed by Epicor so there s zero IT overhead. Performance and Reliability The performance, availability and security of the Express system are as good, if not better, than that of a typical onpremise software environment. To ensure system reliability Epicor has made significant investments that enable us to offer 99.5% or greater system availability (subject to scheduled maintenance), including: Systems hosted in a top-tier SAS70II certified datacenter High availability capabilities ensure business continuity State of the art physical and virtual security measures Data backed up and stored in multiple datacenters Global team monitors and manages systems 24x7x365 Faster Time-to-Value As the solution is provided on-demand and pre-configured for distributors the implementation process is simplified, you are able to quickly setup your system and go-live in as little as 20 business days. There is no hardware to set up or software to install, the implementation is solely focused on configuring the system to your organization s specific needs and migrating your business data. We provide templates, pre-built data sets, online training resources, and access to Epicor experts to help you get up and running as fast as possible and effectively using the solution. Affordable ERP On-Demand Epicor Express is provided on a simple subscription basis. There are no large up-front costs. Instead, there is a minimal setup charge and an affordable monthly fee for the service. Everything is included within the single monthly fee software, hardware, support, training resources, and on-going system maintenance. Solutions Based On Experience For over two decades Epicor has provided software to distributors of all sizes who use our solutions to effectively manage their businesses. And while Express is based on the latest technology, it s our 25 years of experience with organizations like yours that is the foundation of the solution. Experience matters when it comes to delivering a product or service that meets the needs of an industry and the right software solution can help you transform your business and operations. Express is such a solution providing broad functionality, specific to the needs of distributors, priced affordably, and delivered in a manner that minimizes complexity. Contact us to learn more about Epicor Distribution Express Edition and how it may be right for your business.
About Epicor Epicor Software Corporation (recently combined with Activant Solutions Inc.) is a global leader delivering business software solutions to the manufacturing, distribution, retail and services industries. With nearly 40 years of experience serving midmarket organizations and divisions of Global 1000 companies, Epicor has more than 33,000 customers in over 150 countries. Epicor enterprise resource planning (ERP), point of sale (POS), supply chain management (SCM), and human capital management (HCM) enable companies to drive increased efficiency and improve profitability. With a history of innovation, industry expertise and passion for excellence, Epicor inspires customers to build lasting competitive advantage. Epicor provides the single point of accountability that local, regional and global businesses demand. The Company s headquarters are located in California, with offices and affiliates worldwide. For more information, visit www.epicor.com.
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