Epicor Distribution
Express Edition
Express Edition
ERP Software for
Distribution
Epicor Distribution Express Edition is a comprehensive software system designed specifi cally 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 specifi cally 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 signifi cant pressure from both suppliers and customers. Suppliers continue to require elevated commitments, while customer demand is hardly predictable as the economy fl uctuates.
Simply, it is challenging to grow profi tably 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.
Web Site
B2C or B2B Web Store
Web Browser and Smart Client Access Next-generation Cloud Computing Platform Data Security and Business Continuity Business Process Management
Role-based Dashboards Information Trackers Comprehensive Reporting High Speed Search
Work Order Management Lean Operations Data Collection Quality Assurance Contact Management
Lead & Opportunity Management Marketing Management Estimate & Quote Management Order Management
General Ledger Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Multicurrency Payroll
Bill of Materials
Engineering Change and Revision Control Product Costing
Sales Kitting Document Management Supplier Management
Purchase Management Forecasting Inventory Management Shipping & Receiving Warehouse Management
eCommerce
On-Demand Business Architecture Business Intelligence
Operations Management Customer Relationship Management
Financial Management
Product Management Supply Chain Management
Epicor Distribution Express Edition
Broad Industry-Specifi c 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 fl exible enough to support your business process, including:
• Order fulfi llment
• 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 fi nancial 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 on- premise software environment. To ensure system reliability Epicor has made signifi cant investments that enable us to offer 99.5% or greater system availability (subject to scheduled maintenance), including:
• Systems hosted in a top-tier SAS70II certifi ed 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-confi gured for distributors the implementation process is simplifi ed, 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 confi guring the system to your organization’s specifi c 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, specifi c 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 effi ciency and improve profi tability. 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 offi ces and affi liates worldwide.
For more information, visit www.epicor.com.
www.epicor.com/cloud
The contents of this document are for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Epicor Software Corporation and Activant Solutions Inc. make no guarantee, representations or warranties with regard to the enclosed information and specifi cally disclaim, to the full extent of the law, any applicable implied warranties, such as fi tness for a particular purpose, merchantability, satisfactory quality or reasonable skill and care. The usage of any Epicor or Activant software shall be pursuant to the applicable end user license agreement and the performance of any consulting services by Epicor/Activant personnel shall be pursuant to applicable standard services terms and conditions. Usage of the solution(s) described in this document with other Epicor software or third party products may require the purchase of licenses for such other products. Epicor and Activant are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of Epicor Software Corporation and Activant Solutions Inc., respectively, in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2011 Epicor Software Corporation. All rights reserved. Part #90214-000-9001.
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