Epicor Extends Partnership with Sage Clarity for Advanced MES Ecosystem Apps

Combined Cloud-based IoT solution delivers impactful value for Advanced MES customers

Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth today announced that Sage Clarity, a leading provider of software and advisory services for the manufacturing and supply chain industries, has made its MES Ecosystem app suite available for Epicor Advanced MES solutions.

• ABLE™ is a cloud-based, internet of things (IoT) solution that provides real-time root cause analysis for manufacturing operations and extends the capabilities offered by Epicor’s Advanced MES system.
• Next Gen Andon™ is a next-generation Intelligent messaging application with workflow for issue tracking and follow up.
• OneView™ is a purpose-built reporting application for MES metrics. Configured with a broad set of MES metrics, One View provides middle-to-senior management insightful views of information.

Advanced MES monitors production line performance in real time and helps create transparency around the causes of operational losses. With losses clearly identified, users can focus continuous improvement efforts on the most critical opportunities. They are able to quickly unlock hidden capacity, increase productivity without additional capital investment, reduce inventory and labor costs, and increase working capital.

The MES Ecosystem app suite provides Industry 4.0 modules, integrations and plug-in apps for Epicor’s Advanced MES system.  The Ecosystem apps can be installed on either new or existing machines. The Ecosystem app suite provide Digital Twin functionality, intelligent root cause analysis intelligent Messaging Workflow and Factory Views with real-time KPI heatmaps.

“Our goal is to build a mutually beneficial relationship with products that provide a great fit for our customers, and offer them significant opportunities to grow their business,” said Lee An Schommer, Senior Vice President of Product Management and global head of ISV partners, Epicor Software. “Sage Clarity’s MES Ecosystem products are easily integrated, and the combination positions process manufacturers to accelerate growth and continuously advance their competitive position by improving plant performance.”

”Sage Clarity’s innovative solution suite enhances functionality of MES applications – creating new value for the combined products, which is why we are so excited about it,” said John Oskin, president, Sage Clarity. “We look forward to a productive future with Epicor in utilizing disruptive technology to enhance Advanced MES.”

About Sage Clarity

Sage Clarity is developing solutions to enable the “Next Generation Manufacturing Enterprise.” Sage Clarity is a leading provider of Manufacturing Intelligence solutions, developing cutting edge concepts to elevate manufacturing visibility and performance. By combining best-of-breed software capabilities with advisory services, Sage Clarity delivers comprehensive solutions enabling enterprises to achieve a higher level of manufacturing and supply chain performance with real-time visibility and valuable insights into manufacturing operations. For more information visit, www.sageclarity.com.