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When You’re Aiming for the Stars, Precision Matters

How the right inventory management solutions can transform your business
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Celebrating Excellence in the Automotive Industry

Learn more about how Epicor automotive solutions can help drive results for your business.

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Why You Need to Pursue a Larger Share of the Full Vehicle Service Lifecycle

As consumers keep their vehicles longer, the aftermarket "sweet spot" continues to grow. Keep reading to learn why earning every parts, tire and service opportunity – regardless of vehicle age – is the right growth strategy.

Insights 2023: The Unparalleled Experience for Manufacturing Customers to Capture Knowledge and Inspiration

Epicor Insights 2023 is coming soon! It’s on May 15-18 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. It brings together customers, partners, and industry experts for three days of learning and networking with inspiring keynotes, informative sessions, and hands-on training.

The #1 Thing to Prioritize if You Want Your Digital Transformation to Succeed

With 50 years of combined experience in technology, we’ve learned that the most integral part of a successful implementation strategy is a solid change management plan.

6 Exciting Uses of AI in the Automotive Industry

Read on to find out six exciting ways car companies are using artificial intelligence in car manufacturing.

What Is Cloud ERP?

Understand cloud-based software and learn how ERP in the cloud can help your business stay on the cutting edge of innovation.

What is ERP?

What is an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system, and how to choose the right ERP solution to help your business grow.

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How a Cross-Functional ERP Can Optimize Your Building Supply Business

Building suppliers across the country face a lot of change and uncertainty. As supply chains unclog and stalled building projects accelerate back to life, suppliers have to adjust for the uptick in demand—but it’s not always clear what those adjustments should be.

Recognizing Women in Hardware & Building Supply Who Go Above and Beyond

HBSDealer’s annual award ceremony features Epicor customers and senior leadership.

Smart Strategies for Building Supply Resilience

Leaning into your ERP system for real-time performance data ensures that you make well-informed strategic decisions and operate at peak efficiency.

Building Success with Epicor for Building Supply

Curated Epicor solutions can help your building supply company serve new customers and drive results.

10 Compelling Reasons to Choose Cloud ERP Now

Breaking down the ROI of cloud-based ERP into 10 simple benefit statements that together make a compelling argument for beginning—or accelerating—your journey to the cloud.

How a Tech-Savvy Approach Can Optimize Your Building Supply Staff

Technological advancements help you get the most from the employees you already have. So, even with a labor shortage, you can keep up with demand.

How to Track Productivity and Labor Shortage in Your Building Supplies Business

If your business wants to take a bigger leap towards digital transformation, the next step is to end redundant data entry, automate repetitive processes, and replace paper with electronic transactions.

Building Suppliers Catch the Digital Transformation Wave

In a transforming marketplace, the winners tend to be the disrupters. The right solutions partner pushes you to the front of the line by offering insights, advice, and capabilities to help you navigate digital transformation.

The Resilient Building Materials Supply Chain

Record consumer and industry demand with supply chain shortages continue into 2021. But the lumber and building materials (LBM) industry can still digitally reinvent and optimize supply chains.

Your Unique Needs Can Be Your Advantage—In the Cloud or on Premises

Whether your solution is on premise or in the cloud, one of the key factors your solution needs for success is flexibility.

5 Best Practices: Bin Locations in Lumber and Building Materials

There are many common misconceptions about why a Lumber and Building Materials (LBM) business can’t or hasn’t been optimized with bin locations. These include material size affecting proper bin location, fear of complicating existing processes, disjointed warehouse layouts, unequipped ERP software, and perceived difficult maintenance. But these challenges have solutions. Read on to discover five best practices.

What Is Cloud ERP?

Understand cloud-based software and learn how ERP in the cloud can help your business stay on the cutting edge of innovation.

What is ERP?

What is an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system, and how to choose the right ERP solution to help your business grow.

Win More by Knowing More: Propel the Lumber and Building Materials Sales Process with a CRM Solution

Learn what senior management can do to help seize new sales opportunities and convert more quotes of larger order sizes through upselling and cross-selling.

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The Value of “Made With You, For You”

Putting your ideas into action
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How to Build a 21st-Century Agile Supply Chain

Epicor ERP software helps manufacturers optimize their supply chains. With Epicor, you can improve visibility, collaboration, efficiency, and your business bottom line.
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What is Cybersecurity?

Protect your business against the ever-increasing threat of cyber attacks.

Promat 2023: Three Trends Transforming Distribution

50,000 manufacturing and supply chain professionals attended Promat 2023 in Chicago in March, where attendees got a glimpse into the future of distribution.

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What is FP&A

This article will help you and other stakeholders better understand what FPA is, and the industry-specific resources needed to create financial forecasts, maintain financial models, and support major corporate decisions.

How a Resilient Supply Chain Can Withstand Disruption

In a challenging business environment, supply chain resilience is critical for future-proofing your company.

5 Common Cloud Myths Explained

If you still have qualms about moving to the cloud, here are five myths we can help dispel to take the mystery—and apprehension—out of the process.

How to Make Supplier Onboarding a Business Strength

The right supplier portal solution can provide a secure, centralized, automated, real-time, web-based means to communicate regardless of location.

The Last Mile: Revamping Distribution Logistics with IoT

It's this last mile—from the local distribution center to the business's loading dock or doorstep—that's the most expensive and wasteful part of distribution.

Will Supply Chains Become More Regional After Covid-19?

Distribution companies are constantly juggling new demands and obstacles to ensure goods continue to flow, which is sparking further investigation into how supply chains operate.

What is the Future of Supply Chain Management?

Is supply chain management dying? What do changes mean for employees? Do they need to worry about being replaced by machines?

How Innovation and Growth Vibe Helps Distributor Find Labor Shortage Solutions

Radwell International knows the important part innovation plays in finding labor shortage solutions. Read their story to learn more.

Watch How Radwell International Drives Growth

Watch the video to learn how the innovation vibe at Radwell International helps them attract and retain workers despite the skilled labor shortage.

How AI Distribution Technology Can Help You Make More Sales

Find out how using AI distribution technology can grow your business and improve warehouse automation in three important areas.

What is ERP?

What is an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system, and how to choose the right ERP solution to help your business grow.

Why Distributors Need to Incorporate eCommerce and Mobile into the Sales Process

While challenging to traditional distribution operations, this market shift to a customer-centric model represents an opportunity for distributors.

Over 60% of Leading Electrical Distributors Partner With Us

Electrical Wholesaling has released the Top 200 Electrical Distributors, an annual list of the largest companies in the electrical distribution industry throughout North America.

4 Ways to Attract and Retain Millennials in the Distribution Industry

According to PwC, millennials are expected to account for 75% of the global workforce by 2025.

Latest in Manufacturing

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The Value of “Made With You, For You”

Putting your ideas into action
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Harness the Power of Data with Release 2023.1 of Kinetic

Kinetic's latest release 2023.1 includes elevated browser UX, automated fulfillment rules, procure-to-pay visualization, and more.

Why Modern ERP Is the Foundation for Data Analytics in Manufacturing

To build a data analytics operation that drives business outcomes, start with a modern ERP system.
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13 Takeaways: Voice of the Manufacturing Manager Report

We recently surveyed 400 manufacturing leaders for unique industry insights. Here’s what we learned.
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5 Predictions for the Future of ERP

Learn how data will drive automation and prediction capabilities in future ERP solutions.
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Price Optimization: How to Find the Right Price for Goods & Services

Price optimization looks at cost, competition, customer feedback, & market conditions to set the right price. Here are best practices & common mistakes to avoid.

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How to Build a 21st-Century Agile Supply Chain

Epicor ERP software helps manufacturers optimize their supply chains. With Epicor, you can improve visibility, collaboration, efficiency, and your business bottom line.
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Basics of Warehouse Operations | Key Processes

Outclass the competition. Easy ways to improve warehouse operations and future-proof your business. Nimble integration. Real-time data, reliability, and results.

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Make-to-Order Manufacturing: Guide to the Pros and Cons

With this custom MTO order process, production begins only after a customer places an order. It limits waste and improves satisfaction but comes with downsides too.
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5 Trends Shaping the Future of ERP

Five trends influencing the future of ERP that you should pay attention to.
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Decoding CMMC 2.0: A Comprehensive Guide for Aerospace & Defense Industry

In this blog post, we delve into the specifics of CMMC 2.0, and how it impacts the Aerospace and Defense industry
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Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Business with Epicor CPQ: 7 Strategies

In this article, we explore seven ways companies can harness the power of Epicor CPQ
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How ERP Has Evolved and Where It’s Headed Next

Learn how ERPs have evolved with industry changes and what solutions and benefits they’ll provide for businesses in the future.

Honoring Our Insights 2023 Manufacturing Award Winners

As a key part of the make, move, sell economy, the manufacturing industry is constantly evolving, improving, and adapting to stay ahead of customer demand in challenging times.

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What is Cybersecurity?

Protect your business against the ever-increasing threat of cyber attacks.

Integration of Kinetic With CPQ: How to Drive Profitability and Growth

The integration of Kinetic with CPQ revolutionizes operations, supercharges efficiency, and enhances customer experience.
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What is MRP Material Requirements Planning?

Manufacturers use MRP to meet production deadlines, improve order accuracy, and achieve financial goals. Learn what it is and how it's evolving for modern manufacturing.

Insights 2023: The Unparalleled Experience for Manufacturing Customers to Capture Knowledge and Inspiration

Epicor Insights 2023 is coming soon! It’s on May 15-18 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. It brings together customers, partners, and industry experts for three days of learning and networking with inspiring keynotes, informative sessions, and hands-on training.
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What is FP&A

This article will help you and other stakeholders better understand what FPA is, and the industry-specific resources needed to create financial forecasts, maintain financial models, and support major corporate decisions.

Celebrating Women in Manufacturing on International Women’s Day

On this day, Epicor celebrates women forging change in manufacturing.

Introducing Manufacturing the Future, a New Podcast from Epicor

A new podcast for manufacturing leaders, hosted by Epicor Vice President Kerrie Jordan.

7 Insights Into Factory Workers’ Experiences From Our “Voice of the Essential Manufacturing Worker” Report

We recently surveyed 600 frontline factory workers for our "Voice of the Essential Manufacturing Worker" report. Here’s what we learned.

How a Resilient Supply Chain Can Withstand Disruption

In a challenging business environment, supply chain resilience is critical for future-proofing your company.

3 Key Takeaways from IMTS 2022

The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) made its comeback after a four-year hiatus with high attendance and renewed energy to connect across the industry.

How Technology Can Help with the Manufacturing Labor Shortage

Manufacturing Day is a great time to think about how next-gen tech can help attract—and retain—the next generation of workers.

How Industry 4.0 is Shaping Work and Life

4IR innovations are expected to generate more than $3.7 trillion by 2025 with innovative companies embracing technology that's having a revolutionary impact on the world of work.

How Understanding 5 Key Personas Can Help Attract and Retain Manufacturing Employees

Drawing on economic and labor statistics as well as surveys of nearly 14,000 employees across the globe in 16 industries, researchers identified five key personas among employees, each one motivated by a distinct value proposition

How Productivity Improvements Help Manufacturers Take on Labor Challenges

ERP software that powers digital transformation in areas like production, finance, and supply chain is also a strategic tool for recalibrating your workforce.

3 Ways Technology Can Help Manufacturers with the Labor Shortage

Find out how technology can help manufacturers make critical adjustments that help with labor shortages and productivity.

How to Make Supplier Onboarding a Business Strength

The right supplier portal solution can provide a secure, centralized, automated, real-time, web-based means to communicate regardless of location.

Manufacturers are Prioritizing and Accelerating the Move to Cloud Technology

The adoption of cloud technology in the manufacturing industry has accelerated dramatically over the last two years.

What is Smart Manufacturing?

Smart manufacturing uses data to create manufacturing systems that respond, self-monitor, learn, and improve. But how?

5 Cloud Myths Debunked

Before you decide to stick to your on-premises solution, let’s break down some common myths about the cloud.

Are You Missing These Manufacturing Analytics That Could Increase Revenue?

The right data helps IT and manufacturing leaders boost their efficiency, gain greater visibility into their processes and partners—and most importantly, sets the stage for growth.

How Smart Factories Drive Remote Work Capabilities

Companies have had to reevaluate their operations to meet social distancing requirements. They created virtual workspaces and leveraged new skills for their employees.

Put Common Sense First in Your Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

The term "digital transformation" is often used to emphasize the importance of keeping pace in a competitive market, but what does this philosophy actually look like?

The Internet of Things (IOT) and How it Applies to Manufacturing

IoT provides extra data that offers unique insights into your business and allows you to make decisions and take actions to grow. It's a piece of a larger conversation around digital transformation and can increase efficiency in your business.

End-to-End Cloud-Based ERP for Welders and Fabricators in the New Now

For welders and metal fabricators, much like many other industries today, the need to strengthen customer relationships and drive value in new, innovative ways continues. Expectations are evolving around responsiveness to change and accountability in areas like sourcing materials and ensuring strong employee health.

Why Manufacturers are Re-Evaluating Where Goods are Produced

It was not too long ago when Americans thought trade disputes were the biggest threat to U.S. supply chains. Then Covid-19 hit, causing a wave of instability to ripple through global supply chains.

5 Ways Robot Application in Manufacturing is the Ultimate Cool Factor

According to Epicor's 2020 Global Growth Index survey of 2,000 business leaders across the globe, these technologies will have a direct, significant impact on business growth and competitiveness in the next year and a half. They're also giving humans a cooler role to play in manufacturing, automaking, and distribution.

Cobots in Manufacturing: Your New Coworker Might be a Collaborative Robot

Unlike their clunkier forerunners cordoned off in cages due to worker safety concerns, cobots by their very definition are meant to work well with others.

Returning to Work Safely When Change is Now

For workplaces of all shapes and sizes, restarting strong includes transforming physical spaces into safer environments in the era of Covid-19.

How Blockchain in Manufacturing can Transform Business

The expansion of trials is proving blockchain in manufacturing industries has the potential to be endless with the ability to create new business models. The major use cases so far come from tracking movement of assets, trade finance, and transaction settlements.

Challenges and Triumphs of Women in STEM Industries

Women today serve on the front lines of combat in the military, as chief executives and financial officers of Fortune 500 companies. Women in stem fields are a growing force as entrepreneurs and small business owners across the country.

Product Knowledge is Power

Learn from Epicor CEO Steve Murphy how technology companies can generate more sales and build customer relationships by showing deep product knowledge.

Manufacturer Big Ass Fans Dares to Innovate—and Wins Big

Industrial fan manufacturer Big Ass Fans makes bold business moves—and sees huge leaps in innovation and growth. Read on to learn how they do it.

Big Ass Fans: Fostering a Growth Mindset with Cutting Edge Technology

Big Ass Fans stays on the cutting edge and cloud technology helps make a big impact on company growth. With innovation woven into their DNA, they embrace what’s new and apply it to meet and exceed customer needs.

4 Ways Industry 4.0 Impacts the Future of Recruiting

Discover four ways recruitment technology and Industry 4.0 are changing the future of recruiting.

How Manufacturing Day Is Helping Combat the Labor Shortage

Manufacturing Day is all about reversing the manufacturing labor shortage. Learn more here and what Epicor is doing to help.

5 Ways Manufacturing is Tackling the Labor Shortage

There’s a skilled labor shortage in manufacturing. Discover five creative ways manufacturers are finding and recruiting talent.

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How to Build a 21st-Century Agile Supply Chain

Epicor ERP software helps manufacturers optimize their supply chains. With Epicor, you can improve visibility, collaboration, efficiency, and your business bottom line.
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Omnichannel retail and the seamless shopping experience

Omnichannel retail, also known as omnichannel commerce. It connects all of the digital and physical touchpoints in the customer journey to create a consistent experience.
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What is Cybersecurity?

Protect your business against the ever-increasing threat of cyber attacks.

What to Consider When Looking for Omnichannel Retail Solutions

Find a technology partner that supports you while you support your customers—at every stage of the purchase journey.
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How to Transform Your Retail Business with Mobile Tools

Mobile access helps you work smarter, faster, and leaner in changing markets

Insights 2023: The Unparalleled Experience for Manufacturing Customers to Capture Knowledge and Inspiration

Epicor Insights 2023 is coming soon! It’s on May 15-18 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. It brings together customers, partners, and industry experts for three days of learning and networking with inspiring keynotes, informative sessions, and hands-on training.
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What is FP&A

This article will help you and other stakeholders better understand what FPA is, and the industry-specific resources needed to create financial forecasts, maintain financial models, and support major corporate decisions.

Solve These 4 Challenges with a New Retail Management System

When you implement the best POS system for your business, you’ll improve the shopping experience and drive results in 2023.

Recognizing Women in Hardware & Building Supply Who Go Above and Beyond

HBSDealer’s annual award ceremony features Epicor customers and senior leadership.

4 Game Changers for Electronic Payments to Track Now

2022 electronic payment changes include 8-digit BINs, the end of mag stripes, card-not-present transactions, and data privacy

5 Ways to Boost Sales and Build Loyalty on Small Business Saturday

Go above and beyond for your customers with this special shopping opportunity.

Retail POS Implementation: Expectations vs. Reality

Worried about the pitfalls of a retail technology implementation? The right dedicated technology partner can help you be the hero by delivering a successful project and a smooth transition.

4 Keys to a Successful Implementation

When everyone sees the big picture, your business can achieve big goals.

Your Guide to Financing a New POS System and Section 179

Purchasing a new POS solution for your retail business is an important step for your company, for your employees—and possibly for your taxes, too.

Delivering Results Despite Delivery Fees

The right ERP solution can help retailers shipping goods to Colorado by road be ready for the new delivery fees.

10 Compelling Reasons to Choose Cloud ERP Now

Breaking down the ROI of cloud-based ERP into 10 simple benefit statements that together make a compelling argument for beginning—or accelerating—your journey to the cloud.

How Retail Solutions Can Help Your Business Thrive During the Labor Shortage

Having the right system to provide a smooth onboarding experience and streamline employee training, while continuing to exceed customer expectations, can make all the difference in how a small retail business rides out the current retention storm.

eCommerce Can Help Your Business Thrive

Learn how Epicor and eCommerce can help your business thrive in the always-on, customer-focused future of retail.

Retail Insights Report

Why Retailers Are Optimistic About Cloud Retail Solutions and Future Growth

5 Commonsense Reasons Why Retailers Should Choose Cloud Solutions

There are many paths to business transformation that connect retailers to the future, but they all begin with the same first step—cloud computing.

How to Improve Your Bottom-Line Retail Results with Technology

There are more ways to improve store performance than with a single focus on increasing sales. The tech you use can make a significant impact across your business by driving out inefficiencies that no longer fit your immediate or future needs.

3 Retail Strategies to Win Customer Loyalty and Demand

Stretching your resources to align with expanded consumer expectations could be challenging. But focusing on three specific customer demand areas may have the most business impact.

Rethinking Retail

It’s easy to be nostalgic for times when just weeks ago you could go to the store without having to stand in line, stay 6 feet apart, or mingle and browse without a second thought. Retailers miss those days, too. And they’re working to conform to rapid change and requirements that come along with new realities.

How Retail Data Helps Take the Guesswork Out and Improves Results

Think about analyzing data in four key business area of your business: sales, inventory, pricing, and customer loyalty. Looking into activity and making small adjustments that address what you find can have surprisingly powerful effects.

4 Ways Predictive Analytics in Retail Can Take it to the Next Level

For retailers eager to boost sales and improve customer experience, building an e-commerce website is just the beginning. To fully take charge of your business—from ensuring you have enough stock to forecasting sales—predictive analytics can help take your business to the next level.

Connecting with Community on Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is on November 28 this year. It’s an opportunity for retailers to drive revenue, attract new customers, and cater to loyal ones. For more than 10 years, the American Express-created shop small movement supports the personalities and vibrance that these businesses bring to local communities.

New Ways for Retailers to Thrive with Shifting Consumer Behavior

While daily operations may not look like "business as usual," the pandemic—and the way it has affected shoppers—is creating opportunities for retailers to thrive.

Keeping Customer Experience First with Online Commerce

Customer experience has always been crucial to small businesses and independent retailers. The better the experience, the more loyal customers tend to be—and it's consumer loyalty that gives businesses staying power.

Smart POS Systems: Now Within Reach and Driving Growth

Moving to a smart point-of-sale (POS) system has never been easier. Learn why businesses are making the move now in order to drive growth beyond 2020.

The #1 Thing to Prioritize if You Want Your Digital Transformation to Succeed

With 50 years of combined experience in technology, we’ve learned that the most integral part of a successful implementation strategy is a solid change management plan.

How Real-Time Data Helps Businesses Adapt to New Realities

The use of real-time data analytics is one solution that has the potential to address myriad challenges that retail businesses now face. Using this kind of data, businesses can increase visibility of their entire supply chain, connect with customers on a more personal level, track customer and market trends, and improve the customer experience across the entire buying process.

Effects of Tariffs: How Moore Lumber & Hardware Increases Efficiencies to Power Through Economic Uncertainty

Find out how a 72-year-old building materials company uses technology to increase efficiencies and power through the effects of tariffs.

How to Gain Sales and Loyalty on Small Business Saturday

November 30 marks the 10th annual Small Business Saturday. Learn how to grow sales and loyalty with these helpful tips.

Moore Lumber & Hardware: Powering Through Economic Change with Data-Based Decisions

Businesses are managing economic challenges with technology that provides more data. It identifies inefficiencies and helps them maintain profitability.

5 Steps to Make Your Customer Relationship Strategy Work Harder

Learn how to improve your customer relationship strategy in five easy steps.

What Do Customer Relationships Look Like in Today’s World?

Find out what it takes to create stronger customer relationships in today’s competitive marketplace.

Why You Need to Implement AI Retail Technology

Read on to discover three ways AI retail technology can take your business to the next level.

What Is Cloud ERP?

Understand cloud-based software and learn how ERP in the cloud can help your business stay on the cutting edge of innovation.

What is ERP?

What is an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system, and how to choose the right ERP solution to help your business grow.