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96 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK EPICOR 804 Las Cimas Parkway, Austin, TX 78746 TOLL-FREE 1-800-776-7438 EMAIL distributionexperts@epicor.com WEB www.epicor.com CLOUD SOLUTIONS TO POWER GROWTH WITHOUT LIMITS The strength of Epicor business solutions lies in a simplified approach to technology, with products and services designed to fit our customers and how they work. More than 45 years of experience with distributors’ unique processes and operational requirements is built into every solution. With a deep understanding of the distribution industry, Epicor solutions promote growth while easing complexity. The result is powerful solutions that do exactly what you need—free your resources so you can profitably grow your business. What is an ERP System? ERP stands for enterprise resource planning. ERP software, like Epicor® Prophet 21®, is comprised of powerful and strategic business process management tools that can be used to manage information within an organization. While every company and organization operating today is different, they all face a common challenge: in order to stay competitive in today’s business environment, they need a dependable and efficient way to store and access information. ERP systems integrate all facets of an enterprise into one comprehensive information system that can be accessed by individuals across an entire organization. Primary Benefits of ERP Systems Why are more businesses of all sizes implementing ERP systems today than ever before? Here are some of the main reasons and benefits why organizations use ERP systems: ¤ Provide real-time visibility into their operations ¤ Provide instant access to global supply chains ¤ Identify challenges, uncover opportunities, and make faster decisions that impact different areas of the business ¤ Help automate and streamline tedious tasks and redundant processes ¤ Give employees the tools and data needed to be successful ¤ Can often be accessed from anywhere - off-site and from mobile devices ¤ Make it easier for teams to collaborate with each other, and third-party vendors ¤ Offer powerful reporting and forecasting tools to make informed decisions ¤ Keep data secure, and help ensure that the business continues to operate in compliance with global regulatory laws and guidelines Get Current, Stay Current and Keep Growing With markets changing rapidly, Epicor helps distributors succeed by providing timely solutions to new business challenges. Epicor Prophet 21 - powered by Microsoft Azure - is a cloud-based application that leverages industry-leading vertical functionality making it easier to deploy, use, and extend. Deploy Prophet 21 in the cloud or on premises, with the option to change your deployment model as your business grows. BUSINESS FOCUS ARTICLE EPICOR