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News Release from: Epicor | Subject: Enterprise resource planning - ERP software
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 September 2006
ERP to support manufacturing expansion
A manufacturer of storage products is to use latest manufacturing enterprise resource planning to help improve its business processes as it expands manufacturing into Eastern Europe.
Planned Storage Systems (PSS), one of the UK's leading independent manufacturers of storage products, is to deploy Epicor Software Corporation's Vantage 8.0 manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to help improve its business processes as it expands its manufacturing capability into Eastern Europe "We have used Tetra CS3 for a number of years and it has offered us a competent solution for financials but lacked the more advanced lean manufacturing and logistics capabilities we need to grow our business," explained James Delap, CEO of Hi-Lo PSS Group, "We are in the process of expanding our manufacturing capability into Romania which provided us with a perfect opportunity to deploy a new ERP solution that was more suited to our manufacturing and resource planning needs." With over 30 years experience as one of the leading UK manufacturers of storage solutions, PSS is accredited to ISO 9001 standards with an extensive list of clients including Asda, B and Q and Exel Logistics
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 6 Jun 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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In March of 2006, PSS began a selection process based initially on eight candidate recommendations by an independent ERP consultant.
Over a three-month process of evaluation and comparison, PSS reached a shortlist of three solutions from Epicor, Exact and Sage.
"Overall, Epicor provided the best fit for our current operational needs with the ability to deliver modular upgrades to support the rapid expansion of our business.
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Epicor and especially its Epicor Scala division also had a good understanding of tailoring the system to meet the needs of trading within Romania as well as localisation for other countries within Europe," Delap concluded.
PSS will deploy core Epicor Vantage 8.0 manufacturing and scheduling alongside Epicor iScala financials at its UK and Romanian sites by November 2006.
A further more advanced implementation of additional Planning, CRM and SRM modules will commence in early 2007.
"Epicor has carefully built up an experienced and professional partner network across Europe with local teams able to develop and support manufacturers moving into new countries," said Ian Walker, senior vice president of international sales for Epicor.
"The modular but highly integrated nature of Vantage 8.0 quickly allows organisation to get up and running with core mission critical systems and then bring new features online as and when the business need dictates - this is a key differentiator and much sought after requirement for agile manufacturing businesses." * About Planned Storage Systems - Planned Storage Systems is the UK's leading independent manufacturer of storage solutions and is committed to ensuring their safe design, manufacture and installation.
PSS is accredited to ISO 9001 and all products are designed to comply with the SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association) codes of practice.
The total range of storage solutions comprises, Adjustable Pallet Racking, Pallet and Carton Live Storage, Hanging Garment Racking, Long Span Shelving, Nashville Safety Shelving and Mezzanine Floors.
* About Epicor Software Corporation - Epicor is a global leader dedicated to providing integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM) and professional service automation (PSA) software solutions to midmarket companies and divisions of the Global 1000.
Founded in 1984, Epicor serves over 20,000 customers in more than 140 countries, providing solutions in over 30 languages.
Employing innovative service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web services technology, Epicor delivers end-to-end, industry-specific solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality and services that enable companies to drive increased efficiency, improve performance and build competitive advantage.
Epicor solutions provide the scalability and flexibility to meet today's business challenges, while empowering enterprises for even greater success tomorrow.
Epicor offers a comprehensive range of services with its solutions, providing a single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership.
Epicor's worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, California, USA, with offices and affiliates around the world.
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