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Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP)
News Release from: Epicor
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 March 2007
Third party validation for Epicor
Vantage
Epicor Vantage receives MA validation certification from Managing Automation magazine
Epicor Software, a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of the Global 1000, has announced that its global manufacturing solution, Epicor Vantage, has received Managing Automation magazine's 'MA Validation' certification Designed for progressive, mid to large sized make-to-order (MTO) and mixed-mode manufacturers, Vantage delivers greater business agility and increased return on investment (ROI) through a flexible service-oriented architecture (SOA)
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 13 May 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Managing Automation's independent vendor validation reports are designed to give manufacturing technology decision makers access to the most complete and reliable information from vendors," said Managing Automation publisher Heather Mikisch.
"Today's manufacturing companies are transforming their business through the progressive use of technology, and we will continue to invest in innovative new services that help our readers accelerate their decision-making process".
The 'MA Validation' certification is only awarded to vendors that successfully complete a thorough independent review of the product information they provide to prospective software customers visiting the magazine's Web site.
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Managing Automation's Validation Reports are written by an independent consultant to confirm that feature information provided by the vendor about its product in the magazine's database is accurate.
Managing Automation's validation process begins with a detailed review of the software supplier's latest update to the Managing Automation database of functional capabilities.
Then an independent consultant visits personally with members of the vendor's corporate staff - not the sales team - to discuss their detailed responses.
During this visit hundreds of functions are selected for further review, demonstration and discussion.
Any discrepancies are addressed and resolved during the briefing, and changes are made to the database responses as required to receive the final 'MA Validation'.
"We are very pleased to receive the 'MA Validation' certification from Managing Automation magazine," said John Hiraoka, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Epicor.
"Certifying that Epicor Vantage has met or exceeded the stringent validation criteria of an independent consultant helps assure prospective customers that the information they are receiving about this industry-leading solution is accurate - whether from leading industry analysts, existing customers or from Epicor".
"This independent validation confirms that we're a vendor they can rely on and trust".
The Epicor Vantage Validation Report consists of a solution overview, functional overview including a summary of key capabilities by application and industry, technology overview, enhancement releases, company overview, and validation methodology.
To access the complete Epicor report, please visit the Managing Automation Web.
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