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Any recommendation/references out there for Epicor ERP?
Looking for any insight on Epicor – I want to get real references from actual users as opposed to getting a list from the vendor.
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Hi Ashley,
Epicor has a lot of excellent references. They produce a very attractive product, with rich tools, but have some limitations in functionality and still require an antiquated PROGRESS database for the core implementation but use Microsoft SQL Server for some analytics and reporting tools. Definitely Pro's and Con's. We just completed an ERP Review and Selection project for a client who selected Epicor 9 and are currently implementing it.
Other systems I have some experience with and have seen great results with include Plex (SaaS), Microsoft Dynamics NAV/AX, Infor Syteline and Infor Visual Enterprise.
I'd be happy to chat further with you anytime if you have more questions.
Scott Priestley
http://www.lionsharesoftware.com
scott@lionsharesoftware.com
919-723-7918
Below is a list of facts collected from various studies regarding ERP systems and implementations:
Avg. Cost to Implement*
• Tier 2: $3.46 million
• SAP: $16.8 million
• Oracle: $12.6 million
• Microsoft: $2.6 million
Avg. Time to Implement*
• Tier 2: 17.8 months
• Microsoft: 18 months
• Oracle: 18.6 months
• SAP: 20 months
Project Performance
• ERP projects that take longer than expected: 93 percent***
• ERP projects that exceed original budget expectations: 59 percent***
• Tier 2: Percentage of expected value achieved 68.6% *
• ERP project delays caused by lack of business-to-business planning and integration could cost manufacturers more than $1M/month**
• 85 per cent of companies surveyed had experienced delays in roll-outs as a result of B2B integration issues (which can cost over $45,000/day)**
*In ERP software comparison, SAP scores highest, but Tier 2 competitive
Courtney Bjorlin, News Editor at SearchSAP.com
March 3rd, 2009
http://searchsap.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid21_gci1349659,00.html#
**ERP project delays cost manufacturers $1M a month
Published by GXS
September 28th, 2009
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Gxs-1047274.html
***2008 ERP Report
Panorama Consulting Group: Eric Kimberling
January 7th, 2009
http://www.panorama-consulting.com/whitepapers.html
http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/erp-roi/panorama-issues-2008-erp-report-29172
With numbers like these, the question is why would you implement any ERP systems? They cost too much, take too long, and only have a 7% chance of success. There are other alternatives.
Good luck with your search.
We can probably help you if this is still a requirement.
What Epicor product?
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