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Why Automotive Manufacturers Should Avoid Generic ERP Systems

Why Automotive Manufacturers Should Avoid Generic ERP Systems

Imagine that it's 7:00 A.M. and you've just arrived at the office. Your head spins as you survey the chaos, and you haven't even had time to grab your morning coffee:

  • There's a potential issue with the steel used in your stamped assemblies, and you have to determine which products are affected.
  • Production has halted, requiring the time-consuming task of rescheduling using manual spreadsheets.
  • A customer received the wrong shipment of parts because the wrong quantity was manually keyed into the system.

Do any of these issues sound familiar to you? It would be so much easier if everyone had access to the required information with a simple push of a button.

You might have all sorts of reasons for needing a new business system. But with so many options, how do you make the right choice?

If you're trying to decide whether a generic ERP or an industry-specific solution will do, you are not alone. Download our whitepaper and read about tips to help you decide.

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Epicor Software formerly Solarsoft Business Systems

Epicor Software recently acquired Solarsoft Business Systems, a supplier of modern business management systems, ERP software and IT services to manufacturers, distributors and wholesale businesses globally. Epicor Software Corporation is  a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations. With over 40 years of experience serving small, midmarket and larger enterprises, Epicor has more than 20,000 customers in over 150 countries.

 

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