Sponsor: Epicor

Epicor® Indago™ WMS is a revolutionary, client- and mobile-based warehouse management system that helps users save time, reduce inventory and labor costs, and increase customer service levels. Indago WMS enables customers to maintain strict control over their ever-moving inventories. Knowing the location and status of every SKU at every moment is crucial to expediting orders and streamlining workflow. The solution’s mobile applications empower team members to perform at peak efficiency through real-time RF terminals.

Simplify standardized work for the operator with an easy-to-use, plug-n-play kitting and part picking solution. Help ensure the right part is delivered to the right place at the right time. Download our Kitting brochure and learn how to error proof and streamline material handling for almost any assembly process while collecting data along the way.

Key Takeaways:

• Supports various hardware needs such as plug-n-play I/O sensors and switches, barcode scanners, and vision systems.
• Unmatched flexibility and control – you are no longer locked into hardware or a rigid system.
• Quick and easy configurations – no programming needed.
• Maximize quality management and error proof both load and pick side.

Manufacturing traceability is a critical requirement for industries globally to reduce risks, meet regulatory requirements, and stay competitive.

Epicor Connected Process Control provides a robust traceability and quality control software solution, helping manufacturers to easily store, retrieve, and report on part status and product genealogy. Download our Track & Trace brochure to get an in-depth overview of our traceability solution and how you can maximize quality and throughput on the plant floor while reducing costs.

Key Takeaways:

• To implement a traceability solution, parts or lots need to be marked.
• Our system allows for various tracking methods, from serial number barcode scans to RFID tags, or through PLC tasks – in any combination or order.
• With real-time data insight, teams can quickly identify quality or compliance issues, develop repair/rework strategies, and contain suspect parts – ensuring first time quality scores remain exceptional.

In the world of modern manufacturing, the strategic application of digital process control has proven to accelerate real improvements on the factory floor. In this eBook we’ll showcase how three companies leveraged Epicor Connected Process Control (CPC) software, offering insights into their specific use cases and implementation, as well as their outcomes.

Key Takeaways

• Learn how an electronics manufacturer was able to increase throughput by 38%.
• Discover how a company was able to decrease training times for new hires by more than 80%.
• Learn how an industrial pump manufacturer leveraged the system to gather data for ROI and asset allocation.

Staff shortages, high turnover, and long training and onboarding times continue to drive up labor costs and hinder efficiency. In our quick tips guide, learn how digital work instructions with standardized process control is revolutionizing manufacturing training. Discover 4 practical steps to help accelerate learning curves, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure seamless transition to the factory floor.

Key Takeaways:

• Review the limitations of traditional paper-based training.
• The opportunity modern technologies are providing manufacturers to help train new employees and upskill existing employees.
• Learn four practical steps to help develop faster and better training programs using digital work instructions – ultimately setting operators up for success.

Technology, supply chains, economic uncertainty—these issues define manufacturing today. So, what do frontline factory workers really think about them?

In this report, 600 frontline workers respond to questions about upskilling, technology, and workplace morale. Findings include:

• 39% say their company is “very modern.”
• 45% say morale at their company is high.
• 70% say their company is prioritizing upskilling.

Access the report to get all the insights, including actionable takeaways for manufacturing leaders.

Economic uncertainty has significantly elevated the importance of the CFO, according to a recent survey from IDC. Today's CFOs are responsible for enforcing financial discipline, capitalizing on new technology like AI, and managing costs efficiently—all while seeking answers to the big questions:

• Which tech helps us better understand our numbers?
• How can we improve profitability?
• How will we drive growth?

Access this white paper to learn how CFOs became strategic leaders—and what they're doing to enable business success.

In modern manufacturing, the ability to satisfy one-off customer needs without disrupting daily processes is critical. With Epicor Kinetic, manufacturers can maintain ERP flexibility through a feature called “part-on-the-fly.”

Access this eBook to learn how part-on-the-fly can help you stay agile and increase efficiency in a fast-moving, dynamic manufacturing environment.

To optimize performance in a digital world, manufacturers need scalable ERP solutions that can meet day-to-day needs while controlling key processes—without added complexity or cost. The right ERP solutions can help you:

• Reduce risk and promote greater business continuity.
• Transform workforces to deliver a competitive advantage.
• Provide the scalability needed to help ensure growth.

Access this eBook now to learn how to build a strong foundation for the future growth.

Growth is definitely on the agenda for manufacturers. This came through loud and clear in a survey recently undertaken on behalf of Epicor Software Corporation (Epicor) by MORAR*. Our report on the research, A Manufacturer’s Guide to Growing Profitably, identifies five key factors that growing manufacturers cited as essential to their success, and five risks that manufacturers believe could threaten growth for the unprepared business.