The UK Buyer’s Guide to 3D Product Configurators

As furniture shoppers increasingly begin their journeys online, clear, immersive product visualisation has become essential. This buyer’s guide explains how retailers and manufacturers can use 3D configurators to improve accuracy, reduce returns, and deliver a more confident buying experience across channels.

Inside the guide, you'll learn:

  • Which configurator type fits your needs: 3D product vs. 3D modular tools for complex, configurable catalogues.
  • No-code and ease-of-use features: empower large teams to update products and configurations without relying on developers.
  • Enterprise-grade efficiency: reuse 3D assets across configurators, AR, room planners, and renders to reduce duplicated work and vendor sprawl.
  • Integration essentials: PIM, DAM, ERP, and SIF support for accurate pricing, attributes, and order files across markets and channels.
  • Environmental impact and ROI: how digital visualisation reduces physical samples, improves accuracy, and supports sustainable operations.
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The US Buyer’s Guide to 3D Room Planners

Buyers expect to see how furniture fits and looks before they commit. This buyer’s guide walks enterprise retailers and manufacturers through selecting a 3D room planning platform that delivers fast floorplan creation, photoreal HD renders, and turnkey integrations with PIM/ERP for consistent omnichannel experiences.

Inside, you'll learn:

  • Key features to require: flexible floorplan tools, real-time 3D realism, and high-definition renders for polished proposals.
  • Operational benefits: vendor consolidation and reusable 3D assets that reduce manual work and support multiple channels.
  • Integration musts: PIM, inventory, add-to-cart, and SSO to ensure accurate pricing and seamless checkout.
  • Business impact: improved buyer confidence and measurable uplift in AOV and conversions.

Enterprise retailers using integrated 3D room planners see stronger engagement and higher order values—this guide gives you the checklist and vendor criteria to select the platform that fits your catalog, channels, and timeline.

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The US Buyer’s Guide to 3D Product Configurators

Shoppers expect immersive, accurate visuals when customizing products online. This buyer’s guide explains how enterprise retailers and manufacturers choose 3D configurators that scale from no-code editors to WebAR, PIM/ERP integration, and return-reducing render quality.

Inside the guide, you’ll learn:

  • Which platform type fits your catalog: product vs. modular configurators for single items or complex assemblies.
  • No-code & time to launch: why enterprise implementations typically target 8–12 weeks and what accelerates launch.
  • Integration & operational efficiency: PIM, DAM, ERP, SIF support, and reusing 3D assets across room planners, AR, and renders.
  • Cost vs. value: how to evaluate pricing models and measure ROI through reduced returns and operational savings.

Enterprise teams that pick the right configurator reduce manual work, improve order accuracy, and increase buyer confidence with near-photorealistic renders and AR previews. Use the checklist inside to compare vendors and avoid costly, low-value choices.

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Madsen’s Custom Cabinets: AI-Powered ERP Case Study

For more than 60 years, Madsen’s Custom Cabinets has built a reputation for craftsmanship and quality. But as the company grew, so did the complexity of managing projects, schedules, and communication across a diverse workforce. To keep pace, they modernized with Epicor Kinetic ERP in the cloud and became early adopters of Epicor Prism AI.

The result? A smarter, more connected operation that helps the team move faster and focus on what matters most.

With AI-powered ERP, Madsen’s can:

  • Streamline scheduling and automate routine updates
  • Strengthen communication across customers, suppliers, and teams
  • Empower skilled employees to focus on growth and innovation

Read the full success story to see how AI + ERP is driving measurable results.

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How to Start an AI Initiative—And Scale it with Success

Starting your next transformation project? Before you invest in AI, make sure your foundation is ready. In this new IDC Spotlight Report, discover how manufacturers are building the infrastructure, governance, and integration needed to scale AI initiatives successfully. Learn how to break free from pilot projects, overcome data silos, and drive productivity across every part of your operation.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Build a digital foundation that supports scalable, data-driven AI initiatives
  • Transform early AI experiments into measurable business impact

If you’re planning your first AI project—or ready to take the next step—this report offers a clear roadmap to move from concept to competitive advantage.

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Why Your ERP Needs AI

Your ERP already holds the key to unlocking next-level performance—AI turns that potential into action. See how AI-powered ERP helps manufacturers move faster, work smarter, and compete with confidence:

  • Transform messy shop-floor data into real-time insights
  • Automate scheduling and minimize downtime
  • Improve forecasting accuracy and inventory control
  • Empower your workforce with intuitive, data-driven tools
  • Start small, prove ROI, and scale success across your operations

Discover how integrating AI with your ERP can accelerate decision-making, drive productivity, and prepare your business for the future of manufacturing.

Download the guide and take the first step toward AI-driven performance.

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What Manufacturing Business Leaders Need to Know about AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast becoming a critical component of business operations for manufacturers. As AI becomes more established, manufacturing executives need to keep pace by understanding its implications and potential benefits.

At Epicor, we’re developing more than just a chatbot. Epicor Prism is a network of vertical AI agents that utilize the power of large language model (LLM) services. Prism is already available in Epicor Kinetic, our global cloud ERP for manufacturers, and our long-term vision is for Epicor Prism to serve as the user interface for LLM-enabled processes across all Epicor ERP platform.

Access our eBook to get a clear understanding of how you can apply AI to improve your manufacturing business.

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5 Tips for a Successful ERP Implementation

Implementing a single enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can enable manufacturers to:

  • Access information easily.
  • Automate common tasks.
  • Scale business processes.

Download this white paper to learn 5 key strategies for helping ensure a smooth ERP implementation.

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Cloud ERP: Transforming Business Operations in 2025

According to the “IDC MarketScape Worldwide Saas and Cloud-Enabled Operational ERP Applications 2024-2025 Vendor Assessment” report, 43% of manufacturers plan to adopt new ERP solutions within two years—with many prioritizing generative AI. Businesses are shifting to AI-powered cloud ERP to improve compliance, security, and agility. Key drivers include regulatory changes, data center modernization, and the move from capital to operational expenditure models.

In the report, you’ll learn about strengths, weaknesses and challenges of modern ERP systems, including:

  • Strengths: Scalability, real-time analytics, and AI automation boost efficiency and cost savings.
  • Weaknesses: Integration challenges, high implementation costs, and customization limitations hinder adoption.
  • Challenges: Meeting AI automation demands, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving user experience while maintaining reliability.

Get the report to see how AI-driven ERP systems re automate workflows, enhance decision-making, and give manufacturers a competitive advantage.

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What Manufacturing Business Leaders Need to Know about AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast becoming a critical component of business operations for manufacturers. As AI becomes more established, manufacturing executives need to keep pace by understanding its implications and potential benefits.

At Epicor, we’re developing more than just a chatbot. Epicor Prism is a network of vertical AI agents that utilize the power of large language model (LLM) services. Prism is already available in Epicor Kinetic, our global cloud ERP for manufacturers, and our long-term vision is for Epicor Prism to serve as the user interface for LLM-enabled processes across all Epicor ERP platform.

Access our eBook to get a clear understanding of how you can apply AI to improve your manufacturing business.

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5 Tips for a Successful ERP Implementation

Implementing a single enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can enable manufacturers to:

  • Access information easily.
  • Automate common tasks.
  • Scale business processes.

Download this white paper to learn 5 key strategies for helping ensure a smooth ERP implementation.

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Cloud ERP: Transforming Business Operations in 2025

According to the “IDC MarketScape Worldwide Saas and Cloud-Enabled Operational ERP Applications 2024-2025 Vendor Assessment” report, 43% of manufacturers plan to adopt new ERP solutions within two years—with many prioritizing generative AI. Businesses are shifting to AI-powered cloud ERP to improve compliance, security, and agility. Key drivers include regulatory changes, data center modernization, and the move from capital to operational expenditure models.

In the report, you’ll learn about strengths, weaknesses and challenges of modern ERP systems, including:

  • Strengths: Scalability, real-time analytics, and AI automation boost efficiency and cost savings.
  • Weaknesses: Integration challenges, high implementation costs, and customization limitations hinder adoption.
  • Challenges: Meeting AI automation demands, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving user experience while maintaining reliability.

Get the report to see how AI-driven ERP systems re automate workflows, enhance decision-making, and give manufacturers a competitive advantage.

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A Comprehensive Guide on ERP Implementation for Discrete Manufacturer

ERP implementation is not an easy task. It is time-consuming, resource-hogging, and has the ability to disrupt production for days together resulting in revenue loss and an eroding bottom line.

With our in-depth experience and knowledge of ERP implementation, we have outlined some key pointers that will help your enterprise sail through the implementation phase and succeed.

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How ERP’s Digital Capabilities Are Driving Growth For Manufacturing & Distribution Enterprises

Read our latest whitepaper to know how various digital capabilities such as,

  • Cloud Capabilities
  • Web Browser Compatibility
  • Device Mobility
  • Low Code Customization
  • Selective Customization & Upgrade
  • Plug and Play Integration
  • Advanced Personalization
  • Customer & Supplier Portals

help manufacturing and distribution enterprises to automate their workflow processes, speeds up their production capabilities, improves organization & personnel efficiency and drives enterprise growth.

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Everyday Shop Floor Problems and How to Solve them with an ERP Software

The shop floor is the heart of any manufacturing enterprise, and its efficiency determines the enterprise’s growth and business health. In today’s hyper-competitive market, manufacturers face multidimensional challenges that make shop floor operations a challenging task.

Read our whitepaper that outlines various problems that manufacturers face in their day-to-day shop floor operations and how they can be solved with ERP software.

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