Addressing Negative Inventory in ERP Systems
Is Your ERP Reinforcing or Undermining Inventory Discipline? You would think that an ERP system would not or could not allow itself to track negative inventory. Inventory, after all, is the presence of a thing, not its absence. And yet, negative inventory is a...
Where Distribution Supply Chains Start to Strain
How Weak Supply Chains Quietly Disrupt DistributionMost distribution supply chains don’t fail in big, dramatic ways.They don’t crash all at once. They don’t grind to a halt overnight. Instead, they start to strain quietly—at the supply chain system connections.If you...
When More Security Tools Don’t Mean More Security
When More Security Tools Don’t Mean More Security: Understanding IT Security Tool OverlapOver the past decade, and particularly since the pandemic, organizations have invested heavily in cybersecurity. Many now have more tools in place than ever before — yet it’s...
Holiday Season Best Practices for IT Leaders and ERP Teams
Holiday Season IT Readiness Best Practices for ERP and Cloud Leaders The holiday season creates one of the most strategically important periods for IT leadership. While business activity shifts and staffing levels fluctuate, critical enterprise resource planning (ERP)...
Building Everyday Resilience in ERP and IT Teams
IT Resilience and the ERP ProblemMany organizations think of IT resilience as something activated during a crisis: a cyberattack, a failed upgrade, an outage, or a supply chain disruption. But the strongest form of IT resilience is not reactive at all. It is built...
Your ERP Migration Is an Archaeological Dig, Not a Data Transfer
Welcome to the "ERP Migration" Dig SiteWhen the ERP consulting team asks to see your item master, you hand them a spreadsheet with 47 columns.They ask what "Field_23" means. Nobody knows. It's been there since 2003.They ask why some product codes start with "X" and...
From Stuck to Strategic: Rediscovering ERP Project Momentum
The Subtle Signs of ERP Project FailureEvery ERP journey begins with optimism. New systems promise faster insights, smoother workflows, and more agile decision-making. But somewhere between kickoff and go-live, enthusiasm can fade. Progress stalls. Meetings multiply....
How Cybersecurity Compliance Drives ERP Transformation
When Security Compliance Becomes ERP StrategyOctober marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time when organizations typically focus on password hygiene, phishing training, and basic security protocols. But this year, we're seeing something more profound across...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: Strengthening ERP Security
EstesGroup Launches Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and EstesGroup is proud to stand as a Cybersecurity Champion. This year, we’re focusing on what matters most to our clients: protecting ERP-driven businesses at the very...
Charting the Course: SaaS ERP and IT Lifecycle Management
IT Lifecycle Management for SaaS ERP Begins Before SaaS MigrationEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, like all technology, move through natural lifecycles. Operating systems reach end of support, databases require upgrades, and networks evolve to support modern...
Proactive Threat Intelligence: A Smarter Path to Cybersecurity
Discover how proactive threat intelligence and hunting can help businesses of all sizes move beyond reactive alerts and build stronger, more resilient defenses.What Is Proactive Threat Intelligence?Cybersecurity has long been viewed as a game of defense: patch the...
BPR as the Basis of a Business Transformation
Inside a BPR: Business Process Reviews in ActionCustomers frequently reach out to us looking to transform their organizations by radically reconceptualizing how they utilize their ERP system. It is not uncommon that a poorly configured ERP system can become a...
P21 Integrations: Smart AI, SISM, and API Strategies
Understanding AI in the Age of Smart P21 IntegrationsIn the ERP solutions world, acronyms blur the line between marketing hype and actual value. Amid the terms and trivialities, one area where AI has begun to yield real results is smart P21 integrations: solutions...
ACH in Epicor Kinetic: Setup, Compliance, and Automation
A practical guide to automating payments and ensuring compliance when implementing ACH in Epicor Kinetic.One of the many areas where a modern ERP system enhances business operations is in finance, where routine, periodic transactions between financial entities can be...
From Pi to Pro: Backup and Disaster Recovery for ERP Systems
Is your backup solution running on a Raspberry Pi? We’ve all tinkered with DIY tech—but when it comes to business data, even a Raspberry Pi has its limits. Let’s explore business backup and disaster recovery plan options for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)...
The Future of Data Visualization in Prophet 21
Distributors running Epicor Prophet 21 rely on accurate data to drive inventory decisions, improve customer service, and optimize supply chains. But the way teams interact with that data is changing rapidly. Static reports and spreadsheets are no longer enough. In...
Prophet 21 DynaChange Screen Designer: Tips & Best Practices
Epicor Prophet 21: Tips for Using the DynaChange Screen DesignerThe Epicor Prophet 21 DynaChange Screen Designer is an effective tool designed to enhance user experience and improve operations within P21. It enables distribution businesses using Prophet 21 ERP to...
How to Move Your Manufacturing ERP to the Cloud in 9 Steps
9 Steps to Migrate Manufacturing ERP to the Cloud Ready to move your manufacturing ERP to the cloud? Discover 9 simple steps that make the transition smooth, secure, and future-ready for your future dominance as a competitive and profitable manufacturer.As...
Tech Stack Fragmentation: What’s Holding Distributors Back?
What is a Fragmented Tech Stack?Duplicated data. Delayed reporting. Missing information. Missing opportunities. Even local distribution businesses are feeling the heat of global competitors winning the technology integration marathon. As tariff turmoil creates a...
Options When Managing an ERP Implementation
Epicor® ERP Project Management Approaches Managing an ERP implementation is like setting out on a major expedition. The right guide can make all the difference between smooth sailing and getting stuck halfway to your destination (without a single fish!). Read on to...
How to Manage Tariff Risk in Distribution
In today’s global economy, tariffs can shift overnight — and for distributors, those changes ripple quickly across pricing models, supplier relationships, and customer expectations. While tariffs are nothing new, the pace and complexity of trade updates in recent...
Epicor Kinetic UI Tips & Tricks
UI Spy: Say Goodbye to Classic ERPAs you might be aware, Epicor is pushing to sunset the Kinetic ERP’s legacy “classic” UI screens, in favor of the web-based Kinetic user interface. They have been scaling back support for the classic interface over time, with a sunset...
How to Prevent Procurement Disruption in Epicor ERP
AI-Powered Visibility Without the PortalHuman errors in procurement can be costly. A single missed purchase order update or a small data error in your Epicor ERP system can lead to massive consequences: halted production lines, costly expedited shipping, and...
Do Epicor Kinetic and Prophet 21 Work Together?
No Native Handshake, No Problem: Making Epicor Kinetic and Prophet 21 Work Together Running both manufacturing and distribution operations? You might find yourself juggling Epicor's two flagship systems: Epicor Kinetic (for manufacturing) and Prophet 21 (for...
Epicor Kinetic 2026.1: So, What Are You Waiting For?
Epicor Classic Sunset Uplifting Epicor Classic UI to Kinetic UI It’s a natural human tendency to put off unpleasant tasks like mowing the yard, taking out the trash, or addressing the deadline to move entirely from Epicor’s Classic user interface to their new...
A Tale of Two Agents: Epicor’s Interconnected Framework
Epicor Task Management Handles the Details The communication between the client application and its server is a fundamental consideration for any ERP system, but every ERP has its own peculiarities when it comes to how this communication occurs, especially when it...
Revolutionizing SYSPRO with AI: Strategies for 2025
SYSPRO AI in ERP As businesses enter 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept. It’s a transformative force reshaping industries, including the manufacturing industry. For SYSPRO users, AI offers unprecedented opportunities to streamline...
Professional Service-as-a-Service for Epicor Kinetic
PSaaS: Transforming ERP Support and Delivery with a New Service Model In today's fast-paced business landscape, almost everything is delivered as a service — from software (SaaS) to infrastructure (IaaS) to even transportation and groceries. This shift has redefined...
Epicor Classic UI vs. Kinetic UI: Time to Get Moving
In the fast-paced world of business technology, staying ahead means embracing innovation and adaptability. As organizations strive to streamline operations and meet the demands of a dynamic market, the tools they use must evolve. Enter Epicor Kinetic, a transformative...
How to Maximize Epicor Kinetic ROI with Performance Optimization
Manufacturers leveraging Epicor Kinetic can achieve substantial returns on their enterprise resource planning (ERP) software investment through comprehensive performance optimization and data-driven decision making.An ERP Designed for Profitability The Epicor ERP...