Data Management

Now is the Time to Get Ahead

80%
Data Analysts who spend half their time on cleaning data

75%
Companies stating better data management is a major organizational issue

37%
Companies who have a defined data management strategy

35%
Percentage of total company revenue lost due to poor data management.

Information Management for Makers, Movers, and Sellers

Manufacturers

Epicor manufacturing solutions use information management to increase productivity, maintain quality standards, effectively manage resources, and make informed decisions for a competitive advantage in the market by:

Providing real-time production insights and reducing downtime
Identifying product defects and implementing corrective action
Protecting sensitive data and complying with industry regulations, avoiding legal issues and penalties
Ensuring timely availability of materials and finished products, reducing holding costs and stockouts
Establishing proper data audit trails and documentation for compliance verification

Distributors

Epicor distribution solutions use information management to provide better inventory control, streamlined supply chain operations, enhanced data security, and compliance adherence, leading to improved efficiency, customer satisfaction, and competitiveness in the market by:

Improving demand forecasting and maintaining optimal stock levels, minimizing carrying costs and stockouts
Providing data accuracy and consistency, speeding up order processing while preventing errors
Complying with industry-specific regulations and data protection requirements, avoiding legal issues and penalties
Enabling effective communication and collaboration with suppliers, enhancing supply chain efficiency

Retail

Epicor retail solutions use information management to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, ensure data security, and comply with regulations, driving efficiency, growth, and customer satisfaction by:

Personalizing shopping experiences, enhancing customer engagement, and boosting loyalty
Tracking and predicting inventory needs based on sales trends.
Gaining insights into buying habits for more effective marketing and sales strategies
Coordinating effectively with suppliers and managing logistics for timely deliveries
Protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access and security breaches, building trust with customers and suppliers

Building Supply

Epicor solutions for lumber and building materials use information management to optimize inventory, enhance supply chain operations, ensure data security and compliance, and make data-driven decisions.

Tracking lumber and building material inventory levels accurately, ensuring the right mix of products and reducing carrying costs
Classifying products based on attributes, making it easier to organize and locate items in warehouses

Navigate Complex Regulations

Navigating complex regulations is a challenge for businesses. Continuous adaptation and vigilance are required to stay competitive and compliant.

Epicor can smoothly manage swiftly-changing regulations at all levels of government throughout the globe.

Epicor Quality Management Solution: Certified or verified for compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 27001, Amazon Web Services (AWS), SOC 1 and 3, ITAR, HIPAA, FedRAMP
Epicor Quick Ship: Ensures all shipping procedures, documentation, and labeling meet current regulations of each global shipping location
Epicor Enterprise Content Management (ECM): Ensures all relevant documents are controlled, versioned, and archived according to regulatory requirements
Epicor ECM can quickly identify affected documents for review if a standard changes

Maintaining Records

In intricate supply chains, ensuring traceability and maintaining records are vital. Goods pass through numerous stages, and lapses risk disruptions, financial hits, and reputation loss.

Epicor offers various products that will significantly help your business with these challenges, including:

Epicor Solution for Your Industry: Provides a comprehensive view of your entire business with time-stamped records of every activity
Epicor EDI: Automates document exchange between systems throughout your entire supply chain and maintains accurate records of all transactions
Epicor Quality Management: Logs quality-related and product traceability data and provides document control
Epicor Enterprise Content Management (ECM): Securely stores all documents related to the supply chain in accordance with company and regulatory requirements

Data Security

Protecting sensitive data is crucial in the digital era. Businesses must securely store vast data while ensuring authorized access.

Breaches risk financial loss, legal issues, and reputational harm. As cyber threats evolve, Epicor helps you address these challenges in the following ways:

GDPR: Epicor adheres to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and all other government compliance policies
Data management tools with strong encryption, access controls, and user authentication
Epicor Security Suite: Delivers a comprehensive security approach with an expertly installed firewall, workstation anti-virus to protect against malware and ransomware, and cloud data backup.

Managing Data Retention Periods

Managing data retention periods poses significant challenges. Regulations dictate how long various data should be retained and when files must be securely deleted.

Navigating storage costs, laws, and operational procedures requires careful oversight. Epicor offers products to ensure your business is in compliance.

Epicor Solution for Your Industry: Provides database purge and summarize purge functions
Epicor Quality Management System: Configures to automatically manage the retention of quality-related records, aligning with regulatory requirements
Epicor Enterprise Content Management (ECM): Set specific retention policies for different types of documents or content

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Information Management

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