KYKLO Product Data Connector Helps Distributors Drive Efficiency

Gary Vaynerchuk, sometimes called Gary Vee, famous entrepreneur, author, speaker, and wine expert, is famous for his saying, “In business, speed is everything.”  We can paraphrase this for distributors as “speed and efficiency are everything,” yet many distributors still spend hours each week manually digging through multiple systems like ERPs, supplier websites, and printed catalogs seeking the right product information.

A recent survey found that distributors lose an average of 25–30% of their sales productivity to manual product searches and data entry (NAW Research, 2024). For mid-size distributors, this represents hundreds of lost hours per month that could have been spent providing real customer value while making sales.  

KYKLO’s Product Data Connector changes this scenario. It eliminates the need to jump between systems by bringing enriched, accurate, and continuously updated product content directly into your ERP environment: no heavy uploads, no data chaos.

The Challenge: Disconnected Product Information

Most distributors face a similar challenge: product information is scattered.

Your ERP may contain outdated SKUs or incomplete descriptions, while manufacturers constantly update their product lines. As a result, inside sales reps waste time hunting for data across multiple sources:

• Customers wait longer for quotes and orders.
• Teams make mistakes, leading to incorrect product selection or pricing errors.

According to Modern Distribution Management (MDM), 64% of distributors cite data quality and integration as their top digital barrier. Without centralized and reliable product information, even the best ERP systems become slow and inefficient.

The Solution: KYKLO’s Product Data Connector

KYKLO’s Product Data Connector bridges the gap between your ERP and KYKLO’s continuously updated product data pool. It’s purpose-built for Epicor ERPs (including Prophet 21 and Eclipse) and allows distributors to search, find, and import the right products faster than ever.

How It Works

1. Direct ERP Integration
   KYKLO’s PDC connects directly to your ERP interface, letting users browse enriched product data directly from their order entry screen.
2. Complete and Up-to-Date Product Information
   Access product data from hundreds of brands and millions of SKUs, all standardized and enriched with:

• Specifications
• High-resolution images
• Marketing descriptions
• Cross-reference and accessory data

All product information automatically syncs from KYKLO’s data pool: no manual updates or file imports are needed.

3. Optimized ERP Performance
   Instead of uploading massive datasets into your ERP, the Product Data Connector lets your team search within KYKLO’s catalog and import only what you need. This lightens the ERP load, speeds up searches, and avoids the performance slowdowns caused by bulky data uploads.
4. Easy “Add to ERP” Button
   With one click, selected products are imported directly into your ERP’s order page, with no manual SKU creation or typing required. This means faster quotes, fewer errors, and a smoother workflow from inquiry to order.

Why It Matters: Efficiency Gains by the Number

Distributors using integrated product data tools see tangible benefits:

• 30–40% reduction in time spent per order entry (Epicor User Data, 2024)
• 25% faster quote turnaround time
• Up to 50% fewer product selection errors
• Significant improvement in ERP performance, as only relevant SKUs are stored

These gains translate into better customer experience, faster revenue cycles, and reduced stress for your inside sales teams.

The Human Impact: Empowering Your Sales Team

Imagine your inside sales team spending their time talking to customers, not copying SKUs.
Instead of searching across catalogs, websites, and PDFs, they have the answers right inside your ERP.

With KYKLO’s Product Data Connector, your team:

• Finds accurate and complete product data instantly.
• Avoids errors caused by missing or outdated info.
• Delivers better customer experience with fast, precise responses.

As one distributor put it, “We stopped spending time looking for product data and started spending time selling.”

Turn Product Data into Productivity

Distributors don’t need more systems; they need better connections between the ones they already use. KYKLO’s Product Data Connector transforms how your ERP interacts with product content, giving your teams a single, powerful tool to find and import what they need: fast, accurately, and efficiently.

Stop digging through catalogs. Start working smarter.

Bring KYKLO’s Product Data Connector to your ERP and see what happens when your team finally has the right product data at their fingertips.

Ready to See It in Action?

Schedule a demo to discover how KYKLO’s Product Data Connector can help your team work faster, sell smarter, and reduce ERP complexity.

Marine Vienney

Senior Product Marketing Manager

Marine Vienney, originally from France and now based in Buffalo, NY, has over 15 years of marketing experience and an MBA. She leads product marketing for KYKLO, an Epicor company, helping manufacturers and distributors with digital transformation. Known for her collaborative approach, she’s passionate about driving business success through marketing. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, skiing, and exploring the U.S.

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