Manufacturing Software provides supply-chain visibility.
Press Release Summary:
Vista v6.0 provides scheduling, job tracking, and accounting functions. Offering support for Microsoft SQL Server and Progress RDBMS, software includes Quality Assurance module that streamlines quality process across entire manufacturing operation and Advanced Inventory Management module with real-time visibility of inventory. Additional modules include Vista Dashboard, for critical business information, Advanced Bill of Materials, and Contact Management.
Original Press Release:
Epicor's Vista 6.0 Delivers Tighter Integration and Technology Choices to Small and Midsize Manufacturers
New Version Offers Enhanced Supply Chain Visibility, Contact Management, Inventory Management and Quality Assurance Capabilities
IRVINE, Calif., February 3, 2003 - Epicor(R) Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC), a leading provider of integrated enterprise, eBusiness and collaborative commerce software solutions for midmarket companies, today announced a major upgrade to its Vista manufacturing software solution designed to automate operations and improve workflow for small job shops and make-to-order departments of large enterprises.
Available immediately and designed to fit the way a manufacturer does business, Vista 6.0 provides an affordable and proven solution that easily manages scheduling, job tracking and integrates accounting functions to increase efficiency and productivity. Tailored to the unique needs of the small to midsize manufacturer, the new version of Vista affords technology choices offering support for both Microsoft SQL Server and Progress RDBMS (Relational Database Management System).
"Providing our customers the ability to choose the technology that is the best match for their business will help ensure that a manufacturer remains competitive in today's ever-changing economy," said Paul Farrell, senior director of product marketing for Epicor's Manufacturing Solutions Group. "Vista's new features enable a manufacturer to work smarter and helps employees to communicate better through tighter integration-the end result, manufacturers' shops will have more flexibility in meeting customers' changing needs."
More Choices, Greater Flexibility, Quality Assurance
Vista has improved business processes and widened the gap between Sterling Machine Company and its competition by simplifying workflow, boosting productivity and streamlining the quality assurance process. A precision manufacturer of helicopter transmissions, landing gear and structural parts, Sterling Machine was one of the first customers to go live with Vista 6.0.
"Quality and precision is critical to the success of our business as an ISO certified machine shop," said Tim Caravella, office manager for Sterling Machine. "In the past we had to rely on five different third party solutions to manage quality assurance, but the new Quality Assurance module in Vista 6.0 handles the entire process in a single solution, resulting in significant savings of time and resources-enabling us to focus on delivering top quality products and service to our customers."
Vista's Quality Assurance module streamlines the quality process across the entire manufacturing operation. The Inspectors' Queue gives inspection teams a birds-eye-view into a shop's various quality processes-from Receiving Inspections to First Article Inspection, Non-Conformances and Corrective Actions-Vista's Quality Assurance module is integrated with other Vista modules and provides a full audit trail of shop processes.
Enhanced Supply Chain Visibility
Vista's new Advanced Inventory Management module brings a number of sophisticated features to small and midsize manufactures, designed to handle the expanded tracking needs that customers require. With advanced features like Serial Tracking, Dimensional Inventory, and the ability to review substitute parts when making key buying decisions, the Advanced Inventory Management module gives a manufacturer's purchasing and inventory management employees real-time visibility of inventory, enabling them to make better buying decisions.
The Vista Dashboard puts all this critical business information at a manufacturer's and its employees' fingertips. A one-stop interface to Vista 6.0, integration with the Internet makes the Vista Dashboard easy to use and customize. The Vista Dashboard provides real-time exception-driven indicator flags to users, like late jobs or expiring quotes, alerting them to business issues as they arise so adjustments can be made on the fly, resulting in a more proactively run business.
Vista's Advanced Bill of Materials (BOM) module offers true complex multi-level assemblies that can be created, maintained and used for quotes or jobs-resulting in significant timesavings for engineering and production departments. The Advanced BOM also enables multiple revisions tracking with effectivity dates and approvals for enhanced process documentation and tighter engineering control.
Ensuring Customer Satisfaction
Because customer satisfaction and service is key to the success of the small to midsize manufacturer, Vista provides the basics of customer relationship management with its new Contact Management module. Designed specifically for small to midsize manufacturers, Contact Management enhances customer service by documenting and sharing customer communication with the entire organization. Offering integration across Vista modules for Sales, Customer Service and Production Support, ensures a manufacturers' customers receive the personalized attention they require. Contact Management also combines strong user task control to improve a manufacturer's overall responsiveness to customer inquiries, ultimately resulting in more satisfied customers.
About Epicor Software Corporation
Epicor is a leading provider of integrated enterprise and eBusiness software solutions for midmarket companies around the world. Founded in 1984, Epicor has over 15,000 customers and delivers end-to-end, industry-specific solutions that enable companies to immediately improve business operations and build competitive advantage in today's Internet economy. Epicor's comprehensive suite of integrated software solutions for Customer Relationship Management, Financials, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Professional Services Automation and Collaborative Commerce provide the scalability and flexibility to support long-term growth. Epicor's solutions are complemented by a full range of services, providing single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership, now and in the future. Epicor is headquartered in Irvine, California and has offices and affiliates around the world. For more information, visit the company's Web site at epicor.com.
