Epicor IP&O: Best Inventory Planning Software for Manufacturing and Distribution
Streamline inventory management processes and eliminate project delays with Epicor IP&O advanced stock management software. This revolutionary platform will transform your methodology and allow you to leverage the full potential of your Epicor ERP solution.
Learn all about this innovative modular software suite and accelerate your productivity and growth today.
What Is Epicor IP&O?
Epicor IP&O (Inventory Planning and Optimization) is an advanced inventory management software. This innovative, modular inventory planning platform offers several interesting features for manufacturers and the distribution industry.
The functionalities of this software offer companies total and transparent visibility of their supply chain, all thanks to the convergence of proven methodologies and techniques renowned for their effectiveness in statistical forecasting and inventory optimization.
All available in a user friendly, easy to use and accessible from the cloud based interface. The Epicor Inventory Planning and Optimization module seamlessly integrates with Epicor ERP software, such as the Epicor Kinetic ERP system for manufacturers and the Epicor Prophet 21 software for distribution. It uses the existing connectors, thus simplifying the implementation and support of this module.
The 3 Epicor IP&O Modules Explained
The Epicor IP&O platform includes three applications to optimize stock management processes at all levels. 01234567890
Smart Operational Analytics (SOA)
A powerful reporting tool that provides 360° visibility of your inventory. Using this feature helps businesses identify value, trends, min max safety stock, stock surpluses and shortages, and potential order cancellations.
Smart Inventory Optimization (SIO)
A feature designed to support decision making on inventory policy and to share, collaborate and monitor the impact of the inventory planning policy.
Smart Demand Planner (SDP)
This solution offers statistical forecasts that automatically determine the right forecast model for each item, considering trends, seasonality and inventory investment linked to a promotion or event.
Why Combine Epicor IP&O and Epicor ERP
There are many reasons why you should integrate this inventory planning software with your Epicor ERP. Here are the main ones:
- Improving forecast accuracy
- Identifying and correcting inventory discrepancies
- Applying documented repetitive processes to encourage the development of an optimized inventory policy
- Improve service levels, delivery times, execution rates and sales
- Real time assessment and monitoring of operational performance
- Reduce product, stock, transport and order costs
- Promote consensus within the organization
Epicor IP&O answers these questions so your management teams can focus on the tasks that will bring your business the most value and impact.
Whether you run Epicor Kinetic or Prophet 21, Epicor IP&O enhances your system with deeper forecasting capabilities, more accurate inventory policies, and a standardized planning structure your teams can rely on. It’s a flexible, cloud-based solution that grows with your business. And because it’s fully integrated with Epicor, you get a seamless experience without needing multiple tools or manual workarounds.
Frequently Asked Questions About Epicor IP&O
Why Partner with EC Solutions for Inventory Planning and Optimization
Epicor IP&O delivers its best results when it’s configured around your real-world data and operations.
Our team with over 20 years of experience helps you set up the platform correctly, prepare clean and reliable data, fine-tune inventory policies, and train your users so they can act on the insights with confidence.