At the Ignite 2023 annual partner conference in Dallas, Epicor awarded EC Solutions the Gold Partner designation as part of its Annual Partner Program. The award is based on three criteria: customer portfolio, revenue generation, and demonstrated success helping clients grow through Epicor ERP solutions.

What the Epicor Gold Partner Program Is

Epicor’s Partner Program recognizes implementation partners around the world who have shown a consistent ability to support client growth and deliver results. The Gold Partner designation sits at a top tier of that program. Partners are evaluated across categories including customer outcomes, geographic reach, and collaboration with Epicor’s own teams.

Brenda Nobleza, Regional Vice President, Americas at Epicor Software Corporation, described the role Gold Partners play in the Epicor ecosystem:

“Our partners are an extension of our sales force, and we are fortunate to have an elite group of IT professionals aligned with us to help our customers focus on growing their business, innovating, and improving the customer experience.”

Learn more about the Epicor Partner Program.

What the Epicor Gold Partner Designation Means in Practice

EC Solutions has been implementing Epicor since 2004. The team specializes in two platforms: Epicor Kinetic for manufacturers and Epicor Prophet 21 for distributors. Operations span North America as part of the Alan Allman Associates ecosystem.

The Gold Partner criteria are worth paying attention to if you’re evaluating Epicor providers. Epicor doesn’t award the designation based on sales volume alone. Customer portfolio and client growth outcomes are explicit factors. That means the companies holding Gold Partner status have a track record of implementations that actually delivered results for their clients, not just signed contracts.

On EC Solutions specifically, Nobleza noted:

“Congratulations to EC Solutions on their Epicor Gold Partner Award. They have enabled the company’s growth by implementing Epicor solutions.”

Evaluating an Epicor Partner for Your Business

If you’re comparing Epicor implementation partners, the Gold Certified Partner designation is a useful starting filter. It tells you that Epicor itself has reviewed the partner’s track record and client outcomes and recognized them at a top tier of its program.

What it doesn’t tell you is whether a given partner has experience in your industry, your size of operation, or your specific Epicor platform. That’s the next conversation to have. EC Solutions works with manufacturers and distributors across North America and is available to talk through whether the fit makes sense for your situation.