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Manufacturers in the machinery and factory automation industry grapple with varies challenges such as rapid technological advancements demand continuous investment in new machinery and automation technologies, along with upskilling employees. In additional, global supply chains introduce complexities, including delays and quality control issues. Managing these complexities is vital for efficiency and profitability.
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Key Industry Challenges for the Industry
Product Management
Managing food quality presents challenges in maintaining consistency across outlets, risking customer dissatisfaction and brand reputation.
Recipe Management
Standardizing recipes is complex, leading to taste and portion size variations, impacting customer experience and operational efficiency.
Consolidated Purchasing
Coordinating purchasing for multiple outlets is inefficient, leading to higher costs, inventory imbalances, and procurement complexities.
Central Kitchen
Food production involves logistical hurdles, including ingredient sourcing and distribution, affecting supply chain efficiency and product freshness.
Outlet Replenishment
Timely replenishment of supplies is crucial but challenging due to inventory forecasting inaccuracies, resulting in stockouts or waste.
Supplier Management
Managing relationships with multiple suppliers and optimizing procurement processes is complex, impacting cost control, product availability, and supplier reliability.
Warehouse Management
Efficiently managing inventory and logistics within the warehouse while ensuring accuracy in stock levels and product locations.
Complete Quality Control
Implementing thorough quality control processes to meet the high standards required in the medical device industry.
Product Cost
Effective cost management across procurement, production, and distribution is vital for profitability, but challenges in budgeting and analysis can impact financial performance.
Epicor Features for the Industry
Epicor Food Traceability & Expiry Management
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Epicor ERP aids food quality management through product traceability, enabling quick identification of ingredients' sources. It supports multiple units for the same product, facilitating accurate inventory tracking and portion control. Additionally, the system manages food expiry dates, ensuring timely usage and reducing the risk of serving expired items.
Epicor Recipe Management
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Epicor ERP streamlines recipe management by supporting multiple ingredient options, accommodating variations in sourcing and availability. It enables rule-based recipes, ensuring consistency and flexibility in adjusting formulations. With master recipe maintenance, the system centralizes recipe data, simplifying updates and ensuring accuracy across all operations and outlets.
Epicor Consolidated Purchasing
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Epicor ERP facilitates consolidated purchasing by suggesting purchases based on sales history, optimizing inventory levels and reducing stockouts. It automates the consolidation of shop demand, streamlining procurement processes and ensuring cost efficiencies. Additionally, the system supports shop-specific order cutoff times, enabling timely and coordinated purchasing across multiple outlets.
Epicor Central Kitchen
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Epicor ERP enhances central kitchen operations with real-time production status updates, providing visibility into progress and facilitating timely adjustments. It supports backflushing ingredients, automating inventory deductions upon completion of production, streamlining processes and ensuring accurate inventory levels. Additionally, real-time production cost capture enables precise monitoring and analysis, enhancing cost control and profitability.
Epicor Outlet Replenishment
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Epicor ERP optimizes outlet replenishment by enabling the use of order templates for rapid ordering of regular items, streamlining the procurement process. It automates intercompany transactions between outlets and central kitchens, ensuring seamless inventory transfers and efficient supply chain management. Additionally, the system auto-selects products based on FIFO for food delivery, ensuring freshness and minimizing waste.
Epicor Supplier Management
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Epicor ERP streamlines supplier management by enabling the sending of purchase orders through email, enhancing communication and expediting procurement processes. It facilitates supplier price list management, ensuring accurate pricing information and improving cost control. The system also supports supplier performance management and a supplier portal, fostering transparency, collaboration, and vendor relationship optimization.
Epicor Mobile Warehouse
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Epicor ERP incorporates barcode scanning and warehouse management features to streamline inventory tracking, reduce errors, and improve warehouse efficiency. This aids in optimizing stock levels, enhancing order fulfillment rates, and reducing waste.
Epicor Quality Assurance (QA)
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Epicor QA function integrates quality control mechanisms throughout the production process. This enables real-time monitoring and quality checks, ensuring products meet stringent industry standards and reducing the risk of non-compliance.
Epicor Real Time Costing
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Epicor ERP provides detailed cost analysis tools and real-time visibility into all aspects of production costs. This enables manufacturers to identify cost-saving opportunities, make informed decisions, and maintain competitive pricing.
Food & Beverage Industry Solution Suite
Outlet Management System (OMS)
Central Kitchen APP