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Epicor Advanced Manufacturing Execution System is designed for plastic molders, manufacturers who use repetitive processes and those who have an assembly process that involves multiple machines. It is designed to assist floor operators in monitoring and optimizing their plant operations. Advanced MES helps manufacturers monitor their business and control it with real-time information on plant and machinery. The system allows users to identify inefficient allocations of resources to find new capacity for the business. It can also be used to record machine downtime, scrap and material waste in each production cycle. The software provides real-time monitoring of processes, scheduling in real time and visibility into operations. Users can view production details and descriptors and monitor up to 100,000 cycles. Maintenance teams can access machine condition reports for planning preventive maintenance. Advanced MES integrates accounting and manufacturing estimating capability.

Epicor Connected Process Control (CPC) is a flexible no-code/low-code MES and manufacturing operations platform that helps manufacturers standardize production and assembly processes, improve quality, and increase visibility across the shop floor. Using digital work instructions with multimedia content, manufacturers can guide operators through critical tasks, enforce process control, and improve consistency across products, workstations, and production lines. CPC connects equipment and devices to collect production and quality data in real time, helping manufacturers identify issues faster, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement. CPC provides product traceability with a complete historical record of each product's build and inspection history. Manufacturers use CPC to support assembly verification, error proofing, quality inspections, operator guidance, and other connected manufacturing initiatives. For manufacturers with complex product variations, CPC can dynamically present the correct work instructions based on the product or configuration being built, helping ensure products are assembled accurately and consistently. Available on-premises or in the cloud, CPC scales from a single work cell to enterprise-wide deployments.

For over two decades, Shoplogix has helped leading manufacturers worldwide unlock hidden production potential by transforming real-time machine and performance data into actionable insights. The platform automatically captures signals like downtime, scrap, and throughput, delivering visual dashboards that enable teams to identify bottlenecks, reduce losses, and improve continuously—both during shifts and in post-shift analysis. With OneSignal connectivity, Shoplogix integrates with any machine brand or type to deliver real-time, granular insights on slow-running, starved, or idle machines. Its intuitive visual management system allows operators and managers alike to quickly detect and act on issues. Integrated analytics provide powerful, slice-and-dice capabilities similar to leading BI tools, without leaving the platform. Designed for agility, Shoplogix supports scaling from a single line to multi-plant operations across geographies. Continuous improvement tools like Action Plans and Digital Andon alerts keep teams engaged, aligned, and empowered to act—making Shoplogix a powerful ally in the pursuit of operational excellence.

Epicor Kinetic is a cloud-first, AI-powered ERP platform for manufacturing environments that require a connected system for transactional, operational, and reporting workflows. The platform supports finance, supply chain, production, inventory, quality, service, analytics, project management, governance and compliance, and global business management. Functional coverage includes planning and scheduling, materials management, shop floor coordination, product management, CRM, field service, electronic reporting, and enterprise content management. Kinetic provides browser-based access, role-based workflows, integration and extensibility tools, IIoT-related capabilities, and deployment options for cloud, on-premises, or hybrid architectures. It can integrate with listed third-party systems for payroll, tax, labeling, procurement, warehouse processes, data capture, and quality workflows, including ADP Workforce Now, Avalara, BarTender, Sage, SourceDay, and Sovos. Epicor Prism adds AI-supported automation and decision support for selected workflows. Kinetic also supports operations across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC and is available in multiple languages, which can matter for distributed manufacturing organizations with regional or multinational requirements.

Total ETO is a Totally Better ERP / MRP for Custom Machine Builders, providing better efficiency, accuracy, and profitability. Our system was designed by engineers to match the unique workflow of Engineer To Order manufacturers, including Integrators, Panel Shops & OEMs. Our solution will: -Increase efficiency in engineering by integrating with your CAD. -Allow designers to cost out the BOM before purchases are made. -Track changes to the BOM at any stage of the project and ensure the information is shared across departments. -Save time & money in procurement with your newly Dynamic BOMs. -Capture change order information, including labor, material, and sales price changes so they aren't omitted or forgotten. -Improve accuracy through out your organization, including sales estimates. -Route parts between various tasks, tracking both internal and external processes.    -Help ensure parts are inspected and know who completed the inspection.  You'll be able to record and follow up on quality issues on the shop floor, from engineering, or for purchased parts with embedded Non-Conformance Reports.

Visual Planning is a powerful scheduling and resource management tool that's simple to use. Visual Planning is used by thousands of organizations to share their schedules and work more efficiently together.

Evocon is a cloud-based production monitoring solution that helps manufacturing companies manage and improve their production efficiency. Evocon automates and digitizes the collection of data from production machines. We then transfer the collected data to the cloud so that manufacturers can access it in real-time, either on-site or remotely. Finally, by visualizing the data in an intuitive way, we make it actionable. This enables manufacturers to track their downtime, reduce costs and optimize the use of their production equipment. It also gives them a platform for smart decision-making – where to invest and what areas need the most attention. By providing transparency, we help companies find a way forward based on what their data says. More than 10 years of experience in production monitoring Used in 50+ countries Covering 14 different industries Available in 18 languages

Built by a small business for small businesses, Flowlens delivers end-to-end business management software designed specifically to meet the needs of SME manufacturers. Use Flowlens to support your growth as you add customers, suppliers, stock and scale to your manufacturing business, From purchasing to sales to stock management, production and quality control, Flowlens integrates seamlessly with cloud accounting applications, ends data entry duplication and empowers you with full supply chain visibility across your manufacturing business.  Optimise productivity. Whether you’re looking to replace paper and Excel based processes or older legacy systems, implementing Flowlens provides you with a proven pathway to boosting profitability and establishing data integration across your business functions.  Deliver financial visibility across your supply chain. Connect Flowlens with your accounting applications, and you’ll remove data double entry between functions and establish full online reporting visibility across all your operations.  Enhance stock control. Pinpoint your near and long term materials requirements through Flowlens capacity planning and multi-level BOM management.  Drive supplier management. Move your supplier management processes online with Flowlens. Simplify and streamline supplier negotiations and maximise your cost and quality position through Flowlens RFQ management functionality.  Engage online with your customers and secure more business. Use Flowlens CRM functionality to ensure you remain ahead of the competition when engaging with your customers. Miss nothing and follow up on all sales opportunities in real time.

Jesta I.S. has been in business for over 50 years. Jesta I.S. is a global provider of enterprise software solutions to retailers, etailers, wholesalers and brand manufacturers, specializing in apparel and footwear. The Vision Suite is a cloud-based, organically engineered platform that optimizes back/front-end supply chain operations. This includes everything from trade/product/demand management to merchandising and POS. It eliminates inefficiencies caused by disjointed apps and provides real-time visibility into enterprise inventory, cross-channel orders and AI-driven CRM data. It supports multiple brands, currencies, languages, and helps businesses create seamless omnichannel shopping experiences.

We simplify your manufacturing.™ Global Shop Solutions AI-integrated ERP software provides the applications needed to deliver a quality part on time, every time from quote to cash and everything in between including shop management, scheduling, inventory, accounting, quality control, CRM and 25 more. Available in the cloud or on premise and with AI in mind, our manufacturing customers benefit from real-time inventory accuracy, improved on-time delivery, lower administrative costs, increased sales and improved customer service.