An Epicor alternative built around how you run.
Epicor's ERP products include Kinetic (formerly Epicor ERP) for manufacturers and Prophet 21 and Eclipse for distributors. thinkbridge builds one system around how your shop floor and warehouse run, and at the end of the term you own it.
Signs you've outgrown Epicor
- Customizations and extensions need checking at every upgrade.
- Only a few people understand how the add-ons and integrations fit together.
- Shop-floor, pricing or warehouse rules run in spreadsheets beside Epicor.
- Each added site or product line brings another workaround.
Epicor compared with a system you own
| Epicor | thinkbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| How it fits | Configured around the vendor's standard process; gaps are closed with customization, add-ons or spreadsheets | Modeled on how your business actually runs, including its exceptions |
| Who owns it | You license it; the vendor owns the code and the roadmap | You own the code, the data model and the business logic |
| How you pay | Subscription or license, plus implementation partner fees | Priced on outcomes, paid over an agreed term |
| After go-live | Changes go through a partner or an upgrade cycle | Managed care keeps improving it; low-risk changes ship to a beta you approve |
| AI | Added through the vendor's roadmap and add-ons | Built into the workflows from the start |
How the move works
- ObserveWe watch how the work runs today, including the workarounds.
- Model and buildThe system is modeled on your process and generated with
think One - Migrate and validateYour data moves over and your team tests it on real cases.
- Go liveIn about four months.
The four stages are a short version of the six-step method (see how it works). For what gets built, see ERP replacement and consolidation.
Questions about moving off Epicor
Can thinkbridge replace Epicor?
Yes. thinkbridge models how the business runs, builds a system that fits and migrates the data from Epicor before cutover. It can replace Epicor outright or take over only the areas that don't fit.
Does this cover Epicor Kinetic, Prophet 21 and Eclipse?
Yes. Whichever Epicor product you run, thinkbridge maps its data and customizations, and your team validates them on real cases before cutover.
Do we have to replace everything at once?
No. thinkbridge can connect to Epicor and replace one area at a time, such as quoting, purchasing or reporting.
How long does an Epicor replacement take?
About four months to go live.
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