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Epicor Prophet 21 Overview

Maximizing performance across the supply chain with a leading cloud-based ERP solution for wholesale distributors.

Maximizing Performance Across the Supply Chain

Epicor understands that as your customers demand more product options, heightened quality, and shortened lead times, it can be increasingly difficult to drive business performance that maximizes profit. Delivering on these expectations with flawless execution and minimal business interruption defines your success and the success of the intricately woven supply chain that supports it.

With more than a half-century of experience, Epicor helps distributors grow sales, improve margins, and increase productivity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that keep them healthy and thriving in today's highly competitive marketplace.

"To be considered best-in-class, you need partners that are best-in-class, and Epicor delivers."

— Mark Shannon, Vice President and Owner, Tower Fasteners

Cloud-Based Distribution ERP System

Epicor Prophet 21 is a leading ERP solution for wholesale distributors that combines proven distribution expertise with a web-enabled infrastructure and modern technology stack. Cloud and on-premises deployment options are available.

Customer Relationship Management

Access information quickly and efficiently to streamline day-to-day processes while improving customer service.

Order Management

Whether orders are entered remotely via mobile device, laptop, or online by the customer, information goes directly into Prophet 21.

eCommerce

Deploy Epicor Commerce to increase sales, reach new customers, and shorten sales cycles for your products and services.

Inventory Management

Multiple dynamic replenishment methods give you flexibility to lower carrying costs and minimize excess inventory.

Purchasing

Centralize the purchasing process to optimize buying power and inventory levels across one or dozens of warehouses.

Warehouse Management

WMS brings accuracy to all warehouse processes including receiving, cross-docking, put-away, picking, and cycle counting.

Financials

Real-time general ledger provides up-to-the-minute financial statements for proactive decision-making.

Manufacturing

Track assemblies and production orders from start to finish with Prophet 21 Manufacturing.

Service & Maintenance

Keep track of service orders, contracts, preventative maintenance schedules, and warranties.

Grow Business Intelligence

No-code self-service BI with cloud data warehouse, dashboard visualizations, and 100+ connectors.

Automation Studio

Cloud-based enterprise automation platform to automate workflows and RPAs between apps and Prophet 21.

AI @ Epicor

AI-infused capabilities across products including AP Automation, financial forecasting, and inventory optimization.

Designed for Your Industry

Epicor provides industry-leading solutions for distributors of all sizes. A feature-rich application, Prophet 21 has been developed to manage the requirements of distribution industries including:

Consumer packaged goods
Electrical
Fasteners
Fluid power
HVAC
Industrial
Jan/San & Hygiene
Medical/Pharma
Paper & packaging
Pipe/valve/fittings
Petroleum
Plumbing
Safety supply
Tile & flooring
Welding/packaged gases

Epicor is either a member of or preferred provider to more than 40 industry associations and marketing or buying groups.

"The fact that the people at Epicor live and breathe distribution shows in the products."

— Kevin Reidl, Executive Vice President, Hodell-Natco Industries, Inc.

Technology

Prophet 21 is an industry-specific solution that is easy to use and highly flexible. It combines proven distribution expertise with an end-to-end, web-enabled infrastructure and modern technology stack—including HTML5, Angular JS, .NET, and SQL Server—offering improved agility, scalability, adaptability, and reliability.

Prophet 21 on Microsoft Azure

Delivers a modern, cloud-based experience that removes dependencies on fat clients and terminal services. Device-independent system ready to run on browsers, tablets, and smartphones in iOS, Android, and Windows environments.

True cloud deployment provides distribution-specific software on a simple monthly subscription basis.

Microsoft SQL Server

Prophet 21 was optimized specifically for Microsoft SQL Server because the efficiencies gained can dramatically increase business performance. Provides scalability, reliability, and real-time access to data.

Innovative feature allows admin staff to copy and paste SQL Statements used within Prophet 21.

Extensibility Through the Entire Stack

Prophet 21 offers a powerful, robust Software Development Kit (SDK) that allows distributors to add their secret sauce to differentiate themselves. The SDK allows customization without affecting application source code—staying on the development roadmap and upgrade path.

Prophet 21 Browser Application

Browser-based version that translates the user experience to the web. Take Prophet 21 outside your corporate network and work from anywhere without VPN. Included with Prophet 21 Maintenance Program.

DynaChange Extensibility Suite

The Prophet 21 DynaChange extensibility suite provides the flexibility you need to tailor the application's appearance and logic to your company's needs:

Customize screens/windows
Move or hide fields from screens
Create user-defined fields
Edit or add new tabs of data
Personalize menus
Design user-specific home pages (Portals)

Connecting Your Business to the World

The Prophet 21 Application Programming Interface (API) provides a full .NET stack that supports SOAP and REST for Internet connectivity for more than 300 services.

v2 P21 API

A stateless REST API that works with most systems using a metadata model.

Entity API

Specific set of stateless, fit-for-purpose REST endpoints using strongly typed business object models.

Interactive API

Revolutionary technology allowing developers to interact with a stateful Prophet 21 session.

Data Services API

Allows secure reads from your Prophet 21 database using OData protocol.

No API Module? Use the ESS Native On-Premises API Layer

Legacy and on-premises Prophet 21 clients that never purchased the Epicor API module can still integrate. ESS provides a native on-premises API layer that runs directly against your on-prem install — the same simplified connectors and endpoints, no API module required.

Financial Management

Good financial management can actually drive dollars to your bottom line. Prophet 21 comes packed with important financial features that provide vital insight into your company's wellbeing.

General Ledger

Real-time GL provides up-to-the-minute financial statements with drill-down capabilities for faster auditing.

Accounts Receivable

Track outstanding invoices, set alerts when days or balances exceed levels, with notes and follow-up capabilities.

Accounts Payable

Streamlined AP processes by directly integrating inventory receipts and purchase orders.

Epicor Commerce

Epicor Commerce has four offerings that provide choice and flexibility in selecting an eCommerce solution to match your digital online strategy:

Commerce Express

Quick to implement and affordable B2B online customer portal with all essential elements.

Commerce Base

Complete B2B and B2C eCommerce functionality with standardized site themes for faster time to market.

Commerce Signature

Theme-based, low code/no code option with B2B and B2C capabilities and advanced design options.

Commerce Advanced

Highly customizable offering with full feature set to express your brand and maximize omni-channel presence.

Additional Solutions

Warehouse Management Solution

Paperless warehouse solution bringing new level of accuracy to all processes. Compatible with iOS and Android devices. Fully integrated with Prophet 21.

Inventory Planning & Optimization (IP&O)

Cloud-based demand planning and inventory optimization with statistical forecasting that automatically selects the right forecast model for each item.

Epicor ECM (DocStar)

Electronic document capture, workflow automation, and instant retrieval from the desktop. Significantly reduces paper consumption.

Elite EXTRA Last Mile Logistics

Streamlines delivery and returns process with Routing & Dispatch, Delivery Network, and Returns Automation solutions.

Integrated Credit Card Processing

Accept customer payments with credit cards directly into Prophet 21 and receive immediate authorization.

Epicor FP&A

Robust financial planning and analysis solution covering reporting, budgeting, planning, forecasting, and consolidation with ML-powered forecasts.

"We see Prophet 21 as a competitive advantage to help us provide the best level of customer service and drive costs out of the business and to improve the accuracy and quality of our services to meet our customers' expectations."

— Jim Derry, President, Field Fastener Supply Co.

Key Feature Areas

Browser-based Application
Multi-company Support
Microsoft Office Integration
Portal Views
DynaChange Suite
Workflow & Alerts
Security Controls
Audit Trails
CRM Tools
One-screen Order Entry
Quote Conversion
Kitting & Production
Flexible Pricing
Dynamic Replenishment
Regional Distribution
Serial & Lot Tracking

Ready to Transform Your Distribution Business?

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