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Prophet 21 Overview

Maximizing performance across the supply chain with Epicor's leading 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.

At Epicor, we understand this delicate balance and have developed an end-to-end solution with the right tools to efficiently procure, assemble, ship, and deliver the goods your customers want—when they want them.

"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

With more than a half-century of experience, Epicor helps distributors grow sales, improve margins, and increase productivity with ERP systems that keep them healthy and thriving in today's highly competitive marketplace. Prophet 21 combines proven distribution expertise with a web-enabled infrastructure and modern technology stack.

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 including AP Automation, financial forecasting, and advanced inventory optimization.

Prophet 21 Ecosystem

Warehouse Management
Financial Management
CRM
Sales Management
Product Management
eCommerce Solutions
Service & Maintenance
Production Management
Supply Chain Management
Cloud Deployment
Content Management
Business Intelligence

Designed for Your Industry

Epicor provides industry-leading solutions for distributors of all sizes. 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/gases

Epicor is either a member of or preferred provider to more than 40 industry associations and marketing or buying groups, such as A-D, CDI, CTDA, DPA, Eaton, FPDA, HIDA, IDC-USA, STAFDA, TUG, NAW, NAED, ISA, and IDEA.

"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.

Prophet 21 on Microsoft Azure

Modern, cloud-based experience with device-independent system ready to run on browsers, tablets, and smartphones in iOS, Android, and Windows environments. True cloud deployment on a simple monthly subscription basis.

Microsoft SQL Server

Optimized specifically for Microsoft SQL Server for scalability, reliability, and real-time access to data. Innovative feature allows admin staff to copy and paste SQL Statements.

Extensibility SDK

Powerful SDK allows distributors to add their secret sauce without affecting application source code—staying on the development roadmap and upgrade path.

Browser Application

Browser-based version that translates the user experience to the web. 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)
Set workflow events and alerts
Business rules without code changes

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.

Customer Relationship Management

Epicor takes a four-part approach to CRM to help your business recognize and provide customers with the attention they deserve:

1. Sales Force Automation

Lead generation tools to manage pipeline and up-sell to customers. Track lead/sales progress by defining opportunities.

2. Marketing Capabilities

Fax and email within Prophet 21, produce lead generation call lists, and manage call center activity.

3. Contact Management

Goes beyond addresses and phone numbers to track customers' buying habits so you can anticipate their needs.

4. Territory Management

Easy-to-use tools allow sales reps to identify customers and drill down to a 360-degree view.

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 with up-to-the-minute financial statements and drill-down capabilities for faster auditing.

Accounts Receivable

Track outstanding invoices, set alerts, with notes and follow-up capabilities. Flexible posting methods.

Accounts Payable

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

"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.

Additional Solutions

Epicor Commerce

Four offerings: Express, Base, Signature, and Advanced. Modern eCommerce with B2B and B2C capabilities, cloud-based hosting, and rapid implementation.

Warehouse Management Solution

Paperless warehouse solution for receiving, cross-docking, put-away, picking, cycle counting. Compatible with iOS and Android devices.

Inventory Planning & Optimization

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

Epicor Data Analytics

Interactive dashboards and analysis fully integrated with Prophet 21. Six content packages for sales, purchasing, inventory, GL, AP, and AR.

Epicor ECM (DocStar)

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

Epicor FP&A

Robust financial planning and analysis covering reporting, budgeting, planning, forecasting with ML-powered capabilities.

"We have been very pleased with our Epicor Prophet 21 implementation. We went live on time and under budget."

— Scott Holland, Executive Vice President, Philip Rossenau Co., Inc.

Key Features

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?

Let Enterprise Software Solutions help you implement Epicor Prophet 21 and maximize your supply chain performance.