Epicor aims to continuously improve operational processes by aligning the new software with its existing solutions, helping workers identify inefficiencies and fostering best practices for enhanced performance.
Manufacturing ERP provider Epicor has expanded its industry-specific software offering to include Connected Worker solutions after it bought Acadia Software for an undisclosed sum.
Steve Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of Epicor said in a statement, “The acquisition of Acadia furthers Epicor’s commitment to helping businesses across the make, move, and sell industries move beyond simply telling workers what to do, but showing them how to do it effectively to drive stronger productivity and efficiency.”
Through this acquisition, Epicor will integrate Acadia’s capabilities of providing real-time insights and guidance for frontline workers in the supply chain and manufacturing industries with its current offering.
According to Josh Crone, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Acadia Software, “Joining Epicor gives us an opportunity to connect even more frontline workers to the tools and know-how they need to work independently, while also providing resources and capabilities to better serve our existing Acadia customers.”
This integration will provide Epicor and Acadia users with:
- Real time actionable insights that will integrate seamlessly with existing systems to combine workforce performance data with other operational metrics.
- Skills management and development to help workers swiftly adopt new software, processes, and equipment. This feature will also help to foster employee growth and career progression.
- Driving continuous improvement as the software will be aligned with Epicor’s focus area and enable workers to identify inefficiencies, execute tasks according to best practices and suggest improvements to existing processes.
The news follows this month’s acquisition by Epicor of Solenium Group and its sister company, Visual SKUs which provide Product Information Management (PIM) and Digital Asset Management (DAM) solutions for the automotive aftermarket.
