AGP Colombia Selects Epicor
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Security Glass Technology Leader to Streamline Business Processes with Epicor Enterprise Resource Planning Solution IRVINE, Calif. & BOGOTA, Colombia--(Business Wire)-- Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ:EPIC), a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of Global 1000 companies, today announced that American Glass Products (AGP) Colombia has chosen Epicor`s enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to streamline business processes across its value chain. Technology Coast Partners, one of Epicor's business partners in Colombia dedicated to marketing, implementation and support of Epicor solutions, will provide implementation support to AGP Colombia. AGP Colombia is a worldwide technology leader producing state-of-the-art security and technology glass with on-time deliveries, finest quality, and competitive pricing. With more than 40 years of experience, today AGP's strategic global presence enables them to meet the strict requirements and needs of clients wherever they may be located. AGP serves military, law enforcement, government, corporate, and private clients through the combined resources of its manufacturing plants and commercial offices in the USA, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Central and South America. AGP Colombia needed an ERP solution to provide timely information for strategic decision making that could also generate a significant technology differential for the company. Their main requirements were the consolidation of various business units and precise control indicators. "The AGP Group is focused on customer satisfaction, and these technology improvements will result in better customer service, as well as a clear perception across the global organization," said Lomanto Diego Gomez, general manager for AGP Colombia. Previously, AGP Colombia relied on different systems for processes automation that interacted with each other to provide certain levels of information. However, these systems were not sufficient in providing the level of process control required in the company`s financial, industrial and logistics areas. The different concepts used in order management-engineer-to-order and make-to-stock- in addition to a particular basic engineering, and a research and development area focused on the generation of new product differentials, all required AGP Colombia to implement an efficient ERP solution that allows more control over business processes. "As a global company with high quality standards for our products, and in order to compete with large industries in our sector with strong financial muscle, we required a technology solution that could support our high level of expectations, while helping to pave the way for our expansion and growth strategies," said Lomanto. After evaluating various business solutions, AGP Colombia selected Epicor for its ability to extend across its global operations with greater control over all business processes. "Following careful assessment of our business processes and validation through big management software houses, we were able to identify the vendor that best understood our vision, Epicor," said Lomanto. "In addition, we validated our decision with multiple objective sources, which affirmed our confidence in moving ahead with the Epicor implementation." Among the benefits AGP Colombia expects to realize once the Epicor solution is implemented are: facilitating the monitoring of value chain activities to maximize value generation; vertical integration of information from all activities; total administrative control for strategic decision-making; total financial control integrated to the entire business operation based on international regulations; Balance Scorecard and Business Intelligence systems integrated to the information system; sophisticated control of product engineering, research and development, planning and advanced multi-plant programming; total control of production costs; orders integrated with billing and collections; corporate logistics system fully integrated to the plants; total connection with the actual demand; and more. "AGP Colombia understands the importance of strategic IT investment to support future business growth, especially in today`s economic climate," said Alejandro Benavides, vice president of Latin America Operations for Epicor. "Epicor is pleased to provide AGP with a solution that fits their business processes and vision for their company." About Epicor Software Corporation Epicor Software is a global leader delivering business software solutions to the manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality and services industries. With 20,000 customers in over 150 countries, Epicor provides integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM) and enterprise retail software solutions that enable companies to drive increased efficiency and improve profitability. Founded in 1984, Epicor celebrates 25 years of technology innovation delivering business solutions that provide the scalability and flexibility businesses need to build competitive advantage. Epicor provides a comprehensive range of services with a single point of accountability that promotes rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership, whether operating business on a local, regional or global scale. The Company`s worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, California with offices and affiliates around the world. For more information, visit www.epicor.com. Epicor is a registered trademark of Epicor Software Corporation. Other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. The product and service offerings depicted in this document are produced by Epicor Software Corporation. Epicor Software Corporation Lisa Preuss, 949-585-4235 Director, Public Relations lpreuss@epicor.com Damon Wright, 949-585-4509 Sr. Director, Investor Relations dswright@epicor.com Paloma Caballero, +52.81.1551.7495 (Latin America) pcaballero@epicor.com Copyright Business Wire 2009
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