Epicor and eB2B Commerce Align to Deliver True End-to-end Supply Chain Integration and Automation to Midmarket Manufacturers(email this article)

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Epicor (Company Profile, Past Stories, Case Studies) Software Corporation (Nasdaq: EPIC - News) today announced a strategic alliance with eB2B Commerce, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EBTB - News), a leader in business-to-business transaction management services, to offer Epicor's Vista(TM) and Vantage® manufacturing customers seamless collaboration with trading partners (customers and suppliers) and third party logistics providers. eB2B's efficient, cost effective and

The service offering, called Business Connect EDI (B-Connect EDI), will bring focused and effective supply chain solutions for managing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to Epicor manufacturing customers. With B-Connect EDI, Epicor and eB2B fully automate the exchange of trading documents via EDI or extensible mark-up language (XML) through built-in integration with Vista and Vantage. B-Connect EDI lowers the total cost of ownership for Epicor customers, while fully leveraging their existing investment in Epicor solutions.

An Epicor customer since 1998, Nashville-based Tennessee Mat Company, Inc. is already leveraging the benefits of the B-Connect EDI solution to streamline its partner interactions. Tennessee Mat Company is manufacturer and distributor of the internationally known Wearwell® brand of matting for industrial and commercial applications.

"B-Connect EDI has allowed us to automate our trading partner relationships, resulting in cost and time savings," said Randy Lyles, director of MIS for Tennessee Mat Company. "For certain customers we've been able to streamline our order entry process to a virtually paperless system -- by transferring information directly into our manufacturing system via EDI -- we've eliminated re-keying of data and duplication of efforts from our business processes."

B-Connect EDI is a hosted, outsourcing framework that enables Epicor manufacturing customers to obtain all of the benefits of a complete EDI program, without the technical complexities, dedicated personnel, software or training. B-Connect EDI is a scalable, reliable, and secure service that enables the streamlined exchange and turned around of documents in the format and communication method that a manufacturer and its trading partners require. Whether that format is EDI or XML, processed via a Value-Added Network (VAN), flat file transfer or system specific API, B-Connect EDI simplifies the EDI implementation process and eliminates duplicate data entry, providing more timely and accurate information to back-end systems.

"We're pleased to align with Epicor to create extended value-added solutions for our shared customers," said Richard Cohan, chief executive officer of eB2B Commerce. "Epicor's Vista and Vantage users will realize immediate benefits from the B-Connect EDI service offering. Epicor's depth of experience in delivering leading edge technology solutions presents an ideal opportunity for capitalizing and building on eB2B's expertise to bring end-to- end supply chain integration services to the midmarket manufacturing industry."

B-Connect EDI has been planned to be considerably less expensive than most in-house EDI programs, because it fully takes advantage of the customers' existing investment in Epicor's manufacturing software. Epicor and eB2B have also developed an implementation methodology that delivers the solution reliably and efficiently, generally within 45 days of project initiation. Additionally, both Epicor and eB2B stay current on the latest releases of each solution, and maintain 24x7 customer support facilities with eB2B's Trade Gateway(TM) products and Epicor manufacturing solutions being fully supported.

"We are excited to be able to provide our customers with capabilities that will help them maximize their investment in our manufacturing software solutions," said Rick Borg, executive vice president and general manager of Epicor's Manufacturing Solutions Group. "The ability to collaborate seamlessly with trading partners will have a positive impact on our customers business operations and efficiency."

Additionally, Epicor and eB2B also offer a secure Web-based option that offers manufacturers a Web portal for sending and receiving transactions from business partners, B- Connect Web EDI Option.

About eB2B Commerce, Inc.

eB2B Commerce Inc. provides transaction management services that enable electronic trading and create more efficient business relationships between trading partners. Its technology platform allows trading partners to electronically automate the process of business document communication and turn-around, regardless of the technologies used by the partners. Through its hosted service offerings, the company electronically receives business documents in any format, validates and translates them, and transmits the documents to the respective trading partners. The company develops trading exchanges on behalf of its customers, as well as delivers a number of outsourced EDI and trader management services. eB2B is headquartered in New York City. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.eb2b.com.

About Epicor Software Corporation

Epicor is a leading provider of integrated enterprise and eBusiness software solutions for midmarket companies around the world. Founded in 1984, Epicor has over 15,000 customers and delivers end-to-end, industry-specific solutions that enable companies to immediately improve business operations and build competitive advantage in today's Internet economy. Epicor's comprehensive suite of integrated software solutions for Customer Relationship Management, Financials, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Professional Services Automation and Collaborative Commerce provide the scalability and flexibility to support long-term growth. Epicor's solutions are complemented by a full range of services, providing single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership, now and in the future. Epicor is headquartered in Irvine, California and has offices and affiliates around the world. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.epicor.com.

Epicor and Vantage are registered trademarks, and Vista is a trademark of Epicor Software Corporation. All 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 and/or eB2B Commerce Inc.