Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing Selects Epicor(R) (email this article)

Epicor Vantage(R) Manufacturing Solution to Help Streamline Production

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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 2 -- Epicor Software Corporation (Company Profile, Past Stories, Case Studies) (Nasdaq: EPIC), a leading provider of integrated enterprise software solutions for the midmarket, today announced that Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing, Inc. has licensed Epicor's Vantage software, a complete end-to-end manufacturing solution that addresses the front to back office core business needs of midsized make-to-order (MTO) and mixed-mode manufacturers.
 
Iowa-based Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing is QS-9000/ISO 9002 certified, and has been providing the highest-quality metal stampings since 1948. Staffed by more than 150 production specialists, Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing serves a wide variety of customers, with requirements that range from basic initial sample inspection to Level 3 PPAP, Control Plans, Gage R & R studies, Statistical Process Control and Failure-Mode Effects Analysis Process.
 
Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing possesses capabilities in-house to manufacture most parts from start to finish, which allows for closer process controls. In addition, they also maintain a wide network of quality production venders offering additional processes like laser, painting, plating, and robot welding. This enables Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing to offer an even wider range of production processes in order to meet the needs of its customers. Vantage will replace an existing legacy system for Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing, and will enable the company to improve efficiency by streamlining the order cycle to maximize resources, minimize costs and improve profitability.
 
Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing plans to also leverage Vantage's powerful integrated EDI capabilities, which will enable the company to eliminate paperwork by facilitating electronic exchange of orders and change orders, advance shipping notices and invoices.
 
Optimized for rapid installation, low training costs, simple operation, easy modification, and cost-effective expansion, Vantage is used by more than 1,500 companies worldwide. Vantage is delivered 'out of the box' with built-in workflows that enable manufacturers to manage the entire order cycle: from Marketing and Sales through Production and Planning, Sourcing and Procurement, Installation and Service, and finally Financial recognition. Vantage enables the whole process to be real-time and paperless. Because the entire Vantage solution streamlines the order cycle, an enterprise can maximize its resources, minimize its costs and improve profitability.
 
About Epicor Software Corporation
For 20 years, Epicor has been a recognized leader dedicated to providing integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM) and supply chain management (SCM) software solutions to midmarket companies around the world. With the acquisition of Scala, Epicor is a global leader in the midmarket serving over 20,000 customers in over 140 countries. Epicor leverages innovative technologies like Web services in developing end-to-end, industry-specific solutions for manufacturing, distribution, enterprise service automation, and hospitality that enable companies to immediately drive efficiency throughout business operations and build competitive advantage. With the scalability and flexibility to support long-term growth, Epicor's solutions are complemented by a full range of services, providing a single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership. Epicor's worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, California with 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 of Epicor Software Corporation. Scala is a registered trademark of Scala Business Solutions NV, an Epicor subsidiary. 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.
 

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Epicor
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