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EPIC - Planned Storage Systems Switches to Epicor(R) ERP Solution
Thursday September 14, 8:32 pm ET
Epicor Vantage 8.0 to Help Expansion Into Eastern Europe for Market-leading Manufacturer of Storage Solutions


IRVINE, Calif. and BRACKNELL, England, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Planned Storage Systems (PSS), one of the UK's leading independent manufacturers of storage solutions, is to deploy Epicor Software Corporation's (Nasdaq: EPIC - News) Vantage® 8.0 manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to help improve its business processes as it expands its manufacturing capability into Eastern Europe.



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"We have used Tetra CS3 for a number of years and it has offered us a competent solution for financials but lacked the more advanced lean manufacturing and logistics capabilities we need to grow our business," explains James Delap, CEO of Hi-Lo PSS Group, "We are in the process of expanding our manufacturing capability into Romania which provided us with a perfect opportunity to deploy a new ERP solution that was more suited to our manufacturing and resource planning needs."

With over 30 years experience as one of the leading UK manufacturers of storage solutions, PSS is accredited to ISO 9001 standards with an extensive list of clients including Asda, B&Q and Exel Logistics. In March of 2006, PSS began a selection process based initially on eight candidate recommendations by an independent ERP consultant. Over a three-month process of evaluation and comparison, PSS reached a shortlist of three solutions from Epicor, Exact and Sage.

"Overall, Epicor provided the best fit for our current operational needs with the ability to deliver modular upgrades to support the rapid expansion of our business. Epicor and especially its Epicor Scala division also had a good understanding of tailoring the system to meet the needs of trading within Romania as well as localization for other countries within Europe," Delap concludes.

PSS will deploy core Epicor Vantage 8.0 manufacturing and scheduling alongside Epicor iScala financials at its UK and Romanian sites by November 2006. A further more advanced implementation of additional Planning, CRM and SRM modules will commence in early 2007.

"Epicor has carefully built up an experienced and professional partner network across Europe with local teams able to develop and support manufacturers moving into new countries," said Ian Walker, senior vice president of international sales for Epicor. "The modular but highly integrated nature of Vantage 8.0 quickly allows organization to get up and running with core mission critical systems and then bring new features online as and when the business need dictates -- this is a key differentiator and much sought after requirement for agile manufacturing businesses."

About Planned Storage Systems

Planned Storage Systems is the UK's leading independent manufacturer of storage solutions and is committed to ensuring their safe design, manufacture and installation. PSS is accredited to ISO 9001 and all products are designed to comply with the SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association) codes of practice. The total range of storage solutions comprises, Adjustable Pallet Racking, Pallet and Carton Live Storage, Hanging Garment Racking, Long Span Shelving, Nashville Safety Shelving and Mezzanine Floors.

About Epicor Software Corporation

Epicor is a global leader dedicated to providing integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM) and professional services automation (PSA) software solutions to midmarket companies and divisions of the Global 1000. Founded in 1984, Epicor serves over 20,000 customers in more than 140 countries, providing solutions in over 30 languages. Employing innovative service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web services technology, Epicor delivers end-to-end, industry-specific solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality and services that enable companies to drive increased efficiency, improve performance and build competitive advantage. Epicor solutions provide the scalability and flexibility to meet today's business challenges, while empowering enterprises for even greater success tomorrow. Epicor offers a comprehensive range of services with its solutions, 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 www.epicor.com.

Epicor and Vantage are registered trademarks 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.




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