Able Manufacturing Epicor CMS Implementation Case Study

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Able Manufacturing Epicor CMS Implementation Case Study

Case study of Able Manufacturing replacing legacy ERP with Epicor CMS to manage complex, short-run custom manufacturing for heavy equipment OEMs.

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June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Able Manufacturing, a custom manufacturer of large assemblies for OEMs across multiple industries, implemented Epicor CMS to replace a 15-year-old customized ERP system. The solution integrated EDI, MRP, barcoding, and real-time inventory visibility, enabling the company to scale production of complex truck cabs and engineered systems. Results included inventory accuracy rising from 85% to 98%, physical inventories reduced from four to one per year, and a shift to near just-in-time inventory levels.

Key takeaways

Replaced outdated, highly customized ERP lacking MRP and EDI integration

Inventory accuracy improved from 85% to 98% with real-time visibility

Physical inventories reduced from four annually to one

Integrated EDI, MRP, barcoding, and shipping for automated data flow

Enabled scaling from 1-2 truck cabs per day to 30 per day

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