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Athletica Sport Systems Epicor ERP Implementation for Seasonal Manufacturing

Case study of Athletica Sport Systems replacing spreadsheets with Epicor ERP to manage seasonal demand, inventory accuracy, and project costing for dasher board manufacturing.

Published
June 4, 2026
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3 min read
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Athletica Sport Systems, an engineer-to-order manufacturer of hockey and soccer arena equipment, implemented Epicor ERP to replace disconnected spreadsheets and homegrown systems. The solution delivered real-time inventory visibility, improved production scheduling, and accurate project costing across multisite operations. Within 16 months, the company achieved $225,000 ROI and secured a government technology grant for efficiency gains.

Key takeaways

Replaced fragmented spreadsheets with integrated ERP for real-time inventory and costing data

Improved production scheduling and cash flow management for seasonal demand peaks

Achieved $225,000 ROI in 16 months through inventory accuracy and reduced admin overhead

Enabled competitive pricing with accurate material costs and standardized quoting via Product Configurator

Supported multisite operations with shared data across manufacturing and service divisions

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