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Decorated Products ERP Implementation Case Study

Case study showing how Decorated Products replaced a failed ERP with Epicor Manufacturing to support Lean initiatives and growth.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source

Decorated Products, a 42-employee metal nameplate and label manufacturer, implemented Epicor Manufacturing after a prior ERP failure. The system enabled standardized part numbering, consignment purchasing, real-time inventory tracking, and electronic kanban. Results included inventory turns rising from under 2 to over 50, lead time dropping from four weeks to four days, and reduced warehouse space requirements.

Key takeaways

Inventory turns increased from under 2 to over 50 after implementation

Customer lead time reduced from four weeks to four days

Raw material SKUs reduced from 200 to 60 with 80% on consignment

Real-time reporting enabled faster response to production and inventory issues

Product configurator reduced order errors and improved customer service

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