Epicor Tropos ERP Implementation at New Bloomer Candy Company

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Epicor Tropos ERP Implementation at New Bloomer Candy Company

Case study of New Bloomer Candy Company replacing a legacy system with Epicor Tropos ERP for recipe-based chocolate manufacturing and full supply chain visibility.

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June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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New Bloomer Candy Company, a Zanesville, Ohio chocolate manufacturer, implemented Epicor Tropos ERP to replace a 20-year-old legacy system. The solution delivered recipe management, lot traceability, job costing, and real-time shop floor visibility without custom bolt-ons. Benefits include forward and backward traceability for recalls, accurate costing across labor and materials, and improved purchasing efficiency.

Key takeaways

Replaced legacy bookkeeping system with process manufacturing ERP supporting recipe-based production

Implemented lot control and full forward/backward traceability from suppliers to customers

Enabled real-time visibility across end-to-end supply chain and shop floor operations

Improved job costing accuracy for labor, raw materials, packaging, and overhead

Achieved over 50% ROI recovery through operational efficiencies and trusted data access

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