F.D. Sterritt Lumber Company Epicor Eagle MES Case Study

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F.D. Sterritt Lumber Company Epicor Eagle MES Case Study

Case study showing how F.D. Sterritt Lumber reduced inventory 20%, cut back-office staff 25%, and raised gross profit 4% using Epicor Eagle.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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F.D. Sterritt Lumber, a Massachusetts building materials distributor founded in 1841, implemented Epicor Eagle to replace Versyss. The system delivered real-time inventory management via order-point calculations, automated special-order tracking, dynamic pricing, and electronic document management. Results included a 20% inventory reduction without stockouts, a 25% decrease in back-office headcount, and improved visibility through Business Advisor reports.

Key takeaways

20% inventory reduction achieved using order-point calculations without creating stockouts

25% reduction in back-office staff through automated document management and workflows

Real-time special order tracking replaced manual paper processes across two locations

Dynamic pricing based on cost and market data replaced manual pricing methods

Business Advisor reports pushed daily metrics to managers for faster decisions

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