Heckmann Corporation Improves Financial Reporting with Epicor XL Connect

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Heckmann Corporation Improves Financial Reporting with Epicor XL Connect

Case study showing how Heckmann replaced static reports with Epicor XL Connect and XL Broadcast to cut reporting time and improve visibility across 81 branches.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Heckmann Corporation, an environmental services firm, needed faster financial reporting after rapid growth through acquisitions. The company implemented Epicor XL Connect and XL Broadcast on top of its existing Epicor ERP system. These tools enabled live Excel-based reporting, drill-down analysis, and automated distribution of up to 50 reports to different stakeholders. The result was an estimated 40 hours saved per month and ROI achieved within six months.

Key takeaways

Replaced static, high-maintenance reports with live Excel workbooks connected to Epicor ERP

Enabled drill-down from GL, AR, and AP cells into transaction detail and pivot tables

Automated distribution of tailored report packages to multiple management levels using XL Broadcast

Reduced monthly reporting effort by up to 40 hours with minimal training required

Achieved positive ROI within six months while freeing accounting staff for higher-value work

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