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IONICS Mass Spectrometry ERP Implementation for Inventory and MRP

Case study of IONICS Mass Spectrometry Group deploying Epicor 9 for MRP, inventory control, and engineering change management to support new product launch.

Published
June 4, 2026
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3 min read
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IONICS Mass Spectrometry Group replaced manual spreadsheets with Epicor 9 ERP to manage 12,000 parts for its 3Q Molecular Analyzer launch. The four-month implementation delivered real-time MRP, inventory visibility, and revision control. The system supports future module additions including CRM, sales, and finance while scaling with company growth.

Key takeaways

Replaced spreadsheets with integrated ERP/MRP for 12,000-part product

Implemented real-time MRP and inventory forecasting to meet demand

Established engineering change and multiple revision control in one system

Completed four-month phased rollout using crawl-walk-run approach

Created scalable platform for adding CRM, finance, and sales modules

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