Lake States Lumber improves inventory accuracy with Epicor BisTrack

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Lake States Lumber improves inventory accuracy with Epicor BisTrack

Case study of Lake States Lumber implementing Epicor BisTrack to manage multi-location inventory, manufacturing work orders, and FSC compliance.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Lake States Lumber, a five-location wholesale distributor and light manufacturer of building products, replaced its legacy system with Epicor BisTrack. The software delivered real-time inventory visibility across sites, enforced receiving-before-invoicing controls, and provided FSC chain-of-custody tracking. Additional capabilities include work-order costing, journey planning for inter-location transfers, and detailed product history for cost management.

Key takeaways

Real-time, company-wide inventory visibility across five locations

Security rules prevent negative stock by requiring goods receipt before invoicing

FSC-compliant tracking and reporting for certified building products

Manufacturing work-order processing with cost tracking

Journey Planner coordinates transfers and deliveries between sites

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