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Petro Ace Hardware Epicor Eagle Inventory and POS Case Study

Hardware retailer improved inventory turns by one full turn and cash flow after returning to Epicor Eagle from a competing POS system.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source

Petro Ace Hardware, a single-location hardware and home center in Pennsylvania, replaced Paladin Point of Sale with Epicor Eagle to regain Ace integration, daily operational reports, and inventory planning tools. The switch restored access to inventory status, sales history, and Ace system connectivity while eliminating manual data entry. Staff efficiency improved through Epicor Training On Demand for seasonal hires and Professional Services support for inventory optimization.

Key takeaways

Restored Ace integration and eliminated manual data entry after switching back from Paladin POS

Increased inventory turns by one full turn using Epicor Eagle Inventory Planner

Regained daily operational reports and back-office accounts receivable tools

Reduced training time for seasonal staff with Epicor Training On Demand

Improved cash flow through better inventory mix and slow-mover identification

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