REAMS Sprinkler Supply ERP Implementation Case Study

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REAMS Sprinkler Supply ERP Implementation Case Study

Case study showing how REAMS Sprinkler Supply reduced in-season inventory 35% and gained 1.5 inventory turns after implementing Epicor Eclipse ERP.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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This case study details the 2009 Epicor Eclipse ERP deployment at REAMS Sprinkler Supply Co. Inc., a Midwest irrigation and landscaping distributor. The project replaced a 15-year-old legacy system across eight locations. Key outcomes include a 35% reduction in in-season inventory, 1.5 additional inventory turns, and a 20% productivity gain. The study covers data conversion, staged training, and use of real-time inventory tools such as the Suggested PO Queue.

Key takeaways

In-season inventory reduced 35% and year-end inventory reduced further after go-live

Inventory turns increased by 1.5 through real-time visibility at item, store, and customer levels

Employee productivity rose 20% by eliminating double-checks and manual shelf walks

Suggested PO Queue replaced daily warehouse walks with system-generated replenishment recommendations

Staged rollout with 30 hours of training per employee supported successful multi-site deployment

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