Smurfit Kappa Ireland Epicor BVP Multi-Plant Implementation Case Study

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Smurfit Kappa Ireland Epicor BVP Multi-Plant Implementation Case Study

Case study of Smurfit Kappa Ireland replacing legacy systems with Epicor BVP for centralized order routing, stock visibility, and multi-plant corrugated packaging operations.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Smurfit Kappa Ireland implemented Epicor BVP corrugated packaging software across 10 plants to replace aging legacy systems including Carton AS400 and Harvest. The solution delivered centralized database management, order routing across facilities, consolidated order visibility, standardized reporting, and unit-based inventory tracking. Benefits include improved cost efficiency through dynamic order allocation, real-time stock visibility, KPI dashboards, and faster month-end reconciliation.

Key takeaways

Centralized database replaced multiple legacy systems across 10 plants

Order routing capability enables dynamic allocation to any manufacturing site for cost optimization

Full stock visibility and unit-based tracking replaced unsupported Harvest inventory system

Standardized reporting and KPI dashboards available to all management levels

Rapid three-day cutover with minimal disruption during go-live

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