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United Electric Supply ERP Implementation with Epicor Eclipse

Case study of electrical distributor United Electric Supply implementing Epicor Eclipse ERP across 21 branches to support growth and automate distribution operations.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
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United Electric Supply, a $200M electrical distributor with 340 employees and 21 branches, replaced legacy systems with Epicor Eclipse ERP. The nine-month implementation automated three regional distribution centers using RF warehouse technology, reduced accounting headcount, and improved order accuracy. Key capabilities include manufacturer rebate management, EDI notifications, product lifecycle transitions, and freight charge estimation at order entry.

Key takeaways

RF warehouse automation delivered 30% manpower reduction and higher pick accuracy across three distribution centers

Scalable ERP enabled branch expansion with fewer total employees versus prior system

EDI integration between manufacturers and sales reduced customer delivery surprises

Industry-specific features handle electrical distributor needs such as manufacturer rebates and product sunsets

Peer user group and vendor support accelerated troubleshooting and feature adoption

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