Epicor Prophet 21 distribution software

Epicor Software Corporation’s latest version of its distribution software solution, Prophet 21, is designed to fit the needs of distributors confronting fast-paced market changes disruption.

It is optimised for cloud deployment on Microsoft Azure and further empowers distributors to take advantage of the benefits of cloud computing and adapt to competitive pressures. This version delivers fast time to value, fosters growth and enables a more mobile, productive workforce.

It features the Epicor Rentals Management (ERM), a cloud-based solution that helps distributors easily manage the scheduling and assignment process, from rental start to rental completion.

Other new features include: Epicor Virtual Agent (EVA), an enterprise-wide digital agent using artificial intelligence to help users work smarter by processing commands and providing recommendations based on user behavior; Epicor mobile proof of delivery, a fully integrated mobile companion that enables enhanced service responsiveness for more efficient deliveries and pick-ups; and TrackAbout, a new integration that allows welding and industrial gas distributors to manage, track and maintain portable returnable assets such as cylinders and containers.

The latest release is expected to be available in May 2019.