Posts by andrew

  1. How Long Does a P21 Integration Take? A Guide to Timeline Factors and Expectations

    When integrating an acquired company into an ERP system like P21, time is often top-of-mind. How long will it take? The honest answer is that integration timelines vary widely, but by understanding the key drivers of complexity, you can set realistic expectations and plan more effectively. What Influences the Timeline? No two integrations are the…

  2. Building a Strategic IT Roadmap for 2025: Moving to Action – Part 2

    In our previous post, we outlined the key components that industrial distributors should consider for their 2025 IT roadmap, along with some starter questions. Now, we’re continuing that theme with a simple 5-step process to quickly develop your plan for next year. This guide is designed for busy IT directors who can’t step away from…

  3. Building a Strategic IT Roadmap for 2025: Essential Insights for Industrial Distributors – Part 1

    Building a Strategic IT Roadmap for 2025: Essential Insights for Industrial Distribution CTOs Somehow we are yet again in the final quarter of another year. The pressures of the last quarter are evident – deliver on commitments for this year while planning for next year.  All the while we have to keep responding to the…

  4. Preventing Data Swamps in ERP Consolidations: Key Strategies for Success

    In today’s fast-paced world of ERP consolidations, particularly in private equity (PE) environments, the allure of creating powerful data lakes can be overshadowed by the reality of navigating data swamps. More often than not, ERP consolidations grind to a halt not because of the lack of sophisticated data models, but due to confusion, redundancy, and…

  5. Dynamic Dashboards with P21 and Power BI

    By integrating Power BI with Prophet 21, distributors are able to visualize and interpret their operational data. This powerful combination offers a suite of dynamic dashboards designed to provide comprehensive, real-time insights into various aspects of business operations. Dynamic Dashboards: A Closer Look Dynamic dashboards are more than just visual aids; they are critical tools…

  6. Speeding up order entry in Epicor’s Prophet 21 web version

    When our clients move to the web version of P21, one of the most common observations is that it is not as fast as the desktop version. This is particularly true at order entry where customer reps are using to entering in items as fast they can type. The web browser technology makes this speed…