Epicor has acquired eFlex Systems, a provider of cloud-based manufacturer execution system (MES) technologies. According to Epicor, the acquisition expands its portfolio of MES capabilities to help manufacturers increase productivity by modernizing their production environments through digital work instructions, advanced process control, and real-time visibility.
“People will continue to be at the heart of manufacturing and our acquisition of eFlex Systems extends our ability to give Epicor customers the information they need to improve the user experience and unlock new levels of productivity,” Steve Murphy, CEO of Epicor, said in a prepared statement.
Epicor said its customers will be able to digitize processes through operator guidance, alerts, traceability, and data collection at the individual task level. Workstations can be configured and connected to their environments through open protocols and tools such as RFID, MQTT, and Node-RED, according to Epicor, enabling operators to seamlessly leverage IoT devices to complete the task at hand. According to the company, this helps manufacturer solve labor challenges by simplifying tasks and extending workers with connected devices, which improves productivity.
“By joining with Epicor, we’re furthering our mission to modernize manufacturing and bridge the data gap with cost-effective, easy-to-use solutions that drive efficiencies and throughput,” Dan McKiernan, CEO for eFlex, said.
