The furniture and fixtures industry worldwide is facing new challenges every day. Consumer demand is changing at a rapid pace—reflecting this generation’s always-evolving lifestyle. As a result, customers are seeking multipurpose furniture that meets their needs, and product design is becoming more complex and personalized. The industry is also dealing with new business models and the growing pressure from low-cost manufacturing competitors. Leaders need to manage more global manufacturing networks and supply chains while making sure they are compliant with quality, health and safety, and environmental standards.

Epicor for Furniture and Fixtures is a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution that can help your business transform these challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth. Epicor is uniquely positioned to manage the requirements of multifaceted manufacturing businesses by supporting simple to complex manufacturing requirements—including full warehouse management, short-run custom make-to-order manufacturing, high-run make-to-stock, and mixed-mode manufacturing with a single comprehensive solution.

 

About Encompass Solutions

Encompass Solutions is a business and software consulting firm that specializes in ERP systems, EDI, and Managed Services support for Manufacturers. Serving small and medium-sized businesses since 2001, Encompass modernizes operations and automates processes for hundreds of customers across the globe. Whether undertaking full-scale implementation, integration, or renovation of existing systems, Encompass provides a specialized approach to every client’s needs. By identifying customer requirements and addressing them with the right solutions, we ensure our clients are equipped to match the pace of the Industry.


Founded in India in 1972, A.C. Brothers is a market leader in gifts and home accessories. Today, the company makes hard goods such as wooden and metal designer home furniture and accessories using the traditional skills of local artisans. The company’s goal is to supply top-quality accessories and furniture with international designs—all while building strong ties with its customers.

Success Highlights

Challenges

  • Lacked a single source of data throughout the supply chain.

Solution

  • Epicor® ERP

Benefits

  • Delivered accurate business data to improve decision-making
  • Increased production through more efficient use of resources
  • Reduced customer delivery delays from 18% to 14%
  • Freed up capital and space with a 5% reduction in inventory carrying costs
  • Vastly improved customer and supplier satisfaction

 

About Encompass Solutions

Encompass Solutions is a business and software consulting firm that specializes in ERP systems, EDI, and Managed Services support for Manufacturers and Distributors. Serving small and medium-sized businesses since 2001, Encompass modernizes operations and automates processes for hundreds of customers across the globe. Whether undertaking full-scale implementation, integration, and renovation of existing systems, Encompass provides a specialized approach to every client’s needs. By identifying customer requirements and addressing them with the right solutions, we ensure our clients are equipped to match the pace of the Industry.