AUSTIN, Texas — Epicor Software Corp., a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software that promotes business growth, has completed the previously announced acquisition of the company by global investment firm KKR. Joe Cowan continues as president and CEO of Epicor and has aligned the executive leadership team to take Epicor into this next phase of growth.
As many Distribution Center Magazine readers know, the HVAC industry in the U.S. continues to remain strong. According to a report released by RnR Market Research this summer, the market will grow at a healthy 16 percent between now and the end of 2017.
The more accurately warehouse and distribution center managers can predict labor requirements, space availability, workflow and other variables, the more effectively they can operate their facilities.
AUSTIN, Texas — Epicor Software Corp., a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by the global investment firm KKR from funds advised by Apax Partners.
It’s the crushing question for any business: Should I go forward and take a risk that will allow me to grow or do I accept the status quo and keep the operation profitable while limiting my chances of expanding?
During the past decade, advancements in warehousing and logistics have been nothing short of remarkable. It seems almost impossible these days to pick up any related industry publications without reading about the latest innovations in robotics, wearable scanning technologies and same-day delivery options.
Did anyone notice how fast fuel surcharges went up during the oil spike? No? Did anyone notice how they’re not coming down after prices dropped? Didn’t think so. Have you ever asked your freight providers that question? Try it, sit back and just listen. It’s a great show.
Keeping on top of today’s ever-changing technology can be a challenge, one that HVAC distributors, in particular, can find overwhelming. There are numerous technology options that can change the way the HVAC industry does business.
Historically, relationships between B2B manufacturers and distributors have been a complicated mix. Some are valuable partnerships, while others are rocky relationships seeded with mistrust.
I recently had a friendly conversation with Bryan Jensen, a principal with York, Pa.-based St. Onge Co. I regard Bryan as one of the most knowledgeable executives I’ve ever met on supply chain issues. Ever have that “flash of an idea” in a conversation? Of course you have.
