SAVE the DATE - 27 APRIL 2017 

 Join us for our first annual ERP showcase event.  Come check out the leading ERP systems in Vancouver.  We have invited local ERP vendors to show their business solutions.   If you are looking to buy or upgrade or just be a looky-loo this is a must attend event.  Kick the tires, talk to experts and compare solutions!!

 The details: 
>FREE EVENT – but please pre-registration is required.
>Show floor will be open 12:30pm to 6pm.
>Demo room will have a scheduled demo from each vendor throughout the afternoon (schedule below)
>Light Appetizers and snacks will be provided.
>Cash Bar available to facilitate decision making
>Free Wifi
>parking on site(paid parking)
>5 min walk from Gilmore Skytrain Station 

Note:  APICS Vancouver is a neutral event organizer and does not support nor recommend any one solution.   We are providing a service to connect industry to solutions. 

NEW: a Microsoft VAR has joined our line up!

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DEMO ROOM SCHEDULE (note that vendors are fully available in the showcase room):

VENDOR  NAME                                                              START                     END

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 OUR PARTICIPATING VENDORS

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Essential Software Solutions – CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine) & CPQ (Configure Price Quote)

We are an Enterprise Resource Planning software vendor that provides manufacturing software solutions for Industrial Manufacturers / Machine Shops / Fabrication Shops / Job Shops / Furniture Manufacturers / Oil & Gas Equipment Manufacturers / Field Service-based companies and other businesses who are focused on Engineer to Order, Build to Order, Configure to Order, Custom to Order, Assemble to Order and Make to Order manufacturing. You can trust our 40 years of experience to bring growth and scalability to your business through our hands-on consultation, implementation, and Enterprise Resource Planning software support.  Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine) Manufacturing ERP is a robust enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution specifically designed to help engineer to order, make to order, build to order, custom and configure to order manufacturers improve productivity using manufacturing best practices and highly efficient process flows.  A purpose-built industrial manufacturing solution like SyteLine Manufacturing can improve many of the day to day processes involved in the manufacturing industry.  With Infor (CSI) Syteline, you’ll have the ability to monitor customer demand, schedule delivery dates, and track resources. No matter how complex your supply chain is, you’ll respond faster to change, reduce excess inventory, cut costs, and deliver what you promised to your customers on time. Win the race against time by getting your products to market quicker and better matching supply with demand. 

 Industrial Manufacturing ERP Software - http://www.essoft.com/markets-served/industrial-manufacturing/
Configure Price Quote (CPQ).   CPQ is an easy to use, cloud-based solution that will streamline your business processes from order right through delivery. Infor CPQ can reduce errors and improve flexibility through the entire sales process, including product customization, quoting, ordering, and documentation.  http://www.essoft.com/configure-price-quote-infor-cpq/

 Contact: [email protected]
Phone:   (604)-215-3200
Web:  http://www.essoft.com/

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Cothrom Systems Corporation – Epicor ERP 10

Cothrom Systems Corporation is a value added reseller for enterprise software from Epicor, MCS Global, Microsoft, and XSOL. Cothrom is a Vancouver-based management services firm serving clients in the Americas and Europe.

Cothrom’s solutions fit businesses in the manufacturing, distribution, and equipment hire/rental industries.

Cothrom’s services include business development, change management, and training. Their primary focus is on coaching teams to break through business plateaus. These engagements often involve working on organizational technology projects and guiding teams through the phases of assessment, implementation, and utilization. Cothrom’s approach is to help clients as little or as much as needed during each phase. 

Epicor Software Corporation provides industry-specific business software for over 20,000 firms in 150 countries. The “Epicor ERP 10” product is a fully integrated relationship-to-cash enterprise resource planning (ERP) software platform. Epicor ERP 10 uses the same software code for cloud, private cloud (hosted), on-premise, or hybrid deployments and supports mobile, web, handheld, and traditional computer access.

The Epicor ERP 10 product is based on over 40-years’ experience with industrial users. 

In the mid-2000s, Epicor completed a rewrite of nine legacy ERP applications to create Epicor ERP 9 using Progress database technology. In 2014, Epicor updated the core database to Microsoft SQL Server. In addition, Epicor extended the product’s functionality as part of launching Epicor ERP 10. Since 2014, Epicor has released over 30 incremental upgrades to the product to expand its features. These upgrades support Epicor’s five key principles for increasing business performance: Collaboration, Choice, Responsiveness, Simplicity, and Mobility. 

Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (778) 881-7633
Web:   https://www.cothromsystems.com/

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SYSPRO Canada – SYSPRO

SYSPRO is one of the longest standing and largest independent, international providers of ERP systems for mid-market manufacturers and distributors worldwide. SYSPRO has for more than 35 years delivered on its promise to provide thousands of its customers globally with the tools required to effectively operate and compete. Backed by a truly dedicated and professional team of employees and partners around the world, the company’s ability to innovate and develop technologies based on the needs of customers is one of the reasons why SYSPRO enjoys one of the highest retention rates in the industry. 

For more information on SYSPRO Canada visit: www.syspro.com/ca or contact SYSPRO Canada’s Head Office at Toll Free: +1 (888) 259-6666.

Discover helpful content to help you grow your business for Canadian manufacturers by visiting the SYSPRO Canada Resource Hub: http://resources.syspro.com/h/ and the SYSPRO Canada Blog:http://canadablog.syspro.com. 

Follow SYSPRO Canada on social:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/SYSPROCanada
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SYSPROcanada/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/syspro-canada
• G+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/100462400494690807330/posts 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sysprocanada 
   

Contact:  [email protected]
Phone:   604-451-8889 Ext. 5241
Web:  https://www.syspro.com/ca/

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 The Answer Company - Sage

The Answer Company is a leading supplier of business management software and technology consulting services. Since 1995, we have been helping businesses answer the difficult questions with regards to investments in technology and information systems. Our goal is to make businesses more successful at what they do and gain confidence to make profitable moves in their respective industries. As a partner of Sage Software, NetSuite and Acumatica, our solutions are powerful and flexible, and backed by industry expertise. Working from our locations across Canada (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Toronto), we serve national and international clients with a wide range of ERP solutions including Sage X3, Sage 300 (formerly Accpac), NetSuite and Acumatica as well as numerous complementary solutions such as CRM, BI, HRMS and others.  

Sage X3 is a cost-effective, end-to-end ERP that brings together all of the organization’s operations under one software solution and database.  Easily accessed and utilized from numerous locations, it's designed specifically for mid-sized companies, delivering all the benefits of robust ERP solutions while remaining simple, flexible, and scalable.  With Sage X3’s full integration, from advanced manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, customer relationship management (CRM), and accounting functionalities, you’ll be in full control of all operations.  You'll also be backed by Sage Software, offering 30 years experience in business management software, and over 30 million clients in 24 countries worldwide.

As a distributor, it’s vital for you to seamlessly integrate new suppliers and sourced products into your supply chain. You need quick access to data regarding inventory, orders, shipments and suppliers as this means controlling your costs and quickly processing orders. 
Distributing Benefits Include: Inventory Visibility |  Lot/Serialized Tracking | Price List Flexibility | Quantity Reordering Information | Customer Contract Pricing | Shipping and Container Management | Enable a Mobile Workforce | Built-in WH Management Functionality with ADC | Intercompany Sales | Revise Stocking Patterns | Understand your Inventory Types
As a manufacturer, it’s vital for you stay on top of unpredictable shifts to regulate your expenses & pricing.  Sage X3 Manufacturing Management suite offers users full planning, scheduling, and production control activities.  With built-in functionality, it's a powerful data configurator that excels at replenishment and planning rules, and manages work plan & manufacturing analysis, including cost accounting.
Manufacturing Benefits Include: Lot Traceability and Recall Management | Cost Group Analysis | QA/QC Processing | Recipes | Continuous Flow Manufacturing | Formulation | Multiple Manufacturing Modes (ATO, MTO, CTO, MTS process and mixed mode)
For more information, please visit: www.theanswerco.com  

Contact:  [email protected]
Phone:  778-725-0707
Web: www.theanswerco.com

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 Synergy Resources – VISUAL ERP

VISUAL ERP combines ease of use with the most robust functionality for small to mid-sized manufacturers. With over 500 customers across Canada, it is one of the most popular ERPs for SMB manufacturers. VISUAL accommodates similar features as other, MRP centric ERPs do, but also offers unique features rarely found elsewhere. 

•  Patented shop scheduling, based on the Theory of Constraints, helps manufacturers increase shop throughput, without increasing overhead.
•  Total Quality Management system is a hit with Aerospace, Medical Device and Automotive contractors, meeting and exceeding most all ISO regulatory compliances.
•  FIFO Actual Costing capabilities are particularly appealing to A&D Contractors.
•  Project Management capabilities including WBS (Work Breakdown Structures), Earned Value, Milestone Billing and % complete revenue recognition are desired with Project based manufacturers, especially A&D contractors subject to Govt. Financial audits.
•  Time and Attendance, including real time shop floor data collection.
• CAs find VISUAL’s ability to drill down from Financial Statements to the source transaction an absolute pleasure.
• And for those who require multi-company capabilities, VISUAL accomodates inter-company transactions, consolidations and eliminations. 
  
  

Synergy Resources is Infor’s #1 Manufacturing Partner and Reseller across North America. Specializing with Aerospace contractors, Medical Device and ETO/complex project manufacturers. Synergy’s 90+ employees continue to enhance 900+ manufacturers across Canada and the US. Synergy also specializes in Lean Mfg and Business Performance Improvement strategies. We believe that if you implement a new ERP, without streamlining your business processes at the same time, you will only place pretty screens in front of your current problems.  Combining World Class ERP functionality with the most experienced ERP implementation and business process improvement team, is a winning Combination, and a huge reason why Synergy boasts the highest Customer Satisfaction % in the industry. 

Synergy represents VISUAL ERP, CSI/Syteline and Lillyworks, and recommends the best solution match for each client.

Contact:   [email protected]
Phone:   778-385-5015
Web:       http://synergyresources.net/

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Aquilon Software – Aquilon

Proudly developed in British Columbia, Aquilon ERP is a fully integrated software package serving small and small-mid-sized Distributors and Manufacturers looking for a one stop solution.

Aquilon gives you unmatched control, visibility, and profitability in one affordable, comprehensive, and yet easy to use ERP software system that comes complete with “fast implementation tools” that will help you to get up and running quickly and efficiently.
Management: A management dashboard gives you a summary of all financial values and transactions with drill down - management by exception. Key Performance indicators allow you to measure your performance easily.
Accounting: A full suite of accounting modules including GL, Bank, Receivables, Payables, Fixed Assets, Payroll and inter-company transactions give you all the financial control and reporting that you desire.
Distribution and Supply Chain: Consisting of Inventory, Sales Orders, Sales Analysis, Purchase Orders, Landed Costing, and Replenishment Planning the system gives you many automated processes with number reporting.
Manufacturing: Geared towards light manufacturing such as the configure & assemble to order industries modules included are Product Definition, Estimating (manufacturing quote system), WIP and Reman (geared to multiple in / multiple out processes).
Customer and Supplier Relationship Management: Basic CRM and SRM are fully integrated into Aquilon Software.

 Contact: [email protected] 
Phone:  877-810-8787
Web:  https://aquilonsoftware.com/

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ECLIPSE - MICROSOFT 

About Us

Eclipse, a DXC Technology Company is a leading global Microsoft Gold Partner delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365, ERP, CRM, business process, analytics, and collaboration solutions on premise and in the cloud.

With a single, global team of Microsoft consultants, Eclipse has helped over 1,700 customers achieve successful digital transformation projects using the full suite of Microsoft technologies and applications.

We offer specialist industry solutions built on the Microsoft platform for retail, manufacturing, banking, healthcare, and mining for customers in the mid-market through to enterprise.

DXC Technology

Eclipse is a DXC Technology Company.

DXC Technology (DXC: NYSE) is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The company’s technology independence, global talent and extensive partner alliance combine to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions. DXC Technology is recognized among the best corporate citizens globally. For more information, visit www.dxc.technology

Contact: cmoffett@uxceclipse.com
Phone:  604-899-6092
Web:  http://www.uxceclipse.com