| | JUNE 201519CIOReviewCre8tive Technology and DesignReal-time Insights into Manufacturing OperationsAn outdoor furniture manufacturer, based in the U.S. was in search of a modern business software solution that would assist them in tackling some of their urgent concerns. The immediate challenge was to devise a strategy to gain real-time visibility into inventory, purchasing and production, besides dealing with other inefficiencies. It was the partnership with Cre8tive Technology and Design, a San Diego, CA headquartered ERP provider that enabled the manufacturing company to fulfill these requirements. Following the consultation services by Cre8tive, a member of the Epicor Inspired Partner Network, the manufacturer implemented the Epicor ERP solution. The implementation was readily effective as it provided immediate visibility besides real-time access to all the necessary information. As an Epicor full services provider, Cre8tive offers consulting, customization, integration, data migration as well as hosted/managed services for the Epicor ERP solution. The firm is a leading provider of ERP solutions for the manufacturing industry, with a strong focus on the most impacting concerns affecting the sector. The firm extends the Epicor ERP software that has been molded in strict accordance with the requirements of the diverse processes forming the sector. In other words, it is a single solution for multiple needs. This is made possible following a thorough analysis of the client's business processes, and identifying their unique aspects and requirements. Over the years, hundreds of manufacturers have utilized Cre8tive's services to successfully implement Epicor ERP to gain real-time insight into their manufacturing procedures so as to deploy proactively managed operations."However, the process is often challenging," says Aaron Continelli, President and Founder, Cre8tive. "Catering to the demands of hundreds of manufacturers requires us to deal with wide variety of opinions, scenarios, requirements and challenges." Yet, the Cre8tive clients receive immediate results. Such flexibility is imparted by solutions and methodologies specifically molded to suit client's present and future requirements. In another instance, a manufacturer for the defense industry recently started facing issues to which every defense manufacturers are vulnerable. "With the U.S. economic downturn and the pressure of globalization, the nation's manufacturing companies faced rather disturbing challenges, which required the manufacturers to go for large-scale technology implementation as it was critical to reduce costs and maintain competitive advantage," explains Continelli. These challenges were addressed following the implementation of an Epicor ERP. It was Cre8tive who provided the requisite insights into its implementation and effective utilization, while following the best practices from Epicor.Over the years, the firm has addressed several core features in the manufacturing industry leveraging access to the right tools that in turn enabled proper Epicor ERP implementations. "We incorporate several tools into our methodologies and processes to instill quality and unlike many of our competitors, we don't rely on third parties to zero in on the accurate tools for every manufacturing project," emphasizes Continelli. Cre8tive, also offers a customer help desk on Epicor ERP implementation and utilization. "At Cre8tive, we have highly-skilled workforce with expertise on every aspect of the Epicor ERP software," continues Continelli. Going ahead, Cre8tive will be extending their focus on the key solution, the Epicor ERP. Their plans also revolve around enhancing its features for advance requirements and strengthening their position as a leading provider of ERP in the U.S. Aaron ContinelliOver the years, hundreds of manufacturers have utilized Cre8tive's services to successfully implement Epicor ERP to gain real-time insight into their manufacturing procedures so as to deploy proactively managed operations""
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