HOW EPICFORCE TECH HELPS MANUFACTURERS MAXIMIZE YIELD THROUGH EPICOR® ERP CUSTOMIZATION

How Epicforce Tech Helps Manufacturers Maximize Yield Through Epicor® ERP Customization

How Epicforce Tech Helps Manufacturers Maximize Yield Through Epicor® ERP Customization

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In today's competitive manufacturing environment, maximizing yield is more than just a cost-saving initiative — it’s a strategic advantage. Yield optimization impacts every aspect of production, from material utilization to labor efficiency to product quality.

And while Epicor® ERP offers a powerful foundation for managing operations, it’s the customizations — tailored to your unique manufacturing processes — that unlock real, measurable yield gains.

At Epicforce Tech, we specialize in Epicor® ERP customization services designed specifically for manufacturers. This guide walks you through how we help companies like yours increase throughput, reduce waste, and make smarter, faster decisions across the shop floor.

???? What Is Yield in Manufacturing — and Why It Matters

Yield refers to the percentage of usable, saleable output produced relative to input. In discrete and process manufacturing, improving yield means:

  • Reducing material scrap and rework

  • Improving first-pass quality

  • Minimizing production downtime

  • Increasing output without increasing labor or machine time

Even a 2% increase in yield can lead to significant savings and improved profitability — especially in high-volume or high-cost material environments.

???? The Limits of Out-of-the-Box ERP

Epicor® ERP is feature-rich, but its standard workflows are designed to be broad — not deep.

Many manufacturers face limitations such as:

  • Generic production tracking workflows

  • Lack of role-based insights into scrap or rework

  • Manual steps that introduce errors or delay

  • Inflexible quality control workflows

  • One-size-fits-all reports that miss plant-level nuances

Customization bridges the gap between what Epicor® provides and what your plant actually needs to run efficiently.

???? How Epicforce Tech Approaches Customization for Yield Optimization

At Epicforce Tech, we focus on value-driven ERP customization — always aligning with measurable business goals like improved yield, throughput, or quality. Our process includes:

1. ???? Discovery and Manufacturing Process Audit

  • Map out your end-to-end production process

  • Identify yield-related pain points (e.g., scrap tracking, material variance)

  • Interview operators, supervisors, and planners

  • Review current Epicor® setup and identify customization opportunities

2. ⚙️ Custom BAQs, Dashboards, and Reports

  • Real-time scrap reporting by part, machine, shift, or operator

  • Custom OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) dashboards

  • Role-based alerts for quality exceptions or process deviations

  • Embedded KPIs in production tracker views

3. ???? Workflow Automation and Data Entry Optimization

  • Auto-calculation of material usage variances

  • Custom screens for easier data capture at the shop floor

  • Barcode-driven scanning integrations to reduce manual input

  • Auto-routing of failed quality checks to rework queues

4. ???? Real-Time Monitoring Tools

  • Machine-level performance dashboards

  • Custom dashboards for shift supervisors and production leads

  • Early warning alerts for process bottlenecks or target yield drops

  • Embedded copyright (Statistical Process Control) triggers in Epicor®

???? Real Use Case: Yield Gains Through Epicor® Customization

Client Profile:
A mid-size electronics manufacturer using Epicor® ERP Kinetic.

Problem:
Low first-pass yield due to undocumented operator rework and poor real-time tracking of defect types.

Epicforce Tech Solution:

  • Created a custom defect entry form linked to job numbers and operator IDs

  • Built a real-time scrap dashboard segmented by product family and shift

  • Integrated a barcode scanning module to track process steps and pause reasons

  • Customized quality workflows to automatically trigger escalation alerts

Results in 90 Days:

  • 6.5% improvement in first-pass yield

  • 30% reduction in average rework time

  • 3x faster root cause identification

????️ Examples of Epicor® Customizations That Boost Yield

Here are specific Epicor® ERP customizations Epicforce Tech frequently implements to support yield improvements:

  • Scrap Reason Capture Enhancements: Tie scrap reasons to part number, shift, operator, and machine.

  • Yield Loss Alerts: Automated alerts if scrap exceeds daily target per cell or shift.

  • Custom Routing Rules: Automatically adjust routing when machines go offline to prevent idle time.

  • Production Variance Reports: Show actual vs. standard production time with variance reasons.

  • Visual Dashboards: KPIs for yield, downtime, and rework in one view for each production manager.

???? Why Manufacturers Choose Epicforce Tech

Epicforce Tech is not a one-size-fits-all ERP vendor. Our team includes:

  • Epicor® ERP specialists with 10+ years in manufacturing environments

  • Functional consultants who understand lean principles and Six Sigma

  • Developers who specialize in Epicor® BAQ, BPM, and REST API customizations

  • UI/UX experts who simplify screens for shop-floor usability

We work alongside your plant managers, operators, and IT team to ensure every customization serves a real productivity or yield goal.

???? Key Benefits of Customizing Epicor® for Yield

  • ???? Reduced scrap and rework through real-time visibility

  • ???? Increased throughput with faster, smarter workflows

  • ✅ Improved quality compliance with better data capture

  • ???? Data-backed decision-making with real-time analytics

  • ???? Higher margins without adding labor or machines

???? Signs You Need ERP Customization for Yield

You may benefit from yield-focused customization if:

  • Operators log production manually or inconsistently

  • You don’t know your exact yield rate by product line

  • There’s no automated alert when targets are missed

  • Quality control steps aren’t enforced digitally

  • Reports are pulled after the fact — not in real time

???? Continuous Improvement with Epicforce Tech

ERP customization is not a one-time event. At Epicforce Tech, we build long-term partnerships through:

  • Quarterly reviews of yield and performance metrics

  • Ongoing dashboard updates as operations evolve

  • Integration with new data sources (PLCs, machines, MES)

  • Lean-based recommendations for new automations

  • Training for shop-floor and back-office users

???? Ready to Improve Yield Through Epicor® ERP?

If you're ready to stop managing yield in spreadsheets and start driving results through automation and insight — we're here to help.

???? Email: info@epicforcetech.com
???? Call: (888) 280-5585
???? Visit: https://epicforcetech.com

Let Epicforce Tech help you unlock the full potential of your ERP investment — one percentage point at a time.

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