Circle Distributing Chooses Epicor Vision Automotive Aftermarket Parts Distribution Software

AUSTIN, Texas – Epicor Software Corp. has announced that Circle Distributing, an automotive replacement parts distributor based in Indianapolis, Ind., will implement the Epicor Vision automotive aftermarket parts distribution software. A member of the ACDelco Dedicated Distribution Group (DDG), Motorcraft Ford Authorized Dealer (FAD) network and National Pronto Association, Circle Distributing has operated its warehouse and three stores using Epicor Prism software since 2000.

“Epicor Prism has been an excellent tool for nearly 14 years, but we’re ready to invest in a new solution that can help us become better and faster in everything we do,” said Todd Cloud, co-owner and fixed operations manager at Circle Distributing. “Epicor Vision will give us greater control of our operations and has the capacity and flexibility to serve our needs for many years to come.”

Epicor Vision is an enterprise solution that includes customer relationship management (CRM) tools, a centralized database, price management and inventory capabilities, comprehensive “central services” functionality, integrated accounting and other features that are designed to help drive sales, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The solution also includes a “three-way match” feature that helps users quickly identify and reconcile discrepancies between purchase orders, advanced shipping notices, receivers and vendor invoices.

“Every parts distributor is looking for new ways to improve their business,” said Cloud. “We’re doing that by adding more aftermarket product lines while making sure we have the right parts in the right quantities at each location. I’m looking forward to using the Vision software along with Epicor Compass analytics and Epicor Vista market intelligence to increase our sales and inventory turns and reduce obsolescence to a minimum.”

The company also plans to implement the Epicor Dispatch and Delivery Management System to enhance customer service levels while reducing delivery costs. “Our goal is to make sure every truck is full when it leaves our warehouse and to be certain we’re selling as much on every stop as possible,” Cloud said.

To learn more about Epicor Vision software, contact your Epicor representative, call Epicor toll-free at 888-463-4700, email [email protected], or visit the company in booth 2238 at the AAPEX Show, Nov. 4-6, 2014, in Las Vegas.

Federated Auto Parts Distributors announced it is entering into a collaboration with the Association of Independent Oil Distributors (AIOD) – one it said will focus on mutual benefits for the respective members.

“Federated is constantly looking at ways to improve value for all constituents and this agreement provides that,” said Sue Godschalk, president of Federated. “This collaboration provides added volume and opportunities for our suppliers, new partners for our members, and added supply points and products for shop customers. We have enjoyed working closely with several AIOD members in the past and this agreement will expand and create further opportunities for both Federated and AIOD.”