UAE-based Alkhalij Enterprises, a leader in distribution of industrial spares and equipment, is to implement the Epicor enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to help streamline operations and reduce costs.

The company chose the award winning Epicor ERP because of its next generation technology, low total cost of ownership (TCO) and several local customer references from similar industry in the UAE, a statement said. Epicor Software Corporation is a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations.

Alkhalij Enterprises selected the Epicor finance and supply chain management solution, which will be deployed throughout all the operating offices of Alkhalij Enterprises in UAE, Oman, Qatar and Azerbaijan.

Implementing Epicor will enable Alkhalij Enterprises to improve its operational efficiency with quick access to information as well as enhance its decision making capabilities with reporting, thereby reducing costs.

“We have been on the lookout for a complete ERP solution, which is user-friendly, easy to implement, and cost effective,” said Kapil Bhatia, director for Alkhalij Enterprises.

“We selected Epicor because of the superior functionality of the software, promising high returns on investment. Besides, they have a strong presence in the Middle East with a portfolio of elite clients. We are upbeat that Epicor ERP will enable us to achieve greater operational efficiency at a much lower cost.”

“Alkhalij Enterprises caters to a wide network of companies across a vast range of industries,” said Jawad Squalli, regional vice president for Epicor in the Middle East, Africa and India.

“Our solution will enable them to streamline their systems in finance and supply chain management, and maintain their leadership in the market. As part of the deployment process we will install, configure and train employees to use the ERP system,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service