Managing too many small production jobs can make planning unnecessarily complex. In this article, we explain how Epicor’s Days of Supply parameter can help group demand and reduce job volume when working with Make Direct parts. Learn how this planning setting works, how to configure it, and how it can simplify production planning while improving manufacturing efficiency.

Understanding the difference between Stock and Nonstock Parts in Epicor ERP is essential for accurate inventory control, purchasing decisions, and production planning. This article explains how each configuration works, how it impacts MRP and job costing, and when each should be used to support efficient manufacturing and reliable ERP data.

Struggling to decide between Pull as Assembly, View as Assembly, and Phantom BOM in Epicor? This article breaks down how each setting impacts job structure, inventory, costing, and visibility. Learn when to use each configuration and how to align your BOM strategy with make-to-stock, make-to-order, and engineer-to-order environments.