Upgrade Your Epicor Eclipse & Prophet 21 ERP to Cloud-Based Ximple ERP

Epicor Eclipse and Prophet 21 (P21) ERP are legacy ERP software platforms widely used by wholesale distributors. However, in today’s fast-paced digital landscape, many businesses are switching to next-generation cloud ERP systems for better flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
Ximple ERP offers a cloud based ERP solution that is purpose-built for the wholesale distribution industry. It streamlines ERP integration, simplifies data migration, and empowers your team with advanced tools for accounting, inventory, supply chain, and more.

Step-by-Step ERP System Upgrade Process

1. Analyze Epicor Eclipse & Prophet 21 ERP Data

Understanding your data is the first critical step. You’ll need to evaluate:

• Master Data: Customers, suppliers, chart of accounts, products
• Historical Data: Years of sales and financial records
• Live Data: Current transactions

Identify what needs to be migrated into your new cloud-based ERP system and what can be archived. This prevents ERP data migration issues later.

2. Review Legacy ERP Data & Business Processes

Use this upgrade as an opportunity to clean and validate your data. Remove duplicate, outdated, or incorrect entries before moving to the Ximple cloud ERP software. Consider improving your current processes and involving your ERP partner for suggestions on data structures and workflows.

3. Assign the Right ERP Migration Team

Form a dedicated team that includes:

• Internal champions familiar with your operations and current ERP (Eclipse/P21)
• A reliable ERP consultant with experience in ERP migration

This ensures alignment between business goals and implementation processes.

4. Stick to a Timely Migration Plan

Time is critical. Plan your ERP system upgrade around realistic timelines. Include buffer periods for:

• Data cleansing
• System testing
• Employee training
  Unexpected delays can happen, so it’s essential to build in flexibility.

5. Test the Cloud ERP System

Before full migration, run a pilot test:

• Upload sample data from Eclipse ERP
• Run real-life scenarios in Ximple ERP
• Have key users test critical workflows (sales, accounting, inventory, etc.)
• This step helps identify issues early and ensures system readiness.

Benefits of Migrating to Ximple Cloud ERP

Ximple ERP delivers a feature-rich ERP software system tailored for wholesale distributors. Whether you’re in HVAC, pharmaceutical, electrical, plumbing, or fasteners, Ximple supports:

• SaaS ERP architecture for cost savings
• Ecommerce ERP integration
• Accounting ERP system capabilities
• ERP for distribution business processes
• ERP inventory software and warehouse management
• ERP tools for analytics and planning
  

Ximple ERP is scalable, secure, and always up to date—no need for manual patches or infrastructure worries.

Final Thoughts

Replacing your Epicor Eclipse or Prophet 21 ERP is a big decision, but it doesn’t have to be painful. With proper planning and the right ERP implementation partner, the transition to Ximple’s next-gen cloud ERP can be smooth, efficient, and transformative for your business.