Ximple is cloud ERP software for electrical distributors and electrical wholesalers and supply houses — the wholesale businesses that stock and sell electrical products to contractors, industrial accounts and utilities. Ximple connects IDW and Trade Service catalog data, matrix pricing, SPA and ship-and-debit rebate tracking, and available-to-promise inventory across every branch on one platform. Most electrical distributors go live in 90 days.
Ximple Solutions is an NAED Allied Partner, and our platform runs the businesses of independent electrical distributors across the AD Independent Electrical Supply Division (IESD) and NAED membership. Ximple Electrical Distribution Software unifies pricing, inventory, finance and fulfillment on one cloud platform, with the real-time data and purpose-built workflows that independent distributors need to quote faster, fulfill accurately and protect margin.
Built with Industry Insight
Built alongside NAED and IESD member distributors.
End-to-End Visibility
From quote to invoice, every transaction is connected and auditable.
Real-Time Accuracy
Live data across pricing, inventory, and orders—no delays or manual errors.
Scalable & Secure
Cloud-native platform that grows with your business while protecting your data.
Electrical distributors face daily pressure to move fast, protect margins, and deliver accurate availability. Ximple ERP tackles the toughest challenges across counter, warehouse, and management workflows — in one connected system.
Instant visibility into pricing, customer credit, and real-time stock ensures faster quotes and fewer order mistakes.
Barcode-enabled WMS and ATP by branch prevent lost stock, duplicate picks, and backorder confusion.
Matrix pricing and automated rebate tracking protect margins and simplify competitive bidding.
Handle large commercial jobs, contract billing, and milestone tracking with precision.
AI-driven dashboards transform raw data into decisions—forecasting demand and margin trends.
Real-time synchronization across branches ensures consistent pricing and service levels.
From single-branch specialists to multi-location leaders, distributors choose Ximple ERP to modernize operations and outperform legacy systems.
We needed an ERP that could support multiple companies without adding layers of complexity. Ximple made that easy. We now operate three companies on one platform, and our team moves between them with confidence. Shared accounting and effortless cross-coverage have improved our efficiency and reduced downtime. It’s a straightforward system that delivers meaningful operational value.
John Thompson,
First Electric Supply
Ximple has brought clarity, consistency, and efficiency to our operation. The system is easy for our team to use, reduces manual work, and gives us the real-time visibility we need to make confident decisions. It’s a modern ERP that delivers value without adding complexity.
Geoff Calhoun, President, House Electric
Not a generic ERP demo. Show us how you operate today, and we’ll walk through the same workflow in Ximple.
Whether you’re handling a contractor at the counter, quoting a commercial project, managing special pricing, or fulfilling across multiple branches, see how Ximple connects the transaction from quote to cash.
Counter & Everyday Orders
See customer-specific pricing, SPAs, branch inventory, transfers, alternates and fulfillment in one workflow.
Projects & Long-Term Jobs
See project pricing, vendor programs, staged releases, purchasing, deliveries, changes and job profitability.
Bring Us a Real Scenario
Have a workflow that’s difficult in your current ERP? Bring it to the demo. Use one of your own products, customers, pricing scenarios or projects. We’ll show you how Ximple would handle it — using the workflows that matter to your business.
Built for Electrical Distribution
NAED Allied Partner • IDW & Trade Service • AD/IESD Member Distributors • Matrix Pricing • SPA & Rebates • Multi-Branch ATP
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Every capability in Ximple ERP reflects real-world distribution workflows — from counter sales and contractor bids to multi-branch operations and vendor programs.
| Sales Channels | Unified counter, project, and eCommerce with consistent pricing and customer data. |
|---|---|
| Pricing & Rebates | Matrix pricing, SPA, and automated rebate workflows that protect margins. |
| Product Data | Live IDW & Trade Service sync keeps specs, pricing, and images accurate across branches. |
| Inventory Visibility | Real-time ATP by branch to promise accurately and transfer proactively. |
| Warehouse Operations | Barcode-enabled WMS for faster, error-free receiving, picking, and shipping. |
| Compliance & Traceability | Built-in audit trails and licensing management for confidence during every inspection. |
| Cloud & AI Advantage | Secure cloud platform with AI insights to forecast demand, reduce stockouts, and guide smarter decisions. |
Each capability replaces manual, error-prone workflows with automation and clarity — turning operational friction into measurable outcomes.
Problem: Spreadsheets and legacy rules create slow quotes and margin leakage.
Solution: Centralized contract, volume, and customer-specific pricing with approval workflows.
Result: Quote confidently in minutes, not hours — while maintaining healthy margins.
Problem: Outdated catalogs cause rework, pricing errors, and lost sales.
Solution: Live synchronization with IDW & Trade Service keeps specs, pricing, and images up to date.
Result: Clean quotes, fewer returns, and consistent eCommerce content.
Problem: Lack of real-time visibility across branches causes missed commitments.
Solution: Real-time ATP by branch with suggested transfers and ETA tracking.
Result: Confident delivery dates, higher fill rates, and fewer backorders.
Problem: Paper picks and manual counts slow fulfillment and increase mistakes.
Solution: Mobile barcode WMS for receiving, put-away, picking, and cycle counts.
Result: Faster turns, accurate shipments, and a calmer warehouse floor.
Problem: Manual PO entry and invoice chasing waste time.
Solution: Automated EDI (850/855/856/810) and punch-out integration with key trading partners.
Result: Orders flow straight through; payments reconcile automatically.
Problem: Legacy systems and scattered reports block agility.
Solution: Cloud ERP with AI dashboards revealing demand, margin, and customer trends.
Result: Data-driven growth with lower IT cost and higher confidence.
In January 2026 Epicor confirmed that all new Prophet 21 development moves to the cloud. Your system will keep running after support ends — but without security patches, compliance updates or new features.
If you are on-premises today, the decision is not whether to move. It is where, and how much disruption you are willing to accept. Ximple migrates electrical distributors with pricing matrices, customer history and open orders intact — most go live in 90 days.
JANUARY 2026
Prophet 21 development becomes cloud-only
MAY 2028
Final on-premises release, version 2028.1
30 JUNE 2029
Active Support ends for on-premises installations
Whether you’re running one branch or twenty, Ximple Electrical Distribution Software drives measurable results — higher revenue, happier customers, and faster growth.
Automate repetitive work to process more quotes, orders, and invoices.
Branch-level ATP keeps commitments accurate.
Accurate, competitive quotes in minutes using built-in pricing intelligence and manufacturer data.
Rebates, SPA tracking, and guardrails reduce leakage.
Counter, project, and online share one source of truth.
Dashboards highlight turns, profit centers, and branch trends.
The right answer depends on your business size, budget and IT capacity — but for most electrical distributors, cloud ERP delivers agility, security and peace of mind without the capital outlay. Compare the difference and see why more distributors are leaving on-premise behind.
| Capability | Cloud ERP | On-Premise ERP |
|---|---|---|
| Setup & Maintenance | No hardware, instant updates, zero downtime. | Requires servers and ongoing IT effort. |
| Access & Scalability | Secure from any branch or device; ideal for remote teams. | Limited to office VPN; poor scalability. |
| Security & Compliance | Enterprise-grade encryption and automatic backups. | Manual patching; higher risk exposure. |
| Cost Model | Predictable subscription; lower total cost of ownership. | Large CapEx and unpredictable upkeep. |
| Support & Upgrades | Continuous improvements by distribution experts. | Long cycles, delayed innovation. |
| Best For | Growth-minded distributors seeking scalability and speed. | Businesses reliant on heavy internal IT infrastructure. |
Yes. Live sync ensures catalog accuracy, specs, and pricing across quotes, orders, and your web store.
Create matrices at customer, contract, and category levels with floors, approvals, and automated updates.
Yes. The ERP tracks SPA accruals, validations, and claims with built-in margin analysis.
Absolutely. ATP by branch and suggested transfer tools give you real-time availability across locations.
Barcode-enabled WMS supports receiving, picking, cycle counting, and shipping on any device.
Automate order entry and connect pricing, inventory, and ERP systems to eliminate manual steps and speed up processing with fewer errors.
Ximple is built for electrical distributors and supply houses — businesses that carry inventory, run counter and project sales, and sell to contractors, industrial accounts and utilities. It is not field service management software for contractors, and it is not power grid or network analysis software for utilities. If you stock product across one or more branches and quote from a manufacturer catalog, Ximple is built for you.
Ximple is cloud-native, so there is no server hardware, no version upgrade project and no separate infrastructure cost. Most electrical distributors go live in 90 days. Prophet 21 and Eclipse are mature products with large installed bases; distributors typically move to Ximple when upgrade cost, implementation timeline or IT overhead becomes the constraint. Epicor has confirmed that on-premises Prophet 21 receives its final feature release in 2028, with Active Support ending 30 June 2029.
Yes. Ximple runs single-branch distributors through to multi-location groups, and supports several companies on one platform with shared accounting and consolidated reporting. First Electric Supply operates three companies on a single Ximple platform.
Practical, unbiased resources to help you evaluate options and plan digital transformation — written for industry leaders, not sales teams.
What to look for when selecting ERP for the electrical industry — integration readiness to total cost of ownership.
Key steps and ROI benchmarks for moving from legacy systems to a cloud-native, data-driven platform.
How distributors simplified operations, improved margins, and accelerated growth with Ximple ERP.
See Ximple Electrical Distribution Software in Action
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John Thompson is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of four Indianapolis-based businesses: Thompson Distribution Company, a distributor of mechanical supplies and equipment; First Electric Supply Company, a distributor of electrical supplies and equipment; CMID, an architectural and engineering design firm; and BC Countertops, a millwork fabricator and installer. Running several distribution businesses side by side is precisely what shaped the requirement he describes above — shared accounting, staff who can cover across companies, and one platform rather than four.
He sits on the AD LLC Board, where he chairs the Governance & Nominating Committee, and prior to the AD/IMARK merger he was Chairman of IMARK Electrical and a board member of IMARK Group. He is Immediate Past Chair of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, began his career with McKinsey & Company in New York and London, and spent seventeen years as vice president of Mays Chemical Company. He holds an MBA with Honors from Columbia University and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Cornell.