HARTFORD, CT (October 25, 2022) – EpiCenter, the leading implementer of Epicor software, and Orchid, the leader in FFL technology, payment processing, and compliance services, are proud to provide enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions to licensed firearm manufacturers. The technical solution, Epicor Kinetic FFL Integration, aids manufacturing by reducing implementation time and expense while providing future operating efficiencies and enhanced ATF compliance.

“We are delighted to add Epicor Kinetic to our existing portfolio of integrated manufacturing ERP solutions,” said Orchid CEO, Jon Rydberg. “Our team has worked side-by-side with EpiCenter on firearm industry solutions for nearly 10 years and stands behind their service orientation and Epicor ERP expertise.

“Despite the strong adoption of our POS/eCommerce solutions for retail FFLs, manufacturing remains the bulk of our business with over 70% of U.S. firearms being manufactured by FFLs who’ve used our software and services. Together with EpiCenter, we aspire to continue serving the firearm manufacturing sector with new and innovative solutions”

The Epicor ERP-Orchid eBound integration package includes firearm industry expert-level mapping of serialized API transactions, a comprehensive review of the ERP item master, customer and vendor masters, a legacy bound book migration, and implementation quality assurance. FFL-specific functionality designed into the Epicor Kinetic ERP includes:

• Livestreaming ATF EZ Check FFLs and expirations
• Serialize, Receive, Transfer, Assembly/Disassembly, and Destroy Transactions for both GCA and NFA firearm types
• Subcontracting, outside processing, warranty, and customer repairs

Optional services include operational process design, ERP functionality or controls enhancement related to FFL/SOT validity, NFA Form 2 filing notification, and Form 3, 4, 5 and 9 shipping controls. The partners boast the ability to further modernize FFL manufacturing operations with the Orchid eSerial integration for Coherent, Rofin, Trumpf, ProLase, Jimani, and HaaS engraving, as well as Orchid eStorage and Orchid IM for enhanced document storage and inventory management.

To learn how EpiCenter and Orchid can accelerate your ERP implementation, or to take advantage of Orchid’s Fall Technology Promotion including a no-cost, on-site software strategy discussion, visit us at orchidadvisors.com/epicenter.

Firearm manufacturers and FFLs attending the 2022 NASGW Expo, Oct. 26-28, can also speak to our team about ERP solutions at booth #443.

About Orchid LLC
Celebrating 10 years of serving the shooting sports industry, Orchid LLC and partner firm, FFL Law, offer leading FFL software, firearms-friendly payment processing, and legal and regulatory services. With powerful POS, Ecommerce, Bound Book, and ERP solutions (including Epicor, NetSuite, Fishbowl, Odoo, SAP, Sage, and Oracle), expert knowledge of ATF, import/export, and state-level regulations, Orchid helps FFLs profitably manufacture, distribute, and sell firearms with great efficiency and the utmost compliance. Get started today at orchidadvisors.com.

About EpiCenter
With its origin as a manufacturing company, EpiCenter is a unique hybrid of business acumen and technical expertise in the ERP sphere. With staff located all over the U.S., EpiCenter is dedicated to merging the unique business operations of its clients with the technologies that enhance their efficiency, productivity, and success. The team at EpiCenter is comprised of business consultants with experience in a wide range of manufacturing industries with unique process and quality compliance experience, along with technical staff that specialize in merging complex technologies into integrated business solutions. Above all, EpiCenter’s goal is to become a trusted advisor for its clients. What a CPA firm is to a manufacturer’s financial and tax planning, EpiCenter is to a manufacturer’s ERP and overall technology setup. EpiCenter positions itself as a partner with its customers, seeking to maximize their software and technology investments and simultaneously help them make the best business decisions possible. Learn more about how to get started with EpiCenter at epicentererp.com.

Press Contact:
Joe Kriz
Communications Manager, Orchid LLC
jkriz@joinorchid.com