Connect to the Epicor API with Parabola

Learn how to connect Epicor with Parabola via its API, along with practical use cases the connection allows for.
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Ben Pollack
Last updated:
May 29, 2025

Epicor's API gives you direct access to your enterprise resource planning and manufacturing data. By pulling Epicor data into Parabola, you can create smarter, more efficient processes for managing your manufacturing and business operations.

How to pull data from Epicor into Parabola via API

  1. Connect your Epicor account to Parabola through the API page
  2. Authenticate using your credentials and configure API permissions
  3. Select desired data streams (production data, inventory info, financial details, etc.)
  4. Configure your flow in Parabola by adding transformation steps
  5. Set up automated triggers for real-time data processing

What can I do after connecting Parabola to Epicor?

Manufacturing Operations

Monitor and optimize your production processes with comprehensive manufacturing data. The API provides detailed insights into your production efficiency, helping you maintain streamlined operations.

Essential production data includes:
• Work order status
• Production schedules
• Resource allocation
• Quality metrics

Supply Chain Management

Access detailed information about your supply chain and inventory operations. Track material flow and maintain optimal stock levels across your manufacturing facilities.

Key supply chain metrics available:
• Material requirements
• Supplier performance
• Lead time tracking
• Inventory levels

Business Analytics

Transform your manufacturing data into actionable insights about operational performance. Analyze trends in production efficiency and resource utilization to optimize your manufacturing strategy.

Track important metrics such as:
• Production costs
• Cycle times
• Resource efficiency
• Quality rates

What is Parabola?

Parabola is a powerful no-code automation platform that helps businesses work smarter with their data. We make it easy to:

• Pull data from various sources, including APIs like Epicor
• Transform and clean data automatically
• Create custom workflows without coding
• Schedule automated data updates
• Build powerful business solutions

What is Epicor?

Epicor is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system specialized for manufacturing and distribution industries. It's particularly valuable for organizations seeking to integrate their manufacturing and business processes.

What does Epicor do?

Epicor manages complex manufacturing operations through its comprehensive ERP platform. The system helps organizations streamline production while maintaining visibility across all business functions.

The platform focuses on:
• Manufacturing execution
• Supply chain management
• Quality control
• Financial operations

These capabilities work together to provide a complete solution for manufacturing businesses.

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