Parabola's Epicor API

Parabola's API connection with Epicor enables businesses to automate their manufacturing, distribution, and retail operations. This comprehensive connection allows organizations to streamline their business processes while maintaining complete visibility across their enterprise systems.

How to use the API

1. Connect your Epicor account to Parabola by navigating to the API page and selecting Epicor from the available options
2. Authenticate your account using your Epicor credentials and grant necessary API permissions
3. Select the data endpoints you want to access (manufacturing data, inventory levels, sales information, etc.)
4. Configure your flow in Parabola by adding transformation steps to process your business data
5. Set up automated triggers to run your flow on a schedule or when new data is available
6. Implement error handling and data validation
7. Configure webhook listeners for real-time updates
8. Set up monitoring for API performance metrics

What is Epicor?

Epicor is a global leader in enterprise software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail, and service organizations. With over 45 years of industry experience, Epicor provides specialized solutions that address the unique challenges of complex business operations across multiple industries.

The platform excels in providing industry-specific functionality combined with advanced technology capabilities, offering solutions that scale with business growth. Their commitment to innovation includes extensive investments in cloud technology, artificial intelligence, and mobile solutions.

What does Epicor do?

Epicor delivers comprehensive business management solutions including:

• Manufacturing execution systems with advanced planning and scheduling
• Distribution and supply chain management with warehouse optimization
• Retail management systems with omnichannel capabilities
• Financial management with multi-company and multi-currency support
• Customer relationship management with advanced analytics
• Service management with field service automation
• Business intelligence and analytics platforms
• Human capital management solutions

Their platform provides extensive API capabilities, enabling deep integration with other business systems and supporting sophisticated automation scenarios. The solution includes advanced security features, mobile accessibility, and industry-specific workflows designed to maximize operational efficiency.

Practical use cases for the API

Manufacturing Operations Automation

Create automated workflows that:

• Monitor production efficiency metrics
• Track material usage and waste
• Generate automated production schedules
• Calculate actual versus standard costs
• Monitor quality control metrics
• Track equipment maintenance schedules
• Analyze production bottlenecks
• Generate shop floor reporting

Supply Chain Optimization

Implement automated processes to:

• Monitor inventory levels across locations
• Track supplier performance metrics
• Generate automated purchase orders
• Analyze demand patterns
• Optimize stock levels
• Monitor logistics costs
• Track order fulfillment metrics
• Generate supply chain analytics

Financial Performance Management

Generate comprehensive reports that:

• Analyze profitability by product line
• Track cash flow metrics
• Monitor accounts receivable aging
• Generate consolidated financial statements
• Track budget versus actual performance
• Monitor key financial ratios
• Analyze cost center performance
• Generate tax compliance reports

Customer Experience Enhancement

Create automated workflows to:

• Track customer satisfaction metrics
• Monitor service level agreements
• Analyze sales performance
• Generate customer insights
• Track marketing campaign effectiveness
• Monitor customer retention rates
• Analyze customer profitability
• Generate customer segmentation reports