Prophet 21® Essentials

Epicor

Prophet 21®, Epicor's wholesale distribution software formerly known as Activant Prophet 21, utilizes a Windows-based platform and SQL Server database. This technology gives Prophet 21 the familiarity of other Windows programs and shortens the learning curve for new users. The openness of the SQL Server database enables you to quickly adapt to changes in the marketplace and maintain your competitive advantage.  

http://www.epicor.com/Products/Pages/Prophet21.aspx

World Wide Users' Group

P21WWUG is a non-profit organization consisting of companies who use and support Prophet 21®, a distribution software developed by Epicor Software. The Epicor is a client-server software solution, that runs on a Microsoft Windows Server. The software is currently called Prophet 21, but it has also been called CommerceCenter, Trinity, Riverside, Servent and Wholesale.

http://www.p21ww.org

Third Party Software

SimpleApps

SimpleApps is a software company based in the San Francisco bay area that specializes in creating elegant solutions to complex problems.

Many of their solutions revolve around Epicor Prophet 21®, a wholesale distribution software package. They have many clients running Prophet 21® and have run in a variety of interesting situations supporting them.

If you are looking for a way to solve any issues getting information into and/or out of Prophet 21® or eCommerce website integration with Prophet 21®, they may already have a solution for you.

http://www.simpleapps.com

SimpleWeb

SimpleWeb is a Cloud-Based eCommerce platform built on open source applications to securely connect Prophet 21® distribution software to the Internet for online sales. SimpleWeb uses Joomla! as the core of the websites to ensure a flexible, configurable yet consistent experience for all hosted eCommerce websites. The entire system is built to allow each website to be fully customized and even to add additional software to the site without needing to interact with SimpleWeb staff.

http://www.simpleapps.com/simpleweb

SimpleData

SimpleData (formerly P21Manager) is a tool that lets you easily format data to import into Prophet 21®, write reports to pull data out of Prophet 21® and create your own part numbers with descriptions and pricing information attached.

http://www.simpleapps.com/simpledata

Technical Resources and Consultants

Scott Clark - SC Solutions

(816) 365-7093

Scott Clark is an experienced Prophet 21® consultant working out of the Kansas City area.  He has several years of experience with Prophet 21 application management, network and database management, report writing and process improvement geared towards Prophet 21® users.  Scott is active in the P21 community and is a regular at various P21 meetings throughout the country.

Ed Boulware - Quantum Consulting

(816) 587-9407

Ed Boulware is a Prophet 21® consultant specializing in financial reporting, accounting and process improvement. Ed has expertise in building finaicial projections and analysis systems based off of data retrieved directly from the Prophet 21® system.  Mr. Boulware has a Masters Degree in accounting and is based out of the Kansas City area..

Chuck Underwood - UCentric Solutions

(785) 577-9894

www.ucentric.biz

Chuck Underwood is a CPA and founder of UCentric Solutions. He has several years of experience developing financial reporting, projections and budgets, as well as other financial analysis systems directly out of Prophet 21 ® into Microsoft Excel.  Chuck serves as a virtual CFO for several clients in the Salina, Kansas area.

Joe Cotter - JCotter Consulting

www.cotters.net

(860) 673-4828

Joe Cotter is an experienced consultant now specializing in Prophet 21 implementations and support. Joe’s focus is on helping small and mid-size companies Go-Live and manage monthly P21 & SQL maintenance activities. Acting as a virtual staff member, Joe provides a cost effective solution for companies with limited internal IT resources. Joe is also a skilled Crystal Report writer.