Ideal Supply Company Upgrades Distribution Software

Jersey City, NJ /PRNewswire/ - Ideal Supply Company announced this month that it will upgrade its Eclipse Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system from version 86508 to version 90118. Eclipse is a leading distribution solution for wholesalers and distributors in the PVF, HVAC and electrical industries.

Tracy Bates, Vice President of Ideal Supply Company, said: "This is the first step of a three pronged market growth strategy for Ideal Supply. Following this ERP upgrade, Ideal Supply will implement Epicor's Warehouse Management Software, and then in Q1 2017, Ideal Supply will implement Epicor's Windows-based platform. Our software upgrades are just a part of Ideal Supply's strategy to continually adapt to the industry's rapidly changing environment while maintaining its focus on customer satisfaction."

Pete Fazio, Jr., Purchasing Manager of Ideal Supply Company, added: "The new version of Eclipse is user friendly, provides streamlined processes, and increases our ability to service our customers accurately and efficiently. The system allows enhanced EDI capability, improved customer integration, as well as enhanced email and online order control. The upgrade provides the technical assistance to achieve our goal of unparalleled customer service and delivery.

The software upgrade will be completed by July 2016.

About Ideal Supply Company
Founded in 1930, Ideal Supply Company is a family owned distributor of pipes, valves, fittings and related products and services in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, with delivery assured by its own fleet of delivery vehicles from 2 conveniently located warehouses. The company is an active member of the American Supply Association, Affiliated Distributors, Mechanical Contractors Association of New York, and the Hudson County, NJ Chamber of Commerce.

For further information about Ideal Supply Company, please visit www.ideal-supply.com or contact Tracy Bates, Vice President, by email or (201) 333-2600.