Maine Turnpike Authority Chooses Epicor

Epicor SRM to be Leveraged to Drive Efficiency in Purchasing Processes, Streamline Supplier Management and Gain Enhanced Audit Controls

IRVINE, Calif. — November 8, 2005 — Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC), a leading provider of integrated enterprise software solutions for the midmarket, today announced that Maine Turnpike Authority (www.mainturnpike.com), the independent state agency which operates the 111-mile highway connecting Maine with the rest of the United States and Eastern Canada, has chosen Epicor Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to manage and automate purchasing processes, streamline supplier management, and obtain enhanced audit controls.

Established in 1941 as an act of the Legislature, The Maine Turnpike Authority’s (The Authority) primary function is to operate and maintain a toll express highway through its short term and long term capital improvement plans.  Today, the highway, which is maintained exclusively using toll funds, is used by over 60 million automobiles and trucks annually.  

Already a user of the integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution Epicor Enterprise, The Authority chose Epicor SRM because it provides a comprehensive resource for streamlining purchasing processes and maximizing supplier relationships. Epicor SRM integrates with Epicor Enterprise to create a closed loop sourcing and procurement process, promoting rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership. 

With modules for procurement, strategic sourcing and spend analysis, the Epicor SRM Suite provides enterprises with the necessary tools and solutions to achieve world-class performance in supplier relationships.  Epicor Sourcing maximizes savings and compliance by automating the process of negotiating the optimal combination of suppliers, products, services, prices, and non-price attributes.  Epicor Procurement enhances the success of the purchasing department in negotiating contracts and enforcing policies across the enterprise. 

About Epicor Software Corporation

For 20 years, Epicor has been a recognized leader dedicated to providing integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM) and supply chain management (SCM) software solutions to midmarket companies around the world. With the acquisition of Scala, Epicor is a global leader in the midmarket serving over 20,000 customers in over 140 countries. Epicor leverages innovative technologies like Web services in developing end-to-end, industry-specific solutions for manufacturing, distribution, enterprise service automation, and hospitality that enable companies to immediately drive efficiency throughout business operations and build competitive advantage. With the scalability and flexibility to support long-term growth, Epicor's solutions are complemented by a full range of services, providing a single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership.  Epicor's worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, California with offices and affiliates around the world. 

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