Epicor Acquires WMS Provider JMO Business Systems

Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, announced a new acquisition.

Epicor has acquired JMO Business Systems Ltd., a premier provider of warehouse management systems (WMS), enterprise mobility solutions and related services for automotive aftermarket and original equipment (OE) parts distributors based in Scarborough, Ontario. Financial terms were not disclosed. This expands Epicor’s presence in the automotive aftermarket and OE parts sectors.

The JMO acquisition extends Epicor’s industry-leading portfolio of business growth solutions to virtually every functional area of the automotive parts and service industry. Epicor offers an array of solutions and services for replacement parts manufacturers, program groups, distributors, retailers, jobbers, OE dealership groups and many types of vehicle repair businesses including service chains, fleet maintenance shops, tire dealerships, oil and lube businesses, and independent repair facilities.

“Automotive is a core business for Epicor, and JMO indago™ is the gold standard in WMS technology for parts businesses, whether they’re serving the aftermarket or OE service channel,” said Epicor CEO Steve Murphy. “This acquisition is a perfect fit for our Automotive solution set and for the customers who depend on Epicor to help drive growth, efficiency and profitability.”

JMO indago WMS enhances users’ inventory management by increasing accuracy, reducing order cycle time, improving order fulfilment, and providing real-time operational information through leading ERP systems, including the Epicor Vision, Epicor Eagle and Epicor Ultimate platforms. The solution also helps reduce annual physical inventory requirements through highly precise inventory control and real-time cycle counting.