Epicor(R) Gives Red Bull Racing Wings

Epicor Manufacturing Solution Goes Trackside to Provide Complex Part Logistics and Manufacturing Support

IRVINE, Calif., and BRACKNELL, United Kingdom (UK), June 13 -- Epicor Software Corporation , a leading provider of integrated enterprise software solutions for midmarket companies has been retained as the primary logistic and manufacturing system for Red Bull Racing following its take over of the UK-based Jaguar Racing.

With the decision by Ford Motor Company in 2004 to move out of the world of Formula One racing, the future of the then Jaguar Racing team was uncertain. Energy drink manufacturer Red Bull stepped in to take over the team in late 2004. "They brought with them a vitality, commitment and a strong will to succeed," said Ian Prior, manufacturing systems manager for Red Bull Racing. "They understood that this is our passion and that the people here have built up a great deal of expertise, which they allowed to continue, while injecting new spirit into the business."

The Jaguar Racing business had chosen Epicor's Avante(TM) manufacturing solution in 2003 to replace an aging custom-built, in-house manufacturing and parts system. The Epicor solution is designed specifically for complex manufacturing environments with integrated front and back office applications, tying together virtually every aspect of a manufacturer's business operation, from just-in-time manufacturing procedures, to supply chain management and logistics.

The Epicor solution at Red Bull Racing has also been heavily modified by the engineering teams and has several unique features. "Our Epicor system travels with us to races and tests all over the world and is used trackside on a portable server to manage the parts tracking and logistics operation," explained Prior.

Before each race, the primary Epicor system at the Red Bull Racing headquarters in Milton Keynes is duplicated to a special transportable server that accompanies the race team. If new parts are required during a race, the primary Epicor system back at headquarters manages the process and creates a data entry that updates the remote system either via a conventional data connection if available, or uses a data storage device that accompanies any air freight or in most cases hand baggage to the race site.

At the track, race technicians use the system for parts management. If a data connection is available, the local Epicor system is then synchronized overnight with the main Epicor systems back at headquarters. If no connection is available, the systems are synchronized when the race crew returns back to base.

Prior added, "Our Epicor system is pretty unique and allows us to streamline our parts control and manufacturing process which is essential in the costly world of Formula One."

Red Bull Racing uses other specialist software for design and financial applications; the benefits of the Epicor system means that Prior and his team have successfully implemented connectivity between the applications with minimal downtime. "Most IT project managers dread system consolidation but this has been a relatively smooth one and has allowed us to quickly move on to new projects which will benefit the team," Prior concluded.

"We are pleased to continue our relationship with the new Red Bull Racing team and wish them success in the current race season," said Ian Walker, senior vice president of international sales for Epicor.

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 became 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. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.epicor.com.

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