What Cre8tive Technology and Design does

Cre8tive Technology and Design (CTND) is a privately held ERP consulting and implementation firm headquartered in San Diego, California, operating since 2005 as a Premier Epicor Platinum Channel Partner. The company specializes in deploying Epicor Kinetic ERP, Epicor Data Analytics, and related Epicor products for aerospace and defense OEMs and subcontractors, machine shops, engineer-to-order manufacturers, and general manufacturing clients operating under heavy regulatory frameworks (ITAR, CMMC, DCAA, DFAR, DPAS, ATF). Its proprietary Collabor8te implementation framework and pre-configured Cre8tive-branded solutions (Turnkey ERP, MRO, Compliance ERP) differentiate its service delivery, while the 2022 acquisition of PRO.FILE PLM from Sconce expanded the portfolio into integrated PLM+ERP with CAD data management and BOM integration for US and Canadian customers.

The business operates a platform-plus-services model with six revenue streams: ERP implementation and consulting services, managed services and support (MESP, Customer Care Program), PLM implementation services, managed cloud/hosting, cybersecurity consulting (including CMMC), and training. Distribution is exclusively direct enterprise field sales targeting VP Operations, ERP Managers, and IT Directors at A&D and manufacturing firms, supplemented by an active presence at industry events (Shot Show, Epicor Insights) and content marketing. Customers include Cobham, BAE Systems, Collins Aerospace, Kratos Defense Systems, Lincoln Electric, SeAH Steel USA, and Ursa Major Technologies, among others. The company holds ITAR registration, has earned multiple Epicor Partner of the Year awards (Global 2021 and 2023, Regional 2023), and was named Top Aerospace Solution Provider 2021.

Name

Cre8tive Technology and Design

Legal name

Cre8tive Technology and Design

Website

https://ctnd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise ERP Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

CRM Implementation & Customization Services (BPAEAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

CRM Managed Services & Support (BPAEAGAD)

Keywords

• ERP software solutions
• Aerospace defense manufacturing
• ERP implementation services
• Product lifecycle management
• Managed cloud hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. ERP Implementation & Consulting Services: Core revenue stream from implementing Epicor ERP solutions for manufacturing clients. Includes requirements analysis, system configuration, data migration, testing, and go-live support using the Collabor8te methodology. Services sold directly to enterprise and mid-market manufacturers.
2. Managed Services & Support: Ongoing managed services including the Managed Epicor Solution Program (MESP) and Customer Care Program. Provides continuous support, monitoring, and optimization post-implementation.
3. PLM Implementation & Services: Implementation and support services for PRO.FILE PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), including CAD data management, BOM integration, and ERP connectivity. Revenue generated from acquisition of Sconce's PRO.FILE service business and ongoing customer delivery.
4. Managed Cloud/Hosting Services: iCloud Solutions and hosted environments for Epicor ERP, providing infrastructure, security, and managed hosting. Sold as a subscription or per-tenant managed service.
5. Cybersecurity Services: Cybersecurity consulting and services for manufacturing clients, including CMMC compliance assistance for government contractors. Helps clients achieve and maintain cybersecurity certifications.
6. Training Services: Learning and training programs including Turnkey ERP Training and Train Your Team programs to educate client personnel on ERP systems and processes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cre8tive Technology and Design is a Premier Epicor Platinum Partner that implements, resells, and supports Epicor Kinetic ERP and PRO.FILE PLM solutions for aerospace & defense OEMs and specialty manufacturers. The company delivers proprietary industry-configured ERP packages (Turnkey ERP, MRO, Compliance), managed hosting, cybersecurity, and ongoing managed services through its Collabor8te implementation framework.

Product overview

Cre8tive Technology and Design (CTND) is a Premier Epicor Platinum Partner providing ERP software solutions and consulting services primarily for the Aerospace & Defense industry and specialty manufacturing sectors. The company operates a platform-plus-services model centered on Epicor Kinetic ERP, offering pre-configured industry solutions including Cre8tive Turnkey ERP, Cre8tive MRO, and Cre8tive Compliance ERP. Following the 2022 acquisition of PRO.FILE PLM from Sconce, CTND expanded to offer integrated Product Lifecycle Management with CAD data management, BOM management, and engineering controls. The portfolio includes specialized solutions (Power BI Services, IoT Services, Epicor Bound Book for firearms compliance) and comprehensive services (Managed Hosting, Cybersecurity, Customer Care Programs). CTND serves four primary industry segments: Aerospace & Defense, Engineer to Order Manufacturing, Machine Shops, and General Manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cre8tive Turnkey ERP Solution Pre-configured ERP implementation package built on Epicor Kinetic, optimized for machine shops and general discrete manufacturing environments. Combines Epicor software with Cre8tive's implementation standards and managed services.
• Cre8tive MRO Solution Maintenance, Repair, and Operations ERP solution designed to help organizations address customer needs and meet strict industry requirements for MRO operations.
• Cre8tive Compliance ERP Solution ERP solution for regulated industries including DCAA/DCAM compliance, CMMC requirements, and government accounting standards. Includes DFAR, DPAS, ITAR, and ATF compliance modules.
• Epicor Kinetic Epicor's cloud-ready ERP platform resold and implemented by Cre8tive, leveraging IoT, machine learning, and AI to help manufacturers establish data integrity and cohesive data flow across business processes.
• Government Accounting Solutions ERP-based government accounting solution tailored for government contractors and entities operating under federal accounting standards.
• PRO.FILE PLM Software & Service Product Lifecycle Management software and implementation services covering CAD data management, BOM and ERP integration, and engineering controls; a Revalize Brand Company product offered to Epicor Kinetic customers across the US and Canada.
• Power BI Services Business intelligence and data visualization services built on Microsoft Power BI, including AI-powered visualizations, drag-and-drop reporting, and Microsoft 365 integration for ERP environments.
• IoT Services Internet of Things integration services connecting shop-floor equipment and sensors with ERP systems to enable real-time monitoring and data collection on the manufacturing floor.
• Epicor Bound Book (FFL Compliance Manager) Digital firearms bound book / FFL Compliance Manager for tracking firearm acquisitions and dispositions, supporting ATF compliance and integrating with point-of-sale and inventory systems.
• ERP Consulting Services Expert consulting services for ERP evaluation, selection, and implementation planning, delivered to aerospace & defense and specialty manufacturing clients.
• Collabor8te ERP Implementation Framework Proprietary implementation methodology and strategy framework combining proven processes and procedures to deliver ERP implementations aligned with client goals.
• Epicor Data Analytics (EDA) Analytics and reporting services leveraging Epicor's built-in data analytics capabilities for operational and financial insights.
• Managed ERP Hosting Solutions Managed cloud/hosted infrastructure services for Epicor ERP deployments, including iCloud Solutions and per-tenant managed hosting with security and monitoring.
• Cybersecurity Services Cybersecurity consulting and managed services for manufacturing clients, including CMMC compliance assistance for government contractors and ERP security controls implementation.
• Customer Care / Managed Epicor Solution Program Post-implementation managed services program providing ongoing support, monitoring, optimization, and a connected point-of-contact for clients running Epicor ERP environments.
• Aerospace & Defense ERP Software Industry-configured ERP for A&D OEMs and subcontractors handling complex operations, regulatory compliance (DFAR, ITAR, CMMC), and supply chain requirements.
• Engineer to Order (ETO) ERP ERP solution for Engineer-to-Order / Make-to-Order manufacturers where products are designed, engineered, and produced after order receipt, including product configurator and engineering change control.
• Machine Shop ERP ERP solution optimized for machine shop / job shop operations covering production planning, scheduling, inventory, payroll, and delivery tracking.
• General Manufacturing ERP ERP solution for general discrete, process, and repetitive manufacturing environments addressing production planning, inventory, quality, financials, and operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15 years helping A&D companies increase operational efficiencies and drive business growth
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EpicorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCre8tive is a Premier Platinum Channel Partner of Epicor, specializing in Epicor Kinetic ERP for aerospace & defense and manufacturing sectors. As a Platinum partner, Cre8tive resells Epicor software, provides implementation services, and delivers managed services for Epicor environments. The partnership spans ERP solutions (Kinetic), Epicor Data Analytics (EDA), Epicor PLM, and Epicor Bound Book. Cre8tive has been recognized multiple times as Epicor's top partner globally and regionally (Global Partner of the Year 2023, Regional Partner of the Year 2023, Global Partner of the Year 2021).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IFS: Global enterprise software vendor with strong aerospace & defense ERP offering; competes for the same A&D customers Cre8tive Technology and Design serves, but as the platform vendor rather than as an implementation partner.
• Infor: Major enterprise software vendor with deep manufacturing and aerospace ERP suites; competes at the platform level for the manufacturing accounts that Cre8tive Technology and Design targets with Epicor.

Direct peers

• Datix Inc. Direct Epicor Platinum channel partner specializing in Epicor Kinetic ERP implementations for manufacturing and distribution; competes head-to-head with Cre8tive Technology and Design in mid-market ERP services and shared Epicor partner awards.
• Navigator Business Solutions: Epicor Platinum partner focused on ERP implementations for manufacturing and field service organizations; directly comparable ERP implementation services model competing for similar Epicor-driven opportunities.
• Mongoose Solutions: Epicor Kinetic implementation partner serving discrete and process manufacturers; comparable services portfolio and target customer profile to Cre8tive Technology and Design.
• Katalyst Technologies: Epicor partner providing ERP implementation, consulting, and managed services across manufacturing verticals; comparable platform-plus-services approach with similar customer profile and channel-partner economics.
• Rand Group: Epicor Platinum partner providing ERP consulting, implementation, and managed services to manufacturers and distributors; highly comparable business model, customer overlap, and partner-program positioning to Cre8tive Technology and Design.
• XAPT: Epicor partner with deep manufacturing ERP implementation and development capabilities; competes for mid-market and enterprise Epicor deployment work in comparable verticals.

Emerging players

• Pivot Point Consulting: ERP and IT consulting firm delivering enterprise application services including ERP implementations to healthcare, manufacturing, and other regulated industries; partial overlap in regulated-industry ERP services.
• Workovia (Catapult ERP): ERP implementation and managed services provider focused on small and mid-market manufacturers using Epicor and other platforms; comparable services-led model serving overlapping manufacturing segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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