BLUE SKY ERP LTD

What BLUE SKY ERP LTD does

Blue Sky ERP Ltd is a privately held, founder-led UK consultancy headquartered in Caersws, Wales, established in 2017. The firm operates as an authorised Epicor reseller and services practice, specialising in the implementation, migration, upgrade, training, and first-line support of Epicor Kinetic ERP for small and medium-sized manufacturing and distribution businesses in the UK, typically employing between 5 and 500 people. Its core technology stack is Epicor Kinetic ERP (delivered as cloud on Microsoft Azure or on-premise), augmented by Microsoft Power BI, Epicor ICE Tools, Service Connect, Jitterbit, REST services, Epicor Automation Studio (powered by Workato), and Epicor CPQ (formerly KBMax).

The company's portfolio extends beyond pure Epicor reselling into a suite of proprietary add-on solutions and integration expertise. Notable proprietary offerings include the Blue Sky Business Intelligence Application (a pre-built Power BI reporting suite covering Sales, Finance, Inventory, Purchasing, and Production, distributed via Microsoft AppSource as a SaaS subscription), Intelligent Purchasing (weighted-priority PO suggestions, automated supplier alerts, and historical-data-driven forecasting), BACS Payment Automation (bank-format payment file tailoring), and Progress Database Conversion services for customers migrating from Vantage 6/8 and Epicor 9 onto Epicor 10 or Kinetic. Complementary integrations include Seagull Scientific Bartender for labelling and HubSpot CRM.

Blue Sky ERP monetises through a mix of subscription-based Epicor software licensing (reseller margin), recurring support contracts for Kinetic ERP, project-based professional services for upgrades, migrations, training, and process reviews, and a monthly subscription Power BI SaaS product with no fixed-term contract. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, combining direct outreach (website, phone, email) with content marketing (blog, YouTube, LinkedIn, case studies, brochures), event participation (European Microsoft Fabric conference, EUG UK), and ecosystem partnerships (Epicor, Microsoft, Workato, HubSpot, Seagull Scientific, Jitterbit). The team of approximately 17 members is led by Founder/Director Neil Jones alongside directors Leroy Meares and Dr Dele Oyebande.

Name

BLUE SKY ERP LTD

Legal name

Blue Sky ERP

Website

https://blueskyerp.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blue Sky ERP Ltd is a UK-based, authorised Epicor partner founded in 2017 that sells, implements, upgrades, and supports Epicor Kinetic ERP for small and medium-sized manufacturing and distribution businesses, augmented by proprietary Power BI, automation, and integration add-ons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Software and Implementation Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB), Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC), ERP Managed Services & AMS (Application Management) (BPAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Epicor ERP consulting
• ERP implementation services
• Manufacturing ERP software
• Epicor Kinetic reseller
• Power BI business intelligence

Headquarters

HQ city

Caersws

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Epicor ERP Software Sales: As an authorised Epicor reseller, Blue Sky ERP generates revenue from selling Epicor Kinetic ERP software licences and subscriptions, both cloud and on-premise, to manufacturing and distribution businesses in the UK SME market.
2. ERP Support Services: Ongoing technical support services for Epicor Kinetic ERP, including day-to-day troubleshooting, user queries, system optimisation, and system performance maximisation.
3. Epicor Upgrades and Migration: Consulting services for upgrading from legacy Epicor versions (Vantage 8, Epicor 9, Epicor 10.0) to Epicor 10.1/10.2/Kinetic, including installation, customisation review, and staff retraining.
4. Epicor Training: In-house and virtual classroom Epicor Education courses delivered locally and globally, tailored to customer requirements for ERP system training.
5. ERP Process Review: Multi-industry experienced consultant engagements reviewing business processes and Epicor ERP usage, typically 2-3 days onsite with report writing, identifying improvements and process gaps.
6. Integration and Automation Services: Software integration and task automation consulting using Epicor ICE Tools, Service Connect, Jitterbit, and Rest Services, including T&A systems and PLM integrations.
7. Power BI Business Intelligence (SaaS): Software-as-a-service Power BI reporting for Epicor ERP, provided as a cloud reporting tool with data stored in Microsoft Azure. Sold as a subscription with one monthly fee and no fixed contract.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Blue Sky ERP is an authorised Epicor partner that resells, implements, and supports Epicor Kinetic ERP (cloud and on-premise) for UK manufacturing and distribution SMEs. The company delivers proprietary add-on solutions including a Power BI business intelligence application, Intelligent Purchasing automation, BACS payment automation, labelling integration, and Epicor CPQ implementation, alongside professional services for upgrades, migration, training, and ongoing support.

Product overview

Blue Sky ERP LTD is an authorised Epicor partner specialising in Epicor Kinetic ERP implementations for manufacturing and distribution businesses. The company offers a portfolio of products and services built around Epicor Kinetic ERP, available as on-premise or cloud deployment (powered by Microsoft Azure). The core offering includes Epicor Kinetic ERP with its modular architecture comprising Operations Core (Sales Management, Supply Chain Management, Production Management, Product Management, Planning/Scheduling) and Finance Core (General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Petty Cash, Cash Management) modules. Supplementary add-on products include the Blue Sky Business Intelligence Application (Power BI-based reporting), Epicor CPQ (configure-price-quote solution), HubSpot CRM Integration, Epicor Automation Studio (Workato-powered integration platform), Intelligent Purchasing automation, Labelling Solutions (Bartender integration), and BACS Payment automation. The company also provides professional services including ERP upgrades and migration, process review consulting, training, and ongoing support. Additional solutions encompass reporting services (SSRS/Crystal), Progress Database Conversion, and free add-on tools. The product architecture is designed for SMEs with scalability from 5 to 500 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Epicor Kinetic ERP A modular, flexible ERP system for manufacturing and distribution businesses, available as on-premise or cloud deployment. Supports SMEs with core operations and finance modules, with additional modules available on an a la carte basis, and scales from 5 to 500 employees.
• Epicor ERP Cloud Cloud-hosted Epicor Kinetic ERP deployed on Microsoft Azure. Includes 24x7 security and monitoring, production and staging environments, automatic release upgrades, REST integration, Blue Sky ERP First Line Support, Epicor Essential Support, and Embedded Education.
• Blue Sky Business Intelligence Application (Power BI) A Power BI-based reporting and analytics application leveraging Epicor ERP data structures for interactive dashboards covering Sales, Finance, Inventory, Purchasing, and Production. Provided as SaaS with data stored in Microsoft Azure and sold via subscription with no fixed contract.
• Epicor CPQ Implementation Configure-price-quote solution for manufacturers combining visual 2D/3D product configuration, real-time pricing, guided selling, automated CAD drawing generation, BOM creation, and Methods of Manufacture generation integrated with Epicor Kinetic.
• Intelligent Purchasing Suite of features automating purchasing processes including Intelligent PO Suggestions with weighted priority grading, Automated Supplier Alerts, Enhanced Time-Phase Display with custom attributes, Forecast Job Material Usage, and Automated Forecasting leveraging historical ERP data.
• BACS Payment Solution Automated supplier payment solution that tailors Epicor ERP payment file output to specific UK bank requirements, eliminating manual re-entry and reducing payment errors and rejections.
• Labelling Solutions (Bartender Integration) Integration between Epicor ERP and Seagull Scientific's Bartender labelling software enabling fully customised, compliant labels at any point in Epicor ERP workflows, going beyond the limitations of Epicor's built-in SSRS print routing.
• HubSpot CRM Integration Integration connecting HubSpot CRM with Epicor ERP for two-way sync of contacts, accounts, leads, orders, invoices, and product/inventory data, with automated workflows and combined reporting dashboards.
• Epicor Automation Studio Expertise Low-code integration and automation platform powered by Workato, enabling organisations to connect Epicor Kinetic ERP with CRM, finance, eCommerce, logistics, and analytics platforms through pre-built connectors and drag-and-drop workflow design.
• Epicor Upgrades and Migration Upgrade and migration services from Vantage 8, Epicor 9, and Epicor 10.0 to Epicor 10.1/10.2 and Epicor Kinetic, including software installation, customisation review, and staff retraining.
• Progress Database Conversion Conversion of legacy OpenEdge Progress Database to Microsoft SQL for data retention purposes, supporting databases from Vantage 6, Vantage 8, and Epicor 9 migrating to Epicor 10/Kinetic.
• Support for Kinetic ERP Ongoing first-line technical support services for Epicor Kinetic ERP covering troubleshooting, user queries, system optimisation, upgrades, and enhancements to maximise system performance and user adoption.
• Epicor Training Full range of Epicor Education delivered through in-house or virtual classroom courses, with training programmes tailored to customer requirements covering all Epicor ERP modules.
• ERP Process Review Consulting engagement where experienced Epicor consultants review business practices and Epicor ERP usage, typically delivered over 2-3 days onsite with a detailed report identifying process improvements and gaps.
• Reporting Solutions (SSRS and Crystal) Expertise in SSRS and Crystal report writing, including conversion of legacy Crystal reports to SSRS for customers upgrading from Vantage 8 or Epicor 9 to Epicor ERP 10.
• Epicor Kinetic Embedded Configurator Product configurator module implementation enabling manufacturers to offer customised products. The configurator is owned by sales and engineering teams and becomes a business asset when properly implemented.
• Finance Modules (Epicor Kinetic) Epicor Kinetic ERP Financials Core including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Petty Cash, Advanced Allocations, and Cash Manager modules for financial management and automation.
• Operations Core Modules (Epicor Kinetic) Epicor ERP Operations Core modules including Sales Management (Order Management, Quote Management), Supply Chain Management (Purchasing, Inventory, Shipping/Receiving), Production Management (Job Management), Product Management (Enterprise Engineering), and Planning and Scheduling.
• Free Solutions (Trial Environments and Add-ons) Complimentary add-ons, trial environments, reporting tools, and community or partner-developed utilities designed to enhance Epicor ERP functionality and help organisations explore ERP investment without significant upfront cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80 Epicor ERP customers served across various sectors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EpicorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlue Sky ERP is an authorised reseller of Epicor ERP Software, specialising in Epicor Kinetic ERP implementation, upgrades, migration, training, and support services for UK manufacturing and distribution businesses.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationBlue Sky ERP leverages Microsoft Azure as the cloud platform for Epicor ERP Cloud deployments, Microsoft Power BI for its business intelligence application, Microsoft Fabric, and Microsoft SQL Server. The company is a Microsoft partner.
• WorkatocoreTechnology or IntegrationEpicor Automation Studio, which Blue Sky ERP implements for customers, is powered by Workato's enterprise-grade integration and automation platform. Workato provides the underlying low-code automation technology.
• HubSpotcoreTechnology or IntegrationBlue Sky ERP provides HubSpot- Epicor ERP integration solutions, enabling two-way sync of contacts, accounts, leads, order and invoice integration, product and inventory data sharing, and automated workflows bridging ERP operations with HubSpot campaigns.
• Epicor CPQ (KBMax)coreTechnology or IntegrationBlue Sky ERP designs, implements, integrates, and optimises Epicor CPQ solutions (formerly KBMax) for manufacturers, combining visual product configuration, real-time pricing, engineering automation, and Epicor Kinetic integration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Columbus UK: Large international ERP and digital transformation consultancy with UK manufacturing-vertical presence across Microsoft, Infor and Epicor-adjacent stacks. Competes with Blue Sky ERP for mid-market UK manufacturing ERP deals at greater scale.
• Tectura (now part of DXC Technology): Former Microsoft Dynamics / Epicor-adjacent ERP SI now operating within DXC Technology. Larger incumbent competing for mid-market and enterprise manufacturing ERP implementations with a much broader geographic and platform footprint.

Direct peers

• Quantiq: Microsoft Dynamics and broader ERP consultancy serving UK manufacturing and distribution SMEs. Adjacent Epicor competitor with overlapping customer profile and competing ERP platform (Dynamics365 Business Central / Finance).
• K3 Business Technologies: Long-standing Epicor partner (formerly K3 Syspro) delivering Epicor ERP solutions, support and managed services to UK and European manufacturers. Direct competitor with broader scale and a longer Epicor delivery track record.
• Alba Solutions: Authorised Epicor partner delivering Epicor Kinetic ERP implementations, development and support services primarily to UK manufacturers and distributors. Direct Epicor-channel competitor with comparable SME focus.
• The ERP Group: UK ERP consultancy delivering Epicor and Microsoft Dynamics solutions to SME manufacturers and distributors. Closely comparable in target segment, delivery model and Epicor partner ecosystem overlap.
• Catton Consulting: UK-based authorised Epicor partner providing Epicor ERP implementation, support, and migration to UK manufacturers and distributors. Direct competitor to Blue Sky ERP in the same Epicor channel, same customer segment, same geography.
• Strategic Systems Solutions (SSi): US-headquartered Epicor partner with UK customer base providing Epicor Kinetic ERP implementation, custom development, and BI/reporting services. Comparable service mix and proprietary add-on orientation to Blue Sky ERP.
• Performance Business Solutions: Authorised Epicor partner focused on Epicor Kinetic ERP implementation, training and support for UK manufacturing and distribution SMEs. Closely comparable in service mix, partner status and target customer size to Blue Sky ERP.
• 6e Technologies: UK Epicor partner specialising in Epicor ERP implementations, upgrades, training and bespoke development for SME manufacturers. Overlaps with Blue Sky ERP on customer profile (UK SMEs), Epicor specialisation and service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BlueSky_ERP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blue-sky-erp

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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