Pic Business Systems

Name: Pic Business Systems
Brand: Pic Business Systems

Web-based, single system ERP software for Custom Manufacturers, Fabricators, Distributors & Franchise businesses.

Est 1987|Valuation $70.2M

LinkedIn 223|Website|Web traffic 285K|FTEs 26|HQ San Antonio, Texas, US

MarketsProduction Planning

01Competitive Landscape

Narrative analysis

- Versus NetSuite / Dynamics 365 Business Central: Those platforms are often chosen when organizations require broad accounting functionality, multi-subsidiary consolidation, and an extensive marketplace. The vendor reviewed here may be appropriate when vertical-specific operational workflows (such as window coverings quote-to-install) are the primary purchase driver and a specialized vendor is preferred. - Versus Epicor Prophet 21: Prophet 21 is widely used in distribution; the vendor may differentiate through vertical workflows and an integrated application that includes portals and configuration tools. Buyers should compare WMS depth, EDI capabilities, pricing models, and availability of qualified consultants. - Vertical alternatives: For window coverings, niche specialized tools (for measuring and installation scheduling) may address certain operational needs more directly than a full ERP. Organizations should assess whether a specialized tool plus an accounting package could meet requirements more cost-effectively than a full ERP.

Adoption trends / market share

Vendor recruitment and marketing materials claim a strong market position in window covering manufacturing; this assertion was not independently verified in the analyst sources accessed and should be treated as an unvalidated vendor-originated claim.

	PIC ERP / e-PIC One (PIC Business Systems)	Oracle NetSuite	Epicor Prophet 21
Starting Price	Not publicly listed (quote-based)	Not publicly listed (quote-based); published third-party estimates vary	Not publicly listed; third-party estimates indicate a combination of per-user and platform fees
Best For	Vertical-fit manufacturers/distributors (notably window coverings) needing an integrated ERP and WMS with vendor-provided portals	Broad mid-market cloud ERP with a large ecosystem and multi-entity capabilities	Distributors needing deep wholesale/distribution workflows
Key Strength	Integrated operational and financial modules and vertical workflows (per vendor positioning)	Large partner ecosystem, mature financial functionality, extensive integrations	Distribution-focused functional depth and a broad consultant base
Key Weakness	Limited independent public reviews; limited public security attestations; smaller ecosystem	Can be complex and may require partner support; customization can be costly	Pricing opacity and implementation complexity common to the category

01Competitive Landscape

Narrative analysis

Versus NetSuite / Dynamics 365 Business Central: Those platforms are often chosen when organizations require broad accounting functionality, multi-subsidiary consolidation, and an extensive marketplace. The vendor reviewed here may be appropriate when vertical-specific operational workflows (such as window coverings quote-to-install) are the primary purchase driver and a specialized vendor is preferred.
Versus Epicor Prophet 21: Prophet 21 is widely used in distribution; the vendor may differentiate through vertical workflows and an integrated application that includes portals and configuration tools. Buyers should compare WMS depth, EDI capabilities, pricing models, and availability of qualified consultants.
Vertical alternatives: For window coverings, niche specialized tools (for measuring and installation scheduling) may address certain operational needs more directly than a full ERP. Organizations should assess whether a specialized tool plus an accounting package could meet requirements more cost-effectively than a full ERP.

Adoption trends / market share

	PIC ERP / e-PIC One (PIC Business Systems)	Oracle NetSuite	Epicor Prophet 21
Starting Price	Not publicly listed (quote-based)	Not publicly listed (quote-based); published third-party estimates vary	Not publicly listed; third-party estimates indicate a combination of per-user and platform fees
Best For	Vertical-fit manufacturers/distributors (notably window coverings) needing an integrated ERP and WMS with vendor-provided portals	Broad mid-market cloud ERP with a large ecosystem and multi-entity capabilities	Distributors needing deep wholesale/distribution workflows
Key Strength	Integrated operational and financial modules and vertical workflows (per vendor positioning)	Large partner ecosystem, mature financial functionality, extensive integrations	Distribution-focused functional depth and a broad consultant base
Key Weakness	Limited independent public reviews; limited public security attestations; smaller ecosystem	Can be complex and may require partner support; customization can be costly	Pricing opacity and implementation complexity common to the category