Unlocking Wire Cutting Efficiency in Prophet 21 for Electrical & Cable Distributors

For electrical and cable distributors, managing wire cuts and remnants isn’t just about inventory — it’s about operational efficiency, traceability, and profitability. Yet many distributors still treat wire cutting as a manual task outside the ERP system. That’s where Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) can be a game-changer. At Scaled Solutions Group, we help distributors streamline their wire cutting and remnant workflows using native P21 functionality, including Lot Control, Production Order Processing, and the “Require Lot Assignment for Allocated Quantities” setting. The result? Better inventory integrity, simplified order entry, and smarter use of warehouse space.

How Lot Control Adds Value to Wire Management

Wire, cable, and cut-length products are ideal use cases for P21’s lot control capabilities. Each spool or cut can be managed as its own lot, enabling:

• Full traceability from master spool to final cut
• Reduced mispicks by directing warehouse staff to exact lots
• Compliance with FIFO, FEFO, and job-specific allocation rules

By requiring lot assignment for allocated quantities, you ensure that every order line is traceable and accountable — reducing costly fulfillment errors and strengthening customer trust.

Remnant Management Made Profitable

Traditionally, remnants from wire cuts are either scrapped, misused, or forgotten in a corner of the warehouse. With lot-controlled remnant tracking, P21 helps you:

• Assign remnants a unique lot and reuse them efficiently
• Reduce write-offs and excess reordering
• Give sales reps visibility into exact lengths available for allocation
• Pick the right remnant for the right job without manual searching

This also makes quoting and fulfillment smoother, especially for job-based requests.

Warehouse Space Optimization Through Lot Discipline

Improved lot control doesn’t just help with tracking inventory — it also leads to:

• Fewer partial spools scattered across storage
• Better slotting of wire inventory based on cut size and movement
• Clearer putaway and picking paths

With remnants managed like sellable inventory, you reclaim valuable rack space and optimize bin usage.

Sales Order Entry Simplified

When lot-managed wire cuts are enabled, your inside sales team can:

• See available lot lengths during order entry
• Assign exact cuts to a customer order
• Avoid overpromising or duplicating fulfillment efforts

The result? Faster quoting, fewer errors, and better communication between sales and warehouse.

Why It Matters for IMARK Distributors

IMARK members in electrical distribution often deal with bulk reels, job-specific lengths, and remnant reusability. Lot control and wire-cutting workflows in P21 give them the precision, traceability, and scalability they need to:

• Deliver better customer service
• Optimize warehouse space
• Improve operational margins

Whether you’re supplying cut-to-length cable for contractors, managing returnable spools, or handling mixed-job remnant rolls, Prophet 21’s lot features unlock measurable gains.

How Scaled Solutions Group Can Help

We specialize in:

• Enabling lot tracking and remnant workflows in P21
• Designing efficient cut-to-length production orders
• Training teams on lot assignment at order entry
• Cleaning up “wild west” remnant storage and reclaiming space

Don’t let another remnant get wasted or another reel go untracked. Let’s modernize your wire-cutting operations inside Epicor Prophet 21. Contact Scaled Solutions Group today! For more information, contact Scaled Solutions Group at (866) 957-8419 or info@scaledsolutionsgroup.com or visit www.Get-Scaled.com.