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Khalid Cement Industries Complex W.L.L. implements Epicor ERP to streamline operations

Doha, Qatar: Khalid Cement Industries Complex W.L.L. (KCIC), one of the largest concrete manufacturing companies in Qatar, has successfully implemented the next-generation Epicor enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution across all of its divisions. These include Finance, HR, Supply Chain Management, Production Management, Maintenance, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM).

Epicor Software Corporation is a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and service organizations. Epicor's flexible and scalable ERP software offers robust capabilities focused on reducing costs, streamlining processes, and improving customer responsiveness across the enterprise. This is essential for achieving continued growth and profitability.

"The implementation of an effective ERP solution will ensure that all areas of the organization are able to function optimally," said Kamal Abuhuzeimah, General Manager for Corporate Governance and Epicor ERP Project Manager for KCIC. "We chose Epicor because Epicor ERP guaranteed visibility and control over every operational aspect of our business. Today, we are proud to announce that as a team, KCIC has achieved another milestone."

"Over the last 10 years KCIC has enjoyed tremendous growth in capacity, production, revenues and manpower. Epicor ERP will help KCIC to streamline all areas of its business and build on its success based on proven systems," said Basil Daniells, vice president, sales for Epicor.

"The up-to-the-minute business intelligence data generated by Epicor ERP from all of KCIC's remote locations is essential for strategic planning because it enables management to identify problem areas and then find ways to resolve them immediately," said Mohammad Didarul Islam, KCIC's IT Manager. "Finally we will have unified, single view operational process flow across sales, production, finance, inventory and customer care thereby eliminating island-centric operations."

Established in 2000, KCIC has achieved remarkable growth under the leadership of the highly dedicated and professional board of directors. The company has played a pioneering role in the fast track development of the national infrastructure by utilizing some of the country's state-of-the-art plant and machinery. Today, KCIC is one of the foremost suppliers of complete concrete solutions in Qatar employing over 1,400 people at four manufacturing units situated at Salwa Industrial Area, Dafna, Dukhan and will soon open a branch in Ras Laffan area.

Khalid Cement is a pioneer and a trendsetter in many areas, here are some of KCIC's achievements:

It is the first company in Qatar to use 63 Meter Concrete Pump, first company to achieve NRMCA's Green Star Certification, build Precast Cricket Stadium, build Precast Football Stadium, be awarded "Qatar Today Green Award" and we are a Founding Member of Qatar Green Building Council.

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About Khalid Cement Industries Complex W.L.L.
Khalid Cement Industries Complex W.L.L. (KCIC) is an ISO 9001-2008, ISO 14001:2004, ISO 18001:2007, QGOSM, NRMCA, and GREEN-STAR certified company with the ability to design, produce and erect complete elements of precast building. We successfully completed some landmark projects in Qatar. KCIC products and services include the supply of Ready Mix Concrete, Pre-cast Concrete Elements, Hollow Core Slabs, all types of Blocks, Kerbstones, Interlock Pavers, etc. KCIC is one of the Qatar Green Building Council founding members. For more information, please visit www.kccqatar.com

About Epicor Software Corporation
Epicor Software Corporation is a global leader delivering business software solutions to the manufacturing, distribution, retail and services industries. With nearly 40 years of experience serving midmarket organizations and divisions of Global 1000 companies, Epicor has more than 33,000 customers in over 150 countries. Epicor enterprise resource planning (ERP), point of sale (POS), supply chain management (SCM), and human capital management (HCM) enable companies to drive increased efficiency and improve profitability. With a history of innovation, industry expertise and passion for excellence, Epicor inspires customers to build lasting competitive advantage. Epicor provides the single point of accountability that local, regional and global businesses demand. The Company's headquarters are located in Livermore, California, with offices and affiliates worldwide. For more information, visit www.epicor.com.

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About Ictus Projects
ICTUS Projects is an Information Technology solutions provider for small, medium and large organizations. Since its foundation in 2006, ICTUS endeavored to be an efficient team player in the fields of IT Business Solutions Providers by taking advantage of more than 20 years of experience of its senior management. ICTUS Projects was established with a vision to facilitate IT software solutions to serve companies in improving and optimizing their business operations. For more information, visit www.ictusme.com.

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For further information please contact
Mr. Kamal AbuhuzeimahGeneral Manger
Email: kamal@kccqatar.com
Tel. +974 4450 1111

Dr. Daniela Kalkuehler
Marketing Manager
Email:daniela@kccqatar.com
Tel. +974 4450 1111

Khalid Cement Industries Complex W.L.L.
Al Kassarat Road, St. 41
Roundabout, Industrial Area
P.O. Box 3246, Doha - Qatar
Tel: +974 44501111,
Fax: +974 44501777
Website: www.kccqatar.com

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