Epicor Kinetic
Cloud ERP built for discrete manufacturers
Founded
1972
Starting Price
Contact Sales
Category
Manufacturing & ERP
Last updated February 10, 2026
About Epicor Kinetic
Epicor Kinetic is a cloud-first ERP platform purpose-built for discrete manufacturers, offering deep shop floor control, advanced MES, and Industry 4.0 capabilities. Trusted by over 14,000 customers worldwide, it combines production management, supply chain, quality, and financial modules into a single platform designed for make-to-order, engineer-to-order, and mixed-mode manufacturing environments.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Purpose-built for discrete manufacturing with deep shop floor functionality that general-purpose ERPs lack
- Comprehensive MES with IoT integration provides real-time production visibility and Industry 4.0 readiness
- Highly customizable via Application Studio without altering core code, preserving smooth upgrades
- Strong multi-mode manufacturing support including make-to-order, engineer-to-order, and configure-to-order
- Excellent integration capabilities with Epicor Integration Cloud for connecting third-party systems and automating workflows
Key Features
Advanced MES (Manufacturing Execution System)
IoT-enabled shop floor data collection with real-time machine monitoring, OEE tracking, and paperless manufacturing to optimize production throughput and quality
Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS)
AI-powered finite capacity scheduling that optimizes labor, materials, and machine time across complex multi-constraint manufacturing environments
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
End-to-end product data management from engineering design through production, with revision control, BOMs, and ECO workflows
Quality Management System (QMS)
Built-in quality control with inspection plans, non-conformance tracking, CAPA management, and statistical process control for ISO compliance
Supply Chain Management
Demand forecasting, procurement automation, supplier management, and inventory optimization across multi-site operations
Financial Management & Compliance
Full general ledger, AP/AR, multi-currency accounting with GAAP, IFRS, and IAS compliance plus real-time financial reporting
Pricing
Cloud Subscription
Contact Sales/user/month
- Starting around $175/user/month
- Cloud-hosted on Epicor infrastructure
- Automatic updates and patches
- Core ERP modules included
- Scalable user licensing
Best For
Discrete Manufacturing Operations
Manage complex make-to-order and engineer-to-order production with full BOM management, work order tracking, job costing, and real-time shop floor visibility across multiple facilities
Smart Factory & Industry 4.0
Connect machines and IoT sensors via Advanced MES to capture real-time OEE data, reduce downtime with predictive maintenance, and enable paperless manufacturing workflows
Supply Chain & Inventory Optimization
Forecast demand, automate procurement, manage multi-warehouse inventory, and coordinate supplier relationships to reduce lead times and carrying costs
Quality & Compliance Management
Maintain ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 compliance with integrated quality inspection plans, non-conformance tracking, CAPA workflows, and full audit trails
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