Epicor Kinetic Blogs

In conversations with finance leaders across the manufacturing industry, a consistent theme has emerged. Many are taking a hard look at their ERP platforms, questioning whether their current systems are still advancing their financial and operational goals. For companies running QAD, the conversation has shifted from how to upgrade to whether to stay. These discussions often start the same way: a CFO or VP of Finance asks, “What’s the real value in moving to Epicor Kinetic?”

Over the past 25 years working in ERP implementations for manufacturers and distributors, I've learned one thing clearly: disruption...

Operational excellence in manufacturing hinges on visibility. Without real-time insight into what is happening across the...

Manufacturing companies are often filled with dedicated, skilled employees who know how to keep operations moving, no matter what. But...

Many manufacturers know the feeling: systems that used to “just work” now hold your team back. Reporting takes too long. Processes feel...

After 15+ years in ERP consulting, I’ve seen a lot of curveballs thrown at manufacturers - market shifts, new regulations, labor...

Growth is every manufacturer’s goal, but what happens when that growth quietly overwhelms the very systems that were once reliable? Many C-level executives don’t realize they’re managing a company that has outgrown its tools until inefficiencies start stacking up and performance stalls. Modern ERP systems like Epicor Kinetic are designed with agility in mind. They centralize data, automate routine processes, and provide real-time visibility into your entire operation.

Kinetic APS handles multiple constraints with advanced scheduling, real-time adjustments, and visual tools for optimized production.

Part on the Fly allows you to satisfy one-off customer requirements without formal part setup, reducing data clutter and boosting efficiency

The Advanced UOM capability allows businesses to manage their inventories more dimensionally and transactionally with dual units of measure.

The Sales Quote Management module within Epicor Kinetic offers a comprehensive set of functionalities designed to enhance the efficiency and

One common challenge that businesses face with traditional ERP systems is the disconnect between Material Requirements Planning (MRP) genera

Kinetic addresses shop floor scheduling with a comprehensive and flexible approach, designed to optimize manufacturing operations

Kinetic ERP's Accounts Payable (AP) Automation is a sophisticated tool designed to streamline the accounts payable process, making it more

In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, the shift towards cloud-based solutions is more than a trend; it’s a necessary evolution.