Epicor Kinetic Inventory Management
Epicor Kinetic confirms 10 of the 29 inventory management capabilities we track, with a further 9 partially covered. Its deepest coverage is in Planning; it is thinnest on Warehouse Operations.
Inventory Management is a core strength for Epicor Kinetic — a primary capability included in standard deployments. The product is best suited to discrete and mixed-mode manufacturers.
- 10of 29
- Capabilities confirmed
- 34
- Documented features
- Planning
- Strongest area
- Warehouse Operations
- Thinnest area
How Epicor Kinetic scores against the 29 inventory management capabilities we track across every ERP in our catalogue.
- Planning4 of 7
- Stock Management3 of 8
- Counting & Accuracy1 of 6
- Warehouse Operations2 of 8
“Not documented” means our research has not confirmed the capability either way — it is not a finding that Epicor Kinetic lacks it. Coverage is scored against one shared capability list, so it is comparable between products.
The inventory management scope Epicor Kinetic ships, grouped as the product itself organises it.
Advanced Material Management (AMM)4
Coordinates digital requests for materials, handles distribution to the shop floor, and tracks stock movement for components and items still in production.
- Electronic material requestsSubmits and processes material requests electronically instead of on paper.
- Material dispatchRoutes materials to the point of use on the production floor.
- Inventory movement tracking (raw materials, WIP)Tracks the movement of raw materials and work-in-process inventory.
Will Epicor Kinetic meet your advanced material management (amm) needs? Build your requirements and perform a full analysis.
Build my requirements →Smart Demand Planning3
Applies cloud-hosted statistical forecasting to automatically choose the closest-matching model for each item, factoring in trend, seasonality, and promotional activity.
- Automatic statistical forecast model selectionAutomatically selects the best-fit statistical forecast model for each item.
- Intermittent demand forecasting modelForecasts items with irregular or sporadic demand patterns.
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Build my requirements →Material Requirements Planning3
Provides multilevel planning across plants and companies with expanded sourcing options.
- Multilevel MRP toolCalculates material requirements across multiple levels of a bill of materials.
- Cross-plant and cross-company planningPlans material needs across plants and companies together.
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Build my requirements →Inventory Management6
Tracks traceability and accuracy for stock across components, items still in production, and completed products, and flags low-quantity items for replenishment review.
- Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)Calculates material needs based on demand, inventory, and lead times.
- Shortage monitoringFlags potential material shortages before they disrupt production.
- Reorder analysisAnalyzes stock levels to recommend when to reorder.
- Stock status and valuationReports current stock levels and their financial valuation.
- Critical items trackingMonitors inventory items flagged as critical to production continuity.
Will Epicor Kinetic meet your inventory management needs? Build your requirements and perform a full analysis.
Build my requirements →Warehouse Management (Kinetic Warehouse)10
Provides a ready-to-deploy warehouse system with handheld devices for mobile data collection, barcode and QR scanning, and live integration back to Kinetic.
- Warehouse trackersMonitors warehouse activity and task status.
- ReceivingRecords incoming goods as they arrive at the warehouse.
- Material managementManages material locations and movements within the warehouse.
- Material queueQueues material handling tasks for warehouse staff.
- Production & jobsLinks warehouse activity to related production jobs.
- Warehouse trackersMonitors warehouse activity and task status.
- ReceivingRecords incoming goods as they arrive at the warehouse.
- Material managementManages material locations and movements within the warehouse.
- Material queueQueues material handling tasks for warehouse staff.
- Production & jobsLinks warehouse activity to related production jobs.
- ShippingManages outbound shipment preparation and processing.
- Paperless proof of deliveryCaptures proof of delivery digitally instead of on paper.
- Epicor Wireless WarehouseConnects handheld scanning devices wirelessly to warehouse operations.
- Mobile warehouse communicationsEnables real-time messaging and updates among warehouse staff.
Will Epicor Kinetic meet your warehouse management (kinetic warehouse) needs? Build your requirements and perform a full analysis.
Build my requirements →Shipping and Receiving3
Handles shipping and receiving activity with automatic AR invoicing after shipment, container tracking, and landed cost calculation.
- Shipment/receipt activity trackingTracks shipment and receipt activity as goods move in and out.
- Epicor Quick Ship fast, flexible distributionSpeeds up outbound distribution with a streamlined shipping process.
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Build my requirements →Advanced Unit of Measure (AUOM)5
Supports tracking high-value inventory using detailed attribute sets embedded across quoting, planning, purchasing, and receiving.
- Attribute sets for inventory dimensionsDefines attribute sets to capture additional inventory dimensions such as grade or size.
- Replenishment by attributeTriggers replenishment based on specific inventory attributes.
- MRP planning with attributesRuns material planning that accounts for attribute-level inventory detail.
- Dual units of measureTracks inventory in two units of measure simultaneously, such as weight and count.
Will Epicor Kinetic meet your advanced unit of measure (auom) needs? Build your requirements and perform a full analysis.
Build my requirements →The Epicor Kinetic Evaluation Kit
An independent assessment of Epicor Kinetic — strengths, gaps and real pricing — plus a requirements template you can score its inventory management against alongside every other system on your shortlist.
Epicor Kinetic Evaluation Kit
2026 Edition · PDF guide + XLSX template
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- Buyer's guide (PDF): Epicor Kinetic independently assessed — where it is strong, where it is not, and what it actually costs
- Requirements template (XLSX): weight your requirements and score vendors side by side
- Built to work with the 29 inventory management capabilities scored on this page
- The questions to put to the vendor and to implementation partners
Epicor Kinetic Evaluation Kit
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Inventory Management coverage across the systems most often shortlisted alongside it, scored against the same capability list.
| Area |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning | 4+1/7 | 3+2/7 | 3+2/7 | 1+4/7 |
| Stock Management | 3+3/8 | 6/8 | 5+2/8 | 4+1/8 |
| Counting & Accuracy | 1+3/6 | 1+3/6 | — | 2+3/6 |
| Warehouse Operations | 2+2/8 | 3+1/8 | 2+3/8 | 3+3/8 |
Each cell reads confirmed+partial/scored. Grey reflects capabilities our research has not confirmed either way — it is not a finding that a product lacks them.
Inventory Management — strength by vendor
| Vendor | Strength | Best for | Starting price | Implementation | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★★★ strong | Large, complex enterprises needing deep customisation and controlled upgrades | Custom | 6–18 months | |
| ★★★ strong | Small to midsize businesses wanting SAP reliability | $95/user/mo | 3–6 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | Fast-growing mid-market companies wanting unified cloud ERP | $99/user/mo | 4–9 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | Large enterprises moving from on-premise Oracle to cloud | Custom | 9–18 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | Mid-to-large companies in the Microsoft ecosystem | $50/user/mo | 6–14 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | Midsize companies wanting unlimited users and flexible cloud ERP | Custom | 4–8 months | |
| ★★★ strong | Discrete and mixed-mode manufacturers | $100/user/mo | 5–10 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | Midsize process manufacturers and distributors | $100/user/mo | 4–9 months |
Evaluating inventory management on Epicor Kinetic
What to put in front of the vendor before you commit.
- 1Multi-location and multi-warehouse support
- 2Lot/serial number traceability depth
- 3Integration with barcode scanners and RFID
- 4Inventory valuation methods supported
- 5Real-time stock visibility across channels
Epicor Kinetic starts at $100/user/mo with a typical total cost of $100K–$500K and a 5–10 months implementation.
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Epicor Kinetic Inventory Management FAQ
How does Epicor Kinetic manage stock across multiple warehouses?
Kinetic's inventory capability, rated strong, tracks stock quantities, locations, and counting accuracy alongside its planning tools, tightly integrated with the Supply Chain Management area spanning procurement, materials, and warehousing. Multi-site manufacturers keep inventory positions synced with production and purchasing in one system.
Does Epicor Kinetic support demand forecasting for inventory planning?
Yes — Smart Demand Planning applies cloud-hosted statistical forecasting that automatically selects the closest-matching model per item, accounting for trend, seasonality, and promotions, alongside broader Planning and Scheduling covering MRP and multi-site coordination.
How accurate is cycle counting in Epicor Kinetic?
Kinetic includes dedicated counting and accuracy tools as part of its inventory capability, letting manufacturers reconcile physical counts against system records without a full annual physical inventory. Exact cycle-count configuration varies by version — confirm specifics with your Epicor partner.
Is Epicor Kinetic inventory management tied to its manufacturing module?
Yes, closely — inventory sits inside the same Supply Chain Management area as procurement, materials, and shipping, so stock movements from production, purchasing, and sales orders update the same records. This integration is a core strength, rated strong overall for inventory.
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