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Epicor Kinetic Warehouse Management

Epicor Kinetic confirms 10 of the 29 warehouse management capabilities we track, with a further 9 partially covered. Its deepest coverage is in Planning; it is thinnest on Warehouse Operations.

Epicor Kinetic provides solid warehouse management functionality covering most mid-market requirements. It is not a core differentiator, but it handles standard workflows effectively.

10of 29
Capabilities confirmed
34
Documented features
Planning
Strongest area
Warehouse Operations
Thinnest area
Capability coverage10 of 29 confirmed

How Epicor Kinetic scores against the 29 warehouse 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
Confirmed (10)Partial (9)Not documented (10)

“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.

What’s in it34 documented capabilities

The warehouse 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.

Capabilities
  • 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.

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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.

Capabilities
  • 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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Material Requirements Planning3

Provides multilevel planning across plants and companies with expanded sourcing options.

Capabilities
  • 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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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.

Capabilities
  • 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.

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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.

Highlights
  • 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.
All 9 capabilities
  • 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.

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Shipping and Receiving3

Handles shipping and receiving activity with automatic AR invoicing after shipment, container tracking, and landed cost calculation.

Capabilities
  • 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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Advanced Unit of Measure (AUOM)5

Supports tracking high-value inventory using detailed attribute sets embedded across quoting, planning, purchasing, and receiving.

Capabilities
  • 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.

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Epicor Kinetic add-ons & integrations

Extend Epicor Kinetic with best-of-breed software that integrates with it:

Transportation management systemCarrier management, freight rating and shipping for your ERP.+12 more →
EDI softwareTrading-partner EDI integrated with your ERP.+9 more →
Distribution ERP add-onsRebates, pricing, counter sales and replenishment for your distribution ERP.+11 more →

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How it compares

Warehouse Management coverage across the systems most often shortlisted alongside it, scored against the same capability list.

Warehouse Management capability coverage by product, showing confirmed capabilities out of the number scored in each category.
Area
Epicor Kinetic logo
Epicor Kinetic
Infor CloudSuite logo
Infor CloudSuite
IFS Applications logo
IFS Applications
SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud logo
SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud
Planning4+1/73+2/73+2/71+4/7
Stock Management3+3/86/85+2/84+1/8
Counting & Accuracy1+3/61+3/62+3/6
Warehouse Operations2+2/83+1/82+3/83+3/8
ConfirmedPartialNot documented— not scored in this area

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.

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Warehouse Management — strength by vendor

VendorStrengthBest forStarting priceImplementationActions
SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud logo
SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud
★★★ strongLarge, complex enterprises needing deep customisation and controlled upgradesCustom6–18 months
Oracle NetSuite logo
Oracle NetSuite
★★★ strongFast-growing mid-market companies wanting unified cloud ERP$99/user/mo4–9 months
Microsoft Dynamics 365 logo
Microsoft Dynamics 365
★★★ strongMid-to-large companies in the Microsoft ecosystem$50/user/mo6–14 months
Acumatica logo
Acumatica
★★★ strongMidsize companies wanting unlimited users and flexible cloud ERPCustom4–8 months
Infor CloudSuite logo
Infor CloudSuite
★★★ strongLarge enterprises wanting industry-specific cloud ERPCustom9–18 months
Infor M3 logo
Infor M3
★★★ strongProcess manufacturers (food, chemicals, pharma) needing batch/formula controlCustom8–15 months
QAD Adaptive ERP logo
QAD Adaptive ERP
★★★ strongAutomotive, life sciences, and CPG manufacturers$90/user/mo5–10 months
Epicor Prophet 21 logo
Epicor Prophet 21
★★★ strongWholesale distributors needing best-in-class distribution ERP$75/user/mo3–7 months

Evaluating warehouse management on Epicor Kinetic

What to put in front of the vendor before you commit.

  1. 1Picking strategy support (wave, batch, zone)
  2. 2RF/mobile scanner integration
  3. 3Carrier integration and label printing
  4. 4Directed putaway intelligence
  5. 5Warehouse analytics and KPI dashboards

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 Warehouse Management FAQ

Does Epicor Kinetic include warehouse management, or is that a separate product?

Warehouse capability is built into Kinetic's Supply Chain Management area alongside inventory and procurement, rather than being a bolt-on WMS. It's rated moderate — sufficient for typical discrete-manufacturing warehouse operations, though very high-throughput distribution centers may want a dedicated WMS.

Can Epicor Kinetic support barcode scanning in the warehouse?

Kinetic's warehouse operations support pick, pack, and put-away workflows designed to work with warehouse-floor data capture; exact barcode/RF scanner options depend on your Kinetic version and any add-on data-collection module. Confirm current scanning support with your Epicor partner.

How does Epicor Kinetic coordinate warehouse activity with production?

Because warehouse, inventory, and manufacturing share the same Supply Chain Management data model, material movements triggered by a work order automatically update warehouse stock positions. This tight coupling is Kinetic's core strength — it's built for manufacturers rather than pure distribution warehouses.

Is Epicor Kinetic warehouse management strong enough for a 3PL operation?

Not typically — Kinetic's warehouse capability is rated moderate and built to support a manufacturer's own plant warehouses rather than third-party logistics operations with multi-client billing and complex slotting. 3PLs generally need a dedicated WMS instead.

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