Epicor Kinetic ERP 2025.1 is here – and it’s more powerful, connected, and future-ready than ever. As the manufacturing industry continues to evolve, Epicor is setting a new standard with this release, helping businesses streamline operations, improve decision-making, and embrace sustainability and innovation at scale.
At Data V Tech, we proudly deliver and implement Epicor Kinetic ERP across Southeast Asia. Let’s explore the standout features in this latest update and how manufacturers can benefit.
1. Carbon Costing: Building a Greener Factory Floor
Sustainability takes center stage with new features that allow manufacturers to:
- Include carbon costs in purchase orders, job costing, and receipts.
- Assign carbon values to resources and methods of manufacture.
- Quote products with full visibility into their environmental impact.
This empowers businesses to track and reduce their carbon footprint, essential for Industry 4.0 and future compliance regulations.
2. Enhanced Material and Inventory Management
Epicor 2025.1 introduces smarter material control:
- Return items to PCID containers easily.
- Define attributes for inventory at the method-of-manufacture level.
- Link serial and lot numbers for better traceability.
- New tools to inactivate warehouses, bins, and reason codes when no longer in use.
These improvements boost inventory accuracy and reduce manual handling errors.
3. Improved Application Studio & User Interface
Boosting usability and developer flexibility:
- Convert classic dashboards to Application Studio.
- Add gauge views for real-time monitoring on custom dashboards.
- Customize data collection for shop floor workers.
- Search functionality has been upgraded for faster access to critical data.
These enhancements support a more intuitive, user-focused ERP experience.
4. Finance and Cash Management Simplified
Epicor 2025.1 improves financial workflows with:
- Ability to distribute bank adjustments across multiple GL accounts.
- Updates for IRS 1099 compliance.
- Integration with ADP Workforce Now for HR and payroll syncing.
Financial teams now gain better visibility and control over distributed entries and compliance.
5. Global Compliance: Local Functionality for Global Operations
New Country-Specific Functionality (CSF) includes:
- E-invoicing updates in Germany, China, Argentina, Indonesia, and Poland.
- Compliance support for SAF-T (Norway) and Extended Producer Responsibility (UK).
- Multiple electronic reports for Peru’s SUNAT system.
- Tax and e-Way bill improvements for India.
Epicor continues to be a truly global ERP solution with built-in localization.
6. Smarter Planning and Procurement
Enhancements in MRP and Purchasing include:
- Only approved suppliers are considered in MRP suggestions.
- Avoid PO duplication with real-time validation.
- New context menus for approved supplier maintenance.
- Link POs directly to fixed asset entries.
These features support leaner, smarter procurement processes.
7. Quote and Order Management Enhancements
- Add carbon costing to quotes.
- Track who created each quote or opportunity.
- Reserve sales orders on hold.
- Support for multiple credit card processors by currency.
Sales and finance teams gain agility and precision in a multi-currency, multi-channel environment.
8. Visual and Analytical Tools for Decision-Making
- New “Part Where Used” tracker for better production and engineering visibility.
- Inventory/WIP reconciliation report includes more detailed transaction data.
- Executive dashboards and real-time analytics for smarter decisions.
These tools help manufacturers analyze, act, and adapt faster than ever.
Why Choose Data V Tech?
As a certified Epicor partner in Southeast Asia, Data V Tech delivers tailored ERP solutions that align with your industry, size, and strategic goals. We’ve successfully deployed Epicor Kinetic ERP in sectors such as automotive components, metal fabrication, packaging, and electronics.
Our team ensures:
- Customized implementation based on real-world workflows.
- Seamless integration with MES and ECM.
- Continuous support and training to help your team thrive.
Epicor Kinetic 2025.1 is not just an upgrade – it’s a leap forward in smart, sustainable, and globally compliant manufacturing. Whether you’re planning your next step in digital transformation or optimizing your current operations, this release offers the tools to future-proof your business.
Ready to explore how Epicor Kinetic ERP 2025.1 can elevate your operations? Contact Data V Tech today.
