Epicor Kinetic Inventory Management
Epicor Kinetic's inventory management module tracks stock across multiple warehouses using LIFO, FIFO or average costing, with lot and serial tracking, bin-level locations and cycle counting built in. Material requirements planning, ABC classification and demand forecasting round out planning, and the module shares its item master with purchasing.
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.
- 7of 15
- Capabilities confirmed
- 21
- Documented features
- Planning
- Strongest area
- Stock Management
- Thinnest area
Epicor Kinetic inventory management capability coverage
How Epicor Kinetic scores against the 15 inventory management capabilities we track across every ERP in our catalogue.
- Planning4 of 7
- Stock Management3 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.
What's in Epicor Kinetic inventory management
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.
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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.
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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.
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Build my requirements →Epicor Kinetic inventory costing and valuation
Kinetic supports several costing approaches rather than locking a business into one method, and pairs that with classification and valuation tools for prioritising which items get the most attention.
Multiple inventory costing methods
LIFO, FIFO and average cost are all supported, so a business can apply the method that fits its accounting policy rather than adapting its policy to the system.
Inventory valuation
Reports the value of current stock at any point in time, calculated against whichever costing method the business has applied.
ABC classification
Classifies inventory by value so high-value items get tighter counting and monitoring than low-value ones, rather than treating the whole catalogue the same way.
Epicor Kinetic inventory tracking and identification
Beyond quantity-on-hand, Kinetic tracks inventory at the lot, serial, bin and configuration level, which matters for businesses with traceability, warehouse-layout or product-variant requirements.
Lot and serial tracking
Tracks stock by lot number or serial number, for businesses that need to trace individual batches or units through the supply chain.
Bin tracking
Tracks inventory at the bin level within a warehouse, so staff can locate specific stock quickly rather than searching a whole facility.
Barcode scanning and label printing
Integrates with barcode scanning and label printing hardware, so inventory updates and lookups happen at the point of handling instead of through manual re-keying.
Product variant and configuration management
Handles product variations and complex configurations, letting a business manage a diverse catalogue of related items without treating each variant as a fully separate part number.
Epicor Kinetic inventory planning and replenishment
Planning tools sit alongside the tracking capabilities, using current stock, historical sales and forecasted demand to decide what to count, make and reorder.
Cycle counting
Schedules and runs counts against configurable parameters such as count frequency and ABC classification, so accuracy is maintained through frequent partial counts rather than one disruptive annual physical inventory.
Material requirements planning (MRP)
Plans raw material needs against production schedules to reduce stock shortages and keep materials available when production needs them.
Advanced demand forecasting
Predicts inventory demand from historical data, seasonal trends and market research, feeding the reorder suggestions that inventory replenishment acts on.
Supplier relationship management
Tracks supplier performance as part of the same planning data set, so purchasing decisions factor in a supplier's track record rather than price alone.
Inventory shares the same item master with the Epicor procurement and purchasing module, so a replenishment suggestion generated from stock levels and demand forecasts can become an approved purchase order without re-keying the item into a separate system.
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
ERP Research
- 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 15 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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Epicor Kinetic inventory management vs the alternatives
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 |
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.
Does Epicor Kinetic support multiple inventory costing methods?
Yes — Kinetic supports LIFO, FIFO, and average cost, so a business can apply the costing method that matches its accounting policy rather than adapting its policy to the system. Inventory valuation reports are calculated against whichever method is in use.
Does Epicor Kinetic support lot and serial number tracking?
Yes — Kinetic tracks stock by lot number or serial number, letting manufacturers trace individual batches or units through the supply chain. This sits alongside bin-level tracking for locating stock within a warehouse.
Can inventory in Epicor Kinetic be managed from mobile devices?
Yes — Kinetic's mobile features let warehouse staff view and update inventory positions from the floor, and the system integrates with barcode scanning and label printing hardware so updates happen at the point of handling rather than through manual re-keying.
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