Preparing for an Epicor® Kinetic Upgrade? Epicforce Tech Can Lead Your Transformation

Preparing for an Epicor® Kinetic Upgrade? Epicforce Tech Can Lead Your Transformation

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Upgrading to Epicor® Kinetic isn’t just a technical step—it’s a strategic move toward a more flexible, modern, and efficient enterprise system. But the success of this transformation depends heavily on how well you prepare, plan, and execute.

At Epicforce Tech, we’ve supported numerous organizations through successful Epicor® upgrades. Whether you're moving from Epicor® 9, 10, or an older Kinetic release, our consultants ensure you approach your upgrade with confidence, clarity, and control.

In this guide, we break down:

• What Epicor® Kinetic really offers

• Why your organization should consider upgrading

• Common challenges during upgrades

• Epicforce Tech’s proven upgrade framework

• How to turn this transition into a business advantage

What Is Epicor® Kinetic?

Epicor® Kinetic is the latest generation of the Epicor® ERP system, featuring:

• A modern, browser-based UI

• Improved usability and speed

• API-first architecture for integrations

• Enhanced reporting and low-code customization options

• Embedded analytics and automation features

It’s designed to help manufacturers, distributors, and service-based businesses scale with agility and innovation.

Why Upgrade to Epicor® Kinetic?

Here are key reasons why businesses are moving to Kinetic:

• Modern User Experience
  Improve system adoption with a clean, intuitive, web-based UI.

• Cloud-readiness
  Leverage hybrid or fully cloud-based deployments for scalability.

• Streamlined Upgrades
  Future updates are easier, faster, and less risky with Kinetic’s service-oriented structure.

• Expanded Automation & Analytics
  Gain real-time visibility and reduce manual effort across operations.

• Continued Support
  Older versions may no longer receive active support or security updates.

The Hidden Risks of Poorly Planned Upgrades

Many companies rush their upgrade due to time constraints or internal pressure—only to face:

• Broken customizations

• Lost historical data

• Incompatible integrations

• User confusion or resistance

• Budget overruns and scope creep

Epicforce Tech helps mitigate all of these risks with a clear, proven methodology that puts your business goals at the center of the upgrade process.

Epicforce Tech’s End-to-End Epicor® Kinetic Upgrade Process

We follow a structured, 6-phase approach to ensure a smooth transition:

1. Assessment & Strategy

• Full review of your current Epicor® instance

• Documentation of all customizations, modules, and integrations

• Analysis of pain points and upgrade opportunities

• Cloud vs. on-premise vs. hybrid model analysis

• ROI justification for stakeholders

Deliverable: Upgrade Readiness Report + Project Plan

2. Environment Planning & Architecture

• Hardware, hosting, and infrastructure planning

• Sandbox and dev environments setup

• Integration points mapping

• Security and access control strategy

• Licensing validation

Deliverable: Technical Blueprint for Kinetic Deployment

3. Customization & Compatibility Review

• Audit of all BPMs, BAQs, UD fields, and custom forms

• Gap analysis between current functionality and Kinetic features

• Rebuild or optimize outdated customizations

• Legacy code cleanup

Deliverable: Customization Migration Plan

4. Data Migration & Validation

• Data cleansing and structuring

• Mapping legacy fields to Kinetic schema

• Validation routines and test migrations

• Use of Epicor® copyright for efficient, controlled uploads

Deliverable: Data Load Scripts + Validation Logs

5. Regression Testing & UAT

• Testing of critical workflows, reports, and interfaces

• User training and process walkthroughs

• Identification and resolution of regressions or mismatches

• Final go-live checklist review

Deliverable: Signed-off Test Case Reports + Go-Live Approval

6. Go-Live Support & Post-Upgrade Optimization

• Real-time support during go-live

• Monitoring for performance and system health

• Final configuration adjustments

• Suggestions for future optimization, automation, and analytics

Deliverable: Hypercare Support Package + Optimization Roadmap

How Epicforce Tech Adds Value Beyond Just Execution

Unlike generic IT vendors, Epicforce Tech specializes in Epicor® platforms. Here’s what makes us different:

• ✔️ Over 10 years of Epicor® ERP experience

• ✔️ Industry-specific knowledge in manufacturing, distribution, and services

• ✔️ Dedicated Epicor® consultants—not generalists

• ✔️ Proven framework that minimizes risk and disruption

• ✔️ Strong focus on documentation, training, and knowledge transfer

Our goal is not just to upgrade your system—it’s to elevate your operations.

Real-World Results from Our Clients

With Epicforce Tech leading their Kinetic upgrades, clients have achieved:

• 90%+ user satisfaction with new UI

• 60% faster reporting due to better data structure

• 40% reduction in post-upgrade incidents

• Full system documentation and traceability

These aren’t just upgrades—they’re operational improvements.

Pre-Upgrade Considerations You Shouldn’t Ignore

Before committing to your Epicor® Kinetic upgrade, make sure you:

• Audit current customizations for relevance

• Clean legacy data to avoid “garbage in, garbage out”

• Identify process bottlenecks that the new system can solve

• Prepare users with a change management plan

• Engage a partner like Epicforce Tech to lead with experience

Final Thoughts

The move to Epicor® Kinetic can unlock significant value—but only when approached with care, planning, and the right team. A rushed or unsupported upgrade introduces risk; a guided, structured one delivers real business transformation.

Epicforce Tech is here to ensure your Kinetic upgrade is more than just a version change—it’s a leap forward in capability, stability, and performance.

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