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Kinetic 2021.2 utilizes the Epicor manufacturing industry knowledge to deliver a best-in-class solution for your business. 2021.2 features include Application Studio enhancements, new integrations, and so much more. For the 2021.2 upgrades, customers on cadence will have five weeks to test before the Production upgrade scheduled for October 23-24.

What’s New in Kinetic 2021.2

More details will be released, but a few highlights include:

• Country of Origin at the Lot level​
• Application Studio improvements
• Integration​ with KBMax
• Advanced Unit of Measure developments for multi-company
• Additional enhancements to the experience transformation continue in 2021.2
• And so much more​​

For more upgrade details please visit:

• Important Kinetic 2021.2 dates

  • On Cadence customers​
  • Flex customers

• How to prepare for the upgrade​

• Key dates for Flex customers

• Next steps towards Kinetic 2021.2​​​​​

Important Dates

On Cadence Customers

Update and upgrade window information will be published closer to their dates.

Note: dates are subject to change.

Flex Customers

Pilot upgrade dates will be communicated closer to the date.​The deadline to submit your Flex option is Friday, September 10 at 5:00 PM Central Time through an EpicCare ticket. Flex customers that do not submit a ticket will follow the cadence upgrade and update schedule.​

Note: dates are subject to change.

How to Prepare

Epicor will upgrade your Pilot system and any additional environments seven weeks before Production for customers on cadence. This will provide an opportunity to explore the functionality updates in 2021.2 without affecting your Production system.

As a best practice, please use this time to review and make any necessary changes to your Unique Business Components (UBCs)—custom reports, BAQs, BPMs, User Interface customizations, etc.—to ensure everything continues to operate as expected. There will be more information regarding sample test plans and more that will be made available to you on EpicWeb Documentation.

Flexing Your Kinetic 2021.2 Upgrade

Subscribers to the Epicor Public Cloud Flex Option can follow the same schedule, but you have the option to defer your upgrade to Kinetic release 2021.2. Below are the two date options for your flex upgrade. Please note the deferred upgrades continue to have the standard four weeks to test. If you are a Premium Flex Test subscriber, please communicate your preferences by the same deadline and process below.

Pilot upgrade dates will be communicated closer to the date.
If you choose to defer, you must submit an EpicCare ticket by Friday, September 10 with your selected upgrade date (Option 1 or Option 2), and Epicor will send you a personalized confirmation with your instructions. Epicor must receive your deferral no later than Friday, September 10. If you do not choose to defer, Epicor will keep you on cadence and automatically upgrade your Production system in October 2021.

Note: If you choose to defer your upgrade, you will not receive any 2021.2 updates after the 2021.1 upgrade. Epicor only hosts the upgrade webinars on September 1 & 2, but replays are accessible at any time afterward as documentation on EpicWeb. If you defer, you are strongly encouraged to either attend or watch the replay so you are aware of the upgrade process.

About Encompass Solutions

Encompass Solutions is a business and software consulting firm that specializes in ERP systems, EDI, and Managed Services support for Manufacturers. Serving small and medium-sized businesses since 2001, Encompass modernizes operations and automates processes for hundreds of customers across the globe. Whether undertaking full-scale implementation, integration, or renovation of existing systems, Encompass provides a specialized approach to every client’s needs. By identifying customer requirements and addressing them with the right solutions, we ensure our clients are equipped to match the pace of the Industry.

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