As part of the transition to the new user experience in Kinetic (the new name of Epicor ERP), we have a path to upgrade your existing customizations in the Classic user interface to low/no code configurations in Application Studio. Bring your business current with the new Epicor customization upgrades process.

Epicor Customization Upgrades Process

Your existing customizations are not going away when you upgrade to Kinetic 2021. They will continue to work in the Classic user interface alongside the Kinetic UX forms you have enabled, so you can adopt the new user experience at your own pace without business disruption.

During your upgrade to version 2021, you will have the opportunity to upgrade your Classic customizations to the new user experience. We’ll guide you during the transition with resources and programs to facilitate the upgrade and end-user adoption process.

Get familiar with Application Studio with easy access to education and helpful resources from the application. Also, Epicor Learning Center offers training on different Application Studio elements and use cases so you can become proficient with the tool.

The process is simple and can be broken down into the following four steps:

Upgrade

The customization conversion will run during your upgrade to 2021. Classic customizations that have a Kinetic UX equivalent will be automatically converted to a layer in Application Studio.

Convert

After your upgrade, you’ll be able to review the status of the converted customization layers in the new Configuration Upgrade Dashboard. Some UX components will come over automatically and some may need rework.

Verify

Review the issues and use Application Studio to update them or go back to the Win Form to update and then run the conversion program again. Check the Conversion Workbench Logs to review details about the converted layers.

You can also engage with our Technical Services Team at this stage so they can do the rework for you.

Deploy

Once the conversions are verified and issues are fixed you can deploy them to the menu.

That’s all there is to it! You can get started or learn more about the process by contacting your Encompass Customer Account Manager.

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.


On Tuesday, April 6th, Epicor announced that going forward Epicor ERP, its flagship software solution for manufacturing industries, will be referred to as Epicor Kinetic and defined by the new Epicor Kinetic User Experience.

As the latest product update of Epicor ERP Cloud emerges in the form of version 11, this exciting change coincides with the many enhancements to functionality and overall user experience.

Epicor ERP Becomes Epicor Kinetic

Epicor ERP will “officially” become Epicor Kinetic with the general availability release on June 10, 2021. The initial product release will be called Epicor Kinetic 2021.1.

The ideal platform for manufacturers, Epicor Kinetic is a modern solution that serves the needs of businesses that make the things that keep the world moving. The recent evolution of Epicor Kinetic reveals a great new user experience that represents the lively, energetic impact of an entire ERP solution to accelerate business ambitions.

Top Epicor Kinetic User Experience Benefits

Technology is ever evolving. We’re continuously innovating to deliver the modern and intuitive applications your business needs to stay competitive today and tomorrow. Discover the top user experience benefits you get when upgrading to the latest release of Epicor Kinetic.

  1. Simplicity – Attract and retain talent with modern and intuitive applications that boost productivity and simplify everyday tasks. The Epicor Design System enables a simple and delightful user interface that provides a consistent experience across applications. Reduce training and user onboarding time with embedded guided learning and contextual education tools that enable users to learn as they go.
  2. Mobility – Browser-based user experience that provides the mobility you need to keep your business running anytime, anywhere. No matter if you’re visiting a client on the field, walking through the shop floor, or sitting at your desk, you’ll be able to easily access the system through the device and browser of your choice.
  3. Connectivity – Enable connections between users, business workflows, and processes. Extend technology beyond power users and incentive greater internal collaboration with solutions like Epicor Collaborate, Epicor IoT, and Epicor Virtual Agent.
  4. Efficiency – Happy employees are more productive and engaged. Complete tasks in less time and optimize processes. Everything is easily accessible through the main menu and the Home Page can be personalized by the user. Screens show the most relevant information and let you drill down into details with expandable panel cards as you need.
  5. Tailored Experience –  Create your own experience at a user or company level. We take system flexibility to the next level with Application Studio. Tailor applications with a best-practice approach in a low/no-code environment, that is compatible with the cloud and its upgrade resilient.

Reach out to Encompass for more information on how the Epicor Kinetic User Experience can help better manage your business today.

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.


 

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.


Technology is ever evolving and so is our software. We are continuously innovating to deliver the solutions that your business needs to stay competitive now and in the future. Kinetic is the transformation journey to provide a modern user experience that is aligned with the standards you expect when using your favorite consumer-grade applications. The Kinetic User Interface is modern and intuitive. Kinetic simplifies your everyday tasks by showing the most relevant data, so you can make decisions faster. Epicor Application Studio provides the ability to tailor the applications in a cloud-friendly, upgraded resilient way that requires low/no code.

 

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.


As our world changes, we’re becoming more connected in all aspects of our personal and professional lives. While the number of connected devices increases, the cost of technology is decreasing and fundamentally changing our expectations. The pervasive use of smartphones, smartwatches, and home virtual assistants serves up a steady stream of information that keeps us always connected to nearly whatever and whoever we choose. Now, facilities are increasingly becoming connected—like connected cars, connected cities, and connected flights. That means organizations are also creating new connections—like connected factories, warehouses, and machines, as well as the underlying software—to innovate how they leverage data for productivity gains, savings, and revenue growth.

 

About Encompass Solutions

Encompass Solutions is a business and software consulting firm that specializes in ERP systems, EDI, and Managed Services support for Manufacturers and Distributors. 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.


The average smartphone has more than 60 installed apps, but you most likely learned how to use them with minimal trouble. This is because the user experience in applications for personal use is so intuitive. Users rarely visit the ‘Help’ section, and even young children are proficient without needing guidance.

However, it’s not the same case in software development. Global enterprise IT spending reached $3.7 trillion in 2019, but much of the user experience in enterprise software remains stuck in the past. Applications were often developed with features and functions in mind first; user experience was an afterthought. read the white paper to learn more about the Strategic Value of Outstanding User Experience in the Workplace.

 

About Encompass Solutions

Encompass Solutions is a business and software consulting firm that specializes in ERP systems, EDI, and Managed Services support for Manufacturers and Distributors. 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.


About Encompass Solutions

Encompass Solutions is a business and software consulting firm that specializes in ERP systems, EDI, and Managed Services support for Manufacturers and Distributors. 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, and 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.