Still Scheduling Jobs on a Whiteboard or Spreadsheet?
Epicor Kinetic gives job shops and make-to-order manufacturers finite capacity scheduling, real-time work order visibility, and shop floor execution -- all in one system.
The Problem
Your Scheduling Tool Is Lying to You
Most scheduling tools — and every spreadsheet — assume infinite capacity. They tell you a job is due Friday without knowing whether your CNC is already booked, your key operator is on vacation, or a rush order just jumped the queue.
The result is missed delivery dates, overtime costs, and a production manager who spends more time firefighting than planning. Epicor Kinetic’s Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) module uses your real resource constraints to build a schedule that actually holds.
The Problem
Your Scheduling Tool Is Lying to You
Scheduling and Shop Floor Capabilities
What Epicor Kinetic Does for Your Shop Floor
Finite Capacity Scheduling
Schedule jobs based on the actual availability of your machines, work centres, and operators. No more infinite-capacity assumptions.
Real-Time Job Tracking
Know the status of every open work order at a glance. Operators log time and completions directly from the shop floor terminal.
What-If Scenario Planning
Model the impact of a rush order or machine breakdown before committing. Drag and drop to reschedule and see the ripple effect instantly.
Accurate Delivery Dates
Quote realistic delivery dates based on your current load. Stop promising dates you cannot keep and start winning on reliability.
Labour and Machine Efficiency
Track OEE and labour efficiency by work centre. Identify bottlenecks and make data-driven decisions about where to invest.
Integrated Material Planning
Scheduling is linked to your MRP. When a job is scheduled, material requirements are automatically calculated and purchase orders triggered.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Epicor Kinetic APS vs. Spreadsheet Scheduling
| Capability | Epicor Kinetic APS | Spreadsheet / Basic ERP Scheduling |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity Awareness | ✓ Finite — uses real machine and labour hours | ✗ Infinite — assumes unlimited capacity |
| Rush Order Impact | ✓ Instant what-if simulation | ✗ Manual recalculation, hours of work |
| Delivery Date Accuracy | ✓ Calculated from actual load | ✗ Estimate based on gut feel |
| Shop Floor Visibility | ✓ Real-time from operator terminals | ✗ Requires manual floor walk |
| Material Linkage | ✓ Integrated with MRP and purchasing | ✗ Separate process, prone to errors |
| Key-Person Dependency | ✓ System-driven, anyone can manage it | ✗ One person holds all the knowledge |
30%
Average Reduction in Late Deliveries After Kinetic APS Implementation
200+
Successful Epicor Implementations by EC Solutions
25+
Years of Manufacturing ERP Expertise in Canada
“We went from scheduling in Excel to having a live Gantt chart that updates the moment an operator clocks off a job. Our on-time delivery rate went from 72% to 94% in the first six months.”
Production Manager
Custom Job Shop, Quebec
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Address
3200, Highway Laval West
Laval (Quebec), H7T 2H6
Laval (Quebec), H7T 2H6
Phone
450-681-0123
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