Aerospace and defense (A&D) manufacturing runs on tight requirements: traceability, quality, documentation, and on-time delivery.
Epicor Kinetic is a modern ERP built for manufacturers that helps A&D organizations manage complex builds and multi-step workflows and strengthen traceability and audit readiness for requirements such as AS9100 and ITAR-related controls. With the right setup, you can reduce risk, improve execution, and make decisions faster.
Challenges Epicor Kinetic Helps A&D Teams Solve
Aerospace and defense teams often struggle with audit pressure (AS9100), ITAR-sensitive work, and traceability gaps across lot/serial parts and suppliers.
Engineering changes can create rework when production isn’t working from the latest revision.
Long lead times and supply chain disruptions make planning unreliable and push teams into expediting mode and when job costing isn’t clear early, margins disappear before anyone sees it coming.
Epicor Kinetic is designed for manufacturers to solve these challenges.
Benefits of Epicor ERP for A&D Manufacturers
A&D Compliance and Audit Readiness
Support AS9100-style quality processes with stronger documentation, approvals, and audit trails. For organizations that deal with ITAR-controlled work, Epicor Kinetic helps you tighten access, trace activity, and keep records organized.
End-to-End Traceability
Track parts, lots/serials, suppliers, jobs, and history from receipt to shipment. When something goes wrong, you can find the cause faster and act with confidence.
Better Cost Control and Margin Visibility
See job costs earlier so you can catch overruns before the job is closed. This supports better pricing, fewer surprises, and stronger margins.
More Reliable Planning in a Complex Supply Chain
Improve purchasing, lead times, and scheduling with better visibility into demand and capacity. When priorities change, your team can re-plan without chaos.
Engineering and Production Stay Aligned
Reduce rework by keeping revisions, requirements, and production execution connected. Your teams stay on the same page as changes happen.
Higher Productivity with Less Manual Work
Automate repetitive steps so people focus on high-value tasks. This reduces mistakes, shortens cycle time, and improves day-to-day execution.
KINETIC ERP
Key Epicor Kinetic Features for Aerospace and Defense
Kinetic supports A&D manufacturers with tools for cost control, project work, supply chain management, and workforce planning.
Quote-to-Cash Management
Manage quoting through invoicing with better visibility, fewer handoffs, and stronger control.
Quality Management and Infrastructure
Support quality processes with clear records, issue tracking, and consistent execution.
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Keep product information aligned so teams work from current requirements and revisions.
Engineer-To-Order Support
Support complex, change-driven work without losing control of costs, lead times, and execution.
Mixed-Mode Manufacturing
Handle different production styles in one environment without workarounds.
Project Management
Track project-based work with clearer visibility into progress, cost, and delivery risk.
Supplier Management
Improve supplier performance and reduce risk with better visibility into lead times and commitments.
Inventory Management
Improve inventory accuracy, availability, and traceability so production stays on track.
Modern ERP Technology That Supports A&D Operations
A&D organizations need strong security, reliable data, and systems that connect across teams. Epicor Kinetic supports integrations, reporting, and modern tools that help you improve:
- Risk management
- Visibility and control
- Collaboration across departments