Epicor Kinetic review

Epicor Kinetic is a strong fit for medical device makers that worry about upgrades breaking a validated system. Epicor runs it inside Epicor Life Sciences Cloud, which Epicor describes as cloud infrastructure for regulated manufacturers with a deferred upgrade cadence, so teams can plan and validate changes instead of absorbing updates on the vendor's schedule. For traceability, Kinetic offers lot and serial tracking, serial genealogy, integrated quality workflows and enterprise content management, which together feed the device history record. Epicor's device capabilities include CAPA, supplier corrective action requests, planned deviations, complaints handling and electronic Medical Device Reporting, so quality events sit next to the production and lot data an investigation needs. Epicor says Part 11 processes need audit trails, access controls and signature workflows, and that validation support with IQ/OQ/PQ-style documentation shortens update cycles. Prices are not published, and pharma buyers will find less pharma-specific material than QAD or SAP provide.

Who it is for

Medical device manufacturers that want ERP, quality and controlled upgrades in one cloud

Price

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Key features

• Lot and serial tracking with serial genealogy
• CAPA, supplier corrective action requests (SCAR), planned deviations and complaints handling
• Electronic Medical Device Reporting (eMDR)
• Epicor Life Sciences Cloud with a deferred upgrade cadence for validation
• Enterprise content management for controlled documents

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Deferred upgrade cadence gives quality teams time to validate changes
• Strength: CAPA, SCAR, complaints and eMDR are part of the device offering
• Strength: Lot and serial genealogy supports device history records
• Weakness: No published USD price
• Weakness: Epicor's life sciences material centers on medical devices more than pharma
• Weakness: Part 11 controls still need customer validation

Key facts

• Hosting: Epicor Life Sciences Cloud
• Quality: CAPA, SCAR, deviations, complaints, eMDR
• Traceability: Lot and serial tracking, serial genealogy
• Focus: Medical device manufacturing

Where it ranks

Epicor Kinetic is No. 3 in our Best ERP for Life Sciences verdict.