Release 2026.100 of Kinetic: A More Agile, More Responsive ERP

Manufacturers are not operating in a calmer world. Planning cycles are tighter, supply chains stay unpredictable, and finance teams are under pressure to move faster without adding overhead. At the same time, expectations for ERP have changed. It is no longer enough for the system to support the business. ERP is now expected to scale business and keep pace with that growth.

The story behind Release 2026.100 of Kinetic is shaped around a practical idea: Make Kinetic easier to scale, easier to use, and better able to deliver value at the pace modern manufacturers need. Across operations, financials, the user experience, and regional-specific functionality, the emphasis is not on novelty for its own sake. The focus is more utilitarian than that. It’s about reducing friction, improving control, and helping Kinetic users get more from the product today, while setting them up for success for future innovations in the years ahead.

This release brings:

• More flexible, more manageable planning for manufacturers dealing with rising operational complexity
• Faster, less repetitive financial workflows that hold up better at scale
• Targeted browser experience improvements that make daily work easier in the places customers actually use Kinetic
• Continued platform modernization, including a shift toward a monthly CI/CD cadence that can deliver improvements more steadily over time

Planning That Keeps Up with the Shop Floor

For many businesses, planning is usually where strain shows up first. Today’s manufacturing environments require more parts, more constraints, and more frequent replanning activities are required, all without tolerance for delay. When challenges arise, manufacturers need their ERP to absorb complexity without creating more of it.

The latest Kinetic updates make it easier for teams to tackle production problems in real time, with minimal disruption.

Separating SHOPLOAD data from the MRP Scheduling run gives teams more control over the execution of planning workloads. Instead of treating planning as one heavy event, Kinetic gives customers more flexibility in how they sequence and manage those workloads. For organizations running planning often, or trying to fit it into narrow operational windows, that can mean fewer interruptions, clearer troubleshooting, and a planning process that feels more workable under pressure.

The same logic applies to planning flexibility. Options such as “Force Infinite Queue” at the part revision level reflect the reality that manufacturers do not all adopt advanced scheduling in the same way or on the same timeline. Why assume every customer needs the same path, in the same order, at the same speed? Kinetic 2026.100 gives you the room to mature your planning approach in a way that fits the business you’re actually running now.

Financial Workflows That Waste Less Time

Finance teams tend to feel inefficiency in layers. One extra step is not the issue by itself; It’s what happens when that same step shows up hundreds of times across AP and AR processes.

The financials story in Kinetic 2026.100 is about shaving down that buildup to a manageable size.

On the AP side, enhancements like copying an AP invoice from a prior invoice, increasing AP invoice linking capacity from roughly 100 to 1000, and enabling multi-select 'delete all' capabilities point to the same outcome: less repetitive work, less cleanup, and fewer situations where transaction volume turns a small limitation into a real operational headache.

That matters because growth has a way of exposing every little workaround. What happens when invoice activity increases, supplier relationships become more layered, or teams are asked to process more without adding staff? These are the moments where practical workflow improvements stop looking small.

AR updates follow the same pattern. Improvements to invoice and statement printing, along with a smoother mass-print prompting experience, are aimed at making batch processes more dependable and less disruptive.

Supplier import/export and master file maintenance enhancements also strengthen the data foundation underneath those workflows. Clean data may not draw attention, but it quietly shapes reporting, matching, audit readiness, and day-to-day confidence in the system.

Browser Improvements That Feel Useful, Not Decorative

A successful user experience is not really about looking “modern.” In practical terms, it is the progress and satisfaction that happens when users can move through the day with less resistance.

The UXP work in this latest release feels grounded. Rather than being overwhelmed with broad redesign language, you’ll see a focus on targeted improvements that show up in real usage. A matrix container option in Application Studio gives you more control over dense dashboard layouts, while a  “large button” capability improves usability in shop floor and tablet-based environments where speed and clarity matter most.

These are the kinds of changes your team will notice without needing a complex explanation. These updates make Kinetic capabilities easier to adopt, work in, and learn about in training. After all, if the browser is going to carry more of the day-to-day Kinetic experience, shouldn’t it feel stronger in the places where people rely on it most?

Modernization That Goes Beyond the Interface

There is also a larger platform story running through this release.

Kinetic continues to bring important capabilities into the browser not only for end users, but for administration and power-user workflows as well. One notable milestone in 2026.100 is Epicor Functions in the browser, which marks continued progress toward a more unified experience across the platform.

That matters for reasons you may not always see immediately. Long-term product value is shaped not just by visible features, but by whether the platform is becoming easier to maintain, easier to standardize, and better prepared for future demands. Reducing fragmentation and improving usability is part of the groundwork of Kinetic solutions.

A New Release Rhythm

The latest release of Kinetic also marks a practical change in how Kinetic updates will be delivered moving forward.

Beginning with the May 2026 release, Kinetic is moving away from a semi-annual model and toward a monthly CI/CD cadence. This enables us to deliver updates in smaller, more predictable increments rather than bundling more change into fewer releases.

For manufacturers like you, this should make updates easier to review, easier to absorb, and easier to stay current with over time. For cloud customers especially, it means that you’ll get improvements sooner, without  always waiting for the next major release window.

That shift fits the broader direction of Kinetic, as we focus on helping you get the latest features quickly and efficiently.

Why This Release Matters

There’s no single feature that stands out from the rest in the latest Kinetic release. What makes this release significant is the way it addresses several very practical areas at the same time:

• Planning improvements give you more control as operations get more complex. Financial updates reduce friction in high-volume workflows. 
• Browser enhancements focus on usability in real working environments. 
• And the move to a monthly release cadence should make it easier for users like you to get ongoing value from the product.

Every capability in this Kinetic release has a clear purpose. The end result is a platform that is  easier to run, easier to adopt, and easier to keep current.

Explore the latest release content, including feature updates, training resources, and practical guidance, in the Customer Success Hub,  your go-to place for all things Epicor.

With Epicor as your partner, you can do more than keep pace with change . You can move forward while staying ready for what’s next.

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