Epicor Kinetic Go-Live Readiness Checklist for Manufacturers
Most failed go-lives are not caused by software but by gaps in data, security, interfaces or training that were visible weeks earlier. This checklist captures the points that matter for an Epicor Kinetic cutover in a discrete manufacturer.
0 of 28 items complete
11 critical items still open - these are the highest-risk gaps.
Data readiness
Configuration and security
Integrations
People and training
Cutover and support
Do not go live with open critical items. Anything critical that is not ticked is a go/no-go discussion for the steering group.
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How to use the checklist
Assign each group to an owner and review the list weekly in the final eight weeks. Critical items are the ones where an open gap will stop shipping, invoicing or payroll feeds. Hold a formal go/no-go meeting with the checklist as the agenda. If a critical item is open, either fix it or document the workaround and the person who accepted the risk. Export the checklist to keep a record of what was decided.
Data and rehearsal come first
Data issues cause the majority of day-one problems: wrong on-hand quantities, BOMs that do not match routings, and open orders with wrong dates. At least two mock conversions with reconciliations make the third, real one routine. Rehearse complete flows, from sales order through job, receipt, shipment and invoice, with the people who will perform them, not just consultants.
- Reconcile counts and values, not only record counts
- Time every conversion step to plan the cutover window
- Rehearse month-end before it happens live
Common mistakes
Teams underestimate interface testing on the real network, skip role-based security testing, and leave printing and labels until the last week. Another common mistake is no clear decision owner for rollback. Agree beforehand who can call a no-go, and by what hour, because the options shrink quickly once the legacy system is switched off.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long before go-live should we start this checklist?
Start about three months before the planned date and review weekly in the last eight weeks. Data conversion and training usually take the longest, so they need the earliest start.
How many mock conversions are enough?
Two full mock conversions are a practical minimum, with reconciliation each time. A third is wise if the second showed large differences. Each should be timed so the real cutover window is realistic.
Who owns the go/no-go decision?
A steering group with a named executive sponsor, usually operations or finance leadership, owns it. The project manager presents the checklist, but the sponsor decides and records the reasoning.
Does this apply to an upgrade, not a new implementation?
Many items apply, especially customizations, security, interfaces and training. Data conversion items matter less. Use the group structure and drop the items that do not apply to your upgrade scope.
Netray can help with a read-only reconciliation layer between legacy and Epicor during cutover, so teams can ask for counts and values from both systems without writing queries.
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