Epicor Kinetic ERP: Accelerating Innovation in UAE Manufacturing with Scasys

19 September 2025

The UAE is entering a defining era in its industrial journey. With initiatives like Operation 300bn and the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030, the government has set bold targets to transform the manufacturing sector into a global leader in innovation, technology, and sustainability. Manufacturers in the UAE and GCC are under increasing pressure to digitize their operations, comply with evolving regulations, and meet global customer expectations.

Traditional ERP systems, while functional in the past, often lack the agility, intelligence, and scalability needed in today’s fast-changing market. This is where Epicor Kinetic ERP makes a difference. Purpose-built for manufacturers, it brings together cloud scalability, modular deployment, real-time analytics, and AI-driven decision-making.

But technology alone isn’t enough. To realize the full benefits of ERP, businesses need a partner that understands regional challenges, industry-specific requirements, and cultural context. That’s where Scasys, an Epicor Authorized Partner in the UAE & GCC, comes in. Scasys combines global ERP technology with local execution excellence, helping manufacturers transform faster and smarter.

The Shifting Landscape of UAE Manufacturing

The manufacturing industry in the UAE is no longer defined by just cost efficiency or production output. Instead, companies are measured by their ability to:

Innovate rapidly and introduce new products faster.
Deliver consistent quality while reducing operational waste.
Comply with UAE VAT regulations and regional government standards.
Embrace digital-first strategies to meet customer expectations.
Build resilience against supply chain disruptions and geopolitical risks.

Epicor Kinetic has been designed to support these very shifts, making it one of the most future-ready ERP platforms available today.

Key Advantages of Epicor Kinetic for UAE & GCC Businesses

1. Connected Workforce

A connected workforce is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity. Epicor Kinetic creates a single source of truth across all departments, from engineering to production to after-sales service. This eliminates silos, reduces duplication of effort, and improves collaboration.

In practice, this means:

Engineers can collaborate directly with production teams, ensuring that designs are translated into manufacturable products without errors.
Sales teams have access to real-time inventory and production schedules, giving customers accurate delivery timelines.
Service teams can view warranty histories and customer data instantly, improving customer satisfaction.

For UAE manufacturers, where teams often operate across multiple sites or even countries in the GCC, this connected approach ensures alignment and operational efficiency.

2. Modular Scalability

Not every manufacturer can or should deploy an entire ERP solution in one go. Epicor Kinetic’s modular architecture allows businesses to start small and scale gradually.

For example, a mid-sized UAE manufacturer might first deploy inventory and supply chain modules to improve material visibility. Later, they can add production scheduling, financial management, or CRM modules as the business grows.

This modular approach is especially beneficial for companies in the GCC that operate in high-growth sectors like aerospace, defense, and food manufacturing, where expansion is often incremental but must be strategically aligned with market demand.

3. Enhanced Customer Experience

Customer expectations in manufacturing have changed. It’s no longer enough to deliver products on time—companies are now expected to provide seamless after-sales support, proactive service, and transparent communication.

Epicor Kinetic enhances the customer experience through:

Integrated service management that allows tracking of warranties and service history
Field service management tools that empower technicians with mobile access to customer and product data.
Real-time dashboards for customer service teams, ensuring faster response times and higher satisfaction.

For UAE manufacturers competing in global markets, delivering world-class customer experience is a critical differentiator.

4. Data-Driven Product Innovation

Product innovation is at the heart of competitiveness. Epicor Kinetic links product design, costing, and production into one system, allowing businesses to bring products to market faster while keeping costs under control.

Some key benefits include:

Digital prototypes linked directly to production workflows.
Real-time cost tracking to ensure profitability during design.
Faster iteration cycles, enabling UAE businesses to respond to customer demands quickly.

Industries such as electronics, aerospace, and automotive manufacturing in the UAE benefit immensely from this integration, where speed-to-market can define success.

5. Resilient Business Continuity

In today’s unpredictable global landscape, resilience is non-negotiable. Whether it’s supply chain disruptions, economic changes, or operational downtime, Epicor Kinetic ensures continuity with:

Disaster recovery features built into its cloud infrastructure.
Real-time monitoring to detect and address issues before they escalate.
Multi-location support to ensure that operations continue seamlessly across UAE and GCC facilities.

For manufacturers working with government contracts or critical infrastructure projects, this resilience is particularly vital.

How Scasys Delivers Value as an Epicor Authorized Partner

While Epicor Kinetic provides the foundation of technology, Scasys ensures successful execution in the UAE & GCC context.

Local Implementation Expertise - Scasys understands the unique business culture of the UAE, including the importance of government regulations, data residency, and VAT compliance.
Industry-Specific Templates - With tailored frameworks for industries like industrial equipment, food & beverage, energy, and defense, Scasys accelerates deployment and ensures alignment with best practices.
Change Management & Training - ERP success depends on user adoption. Scasys invests in training, workshops, and continuous support, ensuring that teams embrace the system and use it effectively.
Long-Term Value Creation - Scasys doesn’t stop at go live. Through continuous optimization, performance monitoring, and upgrades, we ensure that manufacturers get maximum ROI from Epicor Kinetic.

Aligning with UAE’s Industrial Vision and Government Goals

Industrial Diversification: Supporting the UAE’s ambition to reduce dependence on oil by strengthening advanced manufacturing.
Digital Economy Growth: Empowering factories with real-time data, automation, and cloud scalability.
Sustainability Goals: Providing visibility into energy usage, waste, and carbon footprint.
Government Readiness: Ensuring compliance with UAE VAT, ESG reporting, and procurement frameworks.

Conclusion

The UAE’s manufacturing sector is at a turning point. Companies that embrace smart technologies will thrive; those that delay risk being left behind. Epicor Kinetic ERP, implemented by Scasys, provides a future-ready platform that delivers on agility, innovation, compliance, and resilience.

With Scasys as your partner, you gain more than software—you gain a trusted advisor dedicated to aligning ERP technology with your strategic business goals.