Epicor Advanced MES
Epicor Advanced MES: A broad MES suite for scheduling, machine data, quality, traceability and OEE. Ranked #3 of 22 in Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for plants prioritizing scheduling, OEE, and machine data.
At a glance
- Editor score9.0 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forPlants prioritizing scheduling, OEE, and machine data
- Founded1972 · Austin, Texas, United States
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Dynamic scheduling adjusts production plans in real time
- Automates machine, sensor and operator data collection
- Combines SPC/SQC, traceability, OEE and maintenance workflows
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a contact-sales process
- Epicor architecture can affect available deployment options
- No open-source edition is offered
Our verdict on Epicor Advanced MES
Epicor Advanced MES is a manufacturing execution system for mid-market and enterprise manufacturers that need real-time shop-floor visibility and process automation. It brings together dynamic production scheduling, machine, sensor and operator data collection, statistical quality controls, production traceability, OEE metrics, alerts, energy monitoring and preventive maintenance. Epicor positions the system for aerospace and defense, electronics, fabricated metals, industrial machinery, medical devices, plastics and furniture manufacturing.
Its ecosystem fit is a central consideration. The system connects with Epicor ERP/Kinetic, IoT sensors and OPC-compliant PLCs, while Data Exchange supports import and export integration. These connections can tie shop-floor events to broader production and business records. Deployment options include cloud and self-hosted models, with Epicor also citing cloud, hybrid and on-premise approaches within its platform architecture. Plants already using Epicor ERP or PLC-connected equipment have a clear integration path; teams with a different technology stack should assess connectivity requirements before choosing it.
The feature breadth suits operations that want scheduling, quality, traceability, performance analytics and maintenance in one MES scope rather than a narrow data-collection tool. OEE, run-rate, scrap and yield metrics provide operational views, while alerts, escalation workflows and energy monitoring add management controls. Pricing follows a contact-sales process, so buyers should request a product discussion to evaluate the appropriate plan and architecture. Choose Epicor Advanced MES when coordinated shop-floor execution and Epicor ecosystem alignment matter; consider alternatives if an open-source product or a narrowly focused, independently priced tool is the priority.
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Epicor Advanced MES fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Deployment | Not verified |
| Production scheduling | Yes |
| Quality management | Yes |
| Traceability & genealogy | Yes |
| Shop-floor data capture | Yes |
| OEE analytics | Yes |
| Electronic work instructions | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Epicor ERP/Kinetic, IoT sensors, OPC-compliant PLCs |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | epicor.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Epicor Advanced MES integrations
Epicor Advanced MES lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Epicor ERP/Kinetic
- IoT sensors
- OPC-compliant PLCs
Alternatives to Epicor Advanced MES
- Siemens OpcenterBroad MES coverage for manufacturers coordinating execution, quality, traceability, and planning.9.3
- GE Vernova Proficy Plant ApplicationsBroad MES coverage for manufacturers managing production, quality, traceability, and operator work.9.1
- Infor MESA broad MES for connecting production scheduling, quality, traceability, and ERP workflows.9.0
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