Transport Management + Epicor

Transport Management System for Epicor

Epicor handles manufacturing and basic shipping, but managing an entire transport operation -- multiple vehicles, routes, carriers, and compliance -- requires dedicated TMS capabilities. Locate2u extends Epicor with load optimization, carrier management, and real-time fleet tracking.

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Integration Overview

Beyond basic shipping: full transport management for Epicor

Epicor Kinetic is built for manufacturing -- production scheduling, MRP, quality management, and shop floor control. Its shipping module handles the basics: generating pack slips, printing labels, and recording carrier tracking numbers. But for manufacturers that run their own delivery fleets or manage complex multi-carrier logistics, Epicor's shipping falls short.

Locate2u adds the missing transport layer. Manufacturing orders and pack slips from Epicor flow into Locate2u where loads are built, carriers or fleet vehicles are assigned, routes are optimized, and shipments are tracked through to delivery. Freight costs and delivery confirmations post back to Epicor automatically.

Transport Gaps in Epicor

What manufacturers cannot do with Epicor shipping alone

No load optimization -- finished goods ship as individual orders instead of being consolidated into efficient loads based on destination and vehicle capacity
No fleet management -- manufacturers with delivery vehicles manage drivers and routes outside of Epicor using spreadsheets and phone calls
No carrier rate comparison -- when using third-party carriers, Epicor cannot compare rates across providers to find the best price for each shipment
No real-time shipment visibility -- once goods leave the dock, Epicor relies on manual carrier tracking number lookups for status updates

How It Works

Three steps to transport management with Epicor

Connect Epicor

Link Epicor Kinetic via the REST API v2. Pack slips, shipment records, and customer delivery data sync automatically to Locate2u when orders are ready for transport.

Plan Transport

Build loads from Epicor shipments. Assign to your own fleet or compare carrier rates. Optimize routes for multi-drop deliveries. Schedule drivers and vehicles for each transport run.

Execute and Track

Dispatch fleet vehicles or book carriers. Track shipments in real time. Delivery confirmations, freight costs, and POD images post back to Epicor for customer visibility and financial close.

TMS Features for Epicor

Transport management designed for manufacturing logistics

Load Optimization

Consolidate Epicor shipments into optimized loads by weight, dimensions, destination, and delivery windows. Reduce truck runs and maximize payload utilization for your delivery fleet.

Carrier Management

Manage carrier relationships and compare rates for shipments that go to external providers. Track carrier performance alongside fleet delivery metrics for informed logistics decisions.

Real-Time Tracking

GPS tracking for fleet vehicles and milestone tracking for carrier shipments. Live visibility for your customer service team and automated status updates back to Epicor shipment records.

Compliance Management

Track vehicle inspections, driver certifications, weight compliance, and dangerous goods regulations for manufacturers shipping hazardous or heavy materials.

Cost Analytics

Transport cost per order, per customer, and per route. Compare fleet vs. carrier costs for each lane. All freight costs post to Epicor for accurate product margin and delivery cost analysis.

Driver and Vehicle Scheduling

Assign drivers and delivery vehicles to routes based on availability, vehicle type, and load requirements. Coordinate dock scheduling with Epicor warehouse release times.

Results

What Epicor customers achieve with Locate2u TMS

21%

reduction in delivery costs through load consolidation and route optimization

84%

average vehicle utilization rate across manufacturer delivery fleets

96%

on-time delivery to customers with optimized routing and proactive alerts

3 wks

average deployment via Epicor REST API with pre-built field mappings

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Epicor Kinetic includes basic shipping functionality -- generating packing slips, printing shipping labels, and recording carrier tracking numbers. But managing a transport operation with multiple vehicles, routes, carriers, and compliance requirements goes well beyond what Epicor's shipping module can handle. Locate2u adds dedicated TMS capabilities that integrate with Epicor via REST API.

Locate2u connects to Epicor Kinetic through the Epicor REST API (v2). Sales order shipments, pack slips, and customer delivery data sync from Epicor into Locate2u for transport planning. Shipment tracking updates, delivery confirmations, freight costs, and proof of delivery records flow back to Epicor for customer service visibility and financial posting.

Manufacturers who run their own delivery fleets or manage multiple carrier relationships alongside Epicor benefit most. This includes building materials companies, industrial equipment manufacturers, food producers, and any manufacturer that ships finished goods to customers or transfer stock between facilities using their own vehicles or contracted carriers.

Yes. Locate2u supports mixed-mode transport operations. Shipments from Epicor can be assigned to your own fleet vehicles (with GPS tracking and driver dispatch) or to external carriers (with rate comparison and milestone tracking). The system can automatically recommend the best option based on cost, capacity, and delivery requirements.

Most Epicor customers are operational within 2 to 4 weeks. The Epicor REST API v2 provides clean access to shipment and order data. Locate2u's pre-built Epicor connector handles standard field mappings, and the onboarding team configures carrier profiles, vehicle records, and routing rules during the deployment period.