In mining, every minute of downtime comes at a cost, whether it is during site preparation or full-scale production. For Mining Equipment, Technology & Services (METS) businesses, supporting their customers’ operations around the clock is critical.
That is why at BISCIT, we are proud to be a Hunter-based technology company, and now an Austmine Industry Partner, working with METS businesses to equip them with ERP solutions that help their mining customers maintain continuous operations.
Epicor Kinetic Proven for METS
Epicor Kinetic ERP is a proven platform with an estimated 6,000 customers globally, including METS leaders such as:
- McLanahan (USA-based mining equipment manufacturer with an Australian site supporting local mining operations)
- Gullco International (Canada, welding and cutting automation for mining and heavy industry)
- Advance Engineered Products (Canada, tank trucks and vacuum equipment for resource industries)
- Solex Thermal Science (Canada, bulk solids heat exchange solutions)
- HIVIS (Australia, safety and signage widely used in the Mining industry)
These businesses rely on Epicor Kinetic for its ability to handle complex, make-to-order environments, intercompany workflows, and the operational pace required to meet the mining sector’s demands.
Our Core ERP Capabilities for METS Businesses
At BISCIT, we have invested years of expertise and resources into configuring Epicor Kinetic ERP to meet the unique demands of METS businesses, where zero downtime is critical, whether during mine preparation or full-scale operations.
Key capabilities include:
- Rapid estimate turnaround with accurate costing – Win more business and respond faster to tenders.
- Protect margins with a cost-plus approach – Ensure profitability in a cost-conscious environment.
- Rapid service delivery – Increase production for your customers and minimise operational interruptions.
- Advanced Manufacturing Execution – Real-time production management tailored to make-to-order and engineer-to-order environments. (Epicor Order Types: MTO, ETO, OTF)
- Project-Centric Costing and Quoting (CPQ) – Configure, quote, and deliver within the ERP ecosystem, enabling fast and accurate customer responses. (Epicor Order Types: CPQ, MTQ, IC variants)
- Real BI and Analytics – Access powerful BI and AI-driven insights to support data-driven decisions and proactive maintenance planning.
- Multi-Site and Intercompany Fulfilment – Leverage stock and production capacity across locations to ensure parts and materials are always available. (Epicor Order Types: EXS, ICEXS, ICMTO, ICSUB)
Order Workflows That Keep Mines Running
Epicor Kinetic supports a range of order workflows designed for the METS environment, ensuring rapid response to urgent needs, streamlined intercompany transactions, and the flexibility to produce, configure, or deliver on demand.
Local and Urgent Supply
- EXS – Ex Stock Sell from Inventory: Immediate fulfilment from stock to reduce waiting times.
- BTO – Sell from Supplier: Direct from supplier to site, cutting lead times.
- OTF – Make On The Fly: Agile production for urgent parts.
- CPQ – Configure and Make to Quote/Order: Customised solutions without delays.
Multi-Location Fulfilment
- MTP – Revenue Recognition from Project: Manage large-scale mine projects with complete cost control.
- EXS – Sell from Multiple Sites: Optimise stock across warehouses to fulfil orders quickly.
Enterprise and Intercompany Operations
- ICEXS – IC Buy to Order, IC Seller Sell from Stock: Rapid supply chain response across entities.
- ICMTO – IC Buy to Order, IC Make to Order: Fast-track production in the most capable facility.
- ICSUB – IC Subcontract: Maintain throughput by outsourcing without losing control.
Why This Matters for Mining Customers
By aligning Epicor Kinetic ERP’s capabilities to the realities of mining operations, BISCIT helps METS businesses:
- Support 24/7 production by ensuring critical parts and materials are always available.
- Maintain cost control through project and job costing tools.
- Deliver timely service with local support backed by global resources.
- Adapt quickly with flexible, scalable workflows that can handle complex supply chains and multi-entity operations.
As an Austmine partner, we are committed to helping the METS sector build stronger, more efficient supply chains that directly contribute to their customers’ success in the field. With Epicor Kinetic ERP configured by BISCIT, METS businesses can meet the mining industry’s most crucial requirement: zero downtime.
