The Epicor ECM (DocStar) team is excited to introduce a series of powerful enhancements in our 25.2 release. These updates are designed to streamline operations, reduce manual effort, and expand global usability across Prophet 21, Kinetic, and core ECM workflows.
Prophet 21: Freight Automation and Workflow Improvements
- AP Automation for Freight – New Feature
Prophet 21 users can now automate freight invoice comparison and payment workflows. This enhancement reduces manual reconciliation and improves cost control by comparing actual carrier charges against Quick Ship estimates for FedEx and UPS.
- Direct Ship Confirmations in ECM
ECM now supports direct shipment confirmations, enabling smoother accounts payable workflows and better traceability for Prophet 21 users.
Kinetic: Verified Responses and Expanded Carrier Support
- Verified Responses in Prism Agent
Prism Agent responses can now include direct links to ECM documents, improving use confidence in AI-generated insights.
- AP Automation for Freight Enhancements
Expanded support for DHL, UPS, and FedEx means any carrier with invoice and tracking data can now be integrated into ECM’s freight automation workflows.
ECM Core Enhancements: Integration, Intelligence, and Usability
- New SaaS API Connectors
- 1EDI Connector: Streamlines data exchange between ECM and 1EDI SaaS.
- IDC Connector: Provides seamless integration with IDC SaaS, reducing reliance on on-premises servers.
- Global Language Support
ECM Web now includes translations for Traditional Chinese and Indonesian, expanding accessibility for international teams.
- Smarter Document Handling
- Bulk XML Email Import: ECM can batch-import zipped XML attachments from emails, reducing manual processing.
- Drag and Drop Uploads: Easily add files to ECM Capture with intuitive drag-and-drop functionality.
- Multi-File Uploads: Upload multiple files at once via browser-based ECM.
- Page Splitting in Workflow: Split documents by page count for easier separation.
- Document Hyperlinks: Insert static ECM/DocStar links into Word documents for direct access.
- Predictive Data Entry
Workflow tasks can now auto-accept high-confidence values, streamlining data entry and reducing errors.
Why It Matters
These enhancements reflect Epicor’s ongoing commitment to delivering intelligent, user-friendly solutions that evolve alongside your business needs. With these updates, teams can optimize freight workflows, integrate seamlessly across diverse platforms, and support collaboration on a global scale.
By reducing manual tasks while offering smarter document processing, ECM empowers users to focus on strategic priorities, increase productivity, and minimize errors. Whether your organization is scaling operations or enhancing international communication, these innovations ensure ECM remains a key driver in your strategy for success.
Manager, Product Marketing
Will Valdes is a Product Marketing Manager at Epicor, working on Go-To-Market strategies for the Financials Portfolio team. He is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, double majoring in Marketing and Supply Chain Management.
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