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EPC Confirmed to be Phased Out with new replacement coming: XPPIS / ISPPI
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Re: EPC Confirmed to be Phased Out with new replacement coming
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Riiiiight.
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It’s called XENTRY Portal Parts Information System will be active and go live world wide on 06 August 2018.
There is also an e-learning module for staff.
It’s reported to be in 3-D as per what I was told.
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It’s called XENTRY Portal Parts Information System will be active and go live world wide on 06 August 2018.
There is also an e-learning module for staff.
It’s reported to be in 3-D as per what I was told.
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Re: EPC Confirmed to be Phased Out with new replacement coming
Guys: I forgot to mention when I was at my dealer recently they told me about the new system. Yes, its called Xentry and combines the parts look up and ordering functions plus additional enhancements. The parts guys are already using it. They gave a power steering pump as an example. On one screen the part is shown along with units on hand at every US warehouse and Germany. Screen also displays the filter part number, fluid specification and quantity needed. Parts manager said the dealers have been clamoring for an updated system for a long time.
Unfort. they didn't have any news on the consumer EPC but Gerry's post is encouraging.
Regards,
Peter Weissman
Guys: I forgot to mention when I was at my dealer recently they told me about the new system. Yes, its called Xentry and combines the parts look up and ordering functions plus additional enhancements. The parts guys are already using it. They gave a power steering pump as an example. On one screen the part is shown along with units on hand at every US warehouse and Germany. Screen also displays the filter part number, fluid specification and quantity needed. Parts manager said the dealers have been clamoring for an updated system for a long time.
Unfort. they didn't have any news on the consumer EPC but Gerry's post is encouraging.
Regards,
Peter Weissman
Re: EPC Confirmed to be Phased Out with new replacement coming
I will head down to my local stealership's parts department and see what this system looks like, assuming they have it installed.
If I can snap a few photos with my mobular phone, I will do so.
Cheers,
Gerry
I will head down to my local stealership's parts department and see what this system looks like, assuming they have it installed.
If I can snap a few photos with my mobular phone, I will do so.
Cheers,
Gerry
Re: EPC Confirmed to be Phased Out with new replacement coming
Sweet. Have them look up inventory on those elusive 500E Euro headlamp lenses (pre-facelift).
Re: EPC Confirmed to be Phased Out with new replacement coming
Word from Renee is that it is ostensibly the same, except for the way the process orders, and coordinating all of it or the shipping side. I spoke to others in Irvine and they are not looking forward to the change as they have been using one thing forever
So my research with the retail subscription the folks just have no knowledge of when we will get the new version, and what will happen with our subscription for the old. They are just not yet informed yet, so don't take it as they are not being flexible -- something will be made available to us on a retail subscription basis before year end. Just they are not authorized to speculate I guess I should say as to when, price and current subscription status for old interface.
Word from Renee is that it is ostensibly the same, except for the way the process orders, and coordinating all of it or the shipping side. I spoke to others in Irvine and they are not looking forward to the change as they have been using one thing forever
So my research with the retail subscription the folks just have no knowledge of when we will get the new version, and what will happen with our subscription for the old. They are just not yet informed yet, so don't take it as they are not being flexible -- something will be made available to us on a retail subscription basis before year end. Just they are not authorized to speculate I guess I should say as to when, price and current subscription status for old interface.
Re: EPC Confirmed to be Phased Out with new replacement coming
Some update here, now rest of world faced/facing the closure of epc. Xentry is the name of the general platform where epc or parts job is a part off. It looks a bit different but is working according to the same group system as epc.
Some update here, now rest of world faced/facing the closure of epc. Xentry is the name of the general platform where epc or parts job is a part off. It looks a bit different but is working according to the same group system as epc.
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I was hoping for same, and especially hoping some form of consumer access is provided, but doubtful. My knockoff EPC continues to work fine on my Mac for now.
I was hoping for same, and especially hoping some form of consumer access is provided, but doubtful. My knockoff EPC continues to work fine on my Mac for now.
Re: EPC Confirmed to be Phased Out with new replacement coming
They’ve said they will provide consumer access, at least equivalent to what is out there today with the EPC.
TECHNOLOGY MARCHES on....
It’s good they are coming into the 21st century with the parts system. It will be a painful learning curve but I’d bet there will be many advantages to the new system.
They’ve said they will provide consumer access, at least equivalent to what is out there today with the EPC.
TECHNOLOGY MARCHES on....
It’s good they are coming into the 21st century with the parts system. It will be a painful learning curve but I’d bet there will be many advantages to the new system.
Re: EPC Confirmed to be Phased Out with new replacement coming
Their communication with me has been "nothing has changed" since you asked last month and that was received this morning. Renee at Naperville says besides the look of the sorftware to end user, many things are the same but very different for them. Grouping orders from separate locations is a nightmare for them, but code is changing based on demand. Others who casually spoke and request anonymity, classically said they are not looking forward to learning a new system but of course will smile and get up to speed asap!
Their communication with me has been "nothing has changed" since you asked last month and that was received this morning. Renee at Naperville says besides the look of the sorftware to end user, many things are the same but very different for them. Grouping orders from separate locations is a nightmare for them, but code is changing based on demand. Others who casually spoke and request anonymity, classically said they are not looking forward to learning a new system but of course will smile and get up to speed asap!
Re: EPC Confirmed to be Phased Out with new replacement coming: XPPIS
My annual EPC subscription expired on Sept. 2nd.
There is a link to renew it, just the same as before. I am reticent to spend the $75 to renew it at this point, as the new system is supposed to be phased in in the coming weeks or months. I don't want to make the investment and then have it nullified just a little while after making it.
At this point, MB is still offering the old EPC subscription setup.
Does anyone have any updates on the new system, and when it will be made available to punters like myself?
Cheers,
Gerry
My annual EPC subscription expired on Sept. 2nd.
There is a link to renew it, just the same as before. I am reticent to spend the $75 to renew it at this point, as the new system is supposed to be phased in in the coming weeks or months. I don't want to make the investment and then have it nullified just a little while after making it.
At this point, MB is still offering the old EPC subscription setup.
Does anyone have any updates on the new system, and when it will be made available to punters like myself?
Cheers,
Gerry
Re: EPC Confirmed to be Phased Out with new replacement coming: XPPIS
Part numbers shouldn't change. Seems they are just integrating part lookup functionality into Xentry, just like DAS got rolled into Xentry a few years ago. They're trying to make it one-stop-shopping for techs, is my guess.
Re: EPC Confirmed to be Phased Out with new replacement coming: XPPIS
I don’t think this is about part number changes, but a change in the entire system in terms of the old java platform to something more modern and probably entire web based.
My 2015 copy of EPC will still work just fine. But eager to see if I can dump that for a newer web based interface.
I don’t think this is about part number changes, but a change in the entire system in terms of the old java platform to something more modern and probably entire web based.
My 2015 copy of EPC will still work just fine. But eager to see if I can dump that for a newer web based interface.
Re: EPC Confirmed to be Phased Out with new replacement coming: XPPIS
Jono
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Yeah, I bet it's a move away from Java....and more intergration....the bouncing around is a PITA. Esp going from wiring/star finder call outs and then finding it in epc....time suck.
Jono
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EPC Switch over to ISPPI coming to current Subscribers
Hey Gang, EPC folks have announced the switchover to the new format on 11/25/2018 and you as a subscriber will get new logon credentials.
This will be for the ISPPI Independent Service Provider Parts Information, help documentation will also be provided to assist navigation and usage of IPPI. Check junk mail if you don't see the email....
Hey Gang, EPC folks have announced the switchover to the new format on 11/25/2018 and you as a subscriber will get new logon credentials.
This will be for the ISPPI Independent Service Provider Parts Information, help documentation will also be provided to assist navigation and usage of IPPI. Check junk mail if you don't see the email....
Re: EPC Switch over to ISPPI coming to current Subscribers
Cool, let us know what the changes are when system goes live. For now my VirtualBox setup and 2015 EPC version is working great for me.
Cool, let us know what the changes are when system goes live. For now my VirtualBox setup and 2015 EPC version is working great for me.
Re: EPC Switch over to ISPPI coming to current Subscribers
I’m moving him over to the forum group specifically for our shared members with TFTSNBN.....
I’m moving him over to the forum group specifically for our shared members with TFTSNBN.....
Did you find out when the bootleg version is showing up on eBay?
Appears to be the same back-end data and diagrams, with a spiffy new UI (user interface). Time will tell if it's actually any easier to use, or offers any real-world functionality improvements. I'll be sticking with my eBay-sourced EPC-net native install for a while. MB rarely updates anything on 90's, 80's, or older models anyway. The new XPISS will mostly be needed if you are DIY wrenching on your 2019 or newer MB.
That was OS/2 Warp, sir.
I believe I still have my copy somewhere in the closet...My dealer people says the change was nothing significant for them. The fact that it's browser based is definitely a Good Thing for everyone.
Dan
Oh yeah, I bought my first PC from a company called in 1994 Escom and it had OS/2 Warp installed. Pentium 75Mhz with an 850MB hard drive. I thought that I would never run out of disc space 
That was OS/2 Warp, sir.
My dealer people says the change was nothing significant for them. The fact that it's browser based is definitely a Good Thing for everyone.
Dan
That was OS/2 Warp, sir.
My dealer people says the change was nothing significant for them. The fact that it's browser based is definitely a Good Thing for everyone.
Dan
This transition to the Pee-Pee is going to be challenging for GSXR, as he is still running the old “green screen” EPC on his Windows ME/Vista system.
Vista?
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....dated 2008 for the file upload.The screen shots are on your web site
http://124performance.com/images/M119/LH/
I was only using the old DOS-based stuff circa 2000, before the newfangled EPC-net came out. The screen shots are actually from an old Euro Compact, which still had the very early LH module supercession info. This info was unfortunately deleted from later EPC's.
Yup! That was to show how to identify the poor-quality aftermarket item compared to OE. No Trucktec hoses are in use on any of my vehicles. 500E flambé isn't my taste.
DOS?!? Really? Oh man, it's worse than I thought, folks.
I have an original CD copy of Windows 2000, with the serial number sticker on the case, that I would be glad to send you. It would at least get you into this century.
Wish I'd have known this a couple of days ago, as I would have enclosed it with the check I sent you for the LH EPROMS.
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