JOIN WEBINAR: Chat With Your IBM i Data

Nick Olson — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:56:00 GMT

Imagine being able to ask questions directly to your IBM i data and get answers in real time. In this session, we’ll demonstrate how AI-driven tools can connect with your IBM i, making data analysis faster, more intuitive, and more accessible than ever before.

Thursday, October 16, 2025
1:00-2:00PM US/Eastern
Presenter: Nick Olson, Crossroads RMC

Register Today: https://ibmi.workoutloud.com/Event/ai-in-manufacturing/Register

Crossroads RMC Shows Off New AI Dashboard at inPOWER 2025

Nick Olson — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:29:00 GMT

Crossroads RMC debuted its new AI-powered NextTrack Insights Analytics Dashboard at Infor’s inPOWER 2025 event in Wisconsin. The latest version lets users chat with their ERP data in plain English—no code, no custom reports, just instant answers.

Built on .NET Core with advanced AI and API integration, the dashboard connects directly to Infor ERP LX, XA, and Db2 for i, delivering real-time KPIs like cycle times, downtime, and equipment effectiveness.

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Crossroads RMC launches NextTrack Insights at inPOWER 2025!

Nick Olson — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:02:00 GMT

Transformation Starts with the ERP You Already Trust

At inPOWER 2025, Crossroads RMC proudly unveiled NextTrack Insights, the next evolution of our analytics solution built for manufacturers running Infor ERP and IBM i systems.

For decades, manufacturers have relied on Crossroads RMC for shop floor scheduling, MES, and analytics solutions that fill the gaps left by standard ERP. With NextTrack Insights, we’ve taken that commitment further — introducing AI-powered natural language querying (NLQ) that allows you to simply ask your data for answers.

Imagine a shop floor supervisor walking the plant with a tablet in hand, asking:
✔ “Which machines are down?”
✔ “Are we on track to meet production targets for this shift?”
✔ “Where are labor bottlenecks affecting throughput?”

Instead of searching spreadsheets or waiting on IT reports, they get instant, actionable insights. That’s the power of conversational AI built directly into your ERP analytics.

Modern Technology for Real Results
We rebuilt NextTrack Insights with .NET Core and API integrations, improving speed, scalability, and compatibility with leading AI models like GPT-4.1. The dashboard is ERP-agnostic, but today we’re especially focused on helping Infor LX, XA, and Db2 for i database customers unlock KPIs around cycle times, equipment effectiveness, downtime, labor history, and more.

Bridging the Analytics Gap
Infor has delivered innovation in its cloud suites, but IBM i customers have often been left behind when it comes to modern analytics and AI. Crossroads RMC stepped up to fill that gap, empowering manufacturers to extend the value of the ERP systems they already trust — without costly migrations or complex rebuilds.

Why Now?
The manufacturing landscape is changing fast. Data-driven decisions aren’t just “nice to have”, they’re the key to staying competitive. With NextTrack Insights, you can move beyond static dashboards and reports to real-time insights that drive efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve profitability.

Beta testing is already underway, with general availability expected by year-end 2025.

If you’re ready to see how NextTrack Insights can transform the way you manage your operations, contact us today www.crossroadsrmc.com or message us to schedule a demo.