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Infor LX/BPCS Tips & Tricks for OPERATIONS: Lot Expiration Date

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This feature provides a parameter that allows the user to enter expiration dates on the Inventory Transaction Posting screen, INV500, and Purchase Order Receipts screen, PUR5505, when they have received a lot controlled item that is not QMS controlled. This new field allows an expiration date to be entered and not overridden. A system parameter was added to Advanced Process Industries Parameters, API820D. When the parameter is set to Yes, a new lot expiration date is available in the Inventory Transaction Posting, INV500D2, and Purchase Order Receipts, PUR550D2, screens.

Infor News You Can Use: LN NAUG Face-to-Face Annual Meeting 2025

May 13-15, 2024 | Chicago Marriott - Naperville IL

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We are delighted to invite you to the 2025 Annual LN NAUG Face-to-Face Event —a special premier event for Infor LN and Baan users of North America. This is your chance to connect with fellow users, share experiences, and shape the future.

  • Learn from the Best: Engage with industry leaders and experts through keynote sessions and panel discussions.
  • Increase your Skills: Participate in collaborative breakout sessions to explore available solutions.
  • Network & Connect: Build relationships with other customers, potential collaborators, and industry pioneers.


Register today to claim Early Bird pricing through March 31, 2025.
https://www.lnnaug.org/events/2025-f2f-annual-meeting 

 

Crossroads RMC AI Business Models: Generative AI Using ChatGPT

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The Future is Here: Are You Ready to Embrace AI?

According to Deloitte's State of AI in the Enterprise Report:

  • 94% of business leaders believe AI is critical to their success strategy in the next 5 years.
  • 79% of organizations expect Generative AI to transform their operations within 3 years.
  • 56% are already leveraging Generative AI to boost efficiency and productivity.

AI isn’t just the future—it’s happening now. Where is your organization on its AI journey? Whether you're just starting or looking to expand, we’re here to help you take the next step, together.

We’re excited to introduce our latest professional service, Implementing Generative AI Using ChatGPT. This new service is designed to help organizations effectively leverage the power of generative AI in their operations

Key Benefits of Implementing Generative AI Using ChatGPT by Department

It’s Mid-January, and IT’S GO TIME!

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The calendar is fresh, the resolutions are set, and the opportunities are endless!

But before you dive headfirst into tackling your to-do list, take a moment.

Pause.

Now is the perfect time to reflect and plan your ERP strategy.

What’s an ERP Strategy?

An ERP strategy is a roadmap for the steps you should take before, during, and after implementing an ERP system. It’s designed to ensure your ERP delivers on its promise of functionality and success—the backbone of running your business effectively.

Think of it like planning a road trip:

  • Which cities will you visit?
  • Where will you stay?
  • What landmarks do you want to explore?

Without a plan, you’re winging it. While spontaneity might work for a vacation, it’s risky when it comes to your ERP system.

A poorly executed road trip might waste time or cause frustration, but a poorly executed ERP strategy? That can hinder your business growth, create inefficiencies, and lead to costly mistakes.

What if:

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Infor LN & Baan Tips & Tricks for OPERATIONS: Creating a Purchase Order with Subcontracting

To create a purchase order (with subcontracting) third party outsourcing from purchase order, execute these steps:

  1. Create a purchase order using the same data set defined in the Subcontracting Models (tisub1100m000) session.
  2. In the Purchase Order Intake Workbench (tdpur4601m200) session, click New. The Purchase Order (tdpur4100m900) session is displayed.
  3. Select the business partner in the Business Partner field, Press Tab. Note: Infor LN populates the default data for the selected business partner in the other fields of the purchase order header.
  4. Select the order type for subcontracting in the Order Type field, purchase office in the Purchase Office field, and the related order series in the Order field.
  5. Click New on the Order Lines tab and select your subcontracted price item in the second segment of the Item field.
  6. Specify the required quantity in the Ordered Quantity field, price of the item in the Price field and click Save.
  7. Click the Approve button to approve the purchase order. The purchase order Status is updated to Approved.
  8. Verify that the material to be sent to the subcontractor is updated on the Material Supply Lines tab.
  9. Select the material line on the Material Supply Lines tab and click Actions > Generate Supply Order.
  10. Select the generated supply order line updated in the Supply Order Line field on the Material Supply Lines tab and click References > Supply Lines. The Warehousing Order (whinh2100m100) session is displayed.
  11. Select the outbound order line on the Outbound Lines tab and click References > Status Overview. The Outbound Line Status Overview (whinh2129m000) session is displayed.
  12. In the Outbound Line Status Overview (whinh2129m000) session, ensure that the Generate Outbound Advice and the Release Outbound Advice activities are automatically executed.
  13. On the specific menu, click Freeze/Confirm. The Shipment Lines (whinh4131m000) session is displayed.
  14. Select the shipment line and click Confirm. The shipment line Status is updated to Confirmed on the Status tab.
  15. Verify that the Line Status is Shipped for the outbound order line on the Outbound Lines tab in the Warehousing Order (whinh2100m100) session.

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