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And Then There Were None - Short Staffed?

Infor LX | BPCS | Infor LN | Baan | Infor M3

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So, you implemented your Infor ERP system 5, 10, 15, 20+ years ago, and now there are only a handful of people left from that implementation. Since most of the how and why walked out the door, how much longer can you get by on “tribal knowledge”?  

What’s the best way to proceed? Consider retraining your staff.

Crossroads RMC's consultants have had great success delivering highly impactful, focused training that shows an immediate benefit. Contact us to discuss how we can develop a training plan that is right for your business.

Infor LN & Baan Tip: Latest Porting Set – All Versions of Infor LN & Baan

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Are you on the latest porting set for your version of Infor LN or Baan? Check here to be sure:

VERSIONS: Infor LN, Infor Baan ERP 5.0c, Infor Baan IVc4

LAST MODIFIED ON:
13th Jan, 2021: Updated with 9.3i porting set, see KB 2176336 for this version. Available from LN CE release 2021.01
9th Oct, 2020: Updated with 9.3h porting set, see KB 2158949 for this version. Available from LN CE release 2020.10
9th July, 2020: Updated with 9.3g porting set, see KB 2142625 for this version. Available from LN CE release 2020.07
10th April, 2020....

Infor LX & BPCS Tip: Special Functions

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Use F14 from a menu to display the Special Functions screen, SYS50007.
From this pop-up screen you can access the following menu options:

  • JCDA Maintenance (SYS010D)
  • Display Output Queue
  • Display User Output
  • Send Messages
  • Display Messages
  • Display Job Log
  • Display Submitted Jobs
  • Display Remembered Keys
  • Menu Maintenance (SYS147)
  • Menu Print (SYS148)

This menu is only available from the character0based user interface. Infor Webtop users can access programs from the Quick Launch Menu.

Infor LN & Baan Materials Tips: Serialized and Lot Controlled Items

Kathy Barthelt 0 80327 Article rating: 4.3

Serial and Lot are additional characteristics/properties of Items that can be used to uniquely or collectively identify and track the item along with its Item code. Any Item can be made as Serialized and/or Lot controlled by choosing options "Serialized" and "Lot Controlled" in Items-General session under traceability section on the Details tab.

Further in Items-Warehousing data under the Identification tab, you can enable "Lot Tracking", "Lot in Inventory", "Serial Tracking" and "Serial in Inventory" which enables tracking of the Items. You can also define if the Item is "Serial/Lot not in inventory" then where you want to record the serial and lot details in the transactions like "Direct Delivery", "Receipt", "Transfer", "Register during As-Built, Service and Maintenance".

Below are some topics related to Serialized and Lot Controlled Items that will be useful...

How often are you counting your inventory? Are inaccurate counts affecting your ability to satisfy customer orders?

Infor LX | BPCS | Infor LN | Baan

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Crossroads RMC Cycle Counting Applications provide:

  • Increased inventory accuracy.
  • The ability to review & approve count before direct update of LN/Baan tables.
  • The elimination of unnecessary re-orders of items with current inventory.
  • Greater ability to satisfy customer orders due to accurate inventory levels.
  • Direct labor cost savings – less staff required for count.
  • Increased productivity during count – counts reduced from weeks to a day.


Learn more about Cycle Counting for Infor LX & BPCS> 

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Infor LX & BPCS Materials Tip: Unique ID Generator / Unique Sequence Number

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Serial Number Unique ID Generator - The new Serial Number Unique ID Generator program (INV599B3) is used to generate a unique value that groups a set of serial numbers that should be treated as part of a single, comprehensive set of inventory transactions.

Assign Unique Sequence Number - The new Assign Unique Sequence Number program (SYS046B) is used by any program that posts an inventory transaction, that is, writes an...

Infor LN & Baan Tip: Can You Backflush An Item If Estimated Quantity is Zero?

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Yes, you can backflush an item with an estimated quantity = 0.00 if you haven't already backflushed the order. For example, you had an order with one component, you reported the quantity at the operation or order level and ran the backflush. Now you realize you need another component added. In this example, the order has already been backflushed, so if you were to add a second component, run backflushing, nothing would happen.

Backflushing is based on the 'quantity to backflush' in report operations or report orders complete. When the quantity is backflushed....

Increase Production by 10-20% - It's Simple!

Developed for Infor LX, BPCS, Infor LN, Baan & Infor M3

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Studies show that merely displaying current production data to your workers via a dashboard increases production.

Improve the performance of your shop floor with Analytics Dashboard for Infor LX, BPCS, Infor LN, Baan, and Infor M3. It's simple to use and configure without programming knowledge. Display performance metrics in a grid, graph, chart, or any way that makes sense. learn more>

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You can benefit from a business process review only if...

You can benefit from a business process review only if...

Infor LX | BPCS | Infor LN | Baan

Did you implement your ERP system 5 years ago… or maybe 20 years ago? At the time, it was like a brand new car… sleek, fast, top-of-the-line, and fuel-efficient. And although it may have needed a few minor “adjustments”, overall you were very pleased. Fast forward to today. Does it still have that new car smell? Does it run as efficiently as it used to? Do you know how to fix a problem when it occurs?

While ERP systems are certainly designed to last, over time, your business changes, your customers’ needs change, employees change and you are left with a system that may run “fine”, but you certainly don’t feel the same way about it as you did when it was brand new.

So the good news is that you CAN restore that “new car smell” with a utilization review, or business process review.

What is a Utilization or Business Process Review and Why Do I Need One?
Simply put, a business process review is an exercise designed to help businesses identify areas of improvement to become more agile, efficient, and streamlined.

Does my organization need a Business Process Review? 

While every company could benefit from conducting a business process review, it's only worth the time and effort if you have a specific problem you're trying to solve or a goal you are trying to achieve. Furthermore, and perhaps most importantly, organizations must be ready and willing to make changes. 

That's why a business process review is critical; it helps align processes, define goals, and thoughtfully plan and build solutions that help businesses achieve actual growth.

Our consultant reviews the current usage and related business processes of your entire Infor ERP system, or a particular area like Finance, Manufacturing, Materials Management, or Technology to make recommendations that will reinvigorate your Infor ERP system and those that use it.

Other benefits include:

  • Creating a consistent way of working across the business
  • Automating processes to reduce effort and increase productivity
  • Improving decision-making capability by providing access to real-time, reliable, and accurate information
  • Creating opportunities to improve your customer service levels and response times
  • Increasing your ability to attract and retain quality staff

Your ERP system may require some engine work, or it may just require an oil change and an expert to look everything over to make sure things are running smoothly. Either way – whether this is a project you take on internally or decide that you need some expert guidance from a company like Crossroads RMC, it is worth the time and investment to ensure peak performance.

Business process reviews can be performed 100% remotely via phone or web meeting, or in person – you choose what works best for your team.

Contact Us: 800.762.2077 | solutions@crossroadsrmc.com


 

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