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Infor LX/BPCS Tips & Tricks for OPERATIONS: Override inspection days lead time at item-facility

George Moroses 0 13375 Article rating: 5.0

Item Facility Master has a new attribute to define the override inspection days lead time CICP.ICINSD.

  • When an item facility has a defined override inspection days lead time, that value will be used instead of the system parameter inspection days lead time.

MRP exception report, MRP200B
Purchase planning report, PUR285B
Purchase order / Requisition maintenance, PUR500D3
Purchase order consolidation / release, PUR640B1
Vendor splits, PUR653B

Infor LX/BPCS Tips & Tricks for TECHNOLOGY: Improve WebTop Grid Support for MRP320D Master Schedule Detail Inquiry

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This enhancement improved the subfile utilized in MRP320D Master Schedule Detail Inquiry -SCR001 by expanding the subfile with data rather than clearing the subfile as user pages. This change provides full support for the WebTop 4.8 Grid decorator.

This enhancement updated the approach used to populate the subfile to allow a deployed Webtop Grid to function correctly. There is no visible or user-impacted change to the way the program functions.

This enhancement provides improved functionality and full support of a Webtop grid applied to the subfile.

Infor LX/BPCS Tips & Tricks for FINANCE: IDF Ledger Book Journal Line Analysis

George Moroses 0 8524 Article rating: 5.0
  1. This enhancement added the IDF Ledger Book Journal Line Analysis business object for displaying reference information on summarized journal lines. This enhancement provided Ledger Book Journal Line Analysis business object and a bi-directional relationship to Ledger Book Journal Line Source.
  2. This enhancement provides the user with detailed reference information on summarized journal lines for analysis purposes.

✨ You're Invited: LN NAUG Face-to-Face Annual Meeting 2025

May 13–15, 2025 | Naperville, IL

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Why You Should Attend

LN NAUG Face-to-Face is the must-attend gathering for Infor LN and Baan ERP users across North America. Join fellow ERP professionals, decision-makers, and industry experts for three days of knowledge-sharing, innovation, and networking you won't find anywhere else.

💡 Get Inspired by real-world success stories from LN users

🤝 Connect with peers and solution providers shaping the future of Infor LN

📈 Level Up your ERP strategy with sessions on automation, analytics, integration, and more


Visit Crossroads RMC's Booth

Explore what’s new and what’s next with Crossroads RMC:

🔹 AI Consulting – Unlock insights and transform your ERP processes
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🔹 …and more!


🎟️  Don’t miss out — register now and reserve your spot at LN NAUG 2025!

Meet the Experts - EDI: A Competitive Advantage for Manufacturers

Frank Petrasio 0 6370 Article rating: 5.0

Discover how Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) can elevate your manufacturing operations and give you a competitive edge. Join Sarah Butler, UniLink's Director of Professional Services, and a panel of ERP and EDI experts as they demystify EDI for Infor XA, LN, and LX users and share actionable strategies for successful implementation. You’ll learn how EDI simplifies document exchange to boost efficiency and eliminate errors while adapting to diverse customer requirements for seamless adoption. Discover best practices for onboarding trading partners, mapping, testing, and maintaining EDI integrations to ensure compliance with major distributors and retailers. By the end of the discussion, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to streamline your operations, improve communication, foster stronger trading partnerships, and position your business for long-term success. Panel will include:

  • Randy Kenney, Product Manager | Guide Technologies
  • Frank Petrasio, Director, IBMi Group | Crossroads RMC
  • Phil Harley, CTO and General Manager | UniLink
  • Mitch Copman, Director of Sales & Marketing | UniLink
  • Sarah Butler, Director of Professional Services | UniLink


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WEBINAR: Partnering for Success – ERPLX Utilization Review

Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm (US/Eastern)

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Your ERP system needs to be well-understood to be an effective business tool, and your first step is to look at how the backbone of your company's operation is being utilized. 

Partner with Crossroads RMC for Success

Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm (US/Eastern)

Join Frank Petrasio and George Moroses to learn how Crossroads RMC partners with Infor clients to:

  • Maximize ERP Utilization
  • Enhance Productivity
  • Improve Efficiency
  • Optimize ERP Investment
  • Drive Business


Partnering with Crossroads RMC is critical to success.

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Tips:  LX | BPCS | M3

Anthony Etzel
/ Categories: Infor LX & BPCS Tips

BPCS/LX Tip of the Week: Getting the Most Out of the Shop Order Inquiry Program – Part 1

Understanding: How many hours remain in total and at each operation?

First let’s look at some key BPCS Master File data starting with the routing file.

How many routing steps (operations) are set up that reflect how the product is produced in the factory? If you take a short cut and set up only one operation for the entire process, then you will limit the information seen on the SO inquiry program. Set up the operation steps to reflect what you want to report back to from the factory floor.

Will each of the routing steps run in one work center, or in different work centers? To keep it simple you may want to set up work centers as departments. For example:

  • Assembly
  • Machine
  • Paint
  • Etc.

For each operation setup consider how you have set up the following:

  • Load Codes – for example a code 5 is used if reporting both setup time and run labor time. These codes are maintained in the work center file
  • Basis Code – typical codes are P for pieces per hour,  3 is used for hours per 1,000 pieces
  • Setup hours – if you set them up, you also want to report them
  • Run hours – Direct Labor
  • Machine hours

How you set up these fields will have an impact on how you report transactions and what is seen on the SO inquiry screen.

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