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Infor ERP Tips & Tricks: Gain Insight into Inventory Variances with Cycle Counting Analytics

Applies to: Infor LN Baan environments

Kathy Barthelt 0 632 Article rating: 5.0

Why this matters

Inventory discrepancies are often identified, but not fully understood. Without clear visibility into where and why variances occur, teams are left reacting instead of improving processes.

What this solves

The Cycle Counting Variances session (whinh8352m000) provides a visual way to analyze inventory discrepancies, helping teams identify patterns and root causes across warehouses and counting activities.


How it works...

Infor ERP Tips & Tricks: Improve MRP Visibility with WebTop Grid Support

Applies to: Infor LX BPCS environments

George Moroses 0 583 Article rating: 5.0

Why this matters

In MRP inquiries, limited visibility and paging behavior can make it difficult to review data efficiently—especially when working with larger datasets or modern web interfaces.

What this solves

This enhancement enables full compatibility between MRP320D Master Schedule Detail Inquiry and the WebTop Grid, allowing users to view and work with complete datasets more effectively.


How it works

JOIN WEBINAR: Chat With Your IBM i Data

Thursday, October 16 2025 --- 1:00-2:00pm US/Eastern

Nick Olson 0 2917 Article rating: 5.0

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

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Nick Olson 0 2651 Article rating: 5.0

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!

Beta testing underway—general availability by year-end.

Nick Olson 0 3295 Article rating: 5.0

Big News from inPOWER 2025!

At this year’s event in Wisconsin, Crossroads RMC unveiled NextTrack Insights, our most advanced analytics solution yet. This release marks a major step forward for manufacturers looking to unlock deeper insights from their ERP systems.

The highlight? AI-powered natural language querying. Instead of digging through static reports or dashboards, you can now ask plain-English questions like “Which machines are down?” or “Are we on track to meet production targets for this shift?” and get immediate, actionable answers.

👉 Beta testing is underway, with general availability by year-end.

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Moving Beyond ERP Customizations: Smarter Solutions for a Future-Ready System

Kathy Barthelt 0 11323 Article rating: 5.0

Transitioning away from ERP customizations can feel like a major hurdle—but with the right strategy, it’s not just possible, it’s powerful. Let’s cut through the noise and look at the real issues... and the smart solutions that pave the way to a leaner, more future-ready ERP.

Common Challenges (and Why They’re Not Dealbreakers)

Reliance on Custom Processes
Custom workflows often become second nature—but are they still serving you? Modern ERPs evolve with industry best practices baked in, and chances are, today’s standard features do what your custom code used to… only better.

Budget & Time Constraints
Testing, retraining, consulting—it all adds up. But the long-term payoff? Reduced technical debt, faster upgrades, and major gains in efficiency and scalability.

User Resistance
Change is hard, especially when teams are comfortable with their tools. But clear communication and a strong change management plan can turn skeptics into champions of a smarter, streamlined system.


Reality Check: Has Your Business Outgrown Its Customizations?

DASHBOARDS for IBM i WEBINAR

See it. Understand it. Discuss it.

Anthony Etzel 0 19028 Article rating: 5.0

Are your numbers telling the full story? Discover the power of dashboards in our recorded webinar from 5/2/2024: "Unlocking Business Insights with Dashboards" Numbers are just the tip of the iceberg; the real insights lie beneath, in the 'how' and 'why'. Imagine presenting your manager with a dashboard that not only showcases the figures but also unveils the backstory behind them. Picture revealing that the 3rd shift was short-staffed for over a week, or that a material shortage caused order fulfillment delays, or that quality issues triggered extensive rework, impacting subsequent production runs. How do you unearth all this crucial information without consulting every individual involved?

The Answer:  D A S H B O A R D S !

[Watch Video] Webinar: Business Insights Made Easy With Dashboards...

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Tips:  LX | BPCS | M3

Tips: LN | Baan

Why this matters

Inventory discrepancies are often identified, but not fully understood. Without clear visibility into where and why variances occur, teams are left reacting instead of improving processes.

What this solves

The Cycle Counting Variances session (whinh8352m000) provides a visual way to analyze inventory discrepancies, helping teams identify patterns and root causes across warehouses and counting activities.


How it works...

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