Transitioning away from customizations can indeed pose challenges, but it’s not insurmountable with the right approach. Here’s a look at the real issues and solutions that can pave the way for a streamlined, up-to-date ERP. Common Challenges: Dependency on Custom Processes Custom processes become ingrained, and removing them disrupts established workflows. However, business processes often… […]
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When the originating order or order line of an outbound order line is canceled or changed, this affects the outbound order line and may impact the related outbound advice, shipments, or shipment lines. For most order origins, warehousing order-type parameters determine whether these actions are allowed: Update the outbound order line if the originating order… […]
Gartner forecasts that by 2026, 75% of organizations will anchor their digital transformation strategies in cloud computing. Public cloud investment is expected to hit $724 billion by 2024, highlighting the sector’s rapid expansion. Yet, selecting the appropriate infrastructure is critical, necessitating carefully evaluating various factors. A detailed TechTarget article examines the advantages and disadvantages of… […]
Avoid Being a Quitter As the calendar flips to January 1st, it marks the beginning of a new year filled with fresh opportunities and resolutions. It’s that time when many of us set ambitious goals for ourselves, both personally and professionally. But, how often do these aspirations fizzle out before we even hit the second… […]
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The conclusion of the fiscal year is inevitably a hectic period, making it crucial not to overlook essential tasks within your ERP system to ensure a seamless year-end close and set the stage for a successful start to the upcoming year. Below are critical items to include in your comprehensive checklist: Year-End Close Process: Remove… […]
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It’s hard to believe, but we’re nearing the end of 2023, and it’s a good time to reflect on your goals and plan for the coming year. If your plans for 2024 include upgrading your Infor ERP system, then Crossroads RMC is here to help. With over 35 years of industry experience, we can ensure… […]
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Why You Need IDF The Infor Development Framework (IDF) not only helps you modernize the look and feel of your LX software but also the interactions of the IBM i software with other applications in your business. “The IDF is a multi-user interface, single codebase architecture that’s metadata-driven (and) provides a lot of flexibility to… […]
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Transformation: (definition) A thorough and dramatic change . We all dream about it….how can we transform ourselves into something better…something more desirable? Maybe it is our appearance that we want to improve, maybe it is our physical strength and stamina, or maybe it is our mental toughness. Have we thought about transformation when it comes… […]
MEASURE WHAT YOU WANT TO IMPROVE ! Six simple words, but put together they convey a powerful concept that can transform manufacturing companies. It’s a basic concept that’s hard to argue with: Collect data, see where the data leads you, and make changes that have a positive impact on the data. Repeat often. If your… […]
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What items should be MPS planned, and what items should be MRP planned… Master Scheduled Items are those items that are finished goods, or service items, that receive their requirements either specifically from Independent demand, or both Dependent and Independent demand. Independent Demand is demand that cannot be calculated from higher-level demand in the product… […]
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