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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MARCH… “in like a lion and out like a lamb” Problems = Risk Boy, it sure seems like we’ve seen our fair share of March “LIONS” over the past few years, wouldn’t you agree? Those lions have manifested mostly as external global problems outside of the control of any given person or manufacturing operation. As… […]
The calendar is fresh, the resolutions are made and the opportunities are endless! So, it is time to dive right in and start tackling your to-do’s? Right? Not just yet! First , you need to take the time to think about your ERP strategy. What’s an ERP strategy? ————————————- ERP strategy is a guideline for… […]
Year-end is always a busy time and it is easy to forget things that must be done in your ERP system to close out the year properly and also set you up for a good start to the following year. Here are some things that you should make sure to add to your to-do checklist:… […]
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To use the ‘Use-Up’ or ‘Alternative’ functionality the correct ATP settings of the use-up item must be defined. Order Planning makes use of ATP to determine if there is still supply available. The component needs to have a CTP horizon greater than 0. Then a top down item selection should be chosen when generating order… […]
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We are proud to announce that Tim Baker, Crossroads RMC Senior Solutions Architect & Project Manager, has become a member of the Infor LX User Community Board of Directors! Tim brings 32 years of experience to Crossroads RMC and takes pride in offering exceptional leadership and expertise to achieve the goals and objectives of his… […]
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Transactions to be mapped – In the mapping scheme, you must define the ledger mapping and the dimension mapping for these types of transactions: Financial integration transactions resulting from logistic events in Operations Management . General Ledger transactions. Procurement card transactions in Accounts Payable. In addition, to support dimension accounting you must define the dimension… […]
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