This feature provides the ability to enter information in the shelf life days and retest days fields for non-QMS lot controlled items, even when the QMS product is installed. The purpose of this enhancement is to allow the user to enter information for non-QMS lot controlled items even when QMS is activated in Parameters Generation,… […]
Read More… from BPCS/LX Tip of the Week: Shelf Life Days and Retest Days
The Facility Period Close process, as introduced in Infor LX 8.3.4, was designed to function interactively. The expectation was that clients with a continuous or 24-hour worldwide operation in multiple facilities would submit the Period End Close jobs for each facility as daily operations ceased or shifts ended for each facility. This process was designed… […]
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You’ve got an ERP system, so everything should be real-time and everyone should have access to information in real-time, right ? RIGHT?! Why not? Why are there spreadsheets, and separate Access databases off to the side? Data loses value over time, so why not give everyone up to date, accurate information all the time? Take… […]
When is the last time you took a hard look at your production lines? How are you moving product through the facility? Do you have work instructions / drawings available where needed? Do you have frequently used inventory available at the line? Where are the bottlenecks? Are your processes simplified? Taking a hard look at… […]
Read More… from BPCS & LX Tip of the Week: Simplify & Save Money – Evaluate Your Production Lines
Such lofty goals you had when you implemented your ERP system. It was going to be like pressing the “Easy Button”… then it wasn’t. What happened? In some cases, decisions were made to implement the system “just like we used to run our old system”. Great idea? Not so much. Your business changes, and your… […]
Read More… from BPCS/LX Tip of the Week: Make Your ERP Work FOR You – Streamline Your Processes
IBM® has released its latest operating system for the IBM i. IBM i 7.3™ has many new features and enhancements that you may want to take advantage of. Infor is pleased to announce the following Infor LX products are supported on this new version, effective June 12. Supported products and versions The following Infor products… […]
Read More… from BPCS/LX Tip of the Week: Infor LX Compatibility With IBM i 7.3
Sales tax nexus is the connection between a seller and a state that requires the seller to collect and remit tax on sales made in that state. If you have nexus in California and Texas, for example, you must collect and remit sales tax in California and Texas. Many states are expanding their nexus rules.… […]
For many businesses, a high-powered ERP can streamline processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen the bottom line—at least in theory. In reality, some companies miss out on the opportunity to achieve greater ROI by overlooking a few fundamental truths about ERPs. 1. Implementation takes longer than usually anticipated. 2. Company buy-in and sufficient training can predict… […]
Read More… from BPCS/LX Tip of the Week: 3 Common ERP Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
The Notes Maintenance feature is made up note programs that are accessible from a central location. The Note Text Maintenance (SYS555), Note Type Maintenance (SYS553) and Multi Language Notes Maintenance (SYS556) programs are all available as menu options. Instead of having to go into separate programs to maintain note settings, the user can set up… […]
Read More… from BPCS/LX Tip of the Week: Notes Maintenance Enhancements
The Enterprise Item application in the Infor Development Framework for Infor LX supports display of all information relevant to an item. This includes numerous aspects of Inventory, including facility, warehouse, location, lot, and container data. With the Enterprise Items application, you can customize the data displayed to include more or less data than is currently… […]
Read More… from BPCS/LX Tip of the Week: IDF – Enterprise Items Application