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Infor ERP Evaluation Criteria – Fit & Functionality

By Jack Shannon on 10/14/20 10:15 AM

 

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Hi, I'm Jack Shannon. If you're looking for ERP software, it's important that that software fits your company and has the functionality you need.

I know I stated the obvious, but sometimes you get so wrapped up in looking at what vendors have, you forget to evaluate them on what you need. So, let's talk about what Infor ERP has.

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Infor ERP Evaluation Criteria – The User Experience

By Jack Shannon on 10/14/20 10:00 AM


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Hi, I'm Jack Shannon. If you're looking for ERP, I know that user experience is going to be important to you.

The user experience can be explained this way. How easy is it to use the software? I know this is an important issue not because of a survey that I read. I've been working with ERP and ERP users for over 30 years. It's reasonable that you want to have a better experience with your new ERP as compared to the experience you're having today. We understand this, Infor understands this, and this is what they've done:

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Are You Getting the Most Out of Your ERP?

By Jack Shannon on 9/28/20 2:18 PM

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Hi, I'm Jack Shannon. Are you getting the most out of your ERP? More importantly, how do you know if you're getting the most out of your ERP?

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The Infor VISUAL Time and Attendance Function that Benefits Almost Every Manufacturer

By Bryan Foshee on 9/16/20 10:00 AM

Some background before we begin

The ability to understand your costs, manage your capacity, and accurately quote all depend on knowing what your labor costs are for each work order. Infor VISUAL customers typically use the labor barcoding functionality, or the brand-new Shop Floor Mobile solution to capture labor on their work orders. (If you would like to learn more about Shop Floor Mobile, click here to view a demo of each module.)

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Addressing Enterprise-Level Needs with Infor CloudSuite Industrial

By Tim O'Brien on 8/5/20 10:00 AM

Customer success with Infor CloudSuite Industrial

Infor CloudSuite Industrial (Syteline) ERP is specifically designed for manufacturers. The greatest benefit, as well as differentiator of the system, is that it can address almost all business needs. Providing a complete, integrated, and single-sourced application is an important—and rare—asset to have as an ERP provider.

Topics: ERP selection
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Manufacturing Metrics: How to Measure Profitability

By Tim O'Brien on 7/29/20 10:00 AM

 

Measuring performance in a manufacturing environment is critical

How manufacturers measure their performance varies from company to company. We often see companies using manufacturing metrics or KPIs that are not necessarily what they need, but rather what they know can be measured (and trusted). That is a big difference. When the critical determinants for collecting data are largely based on technical infrastructure, discipline, and existing processes, that data might not be exactly what you’re looking for.

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ERP for Small Manufacturers: Top Considerations

By Tim O'Brien on 7/15/20 10:00 AM

How should small manufacturers address their ERP needs?

Small manufacturing companies are often caught in the conundrum of aligning business needs with sometimes arbitrary budgets. Over the past 20 years, I have worked with many small manufacturers looking for ERP solutions, and it is always an interesting balance between the functionality they want, what they can actually utilize, and what they are willing to invest financially.

Topics: ERP selection
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ERP vs. MRP: Which System is Right in a Manufacturing Environment?

By Jack Shannon on 7/1/20 10:00 AM

It’s really no contest

If you are looking for software to manage your small to medium-sized discrete manufacturing business and don’t know if you need MRP (material requirements planning) or ERP (enterprise resource planning), let me make this easy for you. You should look for an ERP system. Read on to learn why.

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How to Use Machine Data to Drive Profitability in Infor VISUAL

By Tim O'Brien on 5/20/20 10:00 AM

What is machine data and why does it matter?

Machine data is feedback that comes directly from the operational resource on the production floor. It is true, real-time data of run rates and cycle times that can provide exceptionally valuable information for companies where managing capacity is critical and actual costs need to be accurate.

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You Won't Fix Your Manufacturing Production Schedule with a Stand-Alone Tool

By Jack Shannon on 5/19/20 10:00 AM

A scheduling pressure cooker

I used to be a plant manager, an operations manager, and a supervisor. I understand the importance of on-time delivery. If a company I worked for wasn’t tracking it, I started to. Anyone who reported to me also knew the importance of on-time delivery.

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