IP Designer Series – JSON Builder Node

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The JSON Builder node can be used to build a JSON object, which you can use later in your flow for reading or sending out to a server using a web call.

Under the input tab on the Properties, the input could be output from some other node, a variable, or a text string.

The output of a JSON builder can be used to send a JSON web call, or it can be read similarly to the JSON parser output.

What Is Your ERP System Lacking?

If your organization doesn’t yet have an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implemented, you are way behind in the competition. Taking advantage of data management with erp systems is crucial in today’s competitive landscape. Not all ERP systems are the same, so it takes a great deal of research to find the one best for your business. If you already have an ERP system in place, you might want to consider if it’s the right fit or if it’s still not at full potential. Lexie Lu at socpoub.com shares the common areas where ERP systems fail, and how you can focus on these to improve your business processes and data processing.

  • Flexible Databases – While you don’t want to make all information accessible, you can set up tiers where department heads have more access to data than other employees, for example.
  • Manufacturing Execution System (MES) – For businesses with a manufacturing floor, adding MES functionality to your software systems helps with everything from overtime scheduling to quarterly productivity goals.
  • Visualization Tools – One way of breaking down complex data is with data visualization tools, which takes complex data, analyzes it and creates visual representations, making it easier to understand.
  • Security – Securing your system is vital and one of the reasons many companies turn to cloud-based solutions.
  • Remote Accessibility – Having a cloud ERP system can be accessible for any and all remote workers, business travelers, and on-the-go sales people in your company.
  • Vendor and Client Access – Vendors and clients alike should have easy access to profile information, past purchases/activities and general data provided by your ERP system.
  • Automated Workflow – You can add different software modules to your ERP that automate workflow for sales and marketing.
  • HR and Payroll Management – Adding HR and payroll management software to your ERP not only frees up HR but also makes life easier on your accounting department.

In a perfect world there would be an ERP system that crosses off everything on your checklist, but that doesn’t (yet) exist). However, the best ERP systems out there do have quite a few exclusive benefits. Thanks to third party add-ons (make sure they are compatible and fully integrated with your ERP system) you can customize your ERP system to your liking.

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Top Business Advantages Of Mobile CRM Apps

The rise of mobile device has not only changed the way we communicate and do things as consumers, but also the way we do business as companies. In this day and age, most interaction businesses have with customers – whether it’s a point of sale or speaking to a representative – is done on a mobile device.  Mobile apps are more popular than ever for both the business and consumer, and mobile customer relationship management (CRM) applications are on the rise. With mobile CRM apps, employees can interact with colleagues and clients on the go, as well as access data and other information at the palm of their hands. MobileAppDaily provides more benefits a mobile CRM solution can have for any business:

  • Customer Expectations – Customers expect any business they interact with to have an online presence to make interaction easier.
  • Services On-the-Go – With such easy access to your company information, you save your company and customer’s time.
  • Stay With The Customer – Instant communication helps build brand trust with new customers and turns them into returning customers.
  • A Connected Workforce – Traveling employees and those who work remotely can be more productive with a mobile CRM application.
  • Combine The CRM With Marketing Automation – Mobile CRM applications help your employees stay in sync no matter where they are.

Consider a Mobile CRM application for your business for its convenience, connectivity, and popularity with the current digital lifestyle we all have.

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Infor TechEd San Diego 2019

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Mark your calendars for Infor TechEd 2019 in San Diego, California. This 2-day event (Wednesday April 24-Friday April 26, 2019) will take place at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa.

Infor TechEd is a 2.5-day hands-on training event where you can learn directly from Infor product experts and improve your technical knowledge. This immersive education conference offers a unique opportunity for moderate to advanced technical administrator and development users to optimize your company’s investment in Infor CloudSuite Financials & Supply Management, Lawson, HCM, and Cloverleaf.

When
Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 → Friday, April 26th, 2019, from 7:30 to 2:00 (US/Pacific)

Where
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
9700 N. Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, California 92037
USA

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5 ways to properly secure new technology

Database errors and security breaches have increased significantly in recent years. With data migration, vulnerability to error and hacking is a great risk. “We have seen a large number of breaches and failures due to human error,” says Robert Reeves, Co-founder and CTO of Datical. Often times, humans underestimate and rely too much on “technology” to believe there will be room for error, but you can still make mistakes. Reeves emphasizes the need to automate security and system standards to eliminate (or significantly decrease) human error. Below are five recommendations on how to ensure that new technologies and systems are properly automated and secured:

Blockchain And The Future Of ERPs

Since its inception, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems have been a high-level asset to businesses, by providing automated business processes within an enterprise. Most businesses operate within a network of partners and vendors, and with the economy becoming more integrated, the need for cross-company collaboration continuously grows. But there aren’t many ERPs today that offer a fully comprehensive set of solutions for automating external business process. Yes, there are workarounds and third party sources, but none yet fully integrated in ERP systems. This is where blockchain technology has found an opportunity. Incorporating blockchain technology into ERP products allows business partners in your network to store their own copies of digitally signed transactions. Dimitri Tyles, senior director of engineering at Deltek explains the importance of blockchain and the future of ERP systems.

  • It’s All About Trust – mutual agreement with sensitivity of data for all parties.
  • What About Digital Signatures? – digital signing is generally built around documents, but doesn’t provide the necessary user experience if we need to sign transactions in an ERP. However, you can workaround it with an unrelated technology — FIDO (fast ID online) or Web Authentication to digitally sign any business transaction.
  • Why Blockchain? – While a digitally signed transaction can’t be altered without detection, it can still be deleted without a trace. Enterprise blockchains gives each participant their own node and stores their own copy of all signed transactions.

What we need is for ERP vendors to deliver blockchain-based solutions as SaaS offerings with all the additional tools provided as part of an ERP “all-in-one” system.

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4 Astonishing Advantages of Running a Two-Tier ERP System

When a company acquires more business and expands, one of the big question is what to do with their current enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Growing companies typically try to integrate everything into an all-in-one ERP system, but sometimes a one-tier system isn’t enough. A two-tier ERP approach may be a good solution. This is when two ERP systems operate simultaneously and integrate with each other. This results in a robust, comprehensive ERP system at the corporate level (tier one), while keeping the more flexible, agile, and cost-effective solution at the subsidiary level (tier two). Enterprise technology writer Elizabeth Quirk and members of the ERP provider United VARs shared the advantages of running a two-tier ERP system.

  • Fast Integration – can be implemented and customized in half the time compared with a one-tier solution of the same scope
  • Increased Customization and Simplicity – can be simplified and reduced to just the processes required by the end users
  • Value for Money: Bob Atkinson, Managing Director of In Cloud Solutions (UK) states that “you can do two to three times as much in the same time”
  • Simple and Cost-Efficient Implementation – The two-tier strategy often saves time and cuts costs compared to the one-tier approach
  • Avoiding Complication:  less complex, cheaper and more suitable to your business’ needs

Money is usually a vital factor when implementing a new or upgraded ERP system. Often times companies choose to implement a whole new system, but stop and consider if a two-tier system is right for you.

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How to Reduce ERP Security Risks

Due to the massive amounts of valuable data stored in their systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are a huge target by attackers. But thanks to technology, most ERP systems are prepared for these attacks. There are a few things, however, that you can do to help prevent hackers as well. Sean Michael Kerner, senior editor at eWEEK and Onapsis CTO JP Perez-Etchegoyen shares what’s behind ERP breaches and provided additional insight. When looking at ERP breaches, there are two things to consider: how the attacker got in and what they do once they have access. According to Perez-Etchegoyen, most people will not notice an ERP breach after an attacker has already gained access. Below are a number of things that organizations can and should do to limit the risk of attacks and improve ERP security:

  • Basic hygiene – find and fix vulnerabilities through patching or configuration changes
  • Define secure configurations
  • Repeatable processes – automate best practices for ERP updates
  • Manage and monitor the environment

These basic maintenance steps with your ERP systems could reduce the risk of being the target of attackers, securing your data with more more peace of mind.

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IP Designer Series – JSON Parser Node

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The JSON Parser node can be used to parse JSON data, either from a local file or from a response from a Web API.  The steps are very similar to getting XML data from a web API.

Under the input tab on the Properties, the input could be output from some other node, such as a file access node or Web Run result.

For the output, if you provide a sample file with a JSON response, that is an easy way to get the syntax for the variables coming across in the JSON response.  You can click “Set Variable” to see the syntax, and you can select “Export Variables” to get a file with the syntax for all variables in the sample file.

Use this output syntax to set variable values to use later in your flow.

Growing Dairy Company Emmi Digitises with Infor

Infor announced earlier this month that Switzerland dairy manufacturer Emmi is rolling out the enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution Infor M3 to some of its subsidiaries in order to streamline its internationally expanding business operations. With Switzerland being the country’s largest dairy processor and having a global reputation as a producer of premium dairy products and cheese, Emmi  produces and markets a comprehensive range of dairy products primarily for the retail trade and the food industry. Elsewhere, it focuses on brand concepts and specialities, such as the Emmi ready-to-eat cheese fondue, cave-aged cheese specialities, and the various CAFFÈ LATTE cold coffee products. The company have around 6,100 employees worldwide. The company needed a more standardized ERP solution to support their international subsidiaries during their rapid growth. Emmi opted for a single solution for these international locations with Infor M3 meeting all requirements for their new system. Infor M3 is a very comprehensive system – with specific features for the food industry – and can be fully integrated, so that it can also work with financial and purchasing systems. This gives Emmi complete control over its business operations, providing simple and easy access to sales forecasts and reports. Additionally, special attention is paid to quality control in the production and logistics processes, and to tracking and tracing – essential aspects in the dairy industry.

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