Hivimar Selects Infor WMS as its Warehouse Management System

Ecuador-based automotive distributor Hivimar has selected Infor WMS to increase productivity in its distribution The system will be implemented by Cerca Technology, Infor channel partner in Latin America. Per the press release, Hivimar’s success is based on its commitment to its customers and its constant interest in innovation and improving processes to provide more and better services. The company needed to implement an agile, technological and efficient warehouse management system. Infor WMS met all their needs for a new system, and it’s a world-class solution that applies to B2B and B2C business models and has advanced capabilities, data analytics and great user experience.

 

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How to change the ADFS domain

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Follow these steps to edit the domain name on the ADFS instance:

Update the Domain Name

  1. Open the ADFS Management application from the ADFS server.
  2. On the right, select “Edit Federation Service Properties”.
  3. Change the Federation service name and identifier to reflect the new domain name.

Regenerate the Token Certificates

  1. Open a PowerShell session on the ADFS Server
  2. Run “Update-ADFSCertificate”, which will generate a new token-decrypting and token-signing certificate.
  3. The old certificate will remain primary on the instance and cannot be deleted until a new primary is selected.
  4. In PowerShell, run the command “set-ADFSProperties -AutoCertificateRollover $false”
  5. Now you can right-click the secondary (new) certificates and set them as primary.
  6. Delete the old certificates.
  7. Reset the rollover option in PowerShell: “set-ADFSProperties -AutoCertificateRollover $true”

Deploy the new Server Certificate

  1. Get the Thumbprint value on the new certificate for the new domain.
  2. In PowerShell, run command “set-ADFSSslCertificate -thumbprint <value you saved in step 11>”
  3. Bounce the ADFS service

Your ADFS domain/URL has been updated!

 

Sahli Reaps Rich Harvests in the Cloud

Infor recently announced that Sahli AG has implemented Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise. A leading supplier of agricultural machinery spare parts and agricultural equipment, Sahli is responding to the increasing requirements in terms of agility and flexibility as well as improving strategic insights with high-quality data management. Per the press release, Infor partner AS infotrack AG was responsible for the implementation of the Infor CloudSuite industrial manufacturing and support of the project. Moreover, Sahli AG’s decision in choosing Infor was primarily based on the comprehensive approach via a fully standardized platform of Infor CloudSuite. Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise makes a decisive difference in connecting the field staff to the company. A major factor in choosing Infor, Sahli can now access the system from anywhere using mobile devices and always call up all the necessary information — about availability, prices and delivery times, for example — up to date and in real time. Further, partnering with Infor gives Sahli a partner that ensures the systems are up to date as well as secure. As a SaaS solution package, Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise is operated via Amazon Web Services (AWS), which means the underlying infrastructure is permanently updated and with the highest security standards.

 

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ISS: How To Clear a Sync Lock

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To clear an existing sync lock in order to rerun the sync from the beginning again

From ssoconfig -c:

Login to the Infor Security Services web page

On the menu bar navigate to Federation > Manage Locked Process

If there is a process listed, make a note of the process that is locked

From the command line, run the ssoconfig utility. Type ssoconfig -c

At the prompt, enter the ssoconfig password

Select Manage Locked Processes

Select the number of the process that needs to be unlocked

Once it has been cleared, a message will appear that the process has been cancelled

Select the number that corresponds to Exit to return to the ssoconfig menu

Select EXIT at the ssoconfig utility

From the ISS web page:

Login to the Infor Security Services web page

On the menu bar navigate to Federation > Manage Locked Process

If there is a process listed, kindly check the box and hit the “unlock” button (Note: There may be more than one locked process, but you only need one to unlock, and all will be unlocked).

 

10 ways to use virtual reality technology in your real estate business

One of the more popular technological trends these days is virtual reality (VR). What with the Covid-19 pandemic encouraging us to social distance and live and work remotely, many businesses had to get creative to still be able to cater to their customers. In the real estate sector, VR has become a game-changer in the way real estate agents sell and the way customers buy houses. Maria Prakkat, content marketer and technology specialist, shares an article on HousingWire on the advantages of implementing VR technology in the real estate business.

  1. Take your customers on virtual tours. “These immersive experiences enable prospective buyers to explore properties in three dimensions from the comfort of their homes.”
  2. Gain in-depth insights through VR market research. “By utilizing VR technology, agents can conduct immersive surveys, gather feedback and analyze user behavior within virtual environments. This enables them to understand buyer preferences, identify trends and make data-driven decisions.”
  3. Remote client consultations. “Clients can view properties, discuss details and ask questions in real-time, even if they live far away. This technology eliminates geographic barriers, saving time and increasing convenience for both parties involved.”
  4. VR QR codes. “QR codes linked to virtual reality experiences simplify the sharing of immersive property tours. Real estate agents can generate QR codes associated with specific properties and share them through various marketing channels, such as websites, social media or print materials.”
  5. Virtual home staging. “This virtual staging option offers numerous advantages, such as eliminating the need for purchasing or renting physical furniture, enabling agents to showcase various interior design styles to cater to the preferences of diverse potential buyers, and allowing customization and enhancing the overall presentation of the property, potentially increasing buyer interest and accelerating the sales process.”
  6. VR training of agents. “VR can simulate various sales scenarios, allowing agents to practice communication, negotiation and objection-handling skills. They can interact with virtual clients, respond to inquiries and practice effective sales techniques in a risk-free environment. VR will also allow agents to complete safety and compliance training.”
  7. Property development visualization. “VR technology presents a valuable opportunity for real estate agents and property developers to harness its capabilities and create detailed, interactive visualizations of their projects even before the construction phase commences.”
  8. Virtual meetings and collaboration. “Virtual meetings and collaboration enhance communication, allowing for real-time discussions, visual presentations and shared decision-making. This efficient and interactive approach streamlines the overall process, saving time and increasing productivity for all parties involved.”
  9. Enables design visualization. “Virtual architectural visualizations allow prospective buyers to get a realistic picture of a property’s inside and exterior before purchasing it. Particularly in social distancing trends, 3D visualization has proven crucial in enabling businesses to operate without in-person interactions between entrepreneurs, architects and builders.”
  10. Immersive VR advertising. “Embracing the innovative potential of VR advertising enables real estate agents to effectively stand out in the competitive real estate market and leave a lasting impression on their target audience. “

Prakkat concludes that VR is transforming the real estate industry, providing game-changing solutions to optimize operations, elevate client experiences and gain a competitive edge.

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Infor Complements its Food & Beverage Industry Cloud Platform with World-Class Route-to-Market Solution from Ivy Mobility

Infor announced at their Infor Food & Beverage Connect event in Chicago of their new partnership with Ivy Mobility in order to strengthen the solution ecosystem for consumer-packaged goods (CPG), food and beverage manufacturing and distributing businesses requiring mobile solutions for direct store delivery (DSD), and merchandizing and in-store operations. Per the press release, Ivy Mobility has its head office in Singapore and has operations in North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company has operations in 57+ countries. Ivy Mobility and Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage are considered complementary software solutions. Where Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage manages the customer and product master data, sales order entry, warehousing and accounts receivable, on the other side Ivy Mobility covers the execution of route deliveries, van sales, taking field orders and returns, accepting credit card payments, as well as executing merchandizing and in-store activities. Further, Ivy Mobility also supports route and visit planning, van load and end-of-day van stock reconciliation.

 

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Chelton Takes Flight with Infor CloudSuite

Infor recently announced that aerospace and defense industry manufacturer, Chelton, has selected Infor CloudSuite Aerospace & Defense as its enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform. Following a restructure and rebrand, Infor will support Chelton with the the cloud solution, powered by AWS (Amazon Web Services), and will facilitate a standardized, scalable platform from which to streamline operations, and support greater visibility and risk management. Per the press release, Chelton selected Infor CloudSuite Aerospace & Defense to replace a heavily customized, unsupported legacy system. The decision was made based on Infor’s experience and credentials in the sector, combined with the out-of-the-box industry capabilities the system provides. Chelton VP of operations James Burke says of the decision, “As we adapt to a new organizational structure in the wake of ownership changes, we needed a best-in-class, scalable platform to enable us to drive efficiency, mitigate risk, optimize reporting, simplify processes and enable data-driven decisions. We were impressed by the in-depth industry-focused functionality of the system, crucially without the need for customizations, and with regular updates via the cloud to ensure we’re always on the latest release and fully supported. This also means we get immediate benefit from new capability and innovation, helping us to scale, flex and grow as our markets and customers demand.”

 

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5 Patching Tips in Lawson v10

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These 5 tips could make applying patches that much less stressful and are also good practice in general.

 

Tip 1: Check existing patch logs to see if a patch has already been applied previously and current versioning. This is good to check after a patch has been applied as well.

These logs can be found and generated here in LID:

perl %GENDIR%\bin\patches_installed_report <productline>

perl %GENDIR%\bin\source_versions_report <productline>

 

Tip 2: Restart the LSF server (or services) to ensure no processes are being held up and when it boots up, turn off Websphere LSF Appserver service before applying a patch to ensure users cannot log on, especially if patch needs to be applied during or close to work hours.

 

Tip 3: Run dbdef command to make sure there is a connection to the database before patching

 

Tip 4: When activating or staging multiple patches, run this command to speed up the post compile process:

qcontrol -jlocal,4  – This will set the servers cores to 4 when processing form compiles. Set it back to 2 when done. You can also check the status of the compiled jobs with command: qstatus | head -5

 

Tip 5: If a Plus dictionary is created after patching, its typically good practice to compile the entire product line with the command: cobcmp (be aware this can take up to 20-30 minutes to complete, tip 4 helps with this). This ensures that all programs are functioning correctly before passed to testers.

 

Bonus Tip: Verify security is on before sent to the testers!  Hope these were helpful.

 

If you require assistance with applying patches for your v10 system, it is common for organizations to engage Lawson consultant teams for managed services, which are available at a fixed monthly rate. These consultant teams possess significant knowledge and expertise and are suitable for larger organizations. Additionally, smaller organizations that do not require a full-time Lawson employee on-site may also find this service advantageous. Nogalis offers this service, and you can contact us through our contact page for further details.

Top 4 Trends Reshaping IT And HR Collaboration

Workplace trends are constantly changing. The level of collaboration within departments of an organization are affected by these changes as well. An essential collaboration between two departments are IT and HR. Enterprise technology Clint Boulton shares an article on Forbes on the relationship between IT and HR and how the latest workplace trends greatly affect both departments. Workplace trends are evolving quicky, says Boulton, introducing more complexity into organizations. An explosion in data-centric technologies and other digital trends has heightened the importance of strong IT-HR collaboration. These latest trends are driving IT and HR to work together more closely, according to Boulton:

  1. Hybrid work. It’s no surprise that the hybrid workspace is a staple in today’s workspace. The COVID-19 pandemic saw many people switch to remote work. Since then, many organizations have adopted the hybrid work week. Boulton says of this trend: “IT leaders and HR managers have been huddling on technologies, processes and policies working in both corporate and home offices since hybrid work practices have proliferated. Social distancing policies, technical workarounds and accommodating optimal work-life balance once dominated these huddles. Increasingly, HR and IT are shifting focus to supporting employees in organizations where leaders are expecting to see more employees in corporate offices than they have in recent years.”
  2. AI/ML. “The biggest issue IT and HR must contend with includes concerns about workforce automation. Earlier AI tools gave employees working in back-office roles cause for pause. Generative AI is casting new light on how technology may be used to augment creative functions, which will require more conversations between HR and IT about how to manage associated concerns. IT and HR will have to educate employees about how using automation technologies can help them perform better in their roles. And as generative AI use grows in organizations, IT and HR will have to work closely to mitigate associated governance issues,” says Boulton.
  3. Data Analytics. For the organizations who have adopted hybrid work styles or even stayed fully remote, this decision was most likely made by information collected from employees and their input on the future of their work environment. “As hybrid policies reshape the world of knowledge work, business leaders are looking for data about how effective employees are at doing their job,” says Boulton. “This has given rise to an emerging category of data-crunching tools known as workplace analytics, which gauge such details as how long employees spend on work tasks, which tasks they are spending the most time on, as well as the output and outcomes of those workstreams. HR meanwhile may seek workplace analytics from IT that helps them measure the success of diversity and inclusion efforts by analyzing hiring practices and promotion rates. This can help HR pinpoint areas for improvement, as well as make changes that curb employee attrition.”
  4. Data protection and compliance. “Organizations naturally produce vast amounts of data, critical and trivial. As corporate stewards, IT and HR leaders have significant stakes in how information is generated, shared and used, as well as how it’s protected. Perhaps no area of focus has attracted the attention of HR and IT of late than the impact of AI consumption on corporate data. Of chief concern is the potential for leaks of proprietary corporate data and IP in these tools, many of which are easily available and unmonitored. Organizations must remind employees about best practices for safeguarding corporate data in the face of data privacy, security, bias and ethical issues. IT and HR have key roles working with compliance and other stakeholders to develop, implement and pass down such policies to the broader organization,” says Boulton.

The major takeaway to these trends, Boulton concludes, is that the workplace is evolving rapidly for IT leaders and their HR counterparts and they need to be ahead of the curve ready for these changes this year and beyond.

 

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Graduate Hotels Partners with Infor Hospitality

Infor recently announced that Graduate Hotels®, a collection of hand-crafted hotels located in dynamic university-anchored towns, has selected Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) for its property management system (PMS) and will fully standardize on the Infor cloud-based platform. Per the press release, Graduate Hotels has been marking successful go-lives with Infor’s software at 31 properties since June 2022, with the most recent at its Eugene, Oregon, location. Infor’s HMS suite gives Graduate Hotels modern technology at its fingertips to unify and refine operations, deliver superior guest experiences, and implement and execute intelligent strategy. Moreover, Infor HMS being a fully integrated property management system built for the cloud with flexibility, security, efficiency, and mobile capabilities will help streamline the hotel group’s operations, maximize profitability, deliver great guest experiences, and keep the company prevailing in a competitive sector.

 

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