Jacuzzi Chooses Infor CloudSuite as Centerpiece of Enterprise Transformation

Jacuzzi Brands Inc. recently selected Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise to help improve inventory accuracy and supply chain efficiency, enhance customer experience and standardize business processes. Jacuzzi has been an Infor customer since 195, and was running Infor ERP on-premises in many worldwide facilities. Per the press release, a few years ago Jacuzzi management realized that the current situation would not support the company’s growth. Specifically, they wanted to better manage its inventory and reduce inventory levels and to improve supply chain effectiveness and raise the customer experience. After a review involving multiple vendors, the company chose Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise. Brian Pierson, Jacuzzi Brands global chief operating officer, says of the decision, “One of Infor’s advantages is that they are easy to do business with. They brought together the right people at the right time and were able to show us that they had the right solution for our organization. We know they have got our backs throughout this journey.”

 

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Infor Data Migration Factory

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Is your organization planning a move from Infor Lawson to Infor Cloud Suite (FSM, HRT, and HRP)?

If so, make sure you take advantage of Infor’s Data Migration Factory (DMF).

The DMF till will be used to perform data mapping; pre-and post-migration steps; data verification, rationalization, and validation; and data testing.  There are 5 Data Migration Passes as part of this process: 3 test passes, 1 mock go-live pass, and 1 production pass.

Lawson S3 data will be migrated for current FY detail, and 2 prior FY summary or detail for Financial Data.  HR Talent will migrate 0-3 years of employee work assignment and service record history.  Payroll will migrate current calendar year history if the go-live if after January 1.

NOTE: if you need access to ALL of your historical data, Nogalis offers a cost-effective and comprehensive solution.  Check it out here!

You can find more detail about the DMF on Infor’s KB article 2213690.  Make sure you ask your Customer Success manager to include the DMF in your migration plan.  It is FREE for Infor customers migrating from S3 to Cloud Suite!!

 

The 12 Biggest AI Mistakes You Must Avoid

The benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are without a doubt an advantage to have, but only if you know how to utilize it properly. Bernard Marr, strategic business & technology advisor, shares an article on Forbes of the 12 biggest mistakes organizations make regarding AI and learn simple ways to avoid these common missteps – mostly in the beginning stages –  so you can effectively harness the power of AI.

  1. Not Going “All In” on AI. “To fully realize the potential of AI, though, organizations must commit to its implementation and integration. It’s crucial to invest in the right infrastructure, personnel, and training to ensure successful AI adoption and avoid half-hearted attempts that can lead to wasted resources and suboptimal results.”
  2. Lack of Clear Business Goals. “If you’re going to launch AI initiatives in your business, make sure to establish specific, measurable objectives before you begin. By aligning AI projects with clear business goals, you can evaluate their impact and ROI, ensuring your efforts drive meaningful value for your organization.”
  3. Insufficient Expertise. “Invest in hiring skilled professionals with expertise in machine learning, data science, and engineering, or focus on upskilling existing employees through training and education. Partnering with experienced consultants or vendors can also help you bridge knowledge gaps.”
  4. Ignoring Change Management. “Neglecting the human aspect of AI adoption can lead to internal resistance, confusion, and reduced productivity. Develop a robust change management strategy that includes clear communication, employee training, and support systems to help workers adapt to the new technology. By addressing the cultural and behavioral aspects of AI adoption, you can facilitate a smoother transition and ensure your workforce is well-equipped to leverage the potential of AI with minimal disruption.”
  5. Poor Data Quality. “AI models are only as good as the data they’re trained on. If the data used to train an AI model is incomplete, inconsistent, or biased, the model’s predictions may be inaccurate or unreliable. In your organization, prioritize data quality by collecting, cleaning, and maintaining accurate, up-to-date datasets. Invest in proper data management practices to help you avoid skewed or biased AI models.”
  6. Neglecting to Involve the Right Stakeholders. “Successful AI implementation requires collaboration across different teams, including IT, data science, business strategy, and legal. If a company neglects to involve the right stakeholders, they risk siloed decision-making, suboptimal results, and missed opportunities. Make sure you’re engaging with all relevant parties early in the process, so you can identify requirements, manage expectations, and encourage collaboration, ensuring smoother AI adoption.”
  7. Over-Reliance on Black Box Models. “Companies that rely too heavily on “black box” models — complex machine learning algorithms and systems that don’t offer clear explanations for how they produce results — can run into problems with accountability and transparency. Prioritize transparency in your organization’s AI models. This reduces the risks of unforeseen biases and errors and fosters trust. Consider providing clear explanations of how your AI systems work.”
  8. Inadequate Testing and Validation. “Thorough testing and validation are essential for ensuring the reliability and accuracy of AI models. Plan to invest time and resources into rigorous testing processes, and be prepared to iteratively refine your models so you’re not making decisions based on faulty data.”
  9. Lack of Long-Term Planning. “When planning your AI initiatives, establish a comprehensive roadmap and allocate resources for the future, so your projects remain effective and aligned with evolving business needs.”
  10. Ignoring Ethical and Legal Considerations. “AI models can raise a host of ethical and legal considerations, from data privacy and bias to accountability and transparency. Companies that don’t take these considerations seriously risk damaging their reputation, alienating customers, and even facing legal action. Be proactive in addressing these types of issues, so your organization can build trust and avoid potential legal and reputational risks.”
  11. Misaligned Expectations. “When making plans for artificial intelligence adoption, be realistic about AI’s capabilities and limitations. Manage stakeholder expectations throughout the implementation process, so you can avoid disappointment and ensure realistic assessments of potential project outcomes.”
  12. Failing to Monitor and Maintain AI Models. “AI models require ongoing monitoring and maintenance to remain effective. Organizations must be prepared to regularly assess the performance of their AI systems. This will include updating and retraining models as necessary to account for changes in data or shifting business needs. Neglecting this aspect of AI management can lead to outdated models that produce inaccurate or biased results. Establishing a robust monitoring and maintenance plan is essential for ensuring the long-term success of your AI projects.”

 

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nVent Improves Customer Experience by Dramatically Enhancing Velocity with Infor M3 CloudSuite

Infor recently announced that nVent, a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, has successfully completed the first phase of its Infor M3 CloudSuite deployment in Europe, led by Infor and its partner Columbus, a global IT cloud consultancy. Per the press release, this multi-year digital transformation project has nVent focusing on four strategic pillars in its digital transformation: digitizing go-to-market, digitizing operations, data platform and analytics capabilities, and innovating through connected solutions and software-enabled products. The goal of the project was to consolidate its ERP systems into one single core solution. Further, after a successful implementation for nVent’s sites in France and The Netherlands, nVent and Columbus have rolled out Infor M3 CloudSuite at nVent’s Asia Pacific sites. They plan to bring the system to several of its North America sites in 2023, including additional Infor modules and new integrations.

 

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Bad File Status After a Refresh

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Problem:

We noticed our jobs are failing after refreshing our productline. The job log is showing a bad file status error.

This particular error was caused by windows permissions not being inherited.  Even though the owner of the applications directory was correct, it was not the owner of the files and folders underneath it.

 

Resolution:

This was resolved by setting the owner in the advanced security settings of the folder properties and running icacls to reset permissions on the files.

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User: domain\lawson                     Job: PR140           Queue: **********

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BEGIN:  Job Submitted:  Wed Feb 14 09:22:06 2018

Step  1:  PR140 Started. . . . . .:  Wed Feb 14 09:22:06 2018

Token Command. . . . . .:  C:\LSFDEV\law\dev\obj\PR140.gnt

Executable Command . . .:  C:\COBOL\bin64\run.exe C:\LSFDEV\law\dev\obj\PR140.gnt dev NT00000004 PR140 1

Process ID . . . . . . .:  4008

Running as Account . . .:  domain\lawson

Program Messages:

** Creating .prt and .dtl files

Bad File Status 3 7 On File PRPAYRPTEN-FILE

Elapsed Time . . . . . .:  00:00:00

ERROR:    Stopped On Exit 1.

Elapsed Time:  00:00:01

END:    Job Ended:  Wed Feb 14 09:22:07 2018

Scandi Standard Standardizes with Infor Cloud

Infor recently announced that Scandi Standard has chosen Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage, multi-tenant cloud solution powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in order to consolidate and standardize its core processes. With operations in five countries and sales in over 40 through subsidiaries, Scandi Standard’s existing business systems lacked the industry adaptation needed to ensure that the ERP (enterprise resource planning) solution could support all core processes in a harmonized way within the group. Per the press the press release, Infor’s standardized platform allows Scandi Standard an opportunity to more quickly introduce new technologies into the group and future-proof its development. Additionally, the group chose Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage, ensuring the business can benefit from continuous updates with minimal administrative burden on the internal IT team.

 

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Cash Ledger (CB) job submission error: “User XXXX does not have access rights”

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Problem

When I try to add a record in Cash Ledger (CB), I get the error message User XXXX does not have access rights, even though I have security to run CB jobs. How do I resolve this error?

Solution

To resolve this error, follow the steps outlined below.

  1. Inquire on your cash code in CB00.2 (Cash Code).
  2. Click on the Security button on CB00.2. You will automatically be transferred to CB01.3

(Cash Code Security).

  1. Make sure your user ID has been added to the User Class associated with your cash code
  2. Inquire on CB04.2 and add your id to the security group.

6G Is Coming: What Will Be The Business Impact?

While 5G was introduced to us not 5 years ago, we always knew what will happen next – the emergence of 6G. Experts say that the next-gen tech will likely be 100 times faster than 5G. Bernard Marr, strategic business & technology advisor, shares an article on Forbes saying that 6G will go beyond speed, with technologists predicting a fully integrated system that allows for instantaneous communications between devices, consumers, and the surrounding environment. Marr shares some predictions on how how forthcoming 6G technology will transform the workplace in the future.

Enhancing the way we connect online. “Instead of spending hours on 2D Zoom or Teams meetings, we will meet in 3D digital spaces, where our avatars will have “real” eye contact. We will be able to meet in groups and even express body language in real time.”

Training the workers of the Future with VR and AR. “With 6G technology, companies will provide immersive VR and AR training experiences that streamline the transfer of knowledge between teams and boost knowledge retention.”

Experiencing the new social media world. “Instead of visiting someone’s 2D profile on a smartphone, with 6G connectivity, we will use mixed reality glasses to visit people’s 3D worlds, rendered in real-time and personalized just for us. For example, we might visit someone’s virtual home and admire their art and 3D-rendered holiday memories. Or we can meet up with our new and existing social media connections on a virtual planet for a fireside chat.”

The transformation of healthcare. “With lightning-fast data speeds, we’ll have smart sensors that float through our bloodstream and monitor and measure every aspect of our health. These connected devices will continuously collect data and analyze information to make recommendations and predict health issues before they arise. We will also see smart devices that can issue physical assistance and medications – supported by continuously-updated digital representations of ourselves online. With these new advances, our healthcare industry will move from its reactive approach to a predictive, personalized model. This will revolutionize the way we take care of our health in the Future, and have a major impact on anyone who currently works in healthcare.”

Hitting the road with 6G. “With 6G connectivity, we will have real-time, 4D maps that can help us manage the extreme traffic of our future cities, including autonomous vehicles on the ground (and even in the air!). Your commute will improve with the help of highly accurate sensors in vehicles and at base stations that can navigate and give you the fastest, most comfortable commute.”

 

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NEFC Group Deploys Infor ERP to Transform Operations in UAE and Ethiopia

Infor recently announced that UAE-based holding company NEFC Group has deployed Infor M3, a powerful equipment-focused enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to help it gain greater control of its business while raising efficiency and agility. Per the press release, NEFC was keen to simplify its processes and gain greater control and visibility of its operations. With their go-live of of Infor M3 back in September, NEFC has gained full visibility of its operations including its inventory, while also automating processes including purchase orders and invoicing. Next, NEFC plans to implement Infor M3 Customer Lifecycle Management (M3 CLM), a comprehensive customer relationship management solution with equipment dealer-specific functionality that works in conjunction with Infor M3.

 

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Removing a Server Definition from LID

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Sometimes you might inadvertently add a server definition in LID, or you may have some old server definitions hanging around that you would like to remove from the list to clean up space and keep up with some basic housekeeping/organization.

The good news is this is an easy task to perform. In order to do this, you will first need to go to %AppData%/Local/Lawson Software/ univwin64.  Next, find and open the univcomm.ini file. Look for the server definition(s) that are no longer valid for you and from here you are able to remove them. You can refer to the example screenshots below as a guide.