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The Infor XA User Group is an independent, incorporated association of Infor XA software using member companies. The group offers a variety of learning opportunities for their member companies, including monthly webcasts on a variety of topics that range across all job responsibilities and user leve Read more...ls, and annual conferences.

Through the Infor Communities website the group provides a Discussion Board to its members that allows for user interaction and cooperative sharing of information and experience, a files section that provides helpful documents, and a community calendar that includes other training & learning opportunities throughout the Infor XA community.

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Shawn Edmondson XA User Group
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Looking for experience and feedback on Tax Compliance services for XA

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Product Direction

I am interested in hearing about individuals' experiences and feedback regarding Tax Compliance services for XA, such as Avalara, Vertex, and others. Your insights would be greatly appreciated.
Product Direction
I am interested in hearing about individuals' experiences and feedback regarding Tax Compliance services for XA, such as Avalara, Vertex, and others. Your insights would be greatly appreciated.
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Jason Holtzman XA User Group
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Integrated Outside Operations

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Integrated Outside Operations

How many users are using the XA integrated outside operations function and what have you had to do to overcome some of its shortcomings?
Integrated Outside Operations
How many users are using the XA integrated outside operations function and what have you had to do to overcome some of its shortcomings?
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Charles Hood
Hello, Jason. I hope that all is well with you today.
My understanding always was that the green-screen Integrated Outside Operations functionality that was added to PC&C back in 2003/2004 was only 'Phase 1' and that a 'Phase 2' and possibly other phases would be added later.
Most likely, we will see 'Phase 2' when the Integrated Outside Operations database tables are placed into IDF Level 2 as official Infor XA Business Objects.

In the meantime, we developed our  Read more...own custom Business Objects for the Outside Operations database tables using Enterprise Integrator. This works a LOT better since all of the pain points regarding entering Outside Operation Detail records are removed, especially when running EPDM. The IDF Level 2 features like Create Templates, Auto Advance, and Custom Transactions makes the whole process of creating new Outside Operations Detail records much quicker and less painful. We have duplicated some, but not all, of the functionality available in the M.O./P.O. Cross-Reference table.

Are these the type of limitations you have in mind? Or are you thinking more about limitations regarding the way the Outside Operations functionality integrates with other XA applications such as Purchasing, MRP, Accounts Payable, IFM, etc.? Show less...
Hello, Jason. I hope that all is well with you today. My understanding always was that the green-screen Integrated Outside Operations functionality that was added to PC&C back in 2003/2004 was only 'Phase 1' and that a 'Phase 2' and possibly other phases would be added later. Most likely, we will see 'Phase 2' when the Integrated Outside Operations database tables are placed into IDF Level 2 as official Infor XA Business Objects. In the meantime, we developed our own custom Business Objects for the Outside Operations database tables using Enterprise Integrator. This works a LOT better since all of the pain points regarding entering Outside Operation Detail records are removed, especially when running EPDM. The IDF Level 2 features like Create Templates, Auto Advance, and Custom Transactions makes the whole process of creating new Outside Operations Detail records much quicker and less painful. We have duplicated some, but not all, of the functionality available in the M.O./P.O. Cross-Reference table. Are these the type of limitations you have in mind? Or are you thinking more about limitations regarding the way the Outside Operations functionality integrates with other XA applications such as Purchasing, MRP, Accounts Payable, IFM, etc.?
Jason Holtzman
Hi Charles. Thanks for the response. We have also brought the IOO files into the Infor client, greatly simplifying setup. It is more the processing flow and the need to remember to run things in a certain way. Our outside operations can be anywhere in the routing - sometime the only operation, sometimes the first operation, sometimes the last operation, sometime in the middle... The receiving of the PO will update the qty complete on the MO operation but will not create any inventory  Read more...transactions so the receiving clerk may need to create an RM and possibly IPs for the components... OR, may not need to create any at all. We run MES on the shopfloor with the inventory transactions done in the background, so the shopfloor personnel is not used to creating inventory transactions and how they work. The other problem we run into is our production planner closing outside labor MOs before the PO has been invoiced, causing the AP clerk to get someone to re-open the order. There just seems to be a bit more juggling of these orders than we were hoping for... Show less...
Hi Charles. Thanks for the response. We have also brought the IOO files into the Infor client, greatly simplifying setup. It is more the processing flow and the need to remember to run things in a certain way. Our outside operations can be anywhere in the routing - sometime the only operation, sometimes the first operation, sometimes the last operation, sometime in the middle... The receiving of the PO will update the qty complete on the MO operation but will not create any inventory transactions so the receiving clerk may need to create an RM and possibly IPs for the components... OR, may not need to create any at all. We run MES on the shopfloor with the inventory transactions done in the background, so the shopfloor personnel is not used to creating inventory transactions and how they work. The other problem we run into is our production planner closing outside labor MOs before the PO has been invoiced, causing the AP clerk to get someone to re-open the order. There just seems to be a bit more juggling of these orders than we were hoping for...
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Matthew McLaughlin XA User Group
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What does everyone use to send reports (usually columns and rows) to users and customers?

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reports

Currently using CPYTOIMPF to create the CSV file, using SNDSMTPEMM. Problem is we (IT) must be the ones adding and editing recipients. We'd like to see what options there are to give the users a chance to manage the recipients of their own reports without the need for CL or RPG programming.
reports
Currently using CPYTOIMPF to create the CSV file, using SNDSMTPEMM. Problem is we (IT) must be the ones adding and editing recipients. We'd like to see what options there are to give the users a chance to manage the recipients of their own reports without the need for CL or RPG programming.
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Carl Brown
Hi Matt.

Cobwebb can help you with this. Our CPPD software can monitor an output queue for a spool file (report?) and distribute it based on the logic defined during setup. This could be output to a CSV and send to a network folder. Email to a recipient or recipients. Save to an existing document archive, or to Cobwebb's Docstore etc. The distribution logic is managed via CPPD which is installed on the i Series. No programming knowledge is required. I hope this helps. Let me know  Read more...if you would like to discuss.

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Hi Matt. Cobwebb can help you with this. Our CPPD software can monitor an output queue for a spool file (report?) and distribute it based on the logic defined during setup. This could be output to a CSV and send to a network folder. Email to a recipient or recipients. Save to an existing document archive, or to Cobwebb's Docstore etc. The distribution logic is managed via CPPD which is installed on the i Series. No programming knowledge is required. I hope this helps. Let me know if you would like to discuss. Carl
Matthew McLaughlin
I will bring this to my team and see what they decide. Thank you!
I will bring this to my team and see what they decide. Thank you!
Barrie Judd
We utilise Route One Product from Uti400 - simple utility for creating Excel Spreadsheets from Database Queries (external to Route One or built within Application) - can also be used to send Spool Files to users as PDF where required
We utilise Route One Product from Uti400 - simple utility for creating Excel Spreadsheets from Database Queries (external to Route One or built within Application) - can also be used to send Spool Files to users as PDF where required
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Michael Polley XA User Group
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At Amphenol LTD we primarily use MRP to drive our demand across the planning function. Do any other XA users supplement MRP with either Repetative Production Management or Master Production Schedule Planning?

If so, would anyone from another company be willing to provide to us a (very brief - maybe just an hour) overview of how they use these additional applications and what value they generate from them?

We would be very grateful!

Thanks in advance!
At Amphenol LTD we primarily use MRP to drive our demand across the planning function. Do any other XA users supplement MRP with either Repetative Production Management or Master Production Schedule Planning? If so, would anyone from another company be willing to provide to us a (very brief - maybe just an hour) overview of how they use these additional applications and what value they generate from them? We would be very grateful! Thanks in advance!
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Kris De Vlieger
We don't use either, but by the nature of our bussiness have a long term forecast. So we tweaked MRP/CRP to include this by having that forecast entered as sales in company 9 (instead of 1). And we have modified CRP just a little bit to include warehouse, routing ID and version so we get more info out of it
We don't use either, but by the nature of our bussiness have a long term forecast. So we tweaked MRP/CRP to include this by having that forecast entered as sales in company 9 (instead of 1). And we have modified CRP just a little bit to include warehouse, routing ID and version so we get more info out of it
Fri, December, 16th 2022
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Loring Kaveney XA User Group
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Webinar: Infor Concierge for on-prem customers is getting a whole new look.

In this session, you will see the new design which will have enhanced application, search, performance, and widget functionality.

Concierge will also be deployed on a standard multi-tenant environment with this release, which provides more stability and ease of updating.

 Read more... https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/HDDzVp66-kWbGZmDN0e51A,T1mcpUlrSk2vAQoQGZ84DA,a71oauMmNUO74A9IFv13Kw,HUKIRopcHUqEElkK1Q9zcQ,l7WzUL5eFUKOBE-nGCBwKQ,KcLwrzvI7EeFLKT-67gVhA?mode=read&tenantId=56f3301c-ba9e-45fa-9b19-99833747b9d4 Show less...
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Webinar: Infor Concierge for on-prem customers is getting a whole new look. In this session, you will see the new design which will have enhanced application, search, performance, and widget functionality. Concierge will also be deployed on a standard multi-tenant environment with this release, which provides more stability and ease of updating. https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/HDDzVp66-kWbGZmDN0e51A,T1mcpUlrSk2vAQoQGZ84DA,a71oauMmNUO74A9IFv13Kw,HUKIRopcHUqEElkK1Q9zcQ,l7WzUL5eFUKOBE-nGCBwKQ,KcLwrzvI7EeFLKT-67gVhA?mode=read&tenantId=56f3301c-ba9e-45fa-9b19-99833747b9d4
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Is it possible to have the record thanks a lot
Is it possible to have the record thanks a lot
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Loring Kaveney XA User Group
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[Uploaded File]

Loring has uploaded files to: XA User Group
*Please Note: That the presentations shared during the in-person EMEA IBM i User Group Event held in Solihull (UK) on Nov 10th, 2022 have been uploaded on your respective WorkOutLoud user community platforms.

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XA UK Roadmap Presentation 10-10-2022 new format.pdf
Infor IBM i User Groups_Nov 2022.pdf
IBM i User Group Meeting 10 Nov 2022 _Master Presentation - V4 (FINAL).pdf
IBMi Cloud Presentation - UK Nov 2022.pdf
[Uploaded File] Loring has uploaded files to: XA User Group *Please Note: That the presentations shared during the in-person EMEA IBM i User Group Event held in Solihull (UK) on Nov 10th, 2022 have been uploaded on your respective WorkOutLoud user community platforms. See these files and others at: https://ibmi.workoutloud.com/Group/xa/Files
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Ross Freeman XA User Group
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XA Product Management

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Product Management
Product Direction
Product Roadmap

A direct communication with XA Product Management
Product Management
Product Direction
Product Roadmap
A direct communication with XA Product Management
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This is a forum to discuss XA product direction. Infor has an Enhancement Request System which is the primary vehicle to suggest roadmap items to Infor. But on this forum you can lobby other customers to endorse enhancement items and make your case to Product Management.

Please keep comments positive - this is not a forum for discussing current issues with the application or sharing knowledge on possible solutions. We can set up alternate forums for that purpose.
This is a forum to discuss XA product direction. Infor has an Enhancement Request System which is the primary vehicle to suggest roadmap items to Infor. But on this forum you can lobby other customers to endorse enhancement items and make your case to Product Management. Please keep comments positive - this is not a forum for discussing current issues with the application or sharing knowledge on possible solutions. We can set up alternate forums for that purpose.
Ross Freeman
To start the conversation, I have been remiss in providing feedback on enhancements that we have delivered based on input from the Enhancement Request System. I will be posting that here, along with any recent product deliveries that you may not know about. Keep in mind that right now all our focus is on ensuring all functions of Release 10 are working correctly and rolling out Release 11 next year.
To start the conversation, I have been remiss in providing feedback on enhancements that we have delivered based on input from the Enhancement Request System. I will be posting that here, along with any recent product deliveries that you may not know about. Keep in mind that right now all our focus is on ensuring all functions of Release 10 are working correctly and rolling out Release 11 next year.
Ross Freeman
Here are recent deliveries you may not know about:

Streamlined Invoice processing in Enterprise Financials (Release 10.0.1.0)

Enterprise Integrator in Net-Link (there is no further need for Power-Link, all Power-Link functions can now be done in Net-Link)

Upgraded Infor OS Multi-tenant integration/Infor IMS (eliminates the need for a separate Enterprise Connector server when connecting XA to Infor OS cloud multi-tenant instances)

Configure/ Read more...Price/Quote and Enterprise Quoting Multi-tenant integration via Infor OS (this is the go-forward deployment model for Infor CPQ)

Release 10 New Install/Migrate tool – for older release upgrades/9.1 and earlier (this enables fairly efficient upgrades for XA customers on older releases)

Attachment Viewer (Upgraded attachment capability in Net-Link and Power-Link)

Host Print Attachments (Print attached documents via Host Print)

Thru-Put and VPi – Infor standard UI (Modernized look and feel for Thru-Put and VPi)

Thru-Put and VPi – ION integration (Continuous synchronization of data eliminates most download time, permitting rapid on the fly planning sessions to be launched with minimal lead time) Show less...
Here are recent deliveries you may not know about: Streamlined Invoice processing in Enterprise Financials (Release 10.0.1.0) Enterprise Integrator in Net-Link (there is no further need for Power-Link, all Power-Link functions can now be done in Net-Link) Upgraded Infor OS Multi-tenant integration/Infor IMS (eliminates the need for a separate Enterprise Connector server when connecting XA to Infor OS cloud multi-tenant instances) Configure/Price/Quote and Enterprise Quoting Multi-tenant integration via Infor OS (this is the go-forward deployment model for Infor CPQ) Release 10 New Install/Migrate tool – for older release upgrades/9.1 and earlier (this enables fairly efficient upgrades for XA customers on older releases) Attachment Viewer (Upgraded attachment capability in Net-Link and Power-Link) Host Print Attachments (Print attached documents via Host Print) Thru-Put and VPi – Infor standard UI (Modernized look and feel for Thru-Put and VPi) Thru-Put and VPi – ION integration (Continuous synchronization of data eliminates most download time, permitting rapid on the fly planning sessions to be launched with minimal lead time)
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Dan Moroses XA User Group
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Can anyone recommend a shipping solution that integrates carriers - UPS, Fedex, common carriers (R&L, Estes, etc..) into XA? I am looking for something that would integrate directly with different carrier API's and create, schedule the shipment with the carrier when the CO is created in COM.
Can anyone recommend a shipping solution that integrates carriers - UPS, Fedex, common carriers (R&L, Estes, etc..) into XA? I am looking for something that would integrate directly with different carrier API's and create, schedule the shipment with the carrier when the CO is created in COM.
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Sorry about the delay - AR Traffic is an Infor Solution Partner, I believe that they have this capability. In addition they have built their system in the XA tech stack, so it is in the same user interface as XA.
Sorry about the delay - AR Traffic is an Infor Solution Partner, I believe that they have this capability. In addition they have built their system in the XA tech stack, so it is in the same user interface as XA.

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