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There’s a difference between being part of a network and truly belonging to a community. Networks exchange information. Communities create impact. At WorkOutLoud, we’ve seen firsthand how bringing people together in a meaningful way doesn’t just solve problems faster—it builds relationships that last far beyond a single interaction. In our digital world, … -
We’re wrapping up our week of April 2026 Cumulative Update (CU) coverage with one final functional area: Tech. If you’ve been following along, you’ve already seen what’s new across Workforce Management, Supply Chain, Finance, and Human Capital Management. Each post has aimed to make clear the updates most likely to matter to your organization, so you c… -
There’s a reason the most innovative ideas rarely come from isolation. Progress happens when people connect, share, challenge, and build on each other’s thinking. Simply put, we’re smarter when we work together. And that’s exactly what WorkOutLoud.ai™ is designed to amplify. Community has always been a powerful force, but in today’s fast-moving, AI-driven… -
With days filled with constant notifications, competing priorities, and endless opportunities, focus has become one of the most valuable and rare assets in business and in life. Yet, it’s often misunderstood. Focus isn’t just about concentration; it’s about clarity, direction, and intentional action. And when applied consistently, focus does something powerf… -
At WorkOutLoud, we’ve always believed that the strongest communities are built with their members. That’s why we recently asked our Infor CloudSuite Users Community to share feedback through a short survey, and the response reinforced just how valuable this community driven approach truly is. Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate. Your in… -
2025 was an exceptional year for the Infor CloudSuite community. Across industries, roles, and regions, members showed up, shared openly, and leaned into collaboration in ways that truly define a strong user community. Through conversations, events, surveys, and daily engagement, the Voices of the Community gave us a clear picture of what mattered most th… -
While change is constant and engagement tools come and go, one thing matters more than ever: strong stability. For associations, user groups, and professional communities, stability isn’t about standing still. It’s about creating a reliable foundation that members can trust year after year, while still allowing room for growth, innovation, and meaningful … -
Leadership today looks very different than it did even five years ago. Teams are more distributed, work moves faster, and employees expect transparency, purpose, and connection, not just direction. At WorkOutLoud, we believe modern leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about creating the conditions where people can learn, share, and succeed … -
We Value People At the heart of every strong community, successful organization, and meaningful connection is one simple truth: people matter. At WorkOutLoud, valuing people isn’t a tagline, it’s how we operate, build, and grow. Technology may enable connection, but it’s people who create trust, share knowledge, and move ideas forward. When people feel… -
As associations and users groups look ahead to 2026, the organizations that will remain relevant, resilient, and growing share one common trait: they are leaning into community as a core strategy. Today’s association and users groups challenges—shifting demographics, declining engagement, budget pressure, and evolving expectations, can’t be solved by addi… -
The foundation of success isn’t just innovation or technology, it’s clarity, confidence, and trust. At WorkOutLoud, we believe that these elements are what empower associations, members, and partners to thrive together. Our mission has always been to create spaces where communities connect with purpose, share knowledge, and grow stronger through collabora… -
The conversation also looks ahead to AI agents and the evolving role of intelligent automation in ERP. If you’re wondering where to start with Velocity Suite or how to build momentum in your optimization journey, this one’s for you. -
WorkOutLoud creates thriving communities that do not happen by accident, they are built through collaboration, trust, and shared purpose. The foundation of any successful community lies in the strength of its partnerships. When organizations, leaders, and individuals come together with a unified vision, they create a well-balanced ecosystem that supports eve… -
Last year, the team at a mid-sized user group faced a familiar struggle. They were running webinars in one system, sending emails from another, tracking event registrations in spreadsheets, and trying to keep a Facebook group alive for discussions. Members were scattered, staff were overwhelmed, and valuable data lived in silos. “We knew our community des… -
In today’s world, associations, enterprises, and member-driven organizations face a common challenge: how do you keep people connected, engaged, and inspired without overwhelming your team or budget? That’s where WorkOutLoud makes a difference. Effective Engagement That Matters WorkOutLoud isn’t just another platform—it’s a purpose-built community h… -
WorkOutLoud knows that most associations, enterprises, and member-driven organizations face a constant challenge: how to create meaningful connections, foster engagement, and deliver value year-round. Traditional tools such as, emails, spreadsheets, or disconnected event platforms, often fall short in building the kind of vibrant, connected communities that … -
Meaningful engagement isn't just a goal—it's a strategy. At WorkOutLoud, we believe that community is the cornerstone of successful customer and employee experiences. But not just any community—a strategic one that’s intentional, connected, and built to grow with you. Why Community Strategy Matters Whether you’re supporting customers, partners, or empl… -
If you’ve spent any time working in an accounts payable (AP) environment, you know there’s a lot more to it than just issuing checks. Keeping track of multiple formats of invoices, fielding questions and concerns from vendors and suppliers, and maintaining communications across various departments are just a few of the day-to-day challenges your AP team navi… -
As we approach the 4th of July, all of us at WorkOutLoud want to take a moment to wish you, your families, and your communities a safe and joyful Independence Day. This holiday is more than just fireworks, barbecues, and red, white, and blue—it’s a time to honor the freedoms we cherish, reflect on our shared values, and appreciate the communities that sup… -
Time is one of our most valuable resources. Whether you're managing a member association, leading a customer success team, or driving partner engagement, your to-do list never seems to shrink. That’s where WorkOutLoud comes in—not just as a platform, but as your productivity partner. Say Goodbye to Juggling Multiple Tools Many organizations rely on a p… -
Transforming Associations and Users Communities Through Active Dialogue In the life of every association and user community, there comes a moment when maintaining the status quo no longer serves its mission. A list of names, no matter how long or prestigious, is just that—a list—until it's activated. The true strength of any association and user community… -
The idea of building an online community has never been more appealing or scary. Whether you’re looking to bring together a group of like-minded individuals, support a cause, or foster collaboration in a niche interest, online communities offer a unique space for connection, learning, and growth. But launching a successful online community requires more than… -
The concept of community-driven innovation hinges on the idea that when people come together, they bring their unique perspectives, experiences, and expertise to the table. This diversity of thought is key to solving complex problems. What one person may see as an insurmountable obstacle, another may view as an exciting challenge. By collaborating, communiti… -
In any community—whether it's a neighborhood, a professional network, or an interest-based group—events serve as powerful catalysts for engagement. While it’s easy to view events as just another day on the calendar, they are much more than fleeting occasions. Done right, events can be pivotal moments that foster deeper connections, spark inspiration, and sol… -
In our digitally connected world, conversations are more than just exchanges of words—they are invaluable sources of information. Whether they happen in person, online, or through social media, community conversations unlock insights that can shape businesses, policies, and personal perspectives. But what exactly makes these conversations so powerful, and ho… -
The Power of Collective Action In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving world, the importance of community has never been more evident. Whether it's the neighborhood where we live, the workplace we belong to, or the online spaces we engage in, our sense of community shapes much of who we are. In a world that can often feel divided, it's crucial to remember th… -
In a world that’s constantly evolving, the power of community is often overlooked in favor of individual achievement or the latest technological innovations. Yet, when we take a step back and reflect on what truly drives progress, it’s clear: it’s the voices within our communities—the conversations, the collaborations, and the shared commitment to moving for… -
In today's complex healthcare landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the critical importance of integrating their EHR and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. These two foundational platforms, while serving distinct purposes, are inextricably linked in driving high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, enhanced access to data, a… -
Let’s face it: creating a vibrant, engaged membership community isn’t always easy. In today’s fast-paced world, people are busier than ever, juggling professional demands, personal goals, and the constant barrage of distractions. Despite all of this, the need for meaningful connection has never been stronger. As an association or community leader, you’re in … -
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget that some of our greatest resources are right in front of us: the people within our communities. Whether it is neighbors, local leaders, or fellow professionals, the collective wisdom held by community members is a powerful tool for growth, innovation, and resilience. We’re excited to invite you to our upco… -
In July 2024, PayrollOrg conducted an extensive survey of payroll professionals, gathering insights from its vast network of members. The goal was to assess the performance of payroll tax solutions offered by key players in the industry. The survey results are clear: Business Software, Inc. (BSI) has firmly established itself as the leader in payroll tax cal… -
The Season 2 debut of RPI Tech Connect kicks off with the highly anticipated annual predictions. RPI’s Managing Partner, Keith Wayland, shares last year’s forecasts and broader ERP trends, before unveiling his top three predictions for Infor ERP in 2025. -
We would like to wish you, your families and loved ones a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year! -
How to Get Paid Faster with Infor Integrated Payments We have exciting news for Infor Financials & Supply Management customers! Paya's business-to-business (B2B) payments platform integrates with Infor Financials & Supply Management. It's now easier to securely invoice and accept payments. Say goodbye to navigating between different systems, which can le… -
In this video with ROI's Diana Van Blaricom and Carol Mortimer, you'll discover how healthcare organizations can save money and streamline their procurement processes by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier portals. These technologies eliminate manual tasks and paper-based processing, providing real-time communication and tracking of bids and proposa… -
The Evolution of Customer Engagement: The "Before, During, and After" Experience on Community Platforms The digital age has transformed the way businesses interact with their customers. With the rise of online communities, companies have a unique opportunity to engage with their audience in a more personalized and meaningful way. Based on over two decades… -
If you’re a manufacturer, then you know that achieving operational excellence is essential to growth and profitability. And, in today’s marketplace, that means being able to invoice customers and accept payments quickly and easily. The modern manufacturer has many options when it comes to billing and payment acceptance: Robust ERP systems with fully… -
What do you get when you combine brilliant minds, industry leaders, and a thirst for knowledge? The Infor East Coast Mega Meeting 2023, of course! This gathering hosted by the Southeast and MRLUG Infor User Groups in sunny Orlando, FL proved to be an invaluable event that brought professionals together to share insights, learn, and connect on a human level. … -
If not, you missed a few days of great content from Infor, AWS, other customers, and partners. You missed exciting announcements about a renewed focus on customer solutions, artificial intelligence, an improved UX (which looks really cool, by the way), and massive investments by Infor to ensure that CloudSuite continues to improve to provide productivity in … -
Hello, friends. I’m happy to share some exciting news with the Infor community – as of today, Bails is now Nordic! For nearly 30 years, Bails dedicated itself to helping clients unlock increased efficiency through the implementation and maintenance of ERP solutions. We have seen our business grow from one person in Pennsylvania to more than 150 expert… -
Suggestions to help you keep the attention of your online audience during webinars. Isn’t it awful when conducting a webinar and you ask the audience if they have any questions, and all you hear is crickets and you don’t even know if they are listening! There are always challenges with knowing if webinar attendees are REALLY engaged in the webinar. If… -
It is NOT the CEO that runs the company, it’s the customer’s voice that drives the company to successful growth and opportunities. Although, the CEO is able to lead though the customer’s vision showing that the company does really care and wants to make the customer successful. -
Happy Valentine's Day Make sure their profile is public to allow members of the community to find you in the community search. It is easy to create a network of people that are just like you and can possibly help with additional knowledge to help improve your career. To update their profile and make sure it is public: Go to the top of the commu… -
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ROI Healthcare Solutions, LLC today announced a new partnership with TrackMy® Solutions. This partnership will bring new vaccine validation and verification services to healthcare providers. “We are very excited to launch our partnership with ROI Healthcare Solutions (ROI). Any organization requiring staff vaccinations can benefit from our VeriVax solutio… -
This is a special “Thank You” to all of people that participated in attending the Infor Midwest User Group (IMUG), Spring 2022 event. If you missed this 200-plus-person online event powered by WorkOutLoud Venue and streaming sponsored by RPI consulting as a Diamond, you still have an opportunity to review the videos. All of you may of not known that this … -
Because We've Always Done It That Way Hear from ROI's VP of HCM Strategy & Services, Diana Van Blaricom, on the seven most expensive words in business...because we've always done it that way. Want to learn more? Download our eBook by visiting: info.roihs.com/embracing-hr-innovation-ebook Our HCM Offerings are available at: https://roihs.com/enterprise-… -
NOW is the time to reconnect with your peers and partners Our InforUsers Community Partners want you to know that they are here to help and support your Infor software products! WorkOutLoud is proud to showcase these amazing InforUsers Partners listed below. With their dedication to the InforUsers Community we are able to offer this independent secure… -
With ROI, you can TRUST that you'll get meaningful ERP updates to empower your Infor success! Thought Leadership, Results, Understanding of Healthcare, Strategic Networking & Events, and Talent. Can you believe it's already Fall? As we enter Q4, it's time to reflect and start planning for the next year. It's been a challenging year in healthcare, and we h… -
As mentioned in Benefits Part One: Eligibility Made Easy, well-crafted benefit groups lay the foundation for success in maintaining your organization’s benefit plans week after week. Even if they aren’t perfect yet, that’s okay - understanding how benefit groups control application functionality is a battle you will appreciate later. Fortunately, once groups… -
Want to know the hottest ERP trends? Hear from ROI’s VP of ERP Strategy, Diana Van Blaricom, about the latest ERP technologies and how ROI is here to help you succeed. ERP is a complex beast and it's easy to get lost in the weeds. With this VLOG, we'll tackle six top trends that you should know about to stay ahead of the curve. -
TAKE QUICK SURVEY Over the years, RPI has done several key surveys like this - we are happy to share the results so that you can see how the market is doing. Your information and answers are confidential, but all respondents will receive the trends afterwards. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey - you will be entered for some great prize… -
Honoring, remembering and celebrating all of the amazing men and women that have served and protected our country! THANK YOU! #workoutloud #memorialday2021 #thankyou -
WorkOutLoud has so much respect and appreciation for all of the men and women that continue with their support and dedication in the healthcare environment. #thankyou -
East Coast Lawson User Groups Spring Event Tuesday, May 18, 20219am – 3:30PM REGISTER HERE NOW Location: See You Online (East Coast MUG) This spring event will be free to our attendees. Click here for the AGENDA Stay informed with the East Coast Users Group by clicking on FOLLOW Contact Loring.Kaveney@WorkOutLoud.com for registrat… -
Nordic Acquires Bails & Associates The healthcare consulting firm bolsters its ERP solutions with the addition of the industry-leading Infor consulting firm MADISON, Wis. – Feb. 3, 2021 – Today, Nordic, a top-rated healthcare consulting firm, announced its acquisition of Bails & Associates, an industry-leading ERP consulting firm that specializes in I… -
ROI wishes our customers, industry, and team members a very safe, promising, and successful 2021. While last year was surreal for many, we are grateful that we made it through. A special thanks to the hard work and sacrifice of frontline healthcare workers and essential workers across the globe. Please enjoy our fun video that will put a smile on your face! … -
A recent Aberdeen HR solutions report finds that more than 50% of organizations have inefficient Human Resource departments. While HR is responsible for managing everything from payroll to benefits to recruiting to employee onboarding and retention, its relationship with the payroll department is one of special significance. Before efficiency gains can be cr… -
Align Your HR Initiatives Hear from ROI's VP of HCM Strategy & Services, Diana Van Blaricom, about the importance of aligning your HR initiatives with your organization's strategic objectives. Want to learn more? Download our eBook by visiting: info.roihs.com/embracing-hr-innovation-ebook Our HCM Offerings are available at: https://roihs.com/enterp… -
Why does user perspective matter? Hear from ROI's VP of HCM Strategy & Services, Diana Van Blaricom, on the importance of user perspective in HR Innovation. Want to learn more? Download our eBook by visiting: http://info.roihs.com/embracing-hr-innovation-ebook Our HCM Offerings are available at: https://roihs.com/enterprise-resource-planning/ … -
https://vimeo.com/451607988 Because We've Always Done It That Way Hear from ROI's VP of HCM Strategy & Services, Diana Van Blaricom, on the seven most expensive words in business...because we've always done it that way. Want to learn more? Download our eBook by visiting: info.roihs.com/embracing-hr-innovation-ebook -
Learn about ROI's cost-effective EDI offerings that diagnose, optimized, remediate, and support your EDI environment with Infor. -
Some of our Playlists: * Infor HCM Webinars * Infor FSM Webinars * Infor Technology Webinars * Executive and Management Focused Webinars * Birst and BI & Analytics Webinars * Managed Services Webinars -
COVID-19 Impacts on Employees The world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been in full swing since mid-March. Yes, I know it feels like longer, but it has truly just been a few months. There have been overwhelming short and long-term impacts within healthcare, both from a financial and human capital perspective. Healthcare organizations have been fo… -
Learn how ROI helped an East Coast community health network meet the immediate needs of its diverse provider specialties and patient circumstances. This community health organization offers medical, behavioral health, and support services to its patient community. As COVID-19 cases and associated risks rose, this organization acted quickly to protect its … -
Velocity Technology Solutions, a global provider of cloud migration and enterprise application managed services, recently launched its new Clinical Platform as a Service (CPaaS) offering—a proprietary solution dedicated to taking the complexity out of managing the healthcare industry’s clinical applications in the cloud. Velocity has been guiding healthca… -
Busting the Myth: Are Two PO Vendors Needed for JIT Ordering? Nearly every supply chain in healthcare depends on a primary distributor to supply their hospitals, surgery centers, and clinics. Distributors often use a process to support their customers called Just In Time (JIT) ordering, enabling them to keep a large quantity of high usage items locally … -
How Deedre Day is taking the bull by the horns for her community... WorkOutLoud’s community platform has been serving businesses since 2015. With millions of engagements, tens of thousands of users and discrete communities we have learned a few things. Quote “The platform addressed the challenge we had quickly and efficiently. Without a hiccup we mo… -
COVID-19 Workplace Impacts The COVID-19 pandemic has taken the world by storm. Businesses, who are financially and operationally able to go virtual, are shifting their workforce to work from their homes over the next few weeks or longer, embracing social distancing as a practice, to lower the risk to themselves and others. We recognize that each of us has… -
A lot is happening in the world today with the current state of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. People social distancing and trying not to spread or catch the virus. People working from home and avoiding crowds. With all that, our entire team here at WorkOutLoud is praying and hoping for the best outcome for not only the world at large but also our cu… -
With current events going on in the world, the power of community strengthens your network and keeps you connected with your peers. This community continues to support business relationships to share best practice even when travel is not an option. Your trusted community of professionals that focus on Infor are here to help you share information as ch… -
Modifications, customizations, and configurations can make a great ERP system even better by aligning technology with optimal business processes. There are many reasons to configure systems, such as adding user fields to existing forms or placing constraints on fields to support accurate data entry. Before decisions are made to configure your ERP technology,… -
​​​​​​More Worth Celebrating... What a Fantastic 2019 Year! Special thank you to all of the User Group Infor Board members and community Partners that have invested their valuable time to help support the User Groups. Your Digital Concourse community has continued to grow by providing community software to help with online registration… -
Wishing our community members, user groups and partners a wonderful holiday with their peers, friends and families. This community helps you stay informed on what is happening in your independent Infor community and provide the tools to connect and collaborate with others like you. If you are not able to attend a user group meet or webinar, no nee… -
Starting next year, Form W-4 will look a little different. When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law in December 2017, it was only a matter of time before sweeping changes would affect Form W-4, too. And those changes—arguably the biggest since the form debuted in 1943—are finally coming to fruition for the 2020 tax year. The main… -
November Newsletter 2019 Don't forget to "+Follow" your Partners and User Groups in the community by clicking on their logo in this email or go to their community group page to select "+Follow" to receive updates and announcements that you do NOT want to miss out on Community Groups Here Community Events Special Thank You to Our Current Community Pa… -
Let the fun begin and let us know if you are going to New Orleans! By participating and letting us know if you are going to the conference, you will be eligible to win a Digital Concourse "Rock Star" T-shirt and Echo Dot from RPI. All winners will be announced every Friday at the end of the day before the week of the conference. Only 3 questions to… -
In Part 1 of this blog series, I shared a concerning statistic that 70% of strategic initiatives fail, described the most common reasons healthcare IT projects underperform, and offered leading-practice recommendations to contribute to effective project delivery. While the percentage of project successes is rising overall, “organizations still wasted almost … -
When I initially considered writing a blog about creating project success and avoiding common pitfalls, I recalled a Becker’s report, as well as many others, confirming that 70% of hospital strategic initiatives fail. I wondered how so many projects failed to meet defined goals and expectations. Who was steering or not steering the ship? For five straight ye… -
V11 is here! While you think your company might not be ready to make the move, it is important to plan for the future. This begs the question, what are you going to do with your current legacy Lawson Data? Infor recommends upgrading to V11 with 3 or less years of data, but how do you decide which data to keep and which data to purge? We often hear tha… -
We help you stay informed on what is happening in your independent Infor community and provide the tools to connect and collaborate with others like you. If you are not able to attend a user group meet or webinar, no need to worry because our community platform provides content to view when convenient for you.​​​​​​​ Forums to as… -
We are thankful for all of our Community Members, Partners, and User Group Board Members. It is because of all of you coming together to help each other learn and share best practice that has allowed WorkOutLoud to develop and support the successful independent community that thrives every day! -
Even if Inforum 2018 is over you can reconnect with your peers and local user groups as you can see below, it is going to be a busy next few months. No need to be scared of the unknown, connect with your peers to learn how they might be able to help you or you help them based on what you might have learned through your experiences. Community Event… -
August 2018 Monthly Community Update Your community is key to maxamizing the benefits with your Infor/Lawson software. If you are attending Inforum 2018 or not next month, you can still participate and possibly win some awesome prizes from our community Partners​​​​. Our Partners truly care about your business and have a few questions to help… -
Happy 4th of July! Freedom to Share Ideas, Find Answers and Connect With Your Peers. THE MARKET PLACE Soon to be launched in your Digital Concourse Infor/Lawson Community, powered by WorkOutLoud, early August 2018. Educational webinar dates will soon be announced to help you understand how you can take advantage of your new Market Place. … -
Time is running out to register for the MWLUG IPA Symposium. In this video, RPI’s Richard Leigh Stout and Jeremy Stoltzfus discuss about what you can expect to get out of the event. Check it out here! The IPA Symposium is a collaboration of developers, users, thought-leaders and other community members focusing on how to get the most out of IPA. It is a… -
Awesome opportunity inside your community to attend, learn and improve your process or look to the experts to do it for you.​​​​​​ The Digital Concourse community, powered by WorkOutLoud focuses on ways to help with your success! This independent user community is driven by your peers utilizing the Infor/Lawson software and helps promote th… -
Join us on WEDNESDAY, June 20th at 2:00PM EST for the first LIVE Webinar in a three-part series covering CloudSuite. CloudSuite (v11) is a hot topic, but is your company ready to go all in? Our three-part CloudSuite Summer Series walks you through a three-phased approach to adopting CloudSuite, and preparing your Infor application for the future. … -
Looking for Answers? Digital Concourse Can Help! Discover. Connect. Engage. ​​​​​​​The Digital Concourse community, powered by WorkOutLoud focuses on ways to help with your success! This independent user community is driven by your peers utilizing the Infor/Lawson software and helps promote the thought leaders in the industry that can he… -
April's Platinum Partner Showcase - Meet RPI Digital Concourse Would Like to Welcome Keystone (KLUG) Back to the Community! RPI Consultants will be the exclusive sponsor of the 2018 KLUG Spring Meeting. The meeting will take place in York, PA on Friday, April 27. RPI will be presenting 8 sessions, including two general sessions to start the day. The… -
The allure of offloading the day to day management and support of an of an ERP system such as Infor is very appealing to most organizations. The opportunity to reduce operating costs while also avoiding the complexity of running a data center results in many organizations moving to the cloud. -
RPI Consultants is planning a symposium on Infor Process Automation (IPA) on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. It will be a collaboration of developers, users, and the community focused on how to leverage, use, and get the most out of IPA. It is being held in conjunction with the 2018 MWLUG Summer Meeting and will take place at the same location one day before the M… -
TEAMabsolute’s staff have been in the Infor Lawson industry since 1997 and have had the opportunity to resolve tickets from V7 to V10. We are well-known for our innovative upgrade solutions, but that’s not where our relationship ends because we’ve adopted the “customer for life†mindset. Our team will always be there to maintain our customers’ In… -
In early February, Infor and select preferred partners, including Velocity, sponsored the Infor Winter Showcase in St. Paul, MN. Our view is that this event, geared toward current licensees of the Infor Lawson products, offers the best value of any conference in the Infor ecosystem. Each session is relevant, the fees are paid by the partners, and the days a… -
Great things in business are never done by one person; they're done by a team of people." – Steve Jobs The power of WorkOutLoud helps create the environment where people are naturally coming together in person or virtual to share information, educate themselves, and belong to a team of people that want to solve challenges. -
Yes, Infor OS (formerly known as the Xi Platform) is rounding the bend to bring us the new technologies that will drive our Infor CloudSuite Financials, CloudSuite Supply Management and CloudSuite Human Capital Management Applications, whether on premise or in the cloud. -
There are several ways to trigger an IPA process, including 4GL triggers and scheduling. One simple and low-overhead method is to use a HTTP(S) call. -
The Data Iterator node can be used to loop through records. One way to use this node is to loop through the lines of a TXT or CSV file so that the data can be manipulated and stored somewhere else, or used in Lawson programs. Here is an example of a process using data iterators. -
If you haven't heard, RPI Consultants is planning a symposium on Infor Process Automation (IPA) on Wed., Sep. 20th in Charlotte, NC. It will be a collaboration of developers, users, and the community focused on how to leverage, use, and get the most out of IPA. It is being held in after Southeast MEGA User Group fall meeting in Charlotte. You don't need to b… -
The IP Designer Trigger Node, located under the Control Menu Group, is used to trigger another IPA process or Service. The configuration settings are just like setting up a trigger in Rich Client or the Infor Process Automation administrator web application. -
The IP Designer Wait Node, located under the Control Menu Group, inserts a specified wait time into your Process. The wait times can be units of days, hours, minutes, or seconds. This can be used for approval flows, if you want approval notifications to be sent after a certain number of days. This can also be used in flows that run commands which need a “s… -
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The Return Activity node in IP Designer is useful for running command line tools within a process. You can run anything from the System Command node that could be ran in a Unix or DOS command prompt. -
The Return Activity node in IP Designer is useful for stopping the flow when specified conditions are met, and returning information to the calling process, such as a trigger. -
The Custom Activity node in IP Designer is useful for implementing functionality that is not available in the “canned†IPA nodes. Infor delivers four Custom Activities with IPA. These are “Encodingâ€, “Assertâ€, “ComponentTestâ€, and “FlowRunnerâ€. You can also create your own custom activities by creating Java Bean classes and adding them to… -
This past week, I spent three days in New York City at Infor’s Executive Offices. It was a great visit, and the weather ranged from 30 to 70 degrees, sunny and rainy, and ready to snow as I left. What diversity and what a time in the city that never sleeps. I attended Infor’s Inaugural HCM Partner Summit where they updated us on the latest products, stra… -
With Infor Process Automation, there are several ways to trigger a Process. This article will discuss how to trigger a custom process using 4GL. -
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A simple step-by-step guide to Scan for Files in IPA. -
File Channels are a feature in IPA that is similar to the ScanFile Client feature in ProcessFlow. A File Channel scans a directory periodically for files which will kick off processes in IPA. The files and processes are configured in File Receivers. Here is how to set them up. -
A simple 9 step guide to Run a Process in IPA. -
Infor Process Automation is an enhanced tool for automating business processes built on Landmark technology and works with Infor S3, Infor M3, ION and 3rd party applications. Conceptually, it is similar to Process Flow Integrator for S3 and M3 applications, but runs on Landmark technology and includes new features and functionality over and above PFI.