5:00pm CDT
7:00am CDT
8:00am CDT
(105) Sizing and Upgrading your IBM i
Speakers
IBM i Power Systems Development, IBM
IBM i development in Rochester for 30 years, currently the technical lead for enterprise application development. Work as technical lead with Infor development teams including XA, LX, System21, M3, S3 and others.
Monday October 16, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Statistics
8:00am CDT
8:00am CDT
8:00am CDT
(506) Getting Started On EI for Non-Programmers
Speakers
Technical Specialist, MK & Associates
Wayne Quigley has 30 years of experience in business systems, programming, and I/T consulting. As a consultant for Infor XA, Wayne routinely performs extensive application development using XA Enterprise Integrator, and has taught many Powerlink and Enterprise Integrator sessions...
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Monday October 16, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Science
8:00am CDT
8:00am CDT
8:00am CDT
8:00am CDT
(401) System21 Roadmap and Product Lifecycle
Speakers
Product Manager, System21, Infor
Alastair has worked with System21 since its earliest days, in development, consulting, sales, product management, marketing and general management. After a break from software, when he co-founded a specialist Spanish catering firm, the lure of System21 and its customers proved too...
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Monday October 16, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
RR Donnelly
8:00am CDT
8:00am CDT
(210) Using EPAK to Document Processes and Train Employees
Speakers
Senior Application Consultant, Guide Technologies
An experienced consultant with over 18 years experience with Infor XA. A founding member and former vice-president of the XA User Group Board. Executes systematic procedures to improve corporate and administrative functioning. Focused on utilizing XA as a business process solution...
Read More →
Monday October 16, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Sports
8:00am CDT
(214) Advanced Enterprise Product Data Management
Speakers RW
Senior Business Advisor, TriMin Systems
With over 20 years as both a customer and as an implementation consultant for XA and other products combined with many years of direct operational management and executive experience in manufacturing, Rick brings a rich and unique set of insights into both how the software is designed...
Read More →
8:00am CDT
8:00am CDT
(231) Automating Material Certification Retrieval Using PowerLink
Speakers
Exotic Metals LLC
Jeff has been working with XA for over 25 years. He started his career leading a company through a conversion from MAPICS I to DB. He then spent 13 years as a Senior Manufacturing Consultant with ISE, an XA channel partner. For the past 11 years, he’s worked at Exotic Metals...
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Monday October 16, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Physiology
8:00am CDT
(243) User Customizations and IDF - Drawing Attention to Your Data
Speakers
Leader of Products and Training, B-W Design Group
A Leader of Products and Training at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Lisa Thomas is one of BWDG’s foremost creative thinkers. Lisa’s role is focused on building applications and tools that assist companies move beyond the basics provided in their core software suites.
Education
Lisa...
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Monday October 16, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Technology
8:00am CDT
9:30am CDT
9:30am CDT
(702) System-Link Toolkit using Excel Spreadsheets
Speakers
Consulting Manager & Guide Product Manager, Guide Technologies
Randy has 30 years experience in a wide variety of IT & business roles from software development, ERP systems, IT management, business analysis, executive level positions (CIO/VP), consulting, and project management.
9:30am CDT
(703) Cashbook OCR Lockbox
Speakers
Global Pre-Sales Manager, Cashbook
Global Pre-sales Manager at Cashbook. I am a highly experienced consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the Financial software industry. Vast experience of Cash Application, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Enterprise Software, Account Reconciliation, and...
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9:30am CDT
(705) Analytics, Mobility, IoT for LX users
Speakers
Infor
Ron has spent the past 20 years working in several support capacities including as a functional analyst, services and development liaison, and manager of the global support team for the Infor LX Product Line. His background includes triage, testing, design, implementation, customer...
Read More →
9:30am CDT
9:30am CDT
9:30am CDT
9:30am CDT
9:30am CDT
(716) COM_Net2 CX – The New! Customer Experience Suite for XA
Speakers
VP, Lexel
Lexel Corporation’s Vice President previously held positions in manufacturing management at a government contract manufacturing company. His responsibilities included managing night vision and radar programs. He also implemented the DOD/CAS compliant cost system...
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Monday October 16, 2017 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Poetry
9:30am CDT
(720) Getting the Visibility You Need From Your Infor XA, LX & System21 Data
Speakers
Vice President, Silvon Software
Frank Bunker is Vice President and Co-Founder of Silvon - a business intelligence software company based in the Chicago area. For 30 years now, Frank has helped hundreds of businesses with their planning, analysis and reporting of XA, LX, System21 and other ERP data.
Monday October 16, 2017 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Theater
9:30am CDT
(722) Inventory Visibility – Extending the Life and Value of Your ERP
Speakers
CEO, TouchPath
At TouchPath we understand data collection and integration, in particular the deployment of auto-id technologies such as RFID, Biometrics, PLCs, sensors as well as traditional bar-coding. We have been developing pioneering solutions for over ten years for some of the world’s best...
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Monday October 16, 2017 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Sports
9:30am CDT
9:30am CDT
10:30am CDT
12:00pm CDT
1:15pm CDT
(101) IBM i Product Roadmap and Features
Speakers
IBM i Power Systems Development, IBM
IBM i development in Rochester for 30 years, currently the technical lead for enterprise application development. Work as technical lead with Infor development teams including XA, LX, System21, M3, S3 and others.
1:15pm CDT
(115) Alphabet Soup! What is ION, Ming.le, Xi, BI and why do I care?
Speakers
XA Manufacturing Specialist, Guide Technologies
Rick Altenau is an experience manufacturing consultant with years of experience in manufacturing before becoming an ERP implementation consultant. 20 years in the metal manufacturing, valve manufacturing, and chemical manufacturing industries put Rick in a great position to become...
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Monday October 16, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Theater
1:15pm CDT
(117) Introducing Birst - Infor's go-forward Business Intelligence Solution
Speakers
Birst Director of NA Solution Consulting, Infor
Birst
Rob is an experienced senior solution engineer, with a background in analytic implementations. He has been involved in large scale analytics implementations, custom data warehousing, ETL, BI architecture, administration, integration, security and building trust in customers’ data...
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Monday October 16, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Physiology
1:15pm CDT
(609) Sponsor Case Study: Enabling Data Collection Without Modifying Your ERP System
Speakers RT
Integrated Barcoding
With 33 years experience in the warehousing and manufacturing industries. Ray has been an end user of bar code data collection solutions, and now working with Integrated Barcoding providing turnkey solutions into numerous ERP systems. Ray works closely with QuikTrac® software...
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Sr. Manager of Applications and Project Management, Red Gold, Inc.
Over 20+ years of IT experience including staff development, project management, vendor management, ERP implementation (BPCS/LX), and implementation of 3rd party tools to extend ERP with a focus on modification elimination/minimization and effective integrations. Current member of...
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Monday October 16, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Science
1:15pm CDT
1:15pm CDT
1:15pm CDT
(301) LX Roadmap and Product Lifecycle
Speakers
Infor
Joining Infor in 1997, Dave’s extensive background and current role as a product manager enables him to help manufacturing companies transform their business and become more efficient and profitable. Dave is instrumental in helping customers modernize their proven Infor BPCS/LX...
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Monday October 16, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Technology
1:15pm CDT
(402) What's new in System21 Version 3.1
Speakers
Infor
John is Infor's principal System21 consultant in the Asia Pacific region. Over the past 27 years he has been instrumental in the sales and implmentation of System21 throughout the region as well as assisting companies in the UK and USA. He has also worked closely with the developers...
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Monday October 16, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
RR Donnelly
1:15pm CDT
(202) New Features of XA 9.2
Speakers FD
Infor
David Foster is a Principal Solutions Consultant for Infor. He has been in the high-tech business for over 30 years. With the past 19 years working as a Business Solutions Consultant on System I ERP platforms. David began his career at IBM as a System Engineer. It was there...
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1:15pm CDT
(218) User Case Study: Material Logistics Implementation at Trail King Industries
Speakers
Director of IT, Trail King Industries
Betty began her career in Manufacturing and XA with Trail King and Mapics II in 1988. She started as their first Systems Operator/Programmer with career promotions to Director of IT in 2009. Over the past 30 years, she has been responsible for XA operations, process improvement, training...
Read More → RW
Senior Business Advisor, TriMin Systems
With over 20 years as both a customer and as an implementation consultant for XA and other products combined with many years of direct operational management and executive experience in manufacturing, Rick brings a rich and unique set of insights into both how the software is designed...
Read More →
Monday October 16, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Sports
1:15pm CDT
(224) XA Enterprise Financials Implementation Considerations
Speakers
TriMin Systems
Senior consultant with 30+ years of experience in management information systems, finance/ accounting, operations, and strategic planning. Broad Infor XA knowledge, including specific expertise in all Infor XA finance applications. Also experienced in Infor BI tools, F9 financial...
Read More →
1:15pm CDT
(232) PowerLink Tips & Tricks for Intermediate and Advanced Users
Speakers
Delivery Lead, Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
• 16 years of Valuable experience in Delivery Management, Project Management, and ERP Consultancy. Manager with substantial manufacturing experience. Certified in Production and Inventory management (CPIM).
• Functional expertise in manufacturing and distribution modules of...
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1:15pm CDT
(237) Locking down your XA - Security Measures for Every Company
Speakers
Senior Consultant, Guide Technologies
Proven record of success at implementing IT solutions to increase business’s productivity, reduce costs and streamline operations. Professional experience as an Infor XA Consultant and as an IT Manager at manufacturing companies running Infor XA.
1:15pm CDT
1:15pm CDT
(601) Sponsor Case Study: Scan-N-Track
Speakers
Consulting Manager & Guide Product Manager, Guide Technologies
Randy has 30 years experience in a wide variety of IT & business roles from software development, ERP systems, IT management, business analysis, executive level positions (CIO/VP), consulting, and project management.
2:45pm CDT
2:45pm CDT
(114) The Scary Work of Security for your IBM i
Speakers
IBM i Power Systems Development, IBM
IBM i development in Rochester for 30 years, currently the technical lead for enterprise application development. Work as technical lead with Infor development teams including XA, LX, System21, M3, S3 and others.
Monday October 16, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Theater
2:45pm CDT
2:45pm CDT
(510) Automated ECN’s at CPI: A Customer Presentation
Speakers
Sr Business Systems Analyst, BW Packaging Systems
As a Project Manager, Becky Callahan has many years of experience helping organizations implement Infor’s XA ERP systems with a constant focus on meeting their business objectives.
Becky’s expertise and focus for B-WI is a Project Manager. She has experience in: ERP Implementations...
Read More →
Monday October 16, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Probability
2:45pm CDT
(302) LX 8.4—The next big thing
Speakers
Infor
Lynn is a Project Manager (PMP) for LX Development. With more than 20 years of experience in designing solutions for BPCS/LX product, Lynn managed the LX 8.3.5 release and is responsible for the upcoming LX 8.4 release.
Infor
Joining Infor in 1997, Dave’s extensive background and current role as a product manager enables him to help manufacturing companies transform their business and become more efficient and profitable. Dave is instrumental in helping customers modernize their proven Infor BPCS/LX...
Read More →
Monday October 16, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sports
2:45pm CDT
2:45pm CDT
(312) Managing Master Data in LX 8.4
Speakers KL
Infor
Lisa Kasabian is a Senior Manager for LX Development with more than 25 years of experience in ERP Software Development. Lisa is responsible for engineering resources, maintenance as well as development projects, including EGLi and Ming.le.
Infor
Lynn is a Project Manager (PMP) for LX Development. With more than 20 years of experience in designing solutions for BPCS/LX product, Lynn managed the LX 8.3.5 release and is responsible for the upcoming LX 8.4 release.
2:45pm CDT
(403) Case Study: Upgrading to System21 Version 3.1
Speakers
Manager, ERP Systems, Austin Powder
I've been working in the System21 world for over 20 years -- serving in various roles as consultant, programmer, analyst, and manager. I also serve on the board of the North American System21 User Group.
Austin Powder, founded in 1833, is an explosives manufacturer for the mining...
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Monday October 16, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
RR Donnelly
2:45pm CDT
(228) General Ledger Integration - Is This Thing On??
Speakers
Senior Consultant / Services Manager, MK & Associates
Julie Kienast is an applications consultant and project implementation leader with MK & Associates. Julie has over 31 years of experience implementing and training industrial sector clients on the XA ERP suite of applications. She has extensive background in XA applications...
Read More →
2:45pm CDT
(238) Cleaning up Your XA Database
Speakers
Technical manager, Guide Technologies
I have been working with Powerlink and XA for over 15 years, and many of those years have been around performance and improving the user experience with XA. I have also directed a Multi-billion global XA environment where theory became practice!
2:45pm CDT
(244) Creating Views, Subsets, Sorts & Workbenches
Speakers
Senior Application Consultant, Guide Technologies
An experienced consultant with over 18 years experience with Infor XA. A founding member and former vice-president of the XA User Group Board. Executes systematic procedures to improve corporate and administrative functioning. Focused on utilizing XA as a business process solution...
Read More →
2:45pm CDT
2:45pm CDT
2:45pm CDT
(612) Sponsor Case Study: RMB Service Management at Hussmann
Speakers
Hussmann Corporation
Strong combination of technical knowledge plus MFG & Services Business Cycle experience, 21 years working in IT with different US based companies operating globally, Results-driven IT executive with expertise in envisioning and leading technology-based, Large experience career on...
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RMB Solutions
Pete Stamm is the founder of RMB Solutions. Pete has been involved in After-Market services for the past 30 years and believes that manufacturing service organizations today are areas of great opportunities for long term revenue and profit growth. RMB Solutions fosters an environment...
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Monday October 16, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Science
4:15pm CDT
(106) IBM i Access Client Solutions
Speakers
Senior Systems Engineer, ISE
Tom Bell is a Senior Systems Engineer with Information Systems Engineering, and has been working in a technical implementation role for 29 years. ISE is an Infor Gold Channel Partner and Certified IBM Business Partner. Tom holds IBM i and Power Systems technical certifications...
Read More →
4:15pm CDT
4:15pm CDT
(120) Xtreme Support Update
Speakers
Infor
Ron has spent the past 20 years working in several support capacities including as a functional analyst, services and development liaison, and manager of the global support team for the Infor LX Product Line. His background includes triage, testing, design, implementation, customer...
Read More →
4:15pm CDT
(501) Introduction to System-Link
Speakers
Sr Business Systems Analyst, BW Packaging Systems
As a Project Manager, Becky Callahan has many years of experience helping organizations implement Infor’s XA ERP systems with a constant focus on meeting their business objectives.
Becky’s expertise and focus for B-WI is a Project Manager. She has experience in: ERP Implementations...
Read More →
Leader of Products and Training, B-W Design Group
A Leader of Products and Training at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Lisa Thomas is one of BWDG’s foremost creative thinkers. Lisa’s role is focused on building applications and tools that assist companies move beyond the basics provided in their core software suites.
Education
Lisa...
Read More →
Monday October 16, 2017 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Technology
4:15pm CDT
4:15pm CDT
4:15pm CDT
(404) Workspace 2015 and Beyond
Speakers
Senior Technical Consultant, Infor
Craig has been a System21 consultant for the past twenty-one years assisting accounts across North America. His main involvement has been in assisting customers in installing and upgrading System21, focusing on code uplifts and data migrations. Also, he has assisted in installing...
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Infor
John is Infor's principal System21 consultant in the Asia Pacific region. Over the past 27 years he has been instrumental in the sales and implmentation of System21 throughout the region as well as assisting companies in the UK and USA. He has also worked closely with the developers...
Read More →
Manager, ERP Systems, Austin Powder
I've been working in the System21 world for over 20 years -- serving in various roles as consultant, programmer, analyst, and manager. I also serve on the board of the North American System21 User Group.
Austin Powder, founded in 1833, is an explosives manufacturer for the mining...
Read More →
Monday October 16, 2017 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
RR Donnelly
4:15pm CDT
(208) Using MS Excel as a Report Writer for XA
Speakers
Senior Consultant / Services Manager, MK & Associates
Julie Kienast is an applications consultant and project implementation leader with MK & Associates. Julie has over 31 years of experience implementing and training industrial sector clients on the XA ERP suite of applications. She has extensive background in XA applications...
Read More →
4:15pm CDT
(221) Tracking Bar, Sheet, Coil
Speakers
XA Manufacturing Specialist, Guide Technologies
Rick Altenau is an experience manufacturing consultant with years of experience in manufacturing before becoming an ERP implementation consultant. 20 years in the metal manufacturing, valve manufacturing, and chemical manufacturing industries put Rick in a great position to become...
Read More →
Monday October 16, 2017 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Poetry
4:15pm CDT
4:15pm CDT
(234) Creating Cards & Workbenches
Speakers
Senior Application Consultant, Guide Technologies
An experienced consultant with over 18 years experience with Infor XA. A founding member and former vice-president of the XA User Group Board. Executes systematic procedures to improve corporate and administrative functioning. Focused on utilizing XA as a business process solution...
Read More →
Monday October 16, 2017 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Physiology
4:15pm CDT
(246) Content Security
Speakers
BW Design Group
Over 20 years of experience helping organizations with INFOR XA Implementations. Expertise includes Delivery Mangaement and Client Engagement. Vast experience in using iSeries technology and INFOR XA tools and has lead by example in coaching and mentoring team in XA Upgrade...
Read More →
Monday October 16, 2017 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Science
5:15pm CDT
6:30pm CDT
7:00am CDT
8:00am CDT
8:00am CDT
8:00am CDT
(121) Taming your PowerLink Exports Using Advanced Excel Skills
Speakers
CFO, Elderlee, Inc. / LS Lee, Inc.
CFO for REH Holdings, Inc. family of companies including Elderlee, Inc., a manufacturer and installer of highway safety products, Linda possesses over 23 year of experience in the field of accounting and finance. Nineteen years hands-on with Infor XA and Excel, along with basic...
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Tuesday October 17, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Technology
8:00am CDT
8:00am CDT
(505) SQL Views and Enterprise Integrator
Speakers
Technical Specialist, MK & Associates
Wayne Quigley has 30 years of experience in business systems, programming, and I/T consulting. As a consultant for Infor XA, Wayne routinely performs extensive application development using XA Enterprise Integrator, and has taught many Powerlink and Enterprise Integrator sessions...
Read More →
Tuesday October 17, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Science
8:00am CDT
(512) User Exits - Auto IP Real World Use Case
Speakers
ERP Project Manager, Barry-Wehmiller
Don’s primary responsibilities include all aspects of leading corporate ERP development applications for all divisional members using Infor XA. Activities include mentoring B-WI associates, project planning, supporting divisional development initiatives, and advising best practices...
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Manager of Enterprise Applications, Barry Wehmiller
Claude Stoltz is the Manager of Enterprise Applications working in St. Louis, MO for Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. He has over 26 year’s experience with XA, leads the BW ERP Team delivering enterprise wide solutions, is a recent XA User Group board member, and leads the Enterprise...
Read More →
Tuesday October 17, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Probability
8:00am CDT
(303) Preparing for Your Upgrade to LX 8.4
Speakers KL
Infor
Lisa Kasabian is a Senior Manager for LX Development with more than 25 years of experience in ERP Software Development. Lisa is responsible for engineering resources, maintenance as well as development projects, including EGLi and Ming.le.
Tuesday October 17, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Poetry
8:00am CDT
(305) Maximizing the Infor Enhancement Request System for LX
Speakers
Infor
Joining Infor in 1997, Dave’s extensive background and current role as a product manager enables him to help manufacturing companies transform their business and become more efficient and profitable. Dave is instrumental in helping customers modernize their proven Infor BPCS/LX...
Read More →
Tuesday October 17, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Theater
8:00am CDT
8:00am CDT
(406) Infor Integrations into System21
Speakers
Product Manager, System21, Infor
Alastair has worked with System21 since its earliest days, in development, consulting, sales, product management, marketing and general management. After a break from software, when he co-founded a specialist Spanish catering firm, the lure of System21 and its customers proved too...
Read More →
Tuesday October 17, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Statistics
8:00am CDT
(203) Upgrading XA
Speakers FD
Infor
David Foster is a Principal Solutions Consultant for Infor. He has been in the high-tech business for over 30 years. With the past 19 years working as a Business Solutions Consultant on System I ERP platforms. David began his career at IBM as a System Engineer. It was there...
Read More →
Tuesday October 17, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Sports
8:00am CDT
(216) Cycle Counting Using Materials Management & PowerLink
Speakers
Guide Technologies
Bruce started his career in the Materials arena holding positions including Scheduler, Inventory Control Supervisor, Production Control Manager, Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Materials Manager and Manufacturing Manager. Bruce has worked in the MAPICS/XA world since the early 1990s...
Read More →
8:00am CDT
(219) Linking the Material Plan with Shop Floor Execution
Speakers
XA Manufacturing Specialist, Guide Technologies
Rick Altenau is an experience manufacturing consultant with years of experience in manufacturing before becoming an ERP implementation consultant. 20 years in the metal manufacturing, valve manufacturing, and chemical manufacturing industries put Rick in a great position to become...
Read More →
Tuesday October 17, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Physiology
8:00am CDT
8:00am CDT
(608) Sponsor Case Study: COM_Net2 eCommerce at Newmar Corporation
Speakers
VP, Lexel
Lexel Corporation’s Vice President previously held positions in manufacturing management at a government contract manufacturing company. His responsibilities included managing night vision and radar programs. He also implemented the DOD/CAS compliant cost system...
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Systems Analyst, Newmar Corporation
Infor XA customer since 1994 and ComNet Customer since 2003. Looking forward to sharing my experiences partnering with Lexel on our ComNet2 Order Entry Portal.
Tuesday October 17, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
RR Donnelly
9:30am CDT
(704) Cashbook Bank Reconciliation
Speakers
CEO, Cashbook
Greg is the CEO of Cashbook, with more than 18 years of experience in Cash Management automation processes. Greg is responsible for Cash Management implementations around the globe, resulting in implementation of Cash Management software solutions in over 25 countries. Greg holds...
Read More →
9:30am CDT
(709) Infor Business Intelligence
Speakers
TriMin Systems
Senior consultant with 30+ years of experience in management information systems, finance/ accounting, operations, and strategic planning. Broad Infor XA knowledge, including specific expertise in all Infor XA finance applications. Also experienced in Infor BI tools, F9 financial...
Read More →
9:30am CDT
9:30am CDT
(713) Import Plus - Bring Data Into Your Environment Without any Coding
Speakers
Leader of Products and Training, B-W Design Group
A Leader of Products and Training at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Lisa Thomas is one of BWDG’s foremost creative thinkers. Lisa’s role is focused on building applications and tools that assist companies move beyond the basics provided in their core software suites.
Education
Lisa...
Read More →
9:30am CDT
9:30am CDT
(717) Lexel Corporation Products for Infor XA
Speakers
VP, Lexel
Lexel Corporation’s Vice President previously held positions in manufacturing management at a government contract manufacturing company. His responsibilities included managing night vision and radar programs. He also implemented the DOD/CAS compliant cost system...
Read More →
Tuesday October 17, 2017 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Physiology
9:30am CDT
(718) Is Your Data Collection Software Browser-Ready?
Speakers RT
Integrated Barcoding
With 33 years experience in the warehousing and manufacturing industries. Ray has been an end user of bar code data collection solutions, and now working with Integrated Barcoding providing turnkey solutions into numerous ERP systems. Ray works closely with QuikTrac® software...
Read More →
Tuesday October 17, 2017 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Probability
9:30am CDT
(719) Shop Floor Plus for XA: Plan / Make / Measure
Speakers
Cistech
Senior Consultant with 36 years manufacturing operations experience and 21 years of MAPICS experience. Consulting areas in scheduling and planning, inventory management and control, purchasing and shop floor operations. Successfully managed multiple MAPICS implementations and worked...
Read More →
9:30am CDT
(721) Leveraging Infor XA, LX & System21 Data For Sales Planning
Speakers
Vice President, Silvon Software
Frank Bunker is Vice President and Co-Founder of Silvon - a business intelligence software company based in the Chicago area. For 30 years now, Frank has helped hundreds of businesses with their planning, analysis and reporting of XA, LX, System21 and other ERP data.
Tuesday October 17, 2017 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Poetry
9:30am CDT
9:30am CDT
9:30am CDT
9:30am CDT
(728) RMB Service Management for XA
Speakers
RMB Solutions
Pete Stamm is the founder of RMB Solutions. Pete has been involved in After-Market services for the past 30 years and believes that manufacturing service organizations today are areas of great opportunities for long term revenue and profit growth. RMB Solutions fosters an environment...
Read More →
Tuesday October 17, 2017 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Science
10:30am CDT
12:00pm CDT
1:15pm CDT
(102) Introduction to Warehouse Management (WMS) aka. Infor SCE
Speakers
Infor Global Solutions
Jeff Oberndorfer brings over 25 years of experience in systems implementation involving Supply Chain Execution and Enterprise Resource Planning. Jeff has 15 years of consulting experience leading a very diverse group of customers, primarily in the manufacturing, healthcare and distribution...
Read More →
1:15pm CDT
(107) Navigator for IBM i
Speakers
Senior Systems Engineer, ISE
Tom Bell is a Senior Systems Engineer with Information Systems Engineering, and has been working in a technical implementation role for 29 years. ISE is an Infor Gold Channel Partner and Certified IBM Business Partner. Tom holds IBM i and Power Systems technical certifications...
Read More →
Tuesday October 17, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Technology
1:15pm CDT
(507) SystemLink—Real-World Use Cases
Speakers
Exotic Metals LLC
Jeff has been working with XA for over 25 years. He started his career leading a company through a conversion from MAPICS I to DB. He then spent 13 years as a Senior Manufacturing Consultant with ISE, an XA channel partner. For the past 11 years, he’s worked at Exotic Metals...
Read More →
Tuesday October 17, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Sports
1:15pm CDT
(313) Master Data Roundtable (Customer, Vendors, etc.)
Speakers KL
Infor
Lisa Kasabian is a Senior Manager for LX Development with more than 25 years of experience in ERP Software Development. Lisa is responsible for engineering resources, maintenance as well as development projects, including EGLi and Ming.le.
Infor
Lynn is a Project Manager (PMP) for LX Development. With more than 20 years of experience in designing solutions for BPCS/LX product, Lynn managed the LX 8.3.5 release and is responsible for the upcoming LX 8.4 release.
Tuesday October 17, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Poetry
1:15pm CDT
1:15pm CDT
(319) Role Based Security in LX
Speakers LM
Infor
BPCS/LX Technical Architect responsible for LX SYS product, database, security, licensing. 20+ years working on BPCS and LX.
Tuesday October 17, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Science
1:15pm CDT
(408) Case Study: Using IDF with System21 at Koroseal
Speakers
Infor
John is Infor's principal System21 consultant in the Asia Pacific region. Over the past 27 years he has been instrumental in the sales and implmentation of System21 throughout the region as well as assisting companies in the UK and USA. He has also worked closely with the developers...
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Koroseal Interior Products
I’ve worked with System21 for many years in a variety of capacities, both as a longtime member of the JBA team in the UK and the US and as a customer. I’m currently Business Systems Manager for Koroseal Interior Products, formerly RJF International, a premier manufacturer...
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Tuesday October 17, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Statistics
1:15pm CDT
(204) Planning for the move to XA 9.2
Speakers
Solution Architect, TriMin Systems
20 years experience working on the IBM i along with XA, leading software development and integration efforts with XA, as well as XA maintenance.
1:15pm CDT
(220) MRP/VPi - What are the Differences?
Speakers
Guide Technologies
Bruce started his career in the Materials arena holding positions including Scheduler, Inventory Control Supervisor, Production Control Manager, Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Materials Manager and Manufacturing Manager. Bruce has worked in the MAPICS/XA world since the early 1990s...
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Tuesday October 17, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
RR Donnelly
1:15pm CDT
(222) Using XA to Match Purchase Orders, Receiving Documents, and invoices
Speakers
XA Manufacturing Specialist, Guide Technologies
Rick Altenau is an experience manufacturing consultant with years of experience in manufacturing before becoming an ERP implementation consultant. 20 years in the metal manufacturing, valve manufacturing, and chemical manufacturing industries put Rick in a great position to become...
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1:15pm CDT
(235) Using Compound Cards to Create Single Screen Views
Speakers
Leader of Products and Training, B-W Design Group
A Leader of Products and Training at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Lisa Thomas is one of BWDG’s foremost creative thinkers. Lisa’s role is focused on building applications and tools that assist companies move beyond the basics provided in their core software suites.
Education
Lisa...
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1:15pm CDT
(239) Improving IDF Performance
Speakers
Technical manager, Guide Technologies
I have been working with Powerlink and XA for over 15 years, and many of those years have been around performance and improving the user experience with XA. I have also directed a Multi-billion global XA environment where theory became practice!
1:15pm CDT
(241) Ming.le Running Live with XAR9
Speakers
Senior Application Consultant/PM, ISE
With +10 years within the manufacturing industry, Stephanie has enjoyed the challenge of diving (head first!) into Infor’s leading edge technologies. Through trial and error as well as numerous customer installations, Stephanie has developed a well-rounded knowledge for integrations...
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Tuesday October 17, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Physiology
1:15pm CDT
2:45pm CDT
(104) Overview of Thru-Put Advanced Planning Solution
Speakers
Celero Optima
Michel Babineau is the founder and Managing Partner of Celero Optima. In partnership with Infor and Infor channel partners since 2004, Celero Optima has been helping complex manufacturing companies using iSeries ERP systems improve their operational and financial performance by...
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2:45pm CDT
(108) IBM i and the Database That Runs It.
Speakers
IBM i Power Systems Development, IBM
IBM i development in Rochester for 30 years, currently the technical lead for enterprise application development. Work as technical lead with Infor development teams including XA, LX, System21, M3, S3 and others.
Tuesday October 17, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
RR Donnelly
2:45pm CDT
2:45pm CDT
(513) System Link XA to XA Integration Case Study (Items and BOM)
Speakers JS
Business/Analyst, PCMC
I have 30 years of experience working in the XA world as a developer and business analyst as well as 15 concurrent years of developing add-in production web applications. Technologies that I've become fluent in to aide my work above include Enterprise Integrator., RPG, SQL, System...
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Tuesday October 17, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Physiology
2:45pm CDT
2:45pm CDT
2:45pm CDT
2:45pm CDT
(407) WFi Overview
Speakers
Senior Technical Consultant, Infor
Craig has been a System21 consultant for the past twenty-one years assisting accounts across North America. His main involvement has been in assisting customers in installing and upgrading System21, focusing on code uplifts and data migrations. Also, he has assisted in installing...
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Infor
John is Infor's principal System21 consultant in the Asia Pacific region. Over the past 27 years he has been instrumental in the sales and implmentation of System21 throughout the region as well as assisting companies in the UK and USA. He has also worked closely with the developers...
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Tuesday October 17, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Statistics
2:45pm CDT
2:45pm CDT
(213) Overview of SCE and a Deeper Dive into WMS at Natco
Speakers
Delivery Lead, Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
• 16 years of Valuable experience in Delivery Management, Project Management, and ERP Consultancy. Manager with substantial manufacturing experience. Certified in Production and Inventory management (CPIM).
• Functional expertise in manufacturing and distribution modules of...
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2:45pm CDT
(233) All the Things you can do with a PowerLink Workspace
Speakers
Senior Consultant / Services Manager, MK & Associates
Julie Kienast is an applications consultant and project implementation leader with MK & Associates. Julie has over 31 years of experience implementing and training industrial sector clients on the XA ERP suite of applications. She has extensive background in XA applications...
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2:45pm CDT
2:45pm CDT
(240) Using ION - Simple Examples of Publishing and Workflows
Speakers
Senior Application Consultant/PM, ISE
With +10 years within the manufacturing industry, Stephanie has enjoyed the challenge of diving (head first!) into Infor’s leading edge technologies. Through trial and error as well as numerous customer installations, Stephanie has developed a well-rounded knowledge for integrations...
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2:45pm CDT
4:00pm CDT
(113) DB2 for IBM i
Speakers
IBM i Power Systems Development, IBM
IBM i development in Rochester for 30 years, currently the technical lead for enterprise application development. Work as technical lead with Infor development teams including XA, LX, System21, M3, S3 and others.
4:00pm CDT
(514) Enterprise Integrator Customer EDI Case Study
Speakers
Business Analyst, Asco Industries
Over the past 10 years I have been responsible for XA operations, development and support at Asco Industries.
Enterprise Integrator is becoming a big part of our daily business.
I started my IT career 25 years ago as a programmer in manufacturing and distribution companies.
ASCO...
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Tuesday October 17, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Science
4:00pm CDT
(304) The Modernization of LX: Improved User Interface and Seamless Integrations
Speakers FD
Infor
David Foster is a Principal Solutions Consultant for Infor. He has been in the high-tech business for over 30 years. With the past 19 years working as a Business Solutions Consultant on System I ERP platforms. David began his career at IBM as a System Engineer. It was there...
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Solution Director System-I, Infor
Experience with System-I, especially on XA, for 25 years in all kind of roles.
Tuesday October 17, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Theater
4:00pm CDT
(308) Open Forum with LX Product Managers & Development Team
Speakers KL
Infor
Lisa Kasabian is a Senior Manager for LX Development with more than 25 years of experience in ERP Software Development. Lisa is responsible for engineering resources, maintenance as well as development projects, including EGLi and Ming.le.
Infor
Lynn is a Project Manager (PMP) for LX Development. With more than 20 years of experience in designing solutions for BPCS/LX product, Lynn managed the LX 8.3.5 release and is responsible for the upcoming LX 8.4 release.
Infor
Joining Infor in 1997, Dave’s extensive background and current role as a product manager enables him to help manufacturing companies transform their business and become more efficient and profitable. Dave is instrumental in helping customers modernize their proven Infor BPCS/LX...
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Tuesday October 17, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Poetry
4:00pm CDT
(405) System21 User Group Round Table
Speakers
Senior Technical Consultant, Infor
Craig has been a System21 consultant for the past twenty-one years assisting accounts across North America. His main involvement has been in assisting customers in installing and upgrading System21, focusing on code uplifts and data migrations. Also, he has assisted in installing...
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Infor
John is Infor's principal System21 consultant in the Asia Pacific region. Over the past 27 years he has been instrumental in the sales and implmentation of System21 throughout the region as well as assisting companies in the UK and USA. He has also worked closely with the developers...
Read More →
Koroseal Interior Products
I’ve worked with System21 for many years in a variety of capacities, both as a longtime member of the JBA team in the UK and the US and as a customer. I’m currently Business Systems Manager for Koroseal Interior Products, formerly RJF International, a premier manufacturer...
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4:00pm CDT
4:00pm CDT
(207) All the Ways to Generate Reports on XA
Speakers
Sr Business Systems Analyst, BW Packaging Systems
As a Project Manager, Becky Callahan has many years of experience helping organizations implement Infor’s XA ERP systems with a constant focus on meeting their business objectives.
Becky’s expertise and focus for B-WI is a Project Manager. She has experience in: ERP Implementations...
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4:00pm CDT
(212) Inventory Best Practices for XA Users
Speakers RW
Senior Business Advisor, TriMin Systems
With over 20 years as both a customer and as an implementation consultant for XA and other products combined with many years of direct operational management and executive experience in manufacturing, Rick brings a rich and unique set of insights into both how the software is designed...
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Tuesday October 17, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Sports
4:00pm CDT
(215) PUI- Product Update Information
Speakers
Senior Systems Engineer, ISE
Tom Bell is a Senior Systems Engineer with Information Systems Engineering, and has been working in a technical implementation role for 29 years. ISE is an Infor Gold Channel Partner and Certified IBM Business Partner. Tom holds IBM i and Power Systems technical certifications...
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Tuesday October 17, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Physiology
4:00pm CDT
(225) Implementing Enterprise Financials from AM
Speakers
XA Manufacturing Specialist, Guide Technologies
Rick Altenau is an experience manufacturing consultant with years of experience in manufacturing before becoming an ERP implementation consultant. 20 years in the metal manufacturing, valve manufacturing, and chemical manufacturing industries put Rick in a great position to become...
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4:00pm CDT
(229) Building Dashboards using Power-Link & Enterprise Integrator
Speakers
Leader of Products and Training, B-W Design Group
A Leader of Products and Training at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Lisa Thomas is one of BWDG’s foremost creative thinkers. Lisa’s role is focused on building applications and tools that assist companies move beyond the basics provided in their core software suites.
Education
Lisa...
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4:00pm CDT
(242) ION Workflow with Ming.le and XA
Speakers
BW Design Group
Over 20 years of experience helping organizations with INFOR XA Implementations. Expertise includes Delivery Mangaement and Client Engagement. Vast experience in using iSeries technology and INFOR XA tools and has lead by example in coaching and mentoring team in XA Upgrade...
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4:00pm CDT
(245) Debugging of Client Sessions & Triggers
Speakers
Senior Consultant, Guide Technologies
Proven record of success at implementing IT solutions to increase business’s productivity, reduce costs and streamline operations. Professional experience as an Infor XA Consultant and as an IT Manager at manufacturing companies running Infor XA.
Tuesday October 17, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Technology