Powering System i

Guest post by Robert Russell, VP, System i development So much ERP functionality is untapped—not because it isn’t useful or applicable, but because it’s literally untapped or, even worse, unknown. Organizations run myriad applications today. Multiple ERP and extension upgrades often leave employees who don’t have access to those tools ... Continue reading Rave Reviews for Workspace: Coming Soon to System i »

As a manufacturer, you know the business environment is getting more complex by the day. It’s tough. Even though youre successfully using Infor ERP for IBM System i, youre still faced with market expectations such as customization and lower costs, as well as changing customer demand. You know that response ... Continue reading Are you continuing to be successful and meet market demand expectations? »

Guest post by Dan Sundt, Senior IT Specialist, IBM Your company is one of tens of thousands running IBM i. It’s possible that you’ve been running it for over two decades, from AS/400 to iSeries, System i, and now Power Systems. If so, you’re not unlike many executives around the ... Continue reading IBM i 7.1 Upgrade »

Spending on information technologies (IT) is heating up in most industries. For example, Gartner, Inc. recently raised its growth prospects for worldwide IT spending to $3.4 trillion in 2010, a 5.3% increase over 2009; Gartner projects $3.5 trillion in spending for 2011, a 4.2% increase from 2010 [www.gartner.com]. Manufacturers are ... Continue reading Are You Getting Total TCO? »

We all know how the economy has impacted manufacturing. And, with a multitude of sources providing helpful information about how to improve your processes, meet customer demand, and still turn a profit, you should still look internally to make sure you have the ability to monitor, track, and report from ... Continue reading World-Class MES and You »