Get the latest on Oracle’s strategic plans, investment priorities and long-term support commitments for JD Edwards, with updates from the JD Edwards executive team

Learn how to make the case with your executive leadership and board of directors to prioritize investments in JD Edwards modernization

Sessions include:

• Articulating the JD Edwards Value Proposition 

  Presented by: Paul Houtkooper, Oracle

  An executive-led discussion on how continued investment in JD Edwards can deliver next gen ERP impacts for your organization, enabling it to more efficiently and cost effectively deliver against strategic business objectives.

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• Unlocking the Power of JD Edwards: Securing Leadership Support for Its Continued Relevance 

  Presented by: Chris Noak, Granite Construction & Andy Chase, Circular Edge

  In an era marked by rapid technological evolution, legacy systems often face skepticism regarding their continued relevance. However, amidst this landscape of change, JD Edwards stands as a testament to enduring power and adaptability. This presentation delves into the strategies for unlocking the full potential of JD Edwards and securing unwavering leadership support. Through a comprehensive exploration of its robust capabilities, seamless integration possibilities, and cost-effective solutions, attendees will gain insights into articulating the indispensable role JD Edwards plays in driving organizational success. From highlighting its agility in meeting modern business needs to showcasing its pivotal role in digital transformation journeys, this session equips participants with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively advocate for JD Edwards within their organizations. Join us as we embark on a journey to safeguard the future relevance of JD Edwards and secure the backing of key stakeholders for its continued utilization and enhancement.

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• Building a business case and measuring ROI of your JD Edwards Upgrade

  Presented by: Craig Hill, C&A Technology

  Creating a business case for upgrading to the latest release of JD Edwards is difficult for many organizations. Better adoption of the system through an improved user interface: enhanced visibility to business operations through intuitive screens: and even faster response to support issues are “nice to haves:” but they are primarily “soft” benefits. Most organizations need a business case comprised of tangible: hard-dollar benefits in order to justify both the out-of-pocket and opportunity costs of an upgrade project. This case study presentation will describe how a JDE customer built an upgrade business case by finding improvement opportunities within their key business functions.

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Get educated on JD Edwards’ modern ERP capabilities to better evaluate how JDE can deliver against your strategic business objectives

Learn about next gen ERP JD Edwards functionality with sessions on:

• Personalized user experiences (UX One, UDOs, Notifications, Personalization, Extensibility)
• Digital Transformation (Orchestrator, Mobile, Chatbots, IoT, AI)
• ERP Modernization (Process Automation, Integrations)
• Operational Simplification (Cloud, Upgrades, System Admin)

Sessions include:

• Unleashing Next-Gen Capabilities: JD Edwards Release 25…the REAL Differences

  Presented by: Carin Wagner, Denovo

  JD Edwards Release 25 marks a significant milestone in the evolution of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, introducing a suite of advanced features designed to enhance business agility and operational efficiency. This paper examines the innovative enhancements in Release 25, including improved user interfaces, expanded automation capabilities, and deeper integration with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. By leveraging these advancements, organizations can streamline processes, reduce costs, and gain actionable insights from their data. The release also focuses on enhancing user experience and ensuring seamless upgrades, making it easier for businesses to adopt and benefit from the latest innovations. This study provides a detailed overview of the new features, implementation strategies, and real-world success stories, offering a comprehensive guide for enterprises looking to maximize the potential of JD Edwards Release 25.

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• Transition from DSI to Oracle VBCS Mobile App and Orchestrations

  Presented by: Lucien Metellus, Centrilogic

  The transition from DSI to Oracle VBCS Mobile App and Orchestrations offers significant benefits for organizations. By leveraging Oracle’s Visual Builder Cloud Service (VBCS), companies can create responsive mobile applications that integrate seamlessly with existing data sources, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.

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Hear from customers who have successfully modernized with JD Edwards to increase ROI and drive meaningful business value

Sit in on customer panel discussions and case study presentations with organizations like US Silica, Visual Comfort, Granite Construction and more. Join industry and special interest group meet-ups to connect with customers who are leaning into JDE modernization and walk away with real-life insights and learnings to consider for your own organization.

Sessions include:

• Mastering ERP Consolidation: Valuable Lessons from Zimmer Biomet’s Transition from Multiple Legacy ERP Deployments to a Unified JD Edwards Instance

  Presented by: Govindaraj Shanmugam & Balaji Radhakrishnan, Zimmer, Inc.

  Zimmer Biomet, a global leader in medical device manufacturing, faced the challenge of managing complex operations across multiple legacy ERP deployments which included JD Edwards (JDE), Infor XA, and NetSuite. The fragmented systems resulted in process inefficiencies, data silos, and challenges in scaling operations globally. To address these issues, Zimmer Biomet initiated a comprehensive transformation journey to consolidate its ERP landscape with a single JD Edwards platform. This strategic unification has streamlined supply chain management, improved production planning accuracy, enhanced inventory visibility, and introduced robust financial management capabilities – thus bringing unmatched operational agility across its global footprint. In this session, we will discover how Zimmer Biomet overcame the complexities of ERP consolidation and leveraged JDE capabilities to drive integration and scalability. Get an insider and practitioner perspective on how to tackle challenges such as data migration, regulatory compliance, and change management across diverse business lines and manufacturing sites. We will also look at system optimization strategies tailored for the medical device industry, and how they ensure robust performance and regulatory adherence. In addition, we will see how ERP modernization can help businesses drive coveted outcomes across the entire span of business operations. Learn from Zimmer Biomet’s transformation journey and explore best practices, lessons learned, and actionable strategies that are invaluable to drive every ERP transformation program to success.

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• If You Build It, They Will Come…Or Will They? User Adoption of JD Edwards

  Presented by: Shannon Alred, Brown & Root Industrial Services

  As digital transformation accelerates, maximizing ERP investment means fully engaging users. For JD Edwards (JDE), low-code/no-code (LC/NC) tools offer a way to streamline processes and enhance productivity without extensive IT support. But successful adoption depends on your starting point: Are you transitioning from a legacy system, or deepening adoption of existing JDE features? This session covers strategies to drive LC/NC adoption in both contexts, from training and tailored engagement to fostering a culture of innovation. Attendees will gain insights into creating an environment where users are empowered to leverage JDE to its fullest, ensuring smooth transformation and optimized ROI.

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• Mobilizing Maintenance: Gildan’s Global CMMS Transformation Using JDE Mobility

  Presented by: Neeraj Gotra, Gildan Activewear

  Gildan is revolutionizing its Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This presentation will highlight how we harness mobility solutions—including custom-built apps on orchestrator running on Zebra handheld devices—to streamline maintenance operations across our mega factories worldwide. We’ll delve into our integration of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to empower our maintenance teams and enhance operational efficiency. Discover the challenges and successes we’ve encountered in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to support Gildan’s global footprint.

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• Fluidmaster’s Data-Driven Journey with Orchestrator and DAS

  Presented by: Ewan Bell, FluidMaster Inc.

  Fluidmaster, a plumbing manufacturing world leader, maximizes returns by combining a reporting along with orchestrations for a fully automated process. The result is end-to-end, error-free functionality that provides automatic updates, improves speed, and saves expenses with the built-in advantage of JDE validation. Orchestrator coupled with a JDE-centric reporting solution easily links BI to execution without interface programming. Companies often struggle to create a connection between business intelligence and business actions. This link is a powerful tool for organizational transformation, especially in supply chain, production, and advanced warehousing. Help recognize anomalies and improve business function using a combination of BI software and existing JD Edwards expertise. Join Miha Blokar, Senior Business Systems Analyst, as he walks through real-life examples of how Fluidmaster is transforming its organization via a combined solution of reporting and orchestration.

  • Initiate a master data update through Orchestrator
  • Build complex data sources
  • Connect business intelligence to performance

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• Future-Proofing Norman’s Nursery: The Importance of Staying Current

  Presented by: Mickey Scannell, Norman’s Nursery

  The phrase “Continuous Adoption” with your JDE software for some seems daunting because it sounds to most people as “Upgrading”. This strikes many with apprehension and concern rather than excitement to be on the latest/greatest Oracle has to offer in JD Edwards. Norman’s Nursery will share with you firsthand how this doesn’t have to be thought of as “upgrading” but as “staying current” on JD Edwards. Norman’s Nursery will also discuss the concerns most companies have related custom objects and the project ‘cycle’ itself for these Code Current / Tools Updates versus the traditional “Upgrades”. Besides hearing from Norman’s Nursery about why they stay current, get a year-by-year synopsis of EnterpriseOne 9.2 since 2015.

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Identify experienced solutions partners skilled at helping customers modernize JD Edwards investments

Benefit from the next gen ERP expertise of a host of JDE system integrators as they share customer case studies, successful ownership models, business case insights, best practices and informed recommendations for modernization. View sponsor & exhibitor list