JD Edwards Week 2024: Game Changers - Quest Oracle Community

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Five days of focused panel discussions and customer success stories built around key priority areas for the JD Edwards Community.

Upgrading to Release 23 & 24 – Monday’s program is designed for customers who have recently upgraded to Release 23 or are making plans for Release 24 – get helpful insights, new feature demos and best practices.

Utilizing low code/no code tools – This program will include use cases, success stories and best practices for how JD Edwards customers can utilize low code/no code platforms and tools to empower developers and business analysts to build line of business and departmental apps.

Automation – This program is designed to cover how JD Edwards users can eliminate processes and human error by taking advantage of process automation with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. Attendees will walk away with use cases, success stories and best practices.

Personalization & Extensibility – Thursday’s program is structured to share how customers are leveraging Citizen Developer Frameworks to create new functionality within existing JDE applications using low-code no-code tools that don’t create barriers for upgrade with heavy customizations.

Orchestrations – a popular topic for JD Edwards customers, Friday’s program is designed to help customers understand how to build business value through their use of Orchestrations, including topics like Orchestrator Studio, Logic Extensions, Message Attachments, Rich Formatted Messages, Aggregation, File Selector, Test Frameworks, etc.

Plus, hear from Oracle JD Edwards Product Team!

Education sessions at JD Edwards Week 2024

Upgrading to Release 23 & 24

Upgrading to Release 23 & 24 Day Kick-Off with Oracle

Presented by:
Clayton Seeley, Technical Architect, Oracle

Abstract:

Join us for the first day of JD Edwards Week: Game Changers! In this session, Oracle’s Clayton Seeley, will share a high-level overview of Release 23 & 24, why your organization may benefit from adopting the latest JDE release, insights about companies that have upgraded, and resources that may help your organization get started.

Upgrading to Release 23 & 24

Upgrading to Release 23 & 24 Customer Panel

Presented by:
Andrew Ostediek, JF Shea Co
Heather Schloeman, Silgan
Mitesh Shah, Edwards Lifesciences
Madhusudhan Atmakuru, Young Living Essential Oils LC

Abstract:

Join us for the first customer panel of JD Edwards Week: Game Changers! In this panel, JD Edwards customers will share innovations, best practices, and lessons learned when upgrading to Release 23 or making plans for Release 24.

Upgrading to Release 23 & 24

Planning, Executing and Succeeding with Your Upgrade to E1 Release 23 and 24

Presented by:
Colin Dawes, Global Director, Product Portfolio Management, Syntax

Abstract:

JD Edwards continues to innovate and Release 23 and 24 are breakthroughs in the transformation of the User Experience, Digital Transformation, Simplification and Automation of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. Navigating all these new features and functionality, internally communicating the potential value and benefits, building the business case, planning and executing the project and following up with iterative innovation are the challenging aspects that organizations phase with adoption and business value creation.

In this session we will navigate the abundance of available resources and cover strategies to help organizations assess the potential benefits, create a business case, begin the planning process, obtain resources and create a strategy and road map to become successful, realize value and continuously innovate with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Release 23 and 24.

Syntax provides comprehensive technology solutions and trusted professional, advisory, and application management services to power businesses’ mission-critical applications in the cloud. With 50 years of experience and 900+ customers around the world, Syntax has deep expertise in implementing and managing multi-ERP deployments in secure private, public, hybrid, or multi-cloud environments.

Upgrading to Release 23 & 24

A Tale of Two Upgrades: All Roads Lead to Success

Presented by:
Sachin Choudhari, CEO & Founder, Circular Edge
Tonio Thomas, Director – Cloud & Technology Services, Circular Edge

Abstract:

It’s true – there are many approaches, business drivers and benefits that come with a JD Edwards upgrade, but at the end of the day, all roads lead to improved efficiency and better results. Join this session to learn about the paths Granite Properties and Koos have taken to streamline and automate business processes using Orchestrator and more with Release 23/24, as well as how #ContinuousInnovation has helped them make a move to the cloud.

Upgrading to Release 23 & 24

Ask Denovo: Upgrading to Release 23 & 24

Presented by:
Carin Wagner, Quality Director, Denovo

Abstract:

Denovo talks about how the new releases can bring significant benefits to businesses, including enhanced user experience, improved performance, and expanded functionality. With streamlined workflows and intuitive interfaces, users can increase productivity and efficiency. Let’s empower you to adapt to the ever-changing market demands and drive sustainable growth.

Utilizing low code/no code tools

Utilizing Low-code/No-code Tools Day Kick-Off with Oracle

Presented by:
Srihari Oruganti, Director, Product Development, Oracle

Abstract:

Join us for day two of JD Edwards Week: Game Changers! In this session, Oracle’s Shrihari Oruganti, will share a high-level overview of what you can do to utilize low-code/no-code tools with JD Edwards, why your organization may benefit from utilizing these tools, insights about companies that have already leveraged them, and resources that may help your organization get started.

Utilizing low code/no code tools

Utilizing Low-code/No-code Tools Customer Panel

Presented by:
Linda Sloan-Compton, Pinal Government
Nathan Diamond, Ajinomoto Foods North America
Shannon Alred, Brown & Root Industrial Services
Daniel Bohner, Almalgamated Sugar Company

Abstract:

Join use for the second customer panel of JD Edwards Week: Game Changers! In this panel, JD Edwards customers will share how they are using low code/no code platforms and tools to maximize their JD Edwards investment. Hear from various customers about what they’ve done, roadblocks they may have had to overcome, and their advice to other customers.

Utilizing low code/no code tools

What Is a No/Low-Code Development Platform and How Should You Use It? Accolade Wines Journey Using No-Code for 10+ JDE E1 Business Process Automation Projects

Presented by:
Alex Sams, Business Analyst, Accolade Wines
Ben Tyrell, Senior Developer, K-Rise Systems
Suman Prasad, CTO, K-Rise Systems

Abstract:

Affordable, Automated, Cloud/SaaS Data Collection for Inventory & Work Order Management from Any iOS & Android Tablet/Phone Device: Michelman Case Study Review

Utilizing low code/no code tools

Implementing Warehouse Management Solutions Using Orchestrator & More

Presented by:
Nitin Lakhpat, Vice President of Technology, AtomIQ

Abstract:

A modern, productive, and efficient warehouse is key to reducing costs, increasing profits and exceeding customer expectations. Join this session to learn how Hadrian, a multi-facility manufacturing organization, overcame challenges with their cycle count process using Orchestrator and low-code/no-code tools while gaining real-time visibility into warehouse operations.

Automation

Automation Day Kick-Off with Oracle

Presented by:
Angelin Isaac, Director, Product Management, Oracle
Prasanth Thimmavajjala, Senior Principal Product Strategy Manager, Oracle

Abstract:

Join us for day three of JD Edwards Week: Game Changers! In this session, Oracle’s Angelin Isaac and Prasanth Thimmavajjala, will share a high-level overview of automating your business processes with JD Edwards tools like Orchestrator, UX One, Mobile, and more, what benefits your organization may be missing out on, insights about companies that increased productivity by utilization JD Edwards tools, and resources that may help your organization get started.

Automation

Automation Customer Panel

Presented by:
Rajesh Ranabhor, Edwards Lifesciences
Madhusudhan Atmakuru, Young Living Essential Oils LC
Nathan Diamond, Ajinomoto Foods North America
Vevin Kumar, Martin Marrietta

Abstract:

Join us for Day 3 of JD Edwards Week: Game Changers! In this panel, JD Edwards customers will showcase how they are enabling automated ERP though their use of Orchestrator, UX One, Mobile, Personalization and more.

Automation

B&G Foods: Master Data Material: Replacing SharePoint with Improved JDE Integration, Workflow, Forms & Business Processes

Presented by:
Cathy Villegas, Senior Application Developer, K-Rise Systems
Courtney Schreiber Manager, Master Data Management & Governance B & G Foods
Doug Palaske, Director of Sales & Marketing, K-Rise Systems

Abstract:

The SharePoint MDM approach worked but had issues requiring a new approach. B&G partnered with K-Rise using their acclaimed JDE pre-integrated No-Code IDE EASYProcess app development platform.

The B&G Master Data New Material Matrix factors:
Material type: Finished Goods, Purchased Finish Goods, Packaging, Raw Materials, and WIP

Cross-Functional Roles: Finance, Marketing, Logistics, Packaging, Planning, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, and Product Development.

The improved matrix vision with advanced automation required a platform that provided state-of-the-art Workflow, Drag/Drop Form, Data and Logic functionality, that’s real-time integrated with E1. The platform needed to be Cloud No-Code for quick deployment, easy change, expansion, and client development ownership.

One big issue with SharePoint was it lacked advanced logic conditions, checks, and item flags which caused at times process flows to simply stop, without notifications to anyone. It required a lot of manual effort to fix item onboarding issues.

The session demonstration will review Business Process Automation examples like:

Real-Time JDE Integration: Integrated to E1 “Source of Record/Truth” was a necessity. Correct UDC values and changing Item Status and Type mid-process was a base requirement.

Advanced Multi-Task Workflow: B&G needed more than simple; “submit and save.” At a status, the process needed to multi-task too many different Roles providing, as an example, “Request to Deny” Approval… changes the stocking type to “O”(obsolete).

Communication / Visibility: Unit of Measure checks and validations occur across multiple roles and conditions. Advanced Workflow/Form/Logic platform functionality enabled complete automation with this complex process.

Replacing Hard-Coded logic with a Configurable Database: Category codes, Branch Plants, Item Defaults, and more had to be real-time and maintainable.

Master Data Management (MDM) provides organizations with an accurate and comprehensive view of their business-critical data such as Customers, Products, Vendors, Employees, Assets, Equipment, and more.

K-Rise Systems is a certified Oracle Partner, and our solutions are Oracle Validated Integration (OVI) Certified (32 & 64). Our acclaimed cloud-based Low/No-code Platform, EASYProcess, is modern, state-of-the-art, and exactly what JDE/Oracle promotes to keep your JDE instance vanilla. Our security controls are CPA-certified with SOC 2 Type 2 credentials.

Automation

Improving JDE A/P Invoice Business Processes with Integration/Automation & AWS Textract AI “OCR- as-a-Service”

Presented by:
Ben Tyrell, Senior Application Developer, K-Rise Systems
Doug Palaske Director of Sales & Marketing K-Rise Systems
Suman Prasad CTO K-Rise Systems

Abstract:

JDE AP Invoice Automation eliminates traditional paper-based processes/invoice backlogs. It provides tremendous business value with fast streamlined automated processing, resolutions, and approvals delivering… employee satisfaction, eliminating errors & overpayments, improved on-time payments (with incentives), and other cost savings.

The Two Main AP App Components:
Robust JDE Integration: Review our editable Best Practices Workflow Diagram, HERE.
Amazon Textract OCR AI: Advanced OCR-as-a-Service (no setup) Scan Engine. Introduced in 2018 with a powerful API (Expense Analyzer) that natively works against all your AP Supplier formats.

Automation

Affordable, Automated, Cloud/SaaS Data Collection for Inventory & Work Order Management from Any iOS & Android Tablet/Phone Device: Michelman Case Study Review

Presented by:
Jeremy Stowe, Director of Services, K-Rise Systems
Trisha Muir, Director Enterprise Resource Planning, Michelman
Suman Prasad, CTO, K-Rise Systems

Abstract:

Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of specialized sustainable chemistry. They are on 9.2 release 23, tools 9.2.7.1.

Trisha Muir, Michelman Director of ERP will review a compelling digital Inventory & Work Order project case study.

Michelman automated and digitized both Inventory & Work Order processes within Michelman. The projects created compelling paperless, automation & process improvements. Manual data entry and the associated errors were eliminated. Workers are task-prompted based on E1 rules and best practices.

Trisha selected K-Rise Systems and their JDE-integrated No/Low-Code EASYProcess development platform for the projects. Requirements included:

No Hardware Limitations: Any mobile device: Currently deploying Zebra Tablets with Scanners
Quick Development with Seamless Change & Expansion
Client Development & Project Ownership
Real-time JDE Integration using both Orchestrations (22) or Business Functions.

K-Rise provides an affordable barcode scanning solution. Barcode with any iOS, Android, or browser mobile device (including phone). We provide… freedom of device choice. This allows usage beyond the warehouse or shop floor. It can be used by remote workers and business users.
K-Rise Systems is your turnkey shop for providing value-added E1 software apps. We can help streamline and automate E1 inventory management processes from Inbound Item Receipt to both Internal & Outbound Warehouse Management.

This Michelman / K-Rise case-study demonstration will review:

Digital / Paperless Work Order Management
Inbound PO Receipt
Work Order Approve
Inventory Issues
Inventory Transfer
Cycle Counting
Custom Project Examples

K-Rise Systems is a certified Oracle Partner, and our solutions are Oracle Validated Integration (OVI) Certified (32 & 64). Our acclaimed cloud-based Low/No-code Platform, EASYProcess, is modern, state-of-the-art, and exactly what JDE/Oracle promotes to keep your JDE instance vanilla. Our security controls are CPA-certified with SOC 2 Type 2 credentials.

Personalization & Extensibility

Personalization & Extensibility Day Kick-Off with Oracle

Presented by:
Haiyan Wang, Senior Principal Software Engineer, Oracle

Abstract:

Join us for fourth day of JD Edwards Week: Game Changers! In this session, Oracle’s Haiyan Wang, will share a high-level overview of how the Citizen Developer Frameworks can create new functionality within existing JDE applications, what benefits your organization may be missing out on, insights about companies using this framework, and resources that may help your organization get started.

Personalization & Extensibility

Personalization & Extensibility Customer Panel

Presented by:
Karla Pappas, Henkels & McCoy
Heather Schloeman, Silgan
Lisa Tran, Monterey Mushroom
Melody Bivona, Penn Enginnering & Mfg Corporation

Abstract:

Join us for Day 4 of JD Edwards Week: Game Changers! In this panel, JD Edwards customers will share their experience with how they are leveraging Citizen Developer Frameworks to create new functionality within existing JDE applications using low-code no-code tools that don’t create barriers for upgrading with heavy customizations.

Personalization & Extensibility

Understand how to protect your JDE System in 2024 and deal with AI and the cloud environment.

Presented by:
Mo Nour, Hoffman Construction

Abstract:

Here are some of the key elements to protect your system:

A.Key external and internal threats and their impact on businesses, especially in the ERP domain? Internal vs. External Threats.
B.Strategies for developing risk management plans that balance asset protection with growth and innovation.
C.Communication plans for incidents, technical steps for Cyber incidents, and system recovery plans.
D.Perspectives on the use of AI, especially ChatGPT, within ERP environments. What are the potential risks associated with running ERP in the Cloud?
E.Latest features in JD Edwards Release 23 and 24, focusing on security enhancements.

Orchestrations

Orchestrations Day Kick-Off with Oracle

Presented by:
AJ Schifano, Product Manager, Oracle

Abstract:

Join us for the final day of JD Edwards Week: Game Changers! In this session, Oracle’s AJ Schifano, will share a high-level overview of Orchestrator, why your organization may benefit from Orchestrations, insights about companies who’ve already gained value from utilizing Orchestrator, and resources that may help your organization get started.

Orchestrations

Orchestrations Customer Panel

Presented by:
Karla Pappas, Henkels & McCoy
Kay Perez, First Industrial Realty Trust
Kishore Dhanapel, Edwards Lifesciences
Joan Williams, Smithfield Food

Abstract:

Join us for the final customer panel of JD Edwards Week: Game Changers! Today customers will share how their organization can build business value through their use of Orchestrator. These customers were share how they’ve used Orchestrator to make improvements for their business, roadblocks they may have encountered, and give advice to other customers using Orchestrator.

Orchestrations

How Orchestrations Transformed Our Business

Presented by:
Wilker Costa Silva, Refinaria Nacional de Sal S.A
Eduardo Galhardi, Refinaria Nacional de Sal S.A

Abstract:

In 2014, we embarked on our JD Edwards journey, and a few years later, we initiated a business process transformation using orchestrations. There are many solutions available nowadays to address various needs, including manufacturing processes, middleware solutions, machine interactions, and orchestrations in multiple layers. The adoption of digital processes has significantly improved the efficiency of our IT Department, making them more knowledgeable about our business needs. Please join us to see a summary of these solutions.

Orchestrations

AI and Orchestrations: JDE of the Future

Presented by:
Mohammad Shujaat, Director of Advisory, ERP Suites

Abstract:

Are you ready to unlock the next level of operational excellence? Join ERP Suites as we explore the revolutionary potential of integrating Generative AI with JD Edwards through Orchestrations. Discover how this cutting-edge technology can deliver tangible benefits in financials, sales, operations, procurement, inventory, and beyond.

Imagine:

Automating tedious tasks, freeing up your team to focus on strategic initiatives.
Generating accurate forecasts and insightful recommendations, enabling data-driven decision-making.
Optimizing your supply chain, ensuring the right products are available at the right time.
Personalizing customer experiences, driving loyalty and boosting sales.

Our presentation will showcase:

The power of Orchestrations in JD Edwards: Harnessing the AI capabilities seamlessly within JDE.
Use cases: See how generative AI is transforming businesses across industries.

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