Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050096

With the growth an adoption of Oracle Guided Learning for JD Edwards, we are delighted to announce the inaugural Special Interest Group dedicated to Oracle Guided Learning for JD Edwards. This session will include product updates, participation from Oracle product development (OGL Team) and an opportunity for OGL users (or prospective users) to share experiences, lessons learnt etc.

Speaker: Daniel Smith, Steltix

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050134

Printpack, a leading flexible and rigid packaging manufacturer based in Atlanta, identified a critical need to enhance its core manufacturing and distribution processes following years of JDE E1 implementation across all facilities. A key area for improvement was the shipping process, which was manual, time-intensive, and prone to errors, particularly due to the company's complex license plate number (LPN) environment.

To address these operational challenges, Printpack established three primary objectives:

Objective 1: Develop a flexible shipping solution allowing warehouse personnel to dynamically manage LPNs on loads, thereby eliminating the need for reverse shipping.
Objective 2: Implement a system for on-demand generation of all shipping documents to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
Objective 3: Introduce automation to boost user productivity, minimize human errors, and mitigate operational risks.
By focusing on these objectives, Printpack aimed to significantly improve its shipping processes, leading to increased operational efficiencies and reduced costs across the organization.

This session is eligible the following CPE credits: NASBA

Speaker: David Miller, Printpack, Inc.

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050154

This presentation will cover identifying system performance issues within the PeopleSoft applications, as well as provide suggestions for tuning. One-third of the class will focus on tuning the application stack (e.g. Web and App server), where the remaining two-thirds of the class will cover identifying slow running SQL, and how this can be tuned to run more efficiently by re-coding, adding indexes, or even making database level changes. The class will attempt to be database/system agnostic, but most examples will be done on Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. Target audience is system admins, developers, and DBAs of PeopleSoft systems.

Speaker: Mike Doyle, New Resources Consulting: Inc.

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050156

This presentation will cover how you can utilize open source tools to monitor the status of your PeopleSoft systems, identifying things such as crashed processes, domain up/down, long running processes, and others. For this session we will demonstrate how we have used Zabbix to be a one stop monitoring and alerting solution for our clients. Since we are using OpenSource tools, we are not limited to only monitoring PeopleSoft related systems - we can extend this across all business applications as appropriate.

This session is eligible the following CPE credits: NASBA

Speaker: Mike Doyle, New Resources Consulting: Inc.

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050162

The E1 Manufacturing and Distribution User Group's meeting at Blueprint 4D 2025.

Speaker: Deron Brod, Stanley Engineered Fastening

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050152

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming financial management, with 90% of CFOs planning to use it by this year*. This session will show you how top organizations are using AI to gain a competitive edge. Hear directly from cloud-based finance software providers on how they’re leveraging AI to help achieve seamless international compliance and guide better decision making.

Don’t miss your chance to learn:

- How AI is reshaping finance and tax operations right now
- Practical examples of AI-driven efficiency from real-world finance and accounting teams
- How tax automation experts are integrating AI to boost accuracy and streamline workflows
- How solutions like chatbots, Exemption Certificate Management tools, and more use AI for airtight compliance
- The power of AI in speeding up critical financial decisions

Join these finance and tax experts for this game-changing session, and walk away with actionable insights to optimize your financial strategy.

Speaker: John Wandrisco, Avalara

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050160

I plan to review the Guardian Finance transformation journey moving from a decentralized network of applications to our current integrated platform in the cloud with a focus on our EPM journey and what we've implemented (i.e. Planning, Allocations, Master Data , Consolidations...).

This discussion will also include our program's case for change and the guiding principles aligned to best practices from where every key decision was measured against.

I will also include our implementation timeline and critical success factors like the need to make quick decisions, performing appropriate due diligence for qualified partners and the importance of training and change management.

My session will conclude with lessons learned and next steps in our transformation.

This session is eligible the following CPE credits: NASBA

Speaker: Marcel Esqueu, Guardian Life Insurance Co of America

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050184

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.

This session is eligible the following CPE credits: NASBA

Speaker: Richard Garraputa, Denovo

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050163

Please join us to discuss enhancements related to JD Edwards Manufacturing and Distribution. Previous enhancements that started in this meeting include Outbound Inventory Management and Work Order Activity Rules/Ledger. All interested parties are welcome to attend.

This session is eligible the following CPE credits: NASBA

Speaker: Karen Brigiotta, Syntax Systems USA: LP

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050164

Bring your list of manufacturing and distribution questions to this session. Members of the E1 Manufacturing and Distribution User Group will lead an interactive discussion to find solutions and give you ideas to take back to your organization.

Speaker: Deron Brod, Stanley Engineered Fastening