Mastering Configuration in Manufacturing Operations: A Comprehensive Guide to Infor ERPThe book covers the following topics:1 IntroductionBrief overview of Infor ERP and its significance in modern manufacturing operationsImportance of configu... Read more

Mastering Configuration in Manufacturing Operations: A Comprehensive Guide to Infor ERPThe book covers the following topics:1 IntroductionBrief overview of Infor ERP and its significance in modern manufacturing operationsImportance of configuration in manufacturing operationsObjectives and target audience of the book2 Understanding Infor ERP and Manufacturing OperationsIntroduction to Infor ERPCore modules and functionalitiesManufacturing operations module overviewBenefits of using Infor ERP in manufacturing3: Getting Started with Configuration in Infor ERPConfiguration prerequisitesUnderstanding user roles and access levelsConfiguring the system environmentInstalling and setting up the Manufacturing Operations module4 Master Data ConfigurationMaterial master dataBill of materials (BOM)Routings and work centersProduction resources and tools (PRT)Product costingVendor and customer master data5 Production Planning and Control ConfigurationProduction planning strategiesSales and operations planning (S&OP)Demand managementMaterial requirements planning (MRP)Capacity planningShop floor control6 Configuring Production Orders and SchedulingProduction order typesConfiguring order policiesOrder release and confirmationScheduling and dispatching production ordersMonitoring and tracking production progress7 Quality Management ConfigurationQuality inspection plansInspection characteristics and sampling proceduresQuality notifications and defects recordingStatistical process control (SPC)Quality reporting and analysis8 Inventory and Warehouse Management ConfigurationWarehouse structure and storage typesInventory valuation methodsConfiguring stock movements and transactionsInventory control strategiesCycle counting and physical inventory9 Integrating Manufacturing Operations with Other ModulesIntegration with financial accountingIntegration with sales and distributionIntegration with procurement and supply chain managementIntegration with human resources and workforce managementIntegration with maintenance and asset management10 Reporting and Analytics ConfigurationStandard and custom reportingKey performance indicators (KPIs) for manufacturing operationsConfiguring dashboards and visualizationsData extraction and integration with external systemsLeveraging advanced analytics and artificial intelligence11: Best Practices and Continuous ImprovementConfiguration management best practicesChange management in a manufacturing environmentIdentifying and implementing process improvementsTraining and user adoption strategiesStaying up-to-date with Infor ERP enhancements and updates Less