Entries by Angeli Menta

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OT Pay Rate displaying incorrectly

After upgrading to Infor 10 with Employee Self Service, when users view their Printable Pay Stub the Overtime Rate was displaying Regular Rate (see screen print #2). Screen Print #2 To resolve this issue: in emss_config.xml change “calc_hourly_rate” = “true” (location: lawdir\web\lawson\xhrnet\xml\config) The user requires access to their data. Through Lawson Security Administrator grant access […]

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How To Create new DataSource for LBI in Websphere

Login and get to the main menu of websphere Then go to Resources >> JDBC >> Data sources: Select New to create a new DataSource: Type in the name of your DataSource and your database name as so (place the jndi\ in jndi name field): Select existing JDBC provider >> Microsoft SQL Server JDBC Driver […]

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PR160 ACH Output Format

If you upload the ACH file generated by PR160 to your bank, chances are you will need to fix the formatting after your upgrade to version 10. Some banks require the 94-character fixed width format, rather than the sequential format that is the Lawson default. Here are the steps to update your ACH file format. […]

Infor Learning Optimization Now Available

Infor announced the availability of Infor Learning Optimization, a new addition to the Infor Talent Management suite. This tool is designed to match organizations and employees with personalized learning and coaching at the individual level, to help resolve behavioral opportunities. This individualized learning is meant to help employees feel more connected to their jobs and reduce attrition and […]

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Purging Benefits Data

Every time an employee makes a benefits change, a new record is stored in the benefits table.  Additionally, a new record is stored in the employee’s deduction master table for each deduction related to that benefit.  If these records are allowed to accumulate unchecked, this can slow down payroll processing and even cause errors.  The […]

Restaurant Execs Invest in Technology

Restaurant executives are turning to technology to improve overall efficiency. After being surveyed in hospitality technology, they have adopted many customer-facing technologies. Many have adopted loyalty programs, comprehensive mobile experiences , personalized offerings, and tableside ordering – all of which can help restaurants better reach customers and make their overall experience more satisfying. Restaurant execs are also turning […]

Companies see 5G technology as game changer

  Next generation 5G technology is making its way through the digital age and almost every industry is ready for it.  “With 5G, industries will have connectivity that is customized for their requirements and the agility to move quickly to meet customer needs and be innovative,” said Rima Qureshi, Chief Strategy Officer, Ericsson in a […]

Get Creative with CRM

As technology has advanced, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has evolved to assist businesses with the capability of targeting customers and vetting other potential opportunities. CRMs are capable of completing more tasks than most people may be aware of. Here are a few ways businesses can utilize CRM outside of sales and extract creative value for business: Keeping Customers […]

4 Ways Procurement Has to Change in the Postmodern ERP Era

Brian Utley, Periscope Holdings, presents game-changing realizations about what government organizations expect from modern procurement functions and digital investments in this Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technological age.  Below are ways procurement has to change how we operate in today’s “postmodern ERP era”: We can no longer think tactically Cost savings can’t just come from the supplier side […]

5 Skills to Look for When You Hire a Data Scientist

Leigh Martin, Senior Director, Dynamic Science Labs, Infor discusses how big data analytics have gone mainstream, with the demand for people with the right skills to turn data into insights is scarce. Martin shares 5 skills that define a successful data scientist in any business setting. Great data scientists are good at applying the scientific method to business […]