Cascading Parameters in Crystal Reports for LBI

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When creating an LBI report, there may be a need for a parameter list to be dependent on a previous parameter selection.  The best way to accomplish this in Crystal is to create a cascading parameter. This method works even for multiple-select…

Defaulting Activity Account Categories

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Activities Management and Projects One way to simplify having to add the account category to the account string when using the activity management module is to default in the account category based on the GL account that is used. This…

Need to deduct a percentage or a flat amount from a vendor’s invoice? Here’s how…

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Need to deduct a percentage or a flat amount from a vendor’s invoice?  Here’s how: Setup a distribution code on AP05.3 as a percentage and indicate the account that the amount should go to. You can actually setup two or more different…

Can you have a single BL & AR company and have transactions post to more than one GL company?

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The short answer is no. However, there are some creative ways to accomplish having a single BL & AR company and still booking information to various GL Companies. Option 1: Using allocations and getting creative with your Process Levels…

LC Waikiki Leads the Fashion Pack with Infor

Infor recently announced that global fashion retailer LC Waikiki has selected Infor CloudSuite PLM for Fashion, to help with the company's rapid growth. LC Waikiki selected Infor because of the application’s rich user experience, its ability…

What are Paint Screens? When do I use them?

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Every now and then the system hiccups. Just like we all do.  When this happens, sometimes there are ways of addressing the issue and sometimes there are not through the standard forms. When there isn’t a way to address the issue with the…

Are you thinking about integrating an external project system to your ERP?

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There are several things that you need to take into consideration: What are the accounting needs? When do the commitments need to be booked in the GL? Budgets: Do you want a budget to be tracked in your external Project tracking…

How to maximize your ERP investment

Implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can be beneficial to your business operations. However, if you don't fully understand its benefits, you will never reap the rewards of your new system, or worse, create problems. With…

Lawson Portal – Getting Started as a New User

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When first using Lawson portal, it can be a bit overwhelming with all the buttons and unfamiliar UI. The first change I always make is changing the buttons to display text instead of icons.   First go to Preferences >> User…

APP Group, Mackage and SOIA & KYIO Select Infor for its Digital Supply Chain Transformation

Infor recently announced that APP Group, major luxury outerwear retail giant, has selected Infor Retail CloudSuite to support their exponential growth and global expansion. APP Group manages two global leading brands, Mackage and SOIA &…

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