Mastering Configuration in Manufacturing Operations in Infor ERP

Mastering Configuration in Manufacturing Operations: A Comprehensive Guide to Infor ERP

The book covers the following topics:

1 Introduction
Brief overview of Infor ERP and its significance in modern manufacturing operations
Importance of configuration in manufacturing operations
Objectives and target audience of the book

2 Understanding Infor ERP and Manufacturing Operations
Introduction to Infor ERP
Core modules and functionalities
Manufacturing operations module overview
Benefits of using Infor ERP in manufacturing

3: Getting Started with Configuration in Infor ERP
Configuration prerequisites
Understanding user roles and access levels
Configuring the system environment
Installing and setting up the Manufacturing Operations module

4 Master Data Configuration
Material master data
Bill of materials (BOM)
Routings and work centers
Production resources and tools (PRT)
Product costing
Vendor and customer master data

5 Production Planning and Control Configuration
Production planning strategies
Sales and operations planning (S&OP)
Demand management
Material requirements planning (MRP)
Capacity planning
Shop floor control

6 Configuring Production Orders and Scheduling
Production order types
Configuring order policies
Order release and confirmation
Scheduling and dispatching production orders
Monitoring and tracking production progress

7 Quality Management Configuration
Quality inspection plans
Inspection characteristics and sampling procedures
Quality notifications and defects recording
Statistical process control (SPC)
Quality reporting and analysis

8 Inventory and Warehouse Management Configuration
Warehouse structure and storage types
Inventory valuation methods
Configuring stock movements and transactions
Inventory control strategies
Cycle counting and physical inventory

9 Integrating Manufacturing Operations with Other Modules
Integration with financial accounting
Integration with sales and distribution
Integration with procurement and supply chain management
Integration with human resources and workforce management
Integration with maintenance and asset management

10 Reporting and Analytics Configuration
Standard and custom reporting
Key performance indicators (KPIs) for manufacturing operations
Configuring dashboards and visualizations
Data extraction and integration with external systems
Leveraging advanced analytics and artificial intelligence

11: Best Practices and Continuous Improvement
Configuration management best practices
Change management in a manufacturing environment
Identifying and implementing process improvements
Training and user adoption strategies
Staying up-to-date with Infor ERP enhancements and updates