TUG CONNECTS CSDE & M3 Users
A quick overview of the CSDE and M3 - specific sessions at TUG CONNECTS 2024: ignite!

CSDe / M3 Network Meeting
Mike Fletcher, Infor
M3 users, come meet with your fellow users for a roundtable networking and strategy discussion.

Introduction &
Overview to CSDE
Look and Feel for M3-based CloudSuites
Mikael Forsman, Infor
In this session we will introduce you to Cloud Suite Distribution Enterprise, walk through the core components and common addons that can be used to enhance the solution over time.

Roadmap for M3-based CloudSuites
Mike Fletcher, Infor
Get a close-up look at the roadmap and learn more about the latest strategic initiatives for these products.

The New User Experience Capabilities for M3-based CloudSuites
Peter Johansson, Infor
The new Portal user experience is available in the Infor Cloud. We'll cover Role-based workspaces, Industry Content & New Infor OS Portal Features for M3-based CloudSuites.


Supercharge Efficiency with Automation and AI
Harshana Kuruppu & Michael Brown, Fortude
Transform your organization digitally with the power of automation and AI. Join our workshop to explore technologies such as Fortest for test automation, Robotic Process Automation, no-code/low-code technologies like Microsoft Power Platform, and AI.

M3 Output Management for M3-based CloudSuites
Alistair Stone, Infor
An overview of the options for Document Management and control over the M3-based Cloudsuites.

Customer Order Entry Mechanisms for M3-based CloudSuites
Trevor Cain, Infor
The Session will review different options for Entering Customer Orders, as well as registering Issues and tracking Resolution.

Financial Management for M3-based CloudSuites
Jasmine Jaucian, Infor
An overview of the financial capabilities in the suite.

Infor Process Intelligence – Process Mining
Suresh Jayaraman, Infor
Learn about Infor’s Process Mining capability and how it can help in your transformation journey.

Acheiving Financial compliance for M3-based CloudSuites
Jasmine Jaucian, Infor
Specific details around how M3-based Cloud Suites support Regulatory & Statutory Compliance in the Geographies we support; focusing on USA and Canada.

Financial Management for M3-based CloudSuites
Trevor Cain, Infor
A session on forecasting, material planning, procurement and managing the inbound Supply Chain.

Infor Modern Data Architecture:
Data & Analytics Strategy for M3-based CloudSuites
Alistair Stone, Infor
Join us for a discussion on Infor's Modern Data Architecture (MDA) — a set of interconnected services that makes data a re-usable shared asset across the enterprise.


Unified Analytics in the Age of AI
Gaurika Wijerathne & Michael Brown, Fortude
This session will explore the architecture of data platforms within the Infor M3 and non-Infor ecosystems, and uncover how you can create a data platform foundation for the adoption of AI.

Alternative Business Models; Service, Rental & Manufacturing for M3-based CloudSuites
Mikael Forsman, Infor
Learn about some selected capabilities in CloudSuite Distribution Enterprise that can maximize your revenue streams with alternative business models.

M3 CLM, M3 Portals & CRM Integrations for M3-based CloudSuites
Presenter: Trevor Cain, Infor
Learn about the options within the suite for Managing Customer Relationships; from simple processes in the core, to add on modules for Customer Lifecycle Management. Options exist for integrating third-party tools as well.

How to Consume Product Updates and use Infor Configuration Management for M3-based CloudSuites
Mike Fletcher, Infor
A walk through the steps and processes to consume and leverage the new functionalities released as part of the monthly maintenance cycle.

Infor Process Intelligence (IPI) Process Modeler
Suresh Jayaraman, Infor
Join us to learn about how this tool can help in your transformation journey.

Hands-on Lab covering Advanced Extensibility for M3-based CloudSuites
Peter Johansson, Infor
Learn how to use existing and recently added features to build UI extensions within CSDE.
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Artificial Intelligence: Leveraging ML to Improve Inventory Management
Varun Sridharan, Infor
Learn how to leverage demand forecasting and inventory intelligence solutions to help rebalance stock and optimize inventory allocation strategies.

Going beyond Descriptive Analytics by Connecting AI
Tiffany Canada, Infor
Learn about the power of combining descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics together enabled by Infor Digital Business Platform capabilities.

Empower Your People with Augmented Intelligence
Varun Sridharan, Infor
Infor Augmented Intelligence Service (AIS) offers a unique approach to data science as a service (DSaaS).

Infor Document Management for Users & Administrators
Brandon Watson, Tridex Systems
Infor Document Management (IDM) provides a central repository of documents, with many ways of accessing and uploading documents. Learn how regular users can use IDM, and how admin users can use IDM to help benefit their users.

Document Output Management and Managing Forms Templates
Jeff Wettschurack, Tridex Systems
IDM Output Management allows an administrator to create Form Templates that can be used with Forms Printing from CSD. This session will cover creating Forms Templates, utilizing the Microsoft Word add-in, and uploading to IDM for Forms Printing.

Kodaris Customer Portal
Brandon Watson, Tridex Systems
Learn how to empower your customers while streamlining your own processes with the next generation customer portal from Kodaris. Your customers can manage their accounts, pay bills, export data and more all in one place.

IDM - Best Practices - RoundTable
User-Led Roundtable
Make the most of your IDM functionality. Join other users for an open discussion on best practices, tips & tricks, what works and what doesn't work.

Introduction to Infor CPQ
Travis Theel, Infor
This session will cover Guided Solution Selling, Enhanced Quoting, and Rules based configuration.

F9 for Infor Distribution – What’s New with Version 6
David Fisher, Infor
Learn all about the latest updated features and enhancements that F9 Version 6 has to offer.

Infor OS Data Fabric and DataPond
Brandon Watson, Tridex Systems
Infor Data Fabric is a centralized and secure data repository that gets updated by Cloudsuite. This session will cover populating DataLake and the different ways to gain access to the data, including our own DataPond Solution for on-premise applications.

Replicate and Manage Your Data in the Infor Data Lake
Lisa Cabral, Infor
Infor's Data Lake provides many ways to ingest and extract data from the Infor cloud. This session will walk through tools like Compass, Atlas, Data Fabric APIs, and more to help you understand what options are available to you.

Accessing the Data Lake from Excel
Steve McEnany, Midwest Wheel
You have moved to the cloud and your Excel access to your database has changed to a data lake, now what can I do to access my data? We will explore the Infor Excel add-in, setup step and day to day use.

Building a Dynamic Data Network Using Birst
Tiffany Canada, Infor
Join the Infor Birst and CSD Analytics teams to discuss how our analytics solution can help your company start making better data driven decisions.

Infor WMS Overview
Vishal Minocha, Infor
Join us for an overview of the key features of Infor Warehouse Management and see how it can improve efficiency and accuracy in your warehouse operations.


Infor Warehouse Management - from Paper-Based to a Fully Automated Warehouse
Kirk France & Steve Lewis, Infor
Learn how to turn your warehouse from paper-based chaos into an automated powerhouse. With this session about Infor Warehouse Management, you'll get a vision for how you can transition to a fully automated environment in your operations.

ISM Roadmap
Jessica Stoykewych, Infor
Find Out How Infor Service Management is Innovating to Better Support your Business

Infor OS Workspaces, Smart Panel and Widgets
Brandon Watson, Tridex Systems
Are you utlizing Homepages to the full potential for your users? Homepages should be able to help drive your users day in a more organized and relative way, so let us show you how!

A Day in the Life of IT & Introducing Cloudsuite Into your Environment
Matt Petty, Tridex Systems
Finding more time in your day to manage an additional layer of technology with Infor OS will be challenging but the opportunity to integrate that technology into the business can and will provide great value for your company.

Infor OS ION
Brandon Watson, Tridex Systems
ION Desk is responsible for all Business Object Documents (BODs). This session will review the different processes available inside of the ION Desk application.

Automate your Business Processes with Infor OS
Brian Nigri, Infor
Learn how to use Infor ION Process to automate these processes with workflows so they can be measured and trusted. This session is ideal for business analysts, application managers, and IT administrators.


Unleash the Power of No-Code Development with Infor OS App Designer
David Heffler & Caitlin Porter, Infor
Dive into the capabilities of Infor OS App Designer (OAD), a groundbreaking no-code development framework.

Automating the Regression Testing of your Environment and your Extensions
David Church, First Supply
Investing in regression testing automation solutions provides for an environment that can significantly simplify the testing process each month and standardize the testing to ensure your needed extensions and important business processes continue to work.


Infor RPA - A User Case Study
Brandon Watson, Tridex Systems
& Steve McEnany, Midwest Wheel
Investing in regression testing automation solutions provides for an environment that can significantly simplify the testing process each month and standardize the testing to ensure your needed extensions and important business processes continue to work.

Hands-On Lab - Infor Document Management (IDM)
Jeff Wettschurack, Tridex Systems
Infor Document Management (IDM) provides a central repository of documents, with many ways of accessing and uploading documents. In this session you will you will be able to get your hands on IDM through our CloudSuite Tenant.

Hands-On Lab - Infor OS Applications and Introduction
Brandon Watson, Tridex Systems
CloudSuite Infor OS is required to access any ERP, including CSD, but what is it? This session will allow you get your hands on a LIVE CloudSuite Infor OS environment!