JD Edwards Mid Atlantic Users Group

Past Event Agendas

TIME	DESCRIPTION	PRODUCT
9:00-9:30am	Conference Check-In
9:30-9:45am	Conference Kick Off
9:45-10:45am	General Session Presentation Upgrade Planning for EnterpriseOne & World Each JD Edwards upgrade project has unique characteristics, but all of them have the basics in common. This presentation, for both the technical & non-technical, will cover the overall upgrade process including moving to a new version, remediation, testing, & implementing new functionality. You will also be introduced to some tools you can use in planning for a smooth & manageable upgrade. Focusing on the overall upgrade process including, how to define business goals for your upgrade project, preparing technically and organizationally, the structure of an upgrade project, how to recognize and mitigate project risks and how to leverage your upgrade to maximize the long term value of your JD Edwards software.	EnterpriseOne & World
10:45-11:00am	Networking Break
11:00-12:00pm	BREAKOUT SESSIONS: SET 1
	EnterpriseOne Tools Update 8.98.4 With Oracle’s focus on end user productivity, the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne user interface has evolved significantly over time. We will cover the improvements to the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne user interface over the past few software releases and give you a peak about how Oracle intends to continue the march towards improved interface usability and end user productivity. This presentation is appropriate for any JD Edwards EnterpriseOne functional or technical user.	EnterpriseOne
	World A9.2 Update Update 1 is now available with cumulative fixes, as well as reporting and document distribution enhancements. In this session we will discuss how customers on Releases A9.1 and A9.2 can take advantage of a new User Activity Report, which assists customers in monitoring compliance with their software license agreements and possibly mitigate the risk of paying additional fees as a result of an audit. We also will talk about Electronic Document Distribution, which continues to be enhanced to streamline external communications.	World
12:00-1:00pm	Networking Lunch
1:00-2:00pm	BREAKOUT SESSIONS: SET 2
	VMWare: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne in a Virtual Environment Virtualized servers can lower system procurement, management and operating costs, as well as provide improved reliability and simplified disaster recovery. This session will highlight the real-life experience of long-time JD Edwards customer US Conec. US Conec migrated their JD Edwards system to a virtualized environment using VMWare. Not only did they achieve cost savings, they found that the virtualized system provided a more flexible environment for testing system and software upgrades.	EnterpriseOne
	Intellichief - Paperless Process Management IntelliChief Document Management enables JD Edwards users to create, capture, manage, archive, retrieve, and distribute mission-critical documents directly from JD Edwards screens without having to leave their desks which eliminate paper and costs associated with manual handling of paper. IntelliChief paperless process management solution helps JD Edwards users reduce expenses, increase productivity and improve processes through the use of document management, workflow and imaging technologies. Stop by our booth to learn how you can take advantage of this JD Edwards.	World
	Rewrite the rules for JD Edwards reporting and reconciliations As you know, JD Edwards (JDE) is great for entering and storing transactions. However, like most ERP systems, extracting and working with all essential data can be a challenge. This session will demonstrate how solutions built specifically for JDE, like Insight Reporting, deliver visibility to key information so you can make quicker, more informed decisions. Operational users will gain productivity by simplifying the report creation process- without technical help from IT. In addition, Insight Reconciler™ streamlines month-end reconciliation between your GL and AP, AR, Inventory, Fixed Assets and 'Received Not Vouchered' information. No crazy reports that don’t solve your problem. No Pivot Table Madness. Just JD Edwards reconciliation made easy.	EnterpriseOne & World
2:00-2:15pm	Networking Break
2:15-3:15pm	BREAKOUT SESSIONS: SET 3
	End User Training the Easy Way with User Productivity Kit (UPK) for JD Edwards Business process documentation; Provide time and cost savings that jump start your implementation or upgrade; User acceptance test scripts help test applications prior to go-live; State-of-the-art design tools to rapidly create documentation, instructor-led training materials, web-based training to fit organizational needs; Create application HELP with transactional/procedural information to maximize user efficiency.	EnterpriseOne & World
	Archiving for JD Edwards While Maintaining Integrity Hear why the team at George P. Johnson partnered with ARCTOOLS to archive their JDE data with Integrity. In this session, you’ll learn about: Why they decided to purge and archive their JDE data Why they selected ARCTOOLS Obtaining buy-in from both management and end users Preparation for their 9.0 upgrade and the reduction in downtime due to the successful purge and archive project The results achieved ROI	EnterpriseOne & World
	Oracle BI Publisher This presentation will walk you through setting up existing and/or new JD Edwards reports to integrate with Oracle BI Publisher; how to create graphically intensive reports in less than 1 hour; and review the technical setup as well as the actual layout of a report.	EnterpriseOne & World
3:15-3:30pm	Closing / Raffle Prizes
3:30-5:00pm	JD Edwards Playday™ Are you a visual learner? Looking for reinforcement on what you heard during the presentations? Get hands on with the latest releases of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne & World, BI Publisher, User Productivity Kit (UPK), and InsightSoftware.com	EnterpriseOne & World

Mid-Atlantic Seminar: Driving Business Value with JD Edwards
May 19, 2009

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7:00-8:00am	Registration & Breakfast
8:00-9:00am	General Session, Featuring Keynote Presentation: EnterpriseOne Road Map
9:00-11:00am	BREAKOUT SESSION 1: BI Publisher for JD Edwards Learn to set up existing and/or new JD Edwards reports to integrate with BI Publisher, the report formatting and distribution tool now bundled with EnterpriseOne and World. Go through an example of how to leverage the benefits of BI Publisher to create graphically intensive reports in less than 1 hour. The workshop will review the technical setup and the actual layout of a report using BI Publisher for EnterpriseOne. This presentation is applicable to both technical and business users. Jeff Blankenship, Software Consultant/Developer, brij Image & Information Upgrade Planning Workshop for EnterpriseOne Each JD Edwards upgrade project has unique characteristics, but all have the basics in common. This presentation, for both the technical and non-technical, will cover the overall upgrade process including the technical upgrade to a new version, remediation, testing, and implementing new functionality. You will also be introduced to some tools you can use in planning for a smooth and manageable upgrade. Richard Garraputa, VP of Sales & Marketing, brij Image & Information
11:00-12:00pm	BREAKOUT SESSION 2: Accounting Intelligence for JD Edwards "Optimize Your Financial Management Processes" Learn how to reduce your costs and improve your productivity in your financial management process. The Inquiry Suite from The GL Company can help you optimize your financial management process by increasing your understanding of cost and variance drivers, reducing your month-end close cycle, and providing better insight into your financial data. Julie Holmes, The GL Company Data Collection for JD Edwards Distribution costs will continue to rise. As a result, businesses are faced with a new challenge: combat rising costs while increasing their profit margins. Those that find the greatest success are turning to new ways of increasing their profit margins and looking to their warehouses to find hidden savings. Turn your warehouse into your greatest asset. Learn how to save hundreds of thousands of dollars annually by using the hidden potential of your warehouse to increase profit. Hap Auch, RF-Smart
12:00-1:00pm	Lunch & Networking
1:00-2:45pm	BREAKOUT SESSION 3: JD Edwards Workflow for EnterpriseOne Another buzzword in the industry today is workflow. We are going to decipher what workflow is and is what JD Edwards provides in EnterpriseOne for workflow, and how to use it to enhance our business processes. We will also cover when EnterpriseOne workflow is a good fit, and when you may need to consider other options. The workshop will cover several examples and setup of the workflow processes available in EnterpriseOne. This presentation is applicable to both technical and business users. Jeff Blankenship, Software Consultant/Developer, brij Image & Information Playday™ Attendees are given self-guided scripts and offered consultant assistance as they navigate through the products. Playday ™ scripts cover both technical and functional processes, meaning we have hands on learning opportunities for IT team members and functional users alike.
2:45-3:00pm	Break & Networking
3:00-4:45pm	BREAKOUT SESSION 4: Understanding Business Intelligence for EnterpriseOne & World MicroStrategy provides a single-user interface for analytical and transactional reporting. This presentation, for both the technical and non-technical, will introduce you to the 5 Styles of BI, and we will talk about how important it is to quickly and seamlessly transition from one style to another. Alex Jorna, Technical Account Manager, Microstrategy & Jeff Blankenship, Software Consultant/Developer, brij Image & Information Playday ™ Attendees are given self-guided scripts and offered consultant assistance as they navigate through the products. Playday ™ scripts cover both technical and functional processes, meaning we have hands on learning opportunities for IT team members and functional users alike.
4:45-5:00pm	Raffle Drawings & Closing