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		Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing - Modern VDI and Delivering Your Applications Alternative Order Entry/Customer Management for Fouth Shift - SOPM Sales Manager Demo Fourth Shift's Future - Infor's Direction - Product Roadmap 2024 Modern EDI for Fourth Shift - MFGStream EDI-V Round Table - Fourth Shift - ERP Upgrades, Enhancements, Extension Products	The Right IT Platform to Deliver Your ERP Why You Need IT Managed Services IT Platform Comparison: What's Best for You Which ERP Platform is Right for You MFGStream Platform - What's New! I Didn't Know My Fourth Shift Did That! Forecasting and Forcast Consumption within Fourth Shift Securing Your Cloud Applications	ERP Dashboards - Power BI VISUAL ERP Demo Acumatica ERP Demo Don't Neglect Your Tech - Fundamentals of Protecting Your Business Shop Floor Data Collection and Automation with MFGStream for Fourth Shift - Overview and Demo Fourth Shift's Modern Web Interface - Workplace What is Generative AI?

		IT Platforms & What’s Best for You: Private Cloud, Public Cloud, On-Premise ___________ SUMMARY: Compare private cloud, public cloud, and on-premise IT platform solutions, and explore their respective advantages and trade-offs. We discuss how choosing the right infrastructure depends on an organization's operational needs, scalability goals, and cost considerations.

		Which ERP Platform is Right for You? ___________ SUMMARY: Select the right ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) platform for your business. Understand the importance of a strong technology foundation, proper resource allocation, and clear business processes to ensure successful implementation. We discuss the challenges of ERP change and best practices for ERP deployment, setting you up for maximum success.

		Selecting the Right ERP for You - VISUAL ___________ SUMMARY: Take an in-depth look at Infor VISUAL ERP, a robust and feature-rich software designed for complex, make-to-order environments, particularly in manufacturing sectors. Explore key features like VISUAL's integrated financial suite, dynamic scheduling system, and capabilities for multi-site management. VISUAL ERP supports seamless, real-time navigation through data and workflows, making it ideal for companies looking for an ERP with both stability and advanced functionality.

		I Didn't Know my Fourth Shift ERP Did That! ___________ SUMMARY: This session explores underused features within Fourth Shift ERP and highlights tools and customizations across modules like engineering, shop floor, and material management. Our presenter provides valuable tips for maximizing ERP capabilities and adapting the system to specific operational needs.

		Sales Manager - Alternative Order Entry for Fourth Shift SOPM ___________ SUMMARY: Explore Sales Manager, a Fourth Shift ERP extension product developed with Xtern Software that replaces the rigid and outdated SOPM system. Sales Manager offers a streamlined, single interface for customer service, accounts receivable, and collections, with improved search and reporting functions. It integrates in real-time with Fourth Shift ERP, allowing access to current data without consuming extra licenses.

		Selecting the Right ERP for You - Acumatica Demo ___________ SUMMARY: Learn about Acumatica's flexible, cloud-based ERP solution designed to address the limitations of legacy systems. The live demo emphasizes Acumatica's user-friendly interface, support for multi-tenant and multi-company setups, and high-security standards, making it a future-proof option for companies seeking comprehensive ERP solutions.

		ICG A Guide to Payment Automation in Accounts Payable Avidxchange ___________ SUMMARY: AvidXchange’s session on accounts payable (AP) automation highlights the shift from paper checks to electronic payments, driven by the need for speed, security, and efficiency. This platform automates the AP process, from invoice intake to payment, and includes fraud protection and AI-driven anomaly detection.