Are You Process-Driven?
I’ve been thinking and reading a lot lately about “process”. Michael Hammer, in his latest book “The Agenda” (ISBN 0-609-60966-1), spells out 9 concepts that companies will need to master in order to...
View ArticleAre You Ready for Smart Notification?
For several years, I’ve consulted for a CIO who’s "tagline" is "The right information for the right person at the right time". That phrase came to mind as I watched one of the most compelling product...
View ArticleA Quick Primer on EAI
Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) can mean many things. Integrating various applications can be as simple—and "low-tech"—as direct interfaces between systems in your organization. For example,...
View ArticleLawson via Web Services
At CUE in April, I got to meet with some folks from Lawson’s technology group who are working on adding web services capabilities to Lawson. I truly believe this will change the way you work with...
View ArticleLawson ProcessFlow:You own it. Use it.
ProcessFlow. Most Lawson clients don’t understand it. You may not even realize that you own it. Or appreciate its potential. If you are like many Lawson clients, ProcessFlow was installed as part of...
View ArticleWhy Software Sucks, Lawson-Style
Does Lawson’s software suck? Well, I recently read the new book, Why Software Sucks by David Platt, recommended to me by Michael Wardinski from Watson Wyatt Worldwide. You can check it out at David’s...
View ArticleDavid Williams shares some secrets on moving your ProcessFlow v8 .flo files...
David Williams from Paradigm ERP is a frequent LawsonGuru Letter Guest Spot contributer. He also has a blog on Lawson ProcessFlow. He recently shared some secrets on moving your ProcessFlow v8 .flo...
View ArticleThe Art and Science of Troubleshooting
“How do I fix xyz?” Thinking about how to troubleshoot reminds me of trying to fix my leaky shower. I want an “instant fix”. My plumber knows better, realizing that you have to go through a systematic...
View ArticleAre You Recession-Proof?
The economy is on practically everyone’s mind these days. We know we’re in for a bumpy ride over the next several months, and perhaps even years. Everywhere we turn, organizations are “battening down...
View ArticleAnother Update on Alleged Patent Infringement
Back in 2011, Lawson responded to an Alleged Patent Infringement by replacing Requisition Self-Service (RSS) with Requisition Center (RQC). In the meantime, Lawson has been acquired by Infor, but the...
View ArticleAnother Update on Alleged Patent Infringement
Back in 2011, Lawson responded to an Alleged Patent Infringement by replacing Requisition Self-Service (RSS) with Requisition Center (RQC). In the meantime, Lawson has been acquired by Infor, but the...
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