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Infor users often face challenges throughout the financial reporting process—from static exports and clunky report building to broken formulas and endless spreadsheet wrangling. In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, host Chris Arey is joined by Chris Gordon, RPI’s Finance Practice Manager, and Mike Wiley, Senior Product Manager at insight software, to talk about a better way.

They explore how Spreadsheet Server brings real-time, drillable data directly into Excel, transforming financial reporting into a faster, more accurate, and far less frustrating process. You’ll hear about practical use cases, automation capabilities, and upcoming enhancements like browser-based dashboards and cloud file storage.

If you’re looking to streamline your reporting in Infor, this episode is a must-listen.

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In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, Dan Farruggio and Juan Menendez unpack the biggest insights from the 2025 GHX Summit. With decades of combined experience in healthcare supply chain, Dan and Juan break down key challenges discussed at the event, including data quality, training effectiveness, and testing strategies. 

Plus, they explain why bringing supply chain to the table early in ERP decisions can make or break long-term success. Whether you're navigating a CloudSuite rollout or just trying to manage your item master, this episode offers real solutions for building resiliency in your supply chain.

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Join RPI Principal Technical Consultant Jeremy Stoltzfus as he discusses the biggest takeaways from this year’s Infor Connect conference in Dallas. From deep dives into the Velocity Suite and the latest in reporting enhancements to improved user experience upgrades and GenAI applications for frontline workers—this episode covers it all.

Whether you're already on CloudSuite or planning your migration, this conversation highlights the tools, strategies, and innovations shaping the path to cloud excellence. Don’t miss this insider look at where Infor is headed next.

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In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, host Chris Arey sits down with Myles Coates, Cloud Engineer and “solutions expert” on the Yoga team at RPI Consultants. Together, they discuss the overwhelming landscape of enterprise software and explore how Yoga Flexible Software is cutting through the noise with AI-driven, tailor-fit solutions.

Myles shares real-world examples, from automating vendor alias recognition to processing over 100 million documents with custom classification models—and shows how Yoga listens, learns, and evolves with its users. You’ll also get a glimpse into how customer feedback directly shapes product features and why “flexibility” isn’t just a tagline, but a core philosophy.

Whether you’re a tech leader or just software-curious, this conversation offers a sharp look at what modern enterprise solutions should be doing with AI.

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In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, Chris Arey and Richard Leigh Stout take a grounded look at Infor’s newly released Velocity Suite, what it actually is, what problems it aims to solve, and the type of value organizations can expect to experience with the new solution.

From process mining and automation tools to embedded GenAI, they explore how Velocity might help close the ERP “value void” that many organizations face post-go-live. But with any emerging solution, there’s nuance: what’s real, what’s possible, and what’s still to come? If you're live on the cloud and wondering what to do next, this is your honest roadmap to making the most of Infor’s latest release—without the fluff.

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In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, Melissa Olson, RPI's Director of Infor HCM Solutions, returns to the pod for a candid conversation about one of the most important workforce transformations of our time: the shift from job titles to a skills-based economy.

Tune in as she offers insights into how AI is reshaping the way we work, what employees can do to stay relevant, and how organizations can support upskilling without losing the human element. Melissa offers practical advice on self-advocacy, identifying transferable skills, and using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity not just to survive the shift, but to lead it.

Whether you’re adapting to new tech, rethinking your role, or guiding a team through change, this episode will inspire you to approach AI and the future of work with a fresh perspective.

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Before you sign the contract or assign resources, there's one thing every ERP project needs, a health dosage of due diligence. In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, we sit down with Senior Project Manager Laura Vela to break down the most common missteps organizations make when kicking off ERP initiatives, as well as steps on how to avoid them.

From misunderstood functionality to gaps in vendor scope, Laura walks us through five key areas to get right from day one: contracting, governance, resource planning, vendor management, and budget protocols.

Tune in to hear real-world success stories and leave with practical steps you can take today to set future projects up for success.

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Managing hybrid project teams comes with unique challenges—but with the right strategies, you can optimize both on-site and remote collaboration for success. In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, Senior Project Manager Spencer Lefevre returns once again to discuss how to go about managing different teams to ensure ERP projects stay on track.

In this episode, Spencer breaks down best practices for balancing team dynamics, communication, and productivity. Tune in as he explains which project phases benefit most from in-person engagement, like kickoff, testing, and training, and where remote work excels. Find out exactly how to approach your next project and ensure stronger project outcomes.

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What’s the latest pulse on the Infor community? In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, RPI Partner Richard Leigh Stout breaks down the top five takeaways from our second annual State of Infor Community Survey. From increasing confidence in CloudSuite to the ongoing push for process optimization, reporting improvements, and the persistent training gap, we uncover what’s driving change in the Infor ecosystem.

Plus, we explore the growing anticipation for AI and what it means for the future workforce. Tune in for our exclusive Infor customer experience insights and how they could affect your business.

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Staying compliant with the Affordable Care Act’s Employer Mandate is essential to avoiding costly penalties. And with the approaching 2024 deadlines looming, the stakes are high for ensuring compliance. But how exactly can organizations ensure they’re on the right track?

In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, ADP's Senior Client Experience Consultant Wendy Delgado-King, breaks down key ACA compliance strategies for mitigating risk. Wendy shares real-world examples of compliance missteps, success stories, and practical guidance for navigating IRS penalties like Letter 226J.

Tune in now and tackle the upcoming ACA reporting season with confidence.