The JDE Connection

In this episode, Chandra and Paul focused on the challenges and risks associated with directly using SQL to update JD Edwards data, sharing real-life examples of how manual SQL entries can bypass critical business logic and lead to data integrity issues. One concept discussed was the value of new automation tools like Orchestrator and AI assistance (such as Claude code) to streamline bulk updates safely within JDE’s validations. Chandra and Paul reminded listeners about the importance of sharing enhancement ideas with Oracle after developing custom solutions, to benefit the wider community.
01:54 Just fall gracefully
07:25 Organizing the episode chaos
09:33 Chandra’s pet peeve – SQL Updates
14:30 Sharing your challenges so others can benefit
16:18 Discussing SQL and alternatives
30:52 Midwesternism

Chandra and Paul are joined by Pete Casazza from Linde Gas and Equipment and Fermin Rodriguez from SmarterCommerce for a lively discussion on transforming Linde’s retail operations with JD Edwards and SmarterCommerce solutions. The conversation focused on unique challenges in Linde’s gas and equipment distribution business and how a deep integration with JD Edwards enabled seamless point-of-sale and e-commerce experiences across hundreds of locations. The discussion explored evolving from custom-built processes to proven, out-of-the-box solutions that support both B2B and B2C needs, and highlighted the growing impact of AI in search, development, and data management.
03:15 Introducing Pete Casazza and Fermin Rodriguez
08:43 Retail transaction experience improvements
12:41 Understanding and integrating Lindy's JDE setup
16:00 A Little Collaboration Goes a Long Way
19:03 Optimizing point of sale systems
22:35 Impact of AI
31:27 Midwesternism

In this episode, Chandra and Paul catch up after a week of customer-focused events, sharing insights from JDE user groups and recent discussions about AI, data sovereignty, and the evolving JD Edwards landscape. The conversation focused on the challenges organizations faced with AI adoption, especially around regulatory compliance and data retention, and explored how the rapid pace of technology changes impacts long-term planning and skills transfer within companies. A key theme that emerged was how new AI tools are empowering non-technical users to create dashboards and automations, fostering excitement, and accelerating digital transformation. The discussion also explored changes to the JDE forum at the upcoming BLUEPRINT4D conference.
02:10 Insights from Customers
15:16 Creating tools without coding experience
20:47 JD Edwards Forum Changes
28:56 Midwesternism of the Day

In this episode, Chandra and Paul welcome Nicole Laurent from Oracle’s JD Edwards product team to discuss the roles, benefits, and guardrails around User Defined Objects (UDOs). They reflect on who should have access to create various types of UDOs, balancing empowerment with risk, highlighting where end users can safely enhance their workflows through tools like queries and watchlists, versus where advanced features like form extensions and orchestrations should remain in the hands of technical or collaborative teams. The hosts emphasize the importance of internal communication, governance, and partnership between business users and IT.
06:00 Introducing Nicole Laurent
09:48 Nicole’s thoughts on who should create UDO’s
13:00 They can’t use what they don’t know about
16:52 More Advanced UDO’s
18:58 Collaboration is key
27:48 Internal governance controls
33:12 Midwesternism of the Day

In this week's episode, Chandra flies solo, tackling a frequently debated JD Edwards topic: user access to User Defined Objects (UDOs). Reflecting on a question from the JDE 101 session at INFOCUS, Chandra breaks down which UDOs might be suitable for end users, super users, or business analysts, emphasizing the importance of security, governance, and thorough testing in lower environments before promoting advanced UDOs like orchestrations and logic extensions.


01:23 Marathons and ERP Implementations
04:05 Should all users be able to create UDO's?
09:20 Importance of testing in lower environments
10:58 Midwesternism of the Day