The JDE Connection

In this episode, Chandra and Paul catch listeners up on the latest JD Edwards community news and product updates. They discuss recent product announcements, highlight two major upcoming events, mention useful resources like the Quest Oracle Community newsletter and LinkedIn updates, tease an upcoming episode focused on JD Edwards purchase order approval delegation, and wrap up with the Midwesternism of the day.
01:35 January Product Updates
04:02 Quest Community Newsletter
04:34 Upcoming Quest Events
12:20 Enterprise Automation and Purchase Orders
14:35 Midwesternism

In this episode, Chandra and Paul kick off the new year with a discussion about JD Edwards' mobile app strategy. They address a frequently asked question: why doesn't JD Edwards offer more mobile apps? Paul explains that JD Edwards shifted from providing a suite of mobile apps to an "enablement strategy," allowing customers to build their own fit-for-purpose mobile solutions using tools like Orchestrator and Oracle Visual Builder. The hosts highlight the continued availability of a PO Approval mobile app and encourage listeners to submit ideas for new apps via Oracle's enhancement request process.
04:16 JDE Shifts to Enablement Strategy
09:31 Streamlining Integration Through Orchestrator
10:35 The One Mobile App JDE has
12:11 Learn JDE Mobile Platform and Solutions
14:00 PO Approvals in the Product Catalog
17:40 Midwesternism
Resources
Learn JDE – Mobile Platform and Solutions: https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E84502_01/learnjde/mobile.html

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Mobile Strategy: https://support.oracle.com/epmos/faces/DocumentDisplay?_afrLoop=392297712248224&id=2652952.1&_afrWindowMode=0&_adf.ctrlstate=wjgjptbmd_4

Getting Started with Oracle Visual Builder and Orchestrator for JD Edwards: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/learning-path/getting-started-with-visual-builder-and-orchestrator-for-jd-edwards/128274

PO Approval Mobile Application: https://apexapps.oracle.com/pls/apex/f?p=103254:8:121656864344537::NO::P8_FEATURE_ID,P8_PRODUCT_ID,P8_LAYER_ID:263789653039579542459653088815394116340,208136276869697198410960926144257606832,208126803266041475109735961320172569774

Convert PO Approval Mobile Progressive Web Application (PWA) to Web PWA App:
https://apexapps.oracle.com/pls/apex/f?p=103254:8:121656864344537::NO::P8_FEATURE_ID,P8_PRODUCT_ID,P8_LAYER_ID:77131914658374572604531825412304839676,208136276869697198410960926144257606832,208126803266041475109735961320172569774

In this episode, Chandra and Paul reflect on the highlights of 2025, recapping their favorite moments, learning experiences, and notable topics covered throughout the year. They discuss everything from technical deep dives into JDE features and functionality to broader themes such as leadership, the challenges of adoption, and managing change within organizations. The hosts also emphasize the importance of thoughtful customization, good design practices, and effective security strategies, often drawing on insights from their expert guests. They touch on the growing influence of AI and automation, the ongoing evolution of the JDE community, and the value of staying connected and curious.
02:10 Reflecting on 2025 Conversations
05:10 Future-Proofing Through Standards
09:56 AI: Buzzword or Game-Changer?
11:25 People Before Things
16:56 Adoption and Enablement Challenges
19:32 Overcoming Barriers to Adoption
23:13 Collaboration, Anticipation, and Impact Analysis
25:10 Adoption Challenges for Tailored Solutions
28:18 Midwesternism of the Day
Resources:
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In this episode, Chandra and Paul are joined by Yanncik Melendez, Senior Manager for Oracle Support, to discuss the recent modernization of the Oracle support portal. The conversation centers on the new look and feel of the portal, search functionalities, and changes in bug tracking and certification access. Yannick Melendez explains how searching for bugs now requires an SR (service request) and emphasizes the importance of accurate filtering and using the product filter to navigate the expanded JD Edwards services. They also address user questions, offer tips for using the new interface, and highlight the continuity of support processes despite the platform shift.
02:30 Introduction to Yannick Melendez
04:53 Modernizing the Support Platform
06:01 Bug Tracking and Support Process
10:30 The New MOS Search Tips
14:54 Certifications Search Guidance
17:35 Customer Support Resources
21:55 JDE Milestone Events
23:15 Older SRs in New Portal
25:11 Midwesternism of the Day

Resources:
New MOS Documentation:
https://support.oracle.com/knowledgefs/?docId=MC1 (portal documentation and video demo)
https://support.oracle.com/knowledgefs/?docId=KA10 (MOS Information Center)
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In this episode of the JDE Connection podcast, Chandra and Paul reconnect after Paul's brief absence, discussing the challenges and benefits of hosting solo and duo episodes. Paul shares highlights from his recent travels to Europe for Oracle's Applications Unlimited (AU) Sales Days, offering insights into how JD Edwards customers across various European cities engage with regional user groups, product updates, and collaborative mini-conferences. The hosts explore business trends around centralized versus decentralized IT structures and how these models impact technical debt, innovation, and adoption within organizations.
04:33 Where was Paul?
08:25 Oracle's Applications Unlimited Conference Overview
12:01 ERP's Role in Business Strategy
13:30 Centralized vs. Decentralized Business Models
16:58 AI Discussions Surprisingly Absent
21:52 Midwesternism of the Week

Resources:
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