The JDE Connection

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

In this episode, fresh off INFOCUS, Chandra and Paul look back at a conference that brought plenty of energy, new faces, great conversations, and a strong reminder of what makes the JD Edwards community special. They share the sessions and customer stories that caught their attention, from AI and mobility to the very human challenge of managing change. Along the way, they dig into some of their biggest takeaways: why successful technology projects depend on bringing the right people along for the ride, why change management can’t be an afterthought, and why AI may be getting all the headlines, but it isn’t always the answer. Sometimes the smartest solution is simply choosing the right tool for the job.

03:45 Excitement and innovation in the community
07:59 Keynote customer stories were a success
11:45 Takeaways from sessions
29:10 Midwesternism of the Day

In this episode, Chandra and Paul are live at INFOCUS 2026 and are joined by special guest AJ Schifano. As AJ enters retirement, he reflects on decades of JD Edwards innovation, community, and fun. The room debates a lighthearted yet symbolic "cut it” or “keep it" challenge about Paul ponytail, culminating in a community-driven decision and plans to donate Chandra’s hair to charity. AJ shares insights on modernization as a moving target, stories from JD Edwards history, and imparts wisdom about the value of curiosity, passion, and inclusivity in tech.
01:00 Conference feedback
02:30 Informal Cut It or Keep It Poll
04:09 AJ talks about modernization
08:22 Questions from the Crowd
25:27 Cut It or Keep It Reveal
27:55 Midwesternism of the Day

In this episode, Chandra and Paul discuss the realities of software customization within JD Edwards environments. They emphasize that while extensibility tools have reduced the need for customizations, some remain necessary for business-specific requirements. The hosts lay out best practices and key dos and don’ts for customizing software, such as following naming conventions, avoiding modifications to base objects and indices, and using customer-reserved system codes. They warn against common pitfalls that can harm performance or data integrity and suggest always adhering to published development standards.
03:52 What’s more important at INFOCUS than Paul’s hair?
09:21 Customizations are a reality
11:58 Object customization best practices
14:03 Adhere to JDE naming standards
15:33 Maintaining data integrity
18:25 Do I need a custom table for a custom application?
21:44 Design for performance when customizing
23:57 Let’s talk about the Don’t Do’s
32:26 Midwesternism of the Day
Resources:
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne System Extensibility Guidelines: https://www.oracle.com/webfolder/technetwork/tutorials/jdedwards/Tools/system_extensibility_guidelines/system-extensibility-guide.pdf
Development Guidelines for Application Design Guide: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/development-tools/9.2.x/eotds/index.html
Form Design Aid Guide: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/development-tools/9.2.x/eotfd/index.html
Event Rules Guide: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/development-tools/9.2.x/eotev/index.html
Development Standards for Business Function Programming Guide: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/development-tools/9.2.x/eotds/index.html

In this episode, Chandra and Paul are joined by guests Lane Lassetter of Interface, Inc. and Rajan Kaistha of RST Solutions to discuss how Interface has leveraged JD Edwards and automation tools to modernize and streamline their business processes. Lane details the challenges faced with manual AP processes and how the adoption of AP automation has significantly improved efficiency and reduced manual effort. The conversation highlights the ongoing efforts to migrate archival systems, automate additional functions such as vendor onboarding and PO approvals, and address customization debt through thoughtful upgrades.

03:56 Introducing Lane and Rajan
06:50 AP Automation, PO Approvals, and Document Archival in Laserfische
12:33 Debt reduction with AP automation
15:52 Selling the business on upgrades
18:12 Challenges of Software Upgrades with Customizations
21:27 Software Upgrades and Adoption
26:52 Importance of Awareness
34:48 Midwesternism of the Day