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JD Edwards (JDE) is one of the world’s leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. It plays a critical role for businesses, forming a solid foundation for important IT projects, supply chain management, sales, and human capital management operations and among others.
JD Edwards for Dummies Guide
Businesses use an ERP suite to manage all operations in one place. An ERP solution integrates several business functions into a single shared database. The synchronicity results in high efficiency and enhanced automation.
A 2017 Allied Market Research report predicts that by 2020, the ERP market will swell to $41.69 billion. One of the biggest players in this market is JDE. More than 6000 companies across the world run this software for their daily functions.
The earliest version of the JDE ERP software was JD Edwards World. This 1980s release focused on accounting and was server-centric. Businesses would use the ERP technology leveraging IBM’s green screen.
In 1996 the company upgraded the software to JD Edwards One World which used a graphical user interface and Configurable Network Computing (CNC). The next years saw a robust evolution in the software, including a web-based client rollout in 2001.
In 2003, PeopleSoft bought the company, rebranding the ERP package to JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. Oracle later bought PeopleSoft in 2004, taking over JDE as well.
JD Edwards World
Oracle still supports JDE World, an older version of the ERP. It provides a single platform solution for improved collaboration within and outside a business network. JDE World has upgraded versions, including version A7.3, A8.1, and A9.4. Oracle recommends all JDE World users to upgrade to A9.4, the latest version.
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
Most businesses have since migrated to JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. It’s well-equipped to support the evolving needs of businesses in the age of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. EnterpriseOne incorporates business-specific solutions for healthcare, real estate, manufacturing, and other verticals.
Basic Features of JDE
Let’s dive into some of the software’s core functionalities.
One View reporting
JDE is a robust tool for reporting. End users are able to design, run, and share reports. You can use One View reporting for real-time decision making, building interactive reports with charts, graphs, and tables. This function can help reduce reporting costs in your business.
Multiplatform computing
JD Edwards can run on more than one platform and is easily adaptable to your existing IT infrastructure. It is possible to roll out, manage, and upgrade JDE on platforms from both Oracle and third party vendors. You can take advantage of this versatility to attain a comprehensive integration of all your business applications.
User-defined features
You can create personalized features within the EnterpriseOne application. These personalized data entities are reusable within the app and include queries for easy search and grid formats that define how information is displayed on your grid, among others.
Tools release
JDE product updates are known as tool releases. Each newer tools release comes with transformative solutions to improve a business’s adaptability in an increasingly digital world. The latest tools release (9.2.3) has improvements that include a notification message center, Form Extension enhancements, and 64-bit computing.
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JDE Modules
JD Edwards modules are used to cover key business processes. Here’s a high-level overview of each one.
Asset Lifecycle Management
This module can help maximize your return on investment (ROI) from assets. It enables overview planning, procurement, repair, and maintenance schedules so your business achieves high ROI throughout its asset lifecycle.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
The CRM part of JDE is designed for lead nurturing, consensus-based forecasting, conversion, and more. It also enables sales force automation, product configuration, and sale order entry.
Financial Management
This JDE module will form a sturdy financial foundation for your organization through streamlined operations and accurate reporting.
Human Capital Management
This module has functionalities that can streamline your HR duties, including recruiting, payroll, and time accounting. It helps in the automation of HR tasks and compliance with industry regulations.
Manufacturing and Engineering
Manufacturing and engineering breathes efficiency into the development, production, and distribution of your products.
Order Management
JD Edwards Order Management is a feature-packed module that enhances customer-facing interactions and transactions and streamlines the Order to Cash business process.
Project Management
The project management module gives you a birds-eye view of project costs from start to finish. You can monitor project budgets and actual amounts spent in real-time. It also automates the billing process for greater speed and accuracy.
Real Estate and Home Construction
This JDE module helps to manage real estate properties. It comes in handy when selecting site locations resulting in lower real estate operating costs and a greater revenue per square foot.
Supply Chain Management, Planning and Execution
These are three separate modules that help to optimize sales, operations, and performance management in supply chain planning.
