Infor needs more APIs, as in the current version, APIs are not fully developed. The development of APIs must be enhanced, especially for AS400. Business intelligence integration is another area that requires improvement as it currently does not fit well with Infor LX. Users also need better support in constructing queries, as not all are familiar with SQL.
The user interface of Infor LX needs significant enhancement to be more user-friendly. The software's response speed needs improvement, particularly regarding server-side performance. The green screen mode, could face more competition from other systems such as Microsoft and SAP. Additionally, there should be more technical guidance available to aid users in implementing the software effectively. Infor LX is also known for its strong manufacturing and inventory management features, however, its new Windows version is not as effective.
Infor LX has a great strength but a great weakness too. Its strength is that it's based on AS/400 or Power i, a robust technology and platform. However, it is harder to manage admin most of the time. For example, you must have a skilled network admin who knows AS/400. If you want to make any customizations or satellite apps in LX, you must have somebody who knows AS/400 programming. That's RLPG programming. Infor LX has a robust infrastructure, but it has room for improvement. It should have a more modern framework. I know that the last version, 8.3.5 has some improvements in Java, but I will be looking into some platforms other than AS/400. They run a cloud version, but that wasn't our case because we didn't migrate it. But the on-premise version has room for improvement. I would incorporate more modern technology and not base it on AS/400.
IT Director at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
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2023-05-18T08:33:00Z
May 18, 2023
It lacks in finance and administration, especially related to Italian accounting. Thus, the aforementioned areas need to be improved in the solution. The modules that are offered in finance and administration are not what you would be looking for currently.
Infor's support side is not that good, and they seem to be focusing on other products above LX. They could also make LX easier to use, like a flexible plug-and-play type of thing.
Infor LX is a comprehensive process manufacturing system that covers various manufacturing methods, including made to stock, made to order, configure to order, assemble to order, batch, repetitive, flow, and Lean manufacturing. A wide range of industries—including consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, life sciences, medical devices, chemicals, automotive, and general manufacturing—trust Infor LX to improve performance and profit margins at a lower total cost than comparable solutions.
Infor needs more APIs, as in the current version, APIs are not fully developed. The development of APIs must be enhanced, especially for AS400. Business intelligence integration is another area that requires improvement as it currently does not fit well with Infor LX. Users also need better support in constructing queries, as not all are familiar with SQL.
The user interface of Infor LX needs significant enhancement to be more user-friendly. The software's response speed needs improvement, particularly regarding server-side performance. The green screen mode, could face more competition from other systems such as Microsoft and SAP. Additionally, there should be more technical guidance available to aid users in implementing the software effectively. Infor LX is also known for its strong manufacturing and inventory management features, however, its new Windows version is not as effective.
Infor LX has a great strength but a great weakness too. Its strength is that it's based on AS/400 or Power i, a robust technology and platform. However, it is harder to manage admin most of the time. For example, you must have a skilled network admin who knows AS/400. If you want to make any customizations or satellite apps in LX, you must have somebody who knows AS/400 programming. That's RLPG programming. Infor LX has a robust infrastructure, but it has room for improvement. It should have a more modern framework. I know that the last version, 8.3.5 has some improvements in Java, but I will be looking into some platforms other than AS/400. They run a cloud version, but that wasn't our case because we didn't migrate it. But the on-premise version has room for improvement. I would incorporate more modern technology and not base it on AS/400.
It lacks in finance and administration, especially related to Italian accounting. Thus, the aforementioned areas need to be improved in the solution. The modules that are offered in finance and administration are not what you would be looking for currently.
Infor's support side is not that good, and they seem to be focusing on other products above LX. They could also make LX easier to use, like a flexible plug-and-play type of thing.
The connectors, performance, and knowledgebase availability can be improved.