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Extend the Value of Your BPCS Investment
Infor BPCS, now known as Infor LX, is an ERP system developed initially by SSA and built to run on the IBM i (AS/400) platform. It’s been a backbone solution for process and discrete manufacturers for decades.
Known for stability, configurability, and deep industry fit, it supports complex manufacturing environments with features like:
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Shop Floor Control
- Inventory Management
- Customer Order Processing
- General Ledger, A/R, A/P
- Multi-facility and global supply chain support
- Regulatory compliance tracking
Infor BPCS/LX is still trusted in regulated, high-volume environments because it handles intricate workflows without needing constant workarounds or replacement cycles.
Why Manufacturers Choose VIRTUTEM
Infor BPCS Support That’s Built to Handle What You’re Running
Infor LX isn’t a plug-and-play system. VIRTUTEM helps teams stabilize and extend their BPCS environments—whether you’re still on version 6.1 or running LX 8.4+.
We handle:
- IBM i compatibility issues (job queues, memory limits, data file integrity)
- Database troubleshooting (DB2/400 performance, locking issues)
- System errors and workflow blocks across financial and production modules
- Real-time incident resolution from experts who’ve worked with BPCS for 30+ years
Infor BPCS Consulting Helps Fix What’s Slowing You Down
If your BPCS system was set up years ago and hasn’t kept pace with how your operation works today, we can help you restructure, retune, or rethink it, without starting over.
Consulting includes:
- Business process audits mapped to current module configurations
- Reconfiguring modules for multi-facility or global operations
- Adapting your ERP setup to meet compliance requirements (FDA, ISO, etc.)
- Workflow and menu customizations based on your day-to-day tasks
VIRTUTEM doesn’t hand you a checklist; we roll up our sleeves and get into the job queue, the DDS files, and the business logic.
Managed Services Tailored To Your Business
We offer flexible, long-term system management tailored to businesses that rely on Infor LX but don’t have the internal bandwidth to support it 24/7.
Our Managed Services Include:
- Version upgrade support (LX 8.3 to 8.4+)
- IBM i system health checks and job monitoring
- Data archiving, retention, and DB2 performance tuning
- Integration of BPCS with EDI systems and custom web applications
- Offshore resource management for global coverage
More Than Just ERP Experts
VIRTUTEM isn’t a generic IT shop. We’ve worked with Infor BPCS since its earliest days. Many of our consultants are former system administrators, implementation specialists, and developers who ran ERP operations from the inside.
We also bring:
EDI integration expertise
IBM i/AS400 tuning, RPG & CL programming
Custom web app development that connects to your legacy system
Support for offshore and distributed teams
Key Features of Infor BPCS
Integrated Relational Database
BPCS leverages a robust relational database (typically DB2 on IBM i), ensuring data integrity and efficient retrieval across all modules.
Modular Architecture with Inter-Module Dependencies
The system’s modular design allows for selective implementation of functionalities (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance).
Configurable Manufacturing Rules Engine
BPCS offers a highly configurable rules engine for manufacturing processes. This enables businesses to define specific parameters for production planning, capacity scheduling (utilizing techniques such as finite and infinite loading), and shop floor control (including work center definitions, routing maintenance, and data collection points).
Multi-Level Bill of Materials (BOM) and Routing Management
The system supports complex, multi-level BOM structures for accurate material planning and costing. Routing definitions detail the sequence of operations, work centers involved, and standard times for each step in the manufacturing process. Engineering change control is often integrated to manage revisions to BOMs and routings.
Reporting and Analytics Tools
BPCS provides various reporting tools, often utilizing query languages or integrated reporting modules. Users can generate standard financial statements, production reports, and inventory analyses. Custom report development often involves understanding the underlying database schema and utilizing specific BPCS reporting utilities or external business intelligence tools.
Comprehensive Financial Management with Chart of Accounts Flexibility
The financial modules support a flexible Chart of Accounts structure, allowing for tailored financial reporting and analysis. Features include multi-currency processing, inter-company accounting, and support for various costing methods (e.g., standard costing, actual costing). Financial transactions are tightly linked to operational data from other modules.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and API Capabilities
BPCS often includes or can be configured with EDI capabilities for seamless electronic exchange of business documents (e.g., purchase orders, invoices, ASNs) with trading partners. While traditionally relying on older EDI standards, more recent integrations or customizations may incorporate API (Application Programming Interface) connectivity for real-time data exchange with external systems.
Advanced Inventory Control with Transaction History
BPCS provides granular control over inventory with features like multi-location tracking, lot and serial number traceability (essential for regulatory compliance in some industries), and cycle counting capabilities. A detailed transaction history is maintained for all inventory movements, providing an audit trail for inventory valuation and reconciliation.
Ready to Modernize or Upgrade Your Infor BPCS System?
VIRTUTEM helps you keep your ERP system reliable, responsive, and tuned for how your business runs, not how it was set up 15 years ago.
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