Your technology is the backbone of your successful business. If you've relied on Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, you know the value of a versatile, efficient enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. With JD Edwards Release 25, many businesses are wondering: is now the time to upgrade?
In this JDE Release 25 tutorial, we'll explain everything you need to know about the new release and its features to understand its potential impacts and how to maximize your existing investment with minimal disruption.
There are several compelling reasons to consider upgrading your existing JDE environment with Release 25.
Modern, user-friendly tech enables your company to overcome outdated interfaces and poor user experiences that dampen engagement and productivity.
JDE Release 25 prioritizes user experience (UX) with a more efficient and intuitive interface, simplifying daily workflows. The improved User Defined Objects (UDO) framework empowers users with more control and flexibility to customize their screens, so they can craft the optimal configuration for their workflows.
The capability to tailor the dashboards and workflows to match specific user tasks and needs increases both efficiency and satisfaction. This straightforward customizability also helps boost productivity by removing unneeded functions and promoting focus solely on what matters to the unique user.
Release 25 also has enhanced mobile responsiveness to maximize productivity even while users are on the go — perfect for supporting high engagement and efficiency on largely mobile teams.
Imagine targeted functionality within a streamlined JDE environment to unlock true competitive advantage and resolve industry-specific challenges.
Release 25 introduces custom capabilities for niche industries like construction, manufacturing and distribution. One example is its tools for monitoring manufacturing shop floor productivity, managing assets efficiently, and reducing costly waste and rework. Similarly, the Project Status Inquiry (PSI) feature enables construction project managers to track progress and accelerate project delivery timelines. Distribution professionals benefit from enhancements to the License Plate Workbench for optimized inventory management, which can help maximize margins and minimize excess stock.
The Orchestrator is at the center of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.2's automation capabilities, empowering you to streamline complex business workflows while improving data accuracy and minimizing downtime. Where bottlenecks occur, the updated Orchestrator helps you diagnose and address them from a data-driven perspective. As a result, you gain a competitive advantage by completing projects faster.
You also gain greater visibility across your organization. Seamlessly integrate data across multiple modules and external systems for a single source of truth and company-wide insights. Precise data validation helps uphold information integrity, and more specific automated error alerts enable proactive issue identification and resolution before operational impacts occur.
Your competitive edge is only as good as the infrastructure, accessibility and scalability behind it. As hybrid cloud systems become the gold standard in many industries, Oracle has upgraded JDE through Release 25's advanced possibilities for integration with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and other cloud solutions.
These integration capabilities support hybrid deployments, combining the dependability of on-site ERP with cloud-based agility and scalability so you can keep pace with dynamic business environments. This change also means users can enjoy a stable JDE experience even if their company is undergoing a phased cloud adoption.
Cybersecurity regulations evolve rapidly, but Release 25 gives you the data control, authentication and patching features to comply while mitigating cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Improved logging and reporting capabilities help keep your business prepared for internal or independent audits at all times.
With Release 25's updated security features, businesses can also do more to protect sensitive data and adapt to regulations. New security features include enhanced role-based access settings and additional authentication methods.
Many organizations now track their environmental impact and fuel efficiency to meet consumer, stakeholder and regulatory demands. Those pursuing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals will appreciate the JD Edwards Sustainability Framework. This solution collects information on fuel usage and other environmental data with minimal need for manual input, improving efficiency and accuracy while streamlining Sustainability Activity Ledger completion. The Sustainability Framework also provides a comprehensive history table to support accurate traceability of sustainability data changes.
Your ERP system is mission-critical, and long-term stability and reliability are nonnegotiable. Oracle has promised premier support for JDE until at least 2036. That commitment means if your business adopts Release 25 in 2025, you can expect a decade or more of stable ERP service with accessible support from Oracle and your JDE implementation partner.
This ongoing support also entails maintenance and regular software upgrades as Oracle continues to innovate. As a Release 25 owner, Oracle will grant you access to new features and capabilities within Release 25 as they become available.
If a Release 25 upgrade can help your business create and maintain a competitive edge, here's how you can ensure the transition goes as smoothly as possible:
Start by conducting a thorough assessment of your current JDE environment to pinpoint potential issues, customized codes and data challenges. It's best to form a team of stakeholders across departments for effective collaboration. That way, you can use everyone's perspectives and expertise for a holistic approach that helps identify and mitigate potential risks.
Once you've completed an assessment, you're ready to develop your implementation plan. Your blueprint should cover the project scope, timeline and required resources. It should also identify key personnel and their role in the process, plus any applicable deadlines for their tasks. Breaking down the transition into smaller phases makes it more manageable and helps minimize potential risks.
Choose a hands-on implementation partner with a proven history in successful transitions and JDE upgrade services. The right partner will provide the pre-, intra- and post-implementation support needed to ensure you're ready to maximize your investment with guidance in:
Upgrade to Release 25 to help take your business to the next level and maximize your return on investment. The transition is easier when you work with GSI, a leading Oracle Platinum Partner with deep expertise in JDE. Our hands-on approach to upgrades and maintenance offers all the support you need for a seamless implementation. We'll help you understand the new features and how to leverage them to reach your business goals.
Contact our JDE implementation experts today to learn more about upgrading to Release 25.