Infor ERP integration: managing spend and processes smarter

"Infor CloudSuite is a solid foundation for operational processes," says John. "But for things like invoice processing, contract management and supplier management, a specialised solution offers much more flexibility." What organisations often experience is that their Infor ERP allows them to report fine at the financial level, but struggles to keep a grip on the processes leading up to it. Think lack of overview of contract terms, incomplete or delayed invoice processing, and limited collaboration between departments.

An integration with a BSM platform makes this possible, among other things:

• Real-time visibility into approval flows and expenses.
• Automatic matching of purchase orders, receipts and invoices.
• A single dashboard for ESG compliance.
• Efficient collaboration between Finance and Procurement.

Making this data available in one central environment increases reliability. Relevant signals are picked up in time. Instead of reactive correction, room is created for proactive steering.

An Infor integration lays a strong digital foundation that grows with changing requirements in legislation, market conditions or internal processes.

Infor LN and Infor M3 are powerful ERP integrations, each catering to specific sectors and processes.

Infor LN is widely used by organisations in the high-tech sector or project-driven manufacturing. Think of support for configure-to-order, service management and complex international logistics.

Infor M3 focuses mainly on sectors such as food & beverage, chemicals and fashion, where batch production, inventory management and distribution are central.

Whatever solution is in use, an Infor integration with a Business Spend Management platform strengthens the operation of your ERP environment. It ensures clear contract cycles, faster invoice processing and reliable reporting.

Organisations operating globally also benefit from central standardisation, without compromising local compliance requirements.

A well-established Infor ERP integration delivers both tactical and strategic benefits. Not only do processes become more efficient, data quality improves and risks decrease.

Key benefits at a glance:

• Insight into expenses at a detailed level.
• Faster detection of deviations or irregularities.
• Strong compliance through integrated data flows.
• Lower workload thanks to automated workflows.
• Better collaboration between departments.
• Minimal disruption during updates to Infor software.

John Schouten explains: "You no longer want to depend on manual checks. An integration provides peace of mind and overview." It also makes it easier to improve forecasting. Because the platform combines current procurement data with historical data, it creates a clear basis for decisions on budgeting, supplier selection and contract renewal. ESG responsibilities are also better supported. Supplier information, sustainability criteria and contractual obligations are centrally visible and easy to monitor.

A key benefit of an Infor integration is the simplification of the work process. ERP systems are usually good at transaction processing, but less user-friendly for day-to-day users.

A Business Spend Management platform such as ISPnext integrates with your Infor ERP and provides one central working environment in which all users work with the same, up-to-date information.

John: "Users then work in one environment with up-to-date data. That makes work easier and more effective." From purchase requisition to contract management and invoice approval, all steps take place within one streamlined interface. This reduces the risk of error and shortens the lead time of processes.

For the IT department, this means less management burden. Updates can be made automatically without customisation, and processes remain fully compliant with internal guidelines and external legislation.

A modern organisation is constantly changing. New regulations, changing market conditions or expansion into other regions require systems that move with them.

A good Infor ERP integration is therefore flexible and modular. Whether you work with Infor M3 or Infor LN, the solution adapts without drastic technical modifications. "Because everything runs in the cloud and is modular, you can easily expand without major IT projects," says John. This makes it easy to add additional modules, such as Spend Analytics or Contract Management, as soon as the need arises.

International organisations benefit from central policies combined with local implementation. Think of setting country-specific workflows or compliance requirements within one overarching structure.

Wondering how Vostermans Ventilation optimises their invoice processing with an Infor LN integration? Read the customer case and discover their results.

In practice, organisations find that an Infor integration not only speeds up processes but also leads to better decision-making. By directly linking financial, procurement and supplier data, information becomes usable when it is needed. For controllers, this means real-time reporting without manual consolidation. For buyers, it means visibility into contract expiry dates and compliance. For finance, it means less error-prone processes and better budget monitoring. In addition, ease of use is growing. Users experience a clear interface, less duplication of effort and faster completion of their tasks. The audit trail is built automatically, making audits easy to perform.

Wondering how an Infor integration will advance your organisation? Request a demo and discover how you can centralise processes around expense management effortlessly.