RPI Tech Connect
RPI Tech Connect is the go-to podcast for catching up on the dynamic world of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Join us as we discuss the future of ERPs, covering everything from best practices and organizational change to seamless cloud migration and optimizing applications. Plus, we'll share predictions and insights of what to expect in the future world of ERPs.
RPI Tech Connect delivers relevant, valuable information in a digestible format. Through candid, genuine conversations and stories from the world of consulting, RPI Tech Connect provides actionable tips to help you elevate your organization's ERP. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the ERP scene, our podcast ensures you're well-equipped for success.
Tune in as we explore tips and tricks in the field of ERP consulting!
Episodes
53 episodes
When Your ERP Consultant Isn't the Right Fit
Switching consulting partners mid-implementation can feel risky—but staying with the wrong one might cost you more.In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, Senior Financial Consultant Alesandro Gargano shares what the project recove...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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23:20
Inside Our 3rd Annual Infor Community Survey: Trends You Can’t Ignore
The results are in—and year three tells a much bigger story.In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, we break down what we’re seeing in our third annual State of the Infor Community Survey, including a closer look behind th...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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51:19
What No One Tells You About ERP Projects
ERP projects succeed or fail based on how they are managed, not the software itself.In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, RPI PMO Director Theresa Nelson explains what most organizations are not told before starting an ERP implem...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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26:32
Navigating 2026 Events, From User Groups to Connect & Beyond
With so many technology events competing for attention and tighter budgets shaping attendance decisions, choosing the right events in 2026 matters more than ever.In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, Michaela Fallon, CMO at RPI, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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29:46
3 Defining Predictions to Kick Off 2026
Predictions are only useful if they help people make better decisions. In a complex ecosystem like Infor CloudSuite, looking ahead is less about guessing the future and more about giving the community a shared point of reference. When customers...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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22:38
The ERP Shortlist Method That Works
ERP selection can feel like a straightforward software purchase, and in a way it is, as long as you are confident you are selecting the right system. And therein lies the problem. Too often, organizations default to recognizable brands, lean on...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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31:44
Making ERP Success Visible
ERP success often happens quietly. When the system runs smoothly, it blends into the background, even though the journey to get there is full of effort, decisions, and change. In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, ERP advisor Cindy Vind...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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30:42
Infor Velocity Suite, Up Close & Personal
After strong listener feedback on our first look at the Infor Velocity Suite, we’re back to dig deeper into how organizations are putting it to work.I...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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30:54
What Great ERP Projects Have in Common
Every organization has heard the horror stories. ERP projects that spiral out of scope, stretch budgets, and leave teams questioning the value. But the great ones? They look quite different. In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, Nick Fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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39:14
Behind the Badge: How Infor WFM Powers Law Enforcement
Two decades ago, federal law enforcement officers had to line up at shared terminals just to check their timesheets. Today, with Infor Workforce Management, those same tasks happen instantly on a phone. Brett Taylor, Senior WFM Consultant at RP...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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29:05
Building Trust in Public Sector Expense Management
Public sector organizations face unique challenges when it comes to managing expenses. Strict regulations, heavy approval chains, and lingering paper-based processes often slow down reporting and create frustration for employees and auditors al...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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34:14
The Prep Work That Makes or Breaks a Cloud Move
Moving to the cloud is exciting, but it’s also a big lift. And the way you prepare shapes how successful the project will be. That’s the focus of this episode of RPI Tech Connect, where host Chris Arey sits down with Ken Foley, VP of t...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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33:02
The Governance Factor: Putting Healthcare’s Back-Office Data to Work
Healthcare has no shortage of data—but using it to actually improve patient outcomes is another story. In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, John Lynn, founder of Healthcare IT Today, explains why better data governance is the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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37:30
From Manual to Measurable: How UMMS Streamlined HR with RPI and Vault Verify
In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, host Chris Arey speaks with Rebecca Hielke from the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) and Donny Phillips of Vault Verify about how UMMS tackled a frustrating, time-consuming employment ve...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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27:35
Why Strong Test Management Delivers Better ERP Outcomes
Testing should be treated as more than just a checkbox activity. It plays a critical role in the success of an ERP implementation, fosters greater user adoption, and supports the onboarding of new team members. In this episode of RPI Tech C...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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31:14
Fixing What’s Broken: Healthcare’s Tech Reckoning
The healthcare industry is at a crossroads. Staffing shortages, supply chain bottlenecks, and fragmented systems are driving up costs and driving professionals to burnout. But smarter technology could be the antidote.In this episode of <...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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46:30
Smarter Financial Reporting with Spreadsheet Server
Infor users often face challenges throughout the financial reporting process—from static exports and clunky report building to broken formulas and endless spreadsheet wrangling. In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, host Chris Arey is j...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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27:20
GHX Takeaways: Building Stronger Healthcare Supply Chains
In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, Dan Farruggio and Juan Menendez unpack the biggest insights from the 2025 GHX Summit. With decades of combined experience in healthcare supply chain, Dan and Juan break down key challenges discussed...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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41:42
A Deep Dive Inside Infor Connect 2025
Join RPI Principal Technical Consultant Jeremy Stoltzfus as he discusses the biggest takeaways from this year’s Infor Connect conference in Dallas. From deep dives into the Velocity Suite and the latest in reporting enhancements to improved use...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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34:06
When Software Stops Being Rigid, Work Gets Easier
In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, host Chris Arey sits down with Myles Coates, Cloud Engineer and “solutions expert” on the Yoga team at RPI Consultants. Together, they discuss the overwhelming landscape of enterprise software and e...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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24:51
Infor Velocity, Unpacked: Real Talk on ERP Value After Go-Live
In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, Chris Arey and Richard Leigh Stout take a grounded look at Infor’s newly released Velocity Suite, what it actually is, what problems it aims to solve, and the type of value organizations can expect ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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34:49
From Job Titles to Skill Sets: Winning the AI Job Shift
In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, Melissa Olson, RPI's Director of Infor HCM Solutions, returns to the pod for a candid conversation about one of the most important workforce transformations of our time: the shift from job titles to...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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29:04
ERP Starts Here: How Due Diligence Drives Project Success
Before you sign the contract or assign resources, there's one thing every ERP project needs, a health dosage of due diligence. In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, we sit down with Senior Project Manager Laura Vela to break down the mo...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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28:59
Getting the Most from Remote & On-Site Teams for ERP Success
Managing hybrid project teams comes with unique challenges—but with the right strategies, you can optimize both on-site and remote collaboration for success. In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, Senior Project Manager Spencer Lefevre r...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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20:10
