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What is M3

Infor M3 is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system tailored primarily for medium to large-sized companies operating in industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and fashion. This comprehensive software solution integrates various business processes, offering a wide range of functionalities to streamline operations and enhance efficiency across the organization.

Infor M3 provides modules for managing essential business functions such as finance, supply chain management, production planning, distribution, and customer relationship management (CRM). These modules are designed to work seamlessly together, providing a unified platform for managing diverse operations.

Process at Metro

Metropolitan utilizes M3 for finance, procurement, sales, and inventory management. Factory Track has also been integrated with M3, serving as an extension to provide enhanced shop floor control and visibility. Real-time data on job status and inventory usage can be captured in Factory Track and updated in M3, providing a complete view of activities on the shop floor.

Additionally, Salesforce is integrated with M3, enabling seamless data transfer to M3. Orders received in Salesforce are automatically transmitted to M3 for customer order processing, including inventory allocation, order fulfillment, and invoicing, thus enabling efficient management within the ERP system.

Process in M3

In Infor M3, transactions are carried out using specific codes corresponding to different modules and processes within the system. For example, to create purchase orders (PO), users navigate to the PPS200, while customer order creation is performed in OIS300, and general ledger transactions are managed through the GLS200 etc. These codes serve as identifiers for accessing the respective functionalities within Infor M3. utilizing these designated codes, users can efficiently navigate through the system and execute transactions in a structured and organized manner.

Master data, including customer details, product information, vendor details, Account details and employee data, is regularly updated within the system as essential foundational data elements. Programs that can be accessed by different SMEs are controlled by the Administration (IT department).

In Infor M3, managing supply chain process from purchase order creation to finance involves a series of interconnected steps. creation of purchase orders (POs), where procurement teams can generate orders based on demand and forecasts, inventory levels, and supplier agreements. POs are then transmitted to suppliers. As goods are received, they are recorded in the system through receipt transactions, updating inventory levels and triggering accounting entries. These transactions flow through various modules within Infor M3, including procurement, inventory management, and finance. In the finance module, invoices received from suppliers are matched with corresponding purchase orders and receipts, enabling accurate reconciliation and payment processing.

Customer orders process typically begins with the entry of customer orders into the system, where sales representatives or customer service teams create orders based on customer requests, sales inquiries, or quotes. The orders are entered into the system with relevant details such as customer information, order quantities, delivery dates, and pricing terms. Then triggering actions such as inventory allocation and shipment planning. Throughout this process, Infor M3 provides visibility into order status, inventory availability, and delivery schedules, enabling sales teams to effectively manage customer expectations and commitments. Additionally, Infor M3 facilitates order tracking, invoicing, and payment processing.