Infor VISUAL 11 delivers meaningful upgrades that improve scheduling flexibility, shop floor efficiency, integration capabilities, and more.

In a recent discussion, Bryan Foshee, President of Visual South, and Rich Lagoy, Product Director for Visual ERP at Infor, covered the top enhancements and what’s next for the platform.

Infor VISUAL 11 Discussion

Infor VISUAL 11 Highlights

Smarter Scheduling

Video chapter: 01:10 – Rich outlines new scheduling tools that make it easier to plan, adjust, and forecast production capacity.

• “What If” Scheduling – Run capacity scenarios alongside current work orders.
  • See how winning new business impacts resources.
  • Identify underutilized equipment to generate more revenue.
  • Plan overtime or shifts with better accuracy.
• Prioritized Operations – Drag and drop operations in Shop Floor.
  • Schedule high-priority jobs first.
  • Group related jobs for efficiency (e.g., cutting multiple parts from one plate).

Shop Floor & Shop Mobile Upgrades

Video chapter: 09:15 – The Shop Floor interface gets a major refresh with IDS design, customization options, and better data controls.

• Infor Design System (IDS) – Modern, consistent look across Infor products.
  • Dark mode, customizable color themes.
  • Cleaner menus and improved navigation.
• Improved Grid Controls
  • Reorder columns, apply filters, and group data.
  • Faster access to critical information on tablets or desktops.
• Built on REST APIs
  • Enables easier integrations and custom forms.

REST API Expansion & CRM Updates

Video chapter: 12:58 – Infor expands REST API coverage to CRM and prepares core VISUAL functions for integration flexibility.

• CRM redesigned with IDS look and feel.
• REST API layer added for CRM functionality.
• Core VISUAL functions (work orders, sales orders, shipments) to follow.

Quality Management Enhancements (IQM)

Video chapter: 19:50 – Enhancements in IQM improve inspection workflows and integrate results back into VISUAL.

• In-Process Inspection Dashboard – Track quality tests during production.
• Multiple Dispositions – Handle partial acceptances/rejections.
• Improved data integration back into VISUAL.

Looking Ahead

Video chapter: 22:20 (Finance) & 23:40 (AI) – Future development will target financial features and explore AI-driven process improvements.

• Financial Enhancements – New features in development for finance teams.
• AI Initiatives
  • Natural-language queries on VISUAL data.
  • Predictive analytics to optimize processes.

Upgrade Resources

Video chapter: 29:40 – Visual South provides a dedicated upgrade portal to help you plan and execute your move to VISUAL 11.

Visual South offers a dedicated VISUAL 11 Upgrade Portal with:

• Release notes and highlight summaries.
• Hardware requirements and compatibility info.
• An interactive questionnaire to plan your upgrade.
• Direct contact options for personalized assistance.

VISUAL 11 represents a significant leap forward, with a focus on usability, security, and operational efficiency. These enhancements empower businesses to optimize processes, prioritize tasks effectively, and gain deeper insights into their operations.

Upgrade to VISUAL 11 today and experience the future of ERP.