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title: "Infor VISUAL 11 Highlights & Roadmap: With Richard Lagoy [VIDEO]"
description: "Explore Infor VISUAL 11 highlights: scheduling, prioritized ops, REST APIs, shop floor upgrades, AI plans, and upgrade resources."
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# [Infor VISUAL 11 Highlights & Roadmap: With Richard Lagoy [VIDEO]](https://www.visualsouth.com/blog/infor-visual-11)

 Written by [Bryan Foshee](https://www.visualsouth.com/blog/author/bryan-foshee) | 8/13/25 4:19 PM

[Infor VISUAL 11](https://www.visualsouth.com/infor-erp-visual) 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.

Related: [How AI Is Already Working Inside Infor CloudSuite Industrial](https://www.visualsouth.com/blog/infor-ai)

### 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](https://www.visualsouth.com/upgrade):

- 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](https://www.visualsouth.com/blog/visual-upgrade) 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](https://www.visualsouth.com/upgrade) and experience the future of ERP.

 

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