The JDE Connection

Hosted by Chandra Wobschall and Paul Houtkooper

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Jun 2026

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The JDE Connection podcast series, hosted by Chandra Wobschall and Paul Houtkooper, serves as a valuable resource for the JD Edwards ecosystem. Our mission is to educate and inspire members of the JD Edwards community by conducting insightful interviews with various professionals, including Business Analysts (BAs), CNC experts, developers, and other knowledgeable participants. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne software and empower our audience with practical insights and knowledge.

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June 16, 202632 min

Ep 110 - Emerging Leaders Program

In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul welcome Ken Piddington and Dee Muir to discuss the Quest Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), a development initiative designed to cultivate leadership skills within the Quest Oracle community. Ken, who created and leads the program, emphasizes the importance of intentional leadership development and describes how the program’s combination of core leadership competencies, mentorship, and real-world application helps participants grow both personally and professionally. Dee and Chandra, both past participants, share how the experience fostered self-awareness, intentionality in decision-making, and meaningful industry connections. The group highlights the program’s personalized approach—including tailored mentoring and regular check-ins—and its lasting impact on both individuals and their organizations, encouraging current and future leaders to take advantage of this opportunity before the upcoming cohort's registration deadline. 04:57 Introducing Ken Piddington and Dee Muir 05:00 The Why behind the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) 10:28 How did Dee feel she grew through the ELP? 12:44 Balancing technology and mindfulness 15:09 Valuable leadership program insights 17:32 Intentionality in the program 23:49 Manager and mentor check-ins 25:15 Investing in personal and employee development 29:16 Midwesternism of the Day Resources: Emerging Leaders Program: https://questoraclecommunity.org/quest-emerging-leaders-program/

June 9, 202629 min

Ep 109 – Log Reading 101 – What are logs?

In this episode, Chandra and Paul dive into the topic of logging and troubleshooting in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. They discuss the critical role various logs play in diagnosing system issues, explaining the types of logs commonly used, why support always asks for them, and the challenges of capturing them correctly. They share practical advice for enabling debug logs, highlight common mistakes, and outline how logs help support teams trace issues that are otherwise difficult to reproduce. 04:10 Understanding and using EnterpriseOne logs 08:03 Why capturing logs matters? 11:50 What are the various logs? 18:08 Common Troubleshooting Scenarios 24:12 Common Logging Mistakes 27:35 Midwesternism of the Day Resources: https://support.oracle.com/support/?anchorId=&kmContentId=1060095&page=sptemplate&sptemplate=km-article

June 2, 202626 min

Ep 108 – What Exactly is Web Runtime?

In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul discuss the concept of "web runtime" in the JD Edwards ecosystem, breaking down its role as the engine behind the web client and explaining how it manages application execution, personalization, extensibility, and various user interactions. Paul provides technical insights into how web runtime differs from middleware or abstraction layers and highlights the interconnected nature of different product teams and components within JD Edwards, especially as they relate to new initiatives like the Redwood UI refresh. 05:16 What exactly is web runtime? 09:22 Understanding web runtime with extensibility 11:15 Is it Middleware? 13:40 Troubleshooting issues gets complicated 17:20 Redwood Adoption Impacts 20:01 Midwesternism

May 26, 202635 min

Ep 107 - From BP4D to Bangalore

In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul welcome back Shruti, Srihari, and Rohini to share their experiences attending the BLUEPRINT4D conference in Dallas. The guests discuss the warmth and support they received from the JDE community, the energizing effect of meeting customers and partners in person, and highlight key takeaways such as the community’s openness, the importance of SIG meetings, and the practical adoption of new features like sustainability frameworks, reverse shipment confirmation, orchestrations, and integration capabilities. They emphasize how the in-person experience deepened their understanding of customer needs, particularly around ERP modernization, data integration, and AI, and express gratitude for the opportunity to connect with the community and bring back valuable insights to their teams. 05:00 Better Indian Food in Dallas 06:37 Thanking the Team and The Podcast 08:18 Shruti’s conference experience 11:15 Srihari’s conference experience 19:34 Rohini’s conference experience 23:53 Sharing conference experiences with team 31:05 Paul’s appreciation of his Teams Conference Participation 32:44 Midwesternism

May 19, 202629 min

Ep 106 – BP4D Recap

In this episode, Chandra and Paul recap their experiences and highlights from the recent BLUEPRINT4D conference. They discuss the vibrant energy of the JDE community, including team recaps, customer and partner interactions, and the value of sharing learnings across global teams. Keynotes featuring innovative AI applications and modernization themes are highlighted, along with memorable moments such as the popular swag (notably the bright green cowboy hats and JDE bling) and community engagement events. They also reflect on significant announcements like the transition to Redwood user experience and the end of 32-bit ESUs, emphasizing the importance of keeping systems current. They cover Chandra’s conference experience, including her role as member of the Quest Board of Directors. 01:50 Internal Recap to the Development Organization 05:42 Keynote Recap 08:27 Week's theme of AI modernization 11:13 The 80’s called and want’s their icons back 14:07 Chandra's conference experience 20:20 Appreciating Quest volunteer contributions 23:38 Customer meetings and Cloud discussions 27:03 Midwesternism of the Day

May 12, 202645 min

Ep 105 - Live from BP4D

In this live episode recorded at BLUEPRINT4D in Dallas, Chandra and Paul explore how JD Edwards customers can modernize their systems by leveraging tools like object usage tracking. They discuss practical steps in analyzing object usage by filtering detailed data, using pivot tables in Excel, to identify commonly used applications and customizations to guide modernization efforts and improve user efficiency. The episode emphasizes the importance of building trust and open communication with end users, starting modernization with smaller changes to encourage adoption, and using data-driven insights to tailor training and streamline processes. Interspersed with humor and relatable anecdotes, the conversation also touches on organizational resistance to change, and the value of low-hanging fruit in digital transformation. 03:38 Modernization is a theme 06:00 Using Object Using Tracking 08:08 Detail and Summary Options 13:37 Just Do It In Excel - Analyzing data in Excel 16:30 Investigating user activity patterns 24:42 Talking with your users to build trust 29:20 Change is hard for all of us 37:16 Midwesternism of the Day Resources: Object Usage Tracking Configuration 2026 Hockey Hair

April 28, 202638 min

Ep 104 - From Bangalore to BP4D, Connecting with the India Dev Team

In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul introduce members of the JD Edwards India development team who will be attending the BLUEPRINT4D conference in Texas for the first time. The guests - Rohini Viswanathan, Senior Principal Applications Engineer Manufacturing, Srihari Oruganti, Director, Product Development for Web Runtime, and Shruti Ghatage, Senior Product Manager for SCM and Sustainability share their roles in product development and what they are most excited to learn from and contribute to the event. The discussion focuses on connecting with customers to better understand real-world use cases, challenges with customization, leveraging digital and AI technologies, and the adoption of new modules like the Sustainability Framework. 05:22 Introducing the India Development Team 10:52 What are you most excited about for BP4D? 15:22 What are you hoping to learn at BP4D? 22:13 Is this your first time coming to the US? 24:00 Interacting with development team 26:15 What can customers ask you about at BP4D? 31:28 Midwestern of the Day

April 21, 202638 min

Ep 103 - New faces, new roles and handling change

In this episode, Chandra and Paul welcome guests CJ Jeong and David (Dave) Bilthuis, both long-time JD Edwards and Oracle professionals, to discuss their experiences with professional transitions and adapting to ongoing change in the technology landscape. They share their excitement about attending Blueprint 4D, connecting with customers, and learning how their products are utilized, as well as their approaches to handling internal change and supporting their teams through transitions. 01:29 April software release overview 04:49 Introducing CJ & David 10:20 What are you most excited about at BP4D? 18:00 What are you hoping to learn at BP4D? 22:40 Adapting to change 27:04 Prioritizing personal and team well-being 31:25 Midwesternism of the Day Resources Release 26 April Drop: https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E84502_01/learnjde/release26-april-update.html BLUEPRINT4D Conference - https://questoraclecommunity.org/events/conferences/blueprint4d/ JD Edwards Forum at BP4D - https://questoraclecommunity.org/events/conferences/jd-edwards-forum/

April 14, 202631 min

Ep 102 - Are We Automating Work… or Accelerating Burnout?

In this episode, Chandra and Paul discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the workplace, referencing a recent HR executive article about employees' sentiments toward AI. They explore the impact of technology on productivity, work-life balance, and burnout, questioning whether AI truly gives people time back or simply raises expectations for output. The conversation highlights concerns about empathy in leadership, the risk of cognitive atrophy from over-reliance on AI, and the importance of investing in self-development and lifelong learning. They draw parallels to past technological shifts like the introduction of PCs and ERP systems, emphasizing the need for thoughtful tech adoption. 06:09 Is embracing productivity through technology causing burnout?09:53 Improving efficiency with mobile tools11:45 Are we wired for this level of productivity?12:55 Chandra’s brain is a single threaded job queue13:34 Challenges of using AI for writing17:10 Tech companies cutting costs22:47 Investing in yourself with learning25:14 Reflecting on past tech changes27:28 Midwesternism of the DayResources: HR Executive Article: https://hrexecutive.com/81000-people-shared-their-dreams-for-ai-heres-what-hr-leaders-owe-them/

April 7, 202635 min

Ep 101 – BLUEPRINT 4D 2026: What We’re Watching and Why It Matters

In this episode, hosts Chandra & Paul provide a comprehensive preview of the upcoming BLUEPRINT 4D conference in Dallas, TX from May 4 through May 7th. They provide detail on the packed agenda: keynotes focused on AI’s impact on enterprise applications, numerous JD Edwards product and platform sessions, SIG meetings, and community networking events. 01:29 Additional thank yous 06:05 Conference dates 06:13 Sunday event details 07:05 Monday event details 15:37 Tuesday event details 22:36 Wednesday event details 30:41 Thursday event details 34:04 Midwesternism of the day

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