The JDE Connection

Hosted by Chandra Wobschall and Paul Houtkooper

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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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September 8, 202639 min

Ep 120 – When One Automation Leads to Another with Lane Lassetter and Rajan Kaistha

In this episode, Chandra and Paul are joined by guests Lane Lassetter of Interface, Inc. and Rajan Kaistha of RST Solutions to discuss how Interface has leveraged JD Edwards and automation tools to modernize and streamline their business processes. Lane details the challenges faced with manual AP processes and how the adoption of AP automation has significantly improved efficiency and reduced manual effort. The conversation highlights the ongoing efforts to migrate archival systems, automate additional functions such as vendor onboarding and PO approvals, and address customization debt through thoughtful upgrades. 03:56 Introducing Lane and Rajan 06:50 AP Automation, PO Approvals, and Document Archival in Laserfische 12:33 Debt reduction with AP automation 15:52 Selling the business on upgrades 18:12 Challenges of Software Upgrades with Customizations 21:27 Software Upgrades and Adoption 26:52 Importance of Awareness 34:48 Midwesternism of the Day

September 1, 202634 min

Ep 119 – Getting Ready for INFOCUS

Chandra and Paul team up for a walkthrough of the INFOCUS conference agenda. The episode features a rapid-fire preview of keynotes, educational sessions, hands-on workshops, SIG meetups, with plenty of tips for newcomers and regulars alike. Highlights include practical advice for navigating session choices, spotlights on hot topics like AI and automation in JD Edwards. 02:54 Midwesternism of the Day 10:00 Sunday Agenda 10:39 Monday Agenda 16:16 Tuesday Agenda 24:00 Wednesday Agenda Resources: Register for Quest INFOCUS: https://questoraclecommunity.org/events/conferences/infocus/

August 18, 202634 min

Ep 118 - CSPU and 32-bit ESUs

In this episode, Chandra and Paul discuss key updates impacting JD Edwards customers, focusing on Critical Security Patch Updates (CSPUs) and the transition from 32-bit to 64-bit architecture. The conversation explores the reasons behind the shift to monthly CSPUs, including enhanced security in light of rapid AI advancements, and clarifies how patches are delivered, their cumulative nature, and what these changes mean for customers on older releases or 32-bit systems. They provide guidance for those behind on updates, touch on the challenges and misconceptions surrounding migration to 64-bit, and stress the importance of regular maintenance and planning to stay current. 07:31 What are CSPUs? 10:27 Why are we moving to monthly CSPUs? 13:25 What if I'm several releases behind? 16:48 Are these CSPUs 32-bit and 64-bit? 18:38 BLUEPRINT4D 64-bit Announcement 23:25 Web-only ESUs are coming in 2028 26:09 64-bit Upgrades 29:52 MIdwesternism Resources: Critical Security Patch Updates: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/ JD Edwards Attitude@Altitude: https://blogs.oracle.com/jd_edwards/oracle-critical-patch-update-july-2026-for-jd-edwards Office Hours: https://oracle.zoom.us/meeting/register/I93U-VkYQvKk4O5iumHX9g#/registration

August 11, 202625 min

Ep 117 - Building Long-Term Resiliency with Cindy Edwards

Hosts Chandra and Paul, and guest Cindy Edwards wrap up a multi-part conversation on stress management, joy, and supporting neurodiversity in the workplace. The hosts reflect on practical techniques shared in previous episodes and discuss the importance of joy and laughter for longevity. Cindy introduces the "Healthy Mind Platter" as a tool for daily wellness and emphasizes the need for leaders to accommodate neurodiverse individuals just as they would those with physical disabilities. 06:41 The Healthy Mind Platter 10:45 Supporting neurodiverse individuals 13:40 Mental health awareness 18:43 Starting Strong for Dopamine Reward 21:56 Midwesternism Resources: The Healthy Mind Platter: https://drdansiegel.com/healthy-mind-platter/ Emma McAdam, Therapy in a Nutshell: https://therapyinanutshell.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyinaNutshell

August 4, 202636 min

Ep 116 - Practical Tools for Managing Stress with Cindy Edwards

In this episode, Chandra and Paul continue their discussion with Cindy Edwards focused on practical stress management techniques, particularly how individuals can regulate and process stress in real time. Cindy explains concepts like the "window of tolerance" or the "goldilocks of the brain" and brain networks involved in stress response, outlining actionable steps such as "name it to tame it," conducting body scans, reframing stressful situations, and the importance of movement and controlled breathing. The conversation highlights challenges faced by both neurotypical and neurodiverse brains in managing stress, emphasizes the role of self-awareness, and encourages the use of breaks and physical activity to restore balance. 04:05 Understanding the "Window of Tolerance" or "Goldilocks of the Brain" 08:46 Switching between brain networks 10:52 Understanding the brain's body budget 15:22 Five key things to do in the middle of stress 26:56 Importance of Acknowledging Emotions 30:45 Midwesternism Resources: Cindy Edwards - To Find Your Fit and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindyedwards/ Psychology References: Dan Siegel - https://drdansiegel.com/ Book references: Caroline Williams – Move - https://www.carolinewilliams.net/move

July 28, 202626 min

Ep 115 - Understanding Stress with Cindy Edwards

In this episode, Chandra and Paul welcome Cindy Edwards, owner of Find Your Fit, LLC, coach, trainer and speaker, to delve into the science of stress management and resiliency, especially as it applies to the fast-paced, ever-changing world of technology. Cindy breaks down applied neuroscience in an accessible way, explaining how our sensory systems and neurochemistry, especially the delicate balance of dopamine and norepinephrine in the prefrontal cortex, the so-called "Goldilocks" zone, shape our responses to stress and boredom alike. The trio discusses practical strategies for recognizing stress signals, the crucial role of sleep in mental and physical recovery, and the surprising power of laughter and human connection as natural buffers against anxiety. 08:30 Introducing Cindy Edwards 13:44 What is Stress? 18:04 Understanding stress and boredom 22:41 Midwesternism Resources: Cindy Edwards - To Find Your Fit and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindyedwards/ Books: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, PhD

July 21, 202637 min

Ep 114 - Test Automation with Andrew Schenone

Chandra, Paul, and Andrew discuss the ongoing challenges and strategies around automating JD Edwards testing, focusing on the use of Orchestrator for developing and maintaining test scripts. They examine the complexities of managing consistent test data, the influence of lean principles on process standardization, and the trade-offs between centralized and decentralized ERP environments. The conversation highlights the importance of building sustainable and maintainable upgrade and integration processes while navigating organizational change and business evolution. 02:10 Shout out to all fire fighters and Goldie the Fire Goat 03:50 Update on Chandra’s July 4th marathon 10:02 Best practice 14:09 Automating using Orchestrator 19:23 Challenges with automated test scripts 21:52 Lean manufacturing practices discussed 29:17 Centralizing JD Edwards implementations 32:24 Midwesternism Resources Goldie the Fire Goat - https://www.facebook.com/GoldieTheFireGoat/ Goldie Merch - https://fireandstitchco.com/collections/goldie-wildland-goat Working with Orchestration Assertions - https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/cross-product/9.2/eotos/working-with-orchestration-assertions-release-9-2-5.html Assertion Framework: Using Orchestrator as a Test Framework - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtkWhuOZ7Ms https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/cross-product/9.2/tutorial_orc_assertion_framework/

July 14, 202623 min

Ep 113 - Building a Sustainable Upgrade Strategy with Andrew Schenone

Paul and Chandra were joined by guest Andrew Schenone, Director of Business Systems at MacLean-Fogg, to discuss MacLean-Fogg's approach to staying code current with JD Edwards, highlighting their commitment to minimizing customizations, standardizing test scripts, and streamlining upgrade processes. One concept discussed was the evolution from lengthy, disorganized upgrades to a structured methodology involving standardized testing and comprehensive documentation. They also discussed the benefits of a stable internal team with deep business knowledge. 06:40 Introducing Andrew Schenone 09:10 Their JDE Implementation Journey 10:05 Standardized test scripts and minimizing base modifications 12:22 Determining critical test scripts 18:44 Midwesternism

June 30, 202630 min

Ep 112 - Paul Goes Down Under

In this episode, Chandra and Paul discuss Paul’s recent travels to Australia and New Zealand for an ANZ roadshow, where he engaged with JD Edwards customers and partners about modernization, SAAS, and customer successes. They explore the challenges many JD Edwards customers face worldwide, particularly the struggle to shift from infrequent, large upgrade cycles to a more agile, iterative approach with continuous adoption and improvement. 03:35 ANZ Roadshow Overview 06:39 Similar customer problems 16:35 Paul’s tips for adjusting to time differences 22:18 Feeling at home with JD friends 27:01 Midwesternism

June 23, 202625 min

Ep 111 - Getting Geeky with It...Logs

In this episode, Chandra welcomes Clayton Seeley as a special guest to cohost to dive deeper into JD Edwards logs and developer tools. The conversation highlights key features introduced with release 9.2.9, such as enabling users to turn on their own debug logs, and the integration of the Performance Workbench tool into Server Manager, allowing for advanced log file analysis directly within the interface. They discuss the importance of user-specific logging, the new developer access levels being planned for Server Manager, and how these updates empower developers and business analysts without risking system integrity. 02:36 Enabling debug for your own user logging 07:27 Performance Workbench Tool 15:33 Future server manager development plans 21:31 Midwesternism