K-Rise Systems is a JDE Value-Add Software Company for pre-built and custom JDEintegrated apps. Our acclaimed cloud-based No-Code/Low-Code Platform, EASYProcess, is modern, state-of-the-art, and exactly what JDE/Oracle promotes to keep your JDE instance vanilla.
EASYProcess No-Code/Low-Code Platform helps E1 Companies create “The Perfect Apps” across the business landscape. Our predominant practices focus around: Commerce, Procurement, MDM, and Inventory.
Our security controls are CPA-Certified with SOC 2 Type 2 Credentials.
Fall is here and so is the latest edition of the KRise newsletter! K-Rise had a busy summer working on some innovative features for our NoCode Platform! Explore how this revolutionary platform can transform your operations and enhance efficiency. We also have some exciting updates to our existing products that will enhance the features and improve performance, ensuring an even better user experience!
The team at K-Rise Systems is amazing! We are excited to highlight one of our outstanding team members, Filip Serwinski, in this edition's Employee Spotlight, recognizing his dedication and valuable contributions to our success.
But that's not all! Mark your calendars because we have some spectacular events lined up for you!
Join us at the 2024 Quest INFOCUS on OCT 1st-3rd at the Sheraton Conference Center in Downtown Denver. We have a great lineup of educational sessions that you won’t want to miss! We are bringing our top developers to answer any questions you might have! K-Rise Systems will be in booth #321 so come by and meet the K-Rise Team! You can also register to win our Nintendo Switch! We would love to meet you and discuss your business process automation needs!
If you couldn’t join us in Dallas for this year’s Quest BLUEPRINT 4D, this edition also features all three sessions from that conference. All the recordings are available for you to watch at any time!
We’ve also added our recent K-Rise webinar recordings to this newsletter! You can watch them anytime on demand!
Don’t forget to register for our upcoming webinars, where we'll cover essential topics that are key to staying ahead in today’s fast-paced Business Process Automation Landscape!
K-Rise No-Code Overview
Many of you are familiar with our Low-Code Tools but we’ve designed a No-Code Platform specifically for solution architects and business analysts with little to no code-writing experience.
We would like to begin by highlighting the power of our No-Code Platform, particularly in how it contrasts with Low-Code solutions. No-Code development stands apart because it introduces an innovative, workflow-driven (workflow, forms, logic, data, etc.) drag-and-drop, and configuration-based canvas that allows users to build web applications— which can also be adapted for mobile use—without writing traditional code.
In traditional Low-Code environments, you’re still somewhat tied to the same methods as coding in traditional Java or C# development, you begin by creating objects and linking them through code, setting up various forms, and defining interactions—like what happens when a user clicks a button. While LowCode accelerates the process it doesn’t fundamentally change the development approach. With No-Code, the approach is completely different. It’s not just about creating forms or objects; it’s about designing the entire business process and logic with pre-built drag-and-drop forms without having to write a single line of code.
The first step in No-Code is drawing out your process using a visual workflow canvas. Instead of starting with forms or screens, No-Code asks bigger questions like:
Why do you need these forms?
Who will be using or approving them and in what order?
What role does each form play in the broader business process?
importance of business processes. Everything you develop in your enterprise essentially follows a business process. According to Wikipedia, a business process is a series of tasks or activities that are performed to achieve a concrete goal.
This concept is at the heart of our No-Code Platform. Whether it’s master data management, employee onboarding, vendor management, or asset tracking, each scenario is a business process. Even something as simple as maintaining a category code in JD Edwards can be a business process, especially when approvals or multiple users are involved.
Take vendor interactions, for instance. A vendor acknowledging a purchase order, submitting an invoice, or requesting modifications to their banking information—each of these scenarios is a business process. Similarly, managing access control, warehouse operations, or work orders all follow a defined process involving multiple users and steps. By streamlining these processes, businesses can improve efficiency, reduce errors, and ensure seamless collaboration across teams and departments.
The Future of No-Code Development
No-code platforms resonate well with solution architects and business analysts. It’s a natural fit. This No-Code approach is transforming how applications are built, making it easier for non-developers to take control of app creation while ensuring seamless integration and robust functionality from the start. All without having to write a single line of code!
K-Rise No-Code Offers:
A No-Code Web (Chrome) IDE that empowers non-programmers, and non-technical people to develop E1 integrated Mobile/Web apps with confidence.
No-Code is a game-changer, allowing your internal team to eliminate your app dev backlog with a modern easy-to-use rapid prototyping & development platform.
EASYProcess allows companies to eliminate or significantly minimize vendor services “spend” by bringing it in-house.
As you explore this No-Code journey, you’ll see how every part of your enterprise is, at its core, a business process—ready to be automated, streamlined, optimi zed, and brought to life through our NoCode development!
Product Updates
K-Rise is excited to present our latest product updates, crafted to transform your Business Process Automation. Building robust applications has never been easier or more efficient. Our recent enhancements ensure your projects remain flexible and adaptive,
Revision 2852: Gallery Link Update To Library
enabling effortless modifications even post-deployment.
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Updated the gallery link in the developer workbench to direct the user to the library instead.
Revision 2853: Low-Code Usage Changes
Removed the Usage feature from the Edit Process popup along with some unnecessary options.
Revision 2854: Standalone Usage Editor
Added a standalone usage editor from an icon for Views and Methods. This defaults to using Google Docs but allows users to swap to the CKEditor.
Revision 2855: UsageEditor Close Button
Added a close button to the UsageEditor.
Revision 2856: Usage Updates
Removed the Usage column from the library and methods pages and add the MethodInfo icon to show the usage instead. Defaulted the Library to the show the Company Library.
Revision 2848: Library Update
Updated the Library API.
Revision 2849: Library DLL s
Updated DLL s needed for the Library s addition to Low-Code.
Revision 2850: Library Updates
Updated the Library in Low-Code to handle copying objects and displaying the related information.
Revision 2851: Library Copy To Project
When copying an object from the library to a project the list is now restricted to projects in DV.
Revision 2852: Gallery Link Update To Library
Updated the gallery link in the developer workbench to direct the user to the library instead.
Revision 2853: Low-Code Usage Changes
Removed the Usage feature from the Edit Process popup along with some unnecessary options.
Revision 420: New Property Requirements
The column name field when adding a new property is now required.
Revision 2854: Standalone Usage Editor
Added a standalone usage editor from an icon for Views and Methods. This defaults to using Google Docs, but allows users to swap to the CKEditor.
Revision 2855: UsageEditor Close Button
Added a close button to the UsageEditor.
Revision 2856: Usage Updates
Removed the Usage column from the library and methods pages and add the MethodInfo icon to show the usage instead. Defaulted the Library to the show the Company Library.
Removed all Low-Code properties from the designer and added a new property called Datasource Parameters to show a datasource's parameters.
Revision 2858 And RunTime Revision 1517: Custom URL Option In ViewToPDF
Added an option to not use custom URL's in the ViewToPD F service.
Revision 2859 And No-Code Revision 668 And RunTime Revision 1519: View No-Code Properties
Added new columns for No-Code properties in views
Revision 625: Task History Download
Added a download button to the task history list.
Revision 626: Add Multiple Entity Properties Fix
Adding multiple entities via the multi widget is failing due to an e xtra line being added on save of the properties. Fixed the query being used to save to fix a recently introduced error.
Revision 627: Visibility And Validation Property Name Enhancement
The Property Name field in the visibility and validation widget now displays as the form field description + [Property Name].
Revision 628: Business Process Page Cleanup
Cleaned up the checked-out info text and removed the "+" button at the top of the page.
Revision 629: Project Environment Label
Added environment labels for No-Code projects.
Revision 630: NameValueCollection Editing
When editing a Name Value Collection the description's current value shows in a label next to the textbox.
Revision 633: Add New Page Fix
Adding a new page to a project is throwing an error on an invalid column. Removed a reference to an invalid column.
The Revision Acknowledgment file is missing for Page Designer causing an error. Added in the JS file.
Revision 635 And RunTime Revision 1504: Grid Joining Fix
Joining data in grids is failing. Reworked the join logic.
Revision 636: BP Category Menu Update
Changed the Business Process Categories menu title and tab title to "BP Categories .
Revision 637 And RunTime Revision 1506: No Code Menu Management
Implemented menu management in the No-IDE via SCM. Users can add new menus and menu items with a tree designer to design them.
Revision 638: NoCode Pages Cleanup
Cleaned up the NCPages page to display NoCode pages in a similar fashion to how BusinessProcesses display including a checked-out info column.
Revision 644: Menu Management UI Fixes
Menu designer was resetting if a new child is added. There was a bug in JS on how tree was loading.
Revision 645: Datasource UI Changes
Renamed the type dropdown to say "Grid and removed the menu description and categor y from the designer header.
Revision 646: Logged Out Controller Fix
If you are logged out, certain actions throw an error. Updated the context for certain actions.
Revision 647: Business Process Entity Promotion Fix
Business Process entities are failing to promote. Updated the column name used in promotion of the entities.
Revision 648: Library Context Loading Fix
The library is loading incorrectly in certain situations. Fixed a check for loading librar y.
Revision 649: PD Promotion Quality Enhancement
Revision 656: Orchestration Page Change
The connections dropdown has been removed from the Orchestrations page and now shows a dropdown of orchestrations to start with.
Revision 657: BPC Page Cleanup
Cleaned up the business process categories page by removing the "Add /Edit" button at the top and adding the checked-out information column.
Revision 658: Add New BPC Fix
Adding a new BusinessProcessCategory shows disabled fields. Enabled fields to allow editing of the fields.
Revision 659: Library Build Data Fix
Overriding a method in Low-Code from a company s library does not clear the build data. Added code to force a rebuild.
Revision 660: Business Process Editor In Read Only
The Business Process Editor page is now viewable in read only mode and values cannot be changed in this mode.
Revision 661: Task Cleanup
The "Add To Priority" checkbox now functions similarly to its Low-Code counterpart except it does not close the popup window after being checked/unchecked. Tasks at the "In Production" status can no longer be assigned a priority.
Updating a task s status via the "View Project Tasks" popup now sets the time in the desired format.
Revision 663: Datasources Column Cleanup
Removed unused columns on the Datasources page and fixed an issue with searching on the list.
Revision 664: M AX Data Length Cleanup
When adding entity properties if a MAX data type is selected, then the data length field is removed.
Revision 665: Audit Search Menu Text Update
The menu text for "Audit Search" has been updated to "Audit Data".
Revision 666: BP Home Page Widget Closing
Updated Business Process Home page widgets to be able to be closed.
Revision 667: Page Designer ViewParameters Fix ViewParameters cannot be added to No-Code pages currently. Added logic to be able to add ViewParameters.
Revision 669: Datasource CallMethod
Added abilities to call a linked method from a grid column action , link a page, and link a business process.
Revision 670: Datasource Externa Fi ter
Choosing the external filter now updates the title name and defaults it to the column name.
Revision 671: Entity Output Updates
Added additional features to arrays in the EntityOutput services.
Revision 1500: Fi e Up oad App Message
A message is now sent to the mobile app when a file uploaded to the DNDFileUpload control finishes so that the mobile app can delete the file locally.
Revision 1502: Mu tip e Thread Log Fi e Write Protection
Multiple threads can try writing to the same logs by deleting the record and readding it. This is causing issues where multiple log files are being created. Switched the query to an update to prevent this issue.
Revision 1503: Ca Method Context Update
Updated where the CallMethod service grabs its context from.
Revision 1505: No-Code Integer Textbox Length
Form Textboxes with integer datatypes now are not restricted by the length property.
Revision 1507: UpdateProperty Fix
Multiple properties were only getting updated if the first property was valid. Separated out the properties to be updated.
Revision 1511: GetMenuData Service Update
Updated all entity types retrieved from the GetMenuData service to use the page title
Revision 1512: GetMenuData Service Fix
Classic application menu s aren t showing anything. Fixed the service to properly output menus for classic applications.
Revision 1513: Datasource Grid Link Fix
Grid links are forwarding to the local copy instead of the system copy. Updated the reference in the system copy.
Revision 1514: Group/Subgroup Widget Loading Fix
Setting a group/subgroup to load a widget does not load that widget on the form. Updated how the form grabs the widget to properly load them.
Revision 1515: Business Process Entity Bui ding
The entity tables get created when the Business Process is built
Employee Spotlight
Filip Serwinski
Introducing this edition’s Employee Spotlight, where we proudly feature Filip Serwinski, a key member of the K-Rise App Development Team. We’re excited to recognize his dedication and the significant contributions he makes to our success.
Can you tell us a little about your background: Where you grew up, went to school/college etc…and how you got into app development?
I was born in Poland though as a child our family moved to America and grew up in Chicago. I went to Lane Tech High School and then to the University of Illinois at Chicago where I ended up studying Computer Science. I enjoyed learning about mathematics and the approach to rules and logic. I enjoy following sports like soccer and basketball.
What inspired you to pursue a career in technology and software development?
Originally, I was very interested in mathematics and considered pursuing something related to math. However, my roommate and a couple of my older friends taught me a little bit about programming and so I ended up pursuing it in college. Technology was considered to be a highly valuable education for the future as technology was evolving and so it seemed like a good opportunity to invest in.
How long have you been working as an app developer, and what brought you to K-Rise?
K-rise is actually my first tech job and I have been working as an app developer for 3 years now. K-rise was one of the companies I applied to after college. I was looking for a professional foot in the door and didn’t know much about K-Rise. It was appealing to me that it was a smaller tech company.
What are some of your hobbies and interests outside of work?
I enjoy lifting outside of work and regularly go to the gym. I enjoy going out with friends to different sporting events and concerts. I also like to follow some of the tech trends and financial trends. I tend to check up on the stock market a fair bit.
What was the first app or piece of software you ever built? How does it compare to the apps you build now?
I think one of the first pieces of software that I built was in a group of school projects. One of those included developing an application to track healthy developments focused on the User experience. Now at K-Rise I have worked on a vast majority of applications and have made changes, fixes, and updates to all aspects.
How do you stay current with the latest app development trends and technologies?
I follow along with some of the leading technologies on social media platforms and read about updates from journalists that report on technologies. I also listen to podcasts.
Have you learned any new programming languages or tools recently that you’re excited to apply?
Generally, since K-Rise is low code there isn’t as much traditional programming. However, I will say occasionally we do write custom javascript. Learning the different aspects of JavaScript has been interesting.
What do you enjoy most about being an app developer?
I think the most enjoyable part of being an app developer is working with such a variety of applications. K-Rise supports multiple applications to our clients and they are built for different purposes. It allows for constant learning and understanding of why certain aspects were built the way they were.
What’s a fun fact about you that most people don’t know?
I played in my high school’s Marching band as a percussionist. I played the bass drum for 2 years and then played the quad tenors for 2 years.
Platform
AP Automation is a way to reduce the manual tasks related to your Accounts Payable Processes.
Our A/P Invoice Automation is based on our Low-Code platform, EASYProcess.
AWS Textract AI-Based Query Document API is used to intelligently get invoice information without needing position-based templates. AP Automation will eliminate time-consuming and error-prone manual processes with a fully automated system that includes all these features:
No Mapping, No Template, OCR AI Does All the Work
Uses EASYProcess Robust Workflow Engine to Handle Approvals & Exceptions
Automated Voucher Entry, 2-Way & 3-Way Matching that Auto Detects PO Receipt
Handling Tolerance & Miscellaneous Supplier Charges such as Freight & Handling Etc.
Vendors to Submit Invoices, Track Invoice Status & Payments, Flip a PO
Scanned Invoices Added to Vouchers as Media Attachments and Saved to the Cloud
Support of PDFs, JPEGs, Tiffs, Paper/Handwritten Invoices
Taking Pictures of Physical Invoices Using a Built In Native App
Using a Low-Code Cloud as Oracle recommends while keeping JDE Vanilla, our acclaimed JDE OVI
Certified (32 & 64 bits) EASYProcess Low-Code Platform provides JDE companies with an easy-to-use AP Automation web & mobile app that is pre-integrated with JDE data & logic.
Recording
BLUEPRINT Session # 3 :
Creating Custom Mobile Applications using Orchestrations - Digital
Work Order: Cycle Count: Purchase Order Receipts for Manufacturing
Case study demonstration / Review of Michelman Mobile apps and integration with JDE using Orchestrations.
Trisha Muir: Michelman Dir. of ERP long realized status quo work order processes had to be improved. One primary reason was the need to improve the visibility to the necessary PPE: hazards and process instructions before starting to manufacture a batch and capturing the acknowledgment from the operator. Michelman was able to add validations within the process to minimize waste and failed batches resulting in cost savings.
Sustainability is one of Michelman s core values; digitizing the paperwork order helps them to
achieve their goal of reducing the use of paper globally. Deployment is based on work center Zebra tablets with bar coding OCR embedded.
The Cycle Count app was created to allow associates from the office to participate in the annual Physical Inventory using their company phones. Michelman will also demonstrate mobile apps in process: Purchase Order Receipts and Picking/Shipping as well as opportunities to streamline master data and customer onboarding.
Recording
July 2 - 2024
K-Rise EASYPay Webinar: Streamlining JDE Card/ACH Payments:
Who’s Who providing:
Full Order-to-Cash Automation, Maximum PCI Security – Includes AR Portal Account (AR) Information Sales/Quotes Orders
This is a great app for Employees or Customers!
We’re asking participants to download our “EASYProcess” Native App from the Apple or Google Play Store. After we’ve created the app… with a simple QR scan you can sign in and test the CRM app on your phone. After 2 days, contact K-Rise for an updated user ID.
Ask us about enhancing the E1 CRM mobile app...
.Alerts/Notifications: e.g., Dollar Threshold, Item(s), Substitute
Functionality: Edit Customers / Orders, Workflow, Invoices, Price & Availability, Address Mapping, Notes, and Customs. Link to Recording
August 22 - 2024
E1 AR Credit Card / ACH Payments App:
Start with Employee & Customer Self-Service Portal
“Payments” are not part of base E1 Sales Orders & Invoices.
K-Rise EASYPay has filled this gap for JDE companies for 19 years!
EASYPay Competitive Exclusives:
EASYPay is 100% compliant:
Oracle Validated Integration (OVI) Certified: both 32 and 64-bit
PCI-DSS Accredited: (Scans, QSA, etc.)
EASYPay use cases allow payment functionality “inside” E1 (Sales Orders, Invoices).
But… just the EASYPay Portal provides many clients with most or all Card/ACH requirements.
The EASYPay Portal can be implemented quickly and affordably.
This webinar will predominately focus on the 24x7 E1 Payments Portal for Customers & Employees
CPA Security Controls Certified: SOC 2, Type 2 Open AR Invoice
1 ACH for E1 AR Invoice Collections: ACH is perfect for recurring payments. Yes, cards provide immediate processing, but, with higher fees. ACH transactions incur lower costs & risk (fraud). The demo uses ACH test accounts from UTA (United TranzActions) and Visa CyberSource.
2 ANY/ALL Payment Gateways & Processors: CyberSource, Authorize.net, PayPal, Adyen, FIS, Fiserv, Chase Paymentech, United TranzActions, etc. We simply use your existing MID (merchant ID).
3 AWS Deployed: A very safe public cloud, even used by the DOD
Link to Recording
SEPTEMBER 5 - 2024
E1Pre-Built Warehouse Mobile Apps CreatingEfficiencies:
Eliminate OutdatedManual & Paper Processes
The K-Rise Warehouse App Suite ispart ofour extensive No-Code E1integrated appsfor:
Procure-to-Pay
Order-to-Cash
Master Data Management
Custom Apps
Bar / QR Code & OCR scanning, an easy-to-use user interface that automates the storage, movement, and management of goods within a warehouse or DC.
Device independence across: phone (Android & iOS), tablet, laptop allows you to choose the right devices for your users.
AWS / SaaS deployed the apps area breezetoset up and provide automated updating.
These pre-built yet personalized apps are real-time integrated with E1 using Orchestrations, BSFN’s or a combination… your choice.
The webinar will demonstrate the following apps:
Inventory Inquiry: Analyze inventory availability, quantity, and location. Monitor their stock levels and product movement. Real-time tracking reports.
PO Receipt: Ensures the correct receipt and processing of goods or services ordered through a PO. Dynamic quantity validation and receipt status updates.
Item Transfer: Easy, seamless item transfers between locations. De fine transfer routes, set up approval workflows, or generating transfer reports
Item Issue: Track the quantity of items taken out of stock & update the data. Streamlined stock management, enable accurate trend identification and demand forecasts.
Cycle Counting: Audit and align inventory levels within a warehouse. Reduce errors and improving cost e fficiency. Comprehensive analytics & reports, gain insight into inventory trends and discrepancies, mitigating stoc kouts.
Work Order Approve: Streamline project lifecycle management with dynamic on-demand progress trac king. This enables efficient resource allocation, reduced delays, and ris k mitigation.
Link to Recording Link to Slides
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