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The JDE Connection

Chandra Wobschall and Paul Houtkooper

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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  • Avg 32 min
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  • #105
    May 12 · 45 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

  • #104
    April 28 · 38 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

  • #103
    April 21 · 38 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/

  • #102
    April 14 · 31 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 tools 11:45 Are we wired for this level of productivity? 12:55 Chandra’s brain is a single threaded job queue 13:34 Challenges of using AI for writing 17:10 Tech companies cutting costs 22:47 Investing in yourself with learning 25:14 Reflecting on past tech changes 27:28 Midwesternism of the Day Resources: HR Executive Article: https://hrexecutive.com/81000-people-shared-their-dreams-for-ai-heres-what-hr-leaders-owe-them/

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