CAT’s JDE Portfolio of Upgrade Tools
One key component of our comprehensive JDE Upgrade Approach
The use of CAT’s Proprietary Portfolio of JDE Upgrade Tools results in clean data, speed of upgrade, complete retrofit, environment synchronization and a unique go-live checklist that significantly reduces risk and ensuring success.
What makes CAT JDE Upgrade Process unique is our overall approach. In addition to providing our JDE customers with CAT’s Proprietary Portfolio of JDE Upgrade Tools we incorporate a comprehensive process that will assist you in selecting the correct upgrade path.
CAT’S Unique JDE Upgrade Process Components
CAT Business Value and Upgrade Assessment
Before upgrading to a new JDE release, CAT’s Business Value and Upgrade Assessment will allow you to map how to optimize what you currently have, take advantage of the features of the new release and evaluate any additional modules you do not use that may fit with your business requirements.
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CAT Proprietary Portfolio of JDE Upgrade Tools
CAT’s tools focus on the key areas critical to the success of any upgrade. Data Preparation, Data Conversion, Customization Retrofit and Testing Readiness
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CAT JDE Upgrade Methodology
CAT’s JDE Upgrade Methodology is based on JDE best practices - yet is customized to meet your unique business and industry needs. The unique differentiators that CAT offers to help your company upgrade to a new JDE Release includes the three major elements of Industry knowledge, Business Process knowledge and deep JDE Expertise
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JDE Solutions for the Manufacturing Tier 1 and 2 Suppliers Designed to meet the unique needs of today’s Manufacturing OEM’s
Production Planning
and Scheduling
and Scheduling
Strategically scheduling automotive production to meet demand, minimize lead times, optimize resources, and ensure quality and efficiency
JDE Digital Supply Chain Execution (DSE)
Shop Floor
Control
Control
Managing automotive manufacturing processes on the shop floor to ensure efficiency, quality, safety, and adherence to production schedules
Quality Control
and Compliance
and Compliance
Ensuring automotive products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements through rigorous testing, inspection, and compliance measures


The promise of JDE EnterpriseOne DSE and the people who implemented it
At C&A Technology, we're revolutionizing the way we work with the rollout of JDE EnterpriseOne DSE. This system cuts down on unnecessary manual work and aligns perfectly with industry standards, making our operations smoother with OEMs. What does this mean for everyone involved?
Our customers are happier because their orders are delivered on time and working with OEMs has never been easier. Our team, the real rock stars, are making sure businesses can achieve more with less hassle. We're all about simplifying processes and enhancing performance—and that’s exactly what we’re achieving.
DSE offers a comprehensive range of capabilities designed to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
Here are some of the key features:
Automatic processing of customer EDI demand signals directly into JD Edwards, minimizing the need for human intervention. This includes handling:
- EDI 850 ORDERS for purchase orders,
- EDI 830 DELFOR for material releases,
- EDI 862 DELJIT for shipping schedule releases.
Reduction of errors and lead times through the elimination of manual data rekeying and validation for PDF based EDI documents, thereby boosting productivity and improving on-time delivery.
Removal of customizations from previously implemented EDI 850 ORDERS purchase orders, enhancing standardization.
Use of EDI 830 DELFOR material releases to refine forecasting processes, smooth out projections, and establish a reliable basis for the Master Production Schedule in the manufacturing setting.
Implementation of the JD Edwards DSE module to specifically address the unique requirements of the truck and heavy equipment sectors. This includes:
- Netting requirements for shipping and planning schedules
- Management of customer numbers and revision levels
- Enhanced visibility and control over schedules and history
- Standard pack rounding
- Net variance reporting with tolerance alerts and notifications
- Integration of forecasts with actual data
- Detailed cumulative management including tracking by product and cartons
- Calculations for cumulative to net conversions, and reconciliations
- Monitoring of production status with ahead/behind calculations
- Comprehensive cumulative rollback, maintenance, and historical data handling
JD Edwards Software for Manufacturers
Tailored solutions designed to meet your specific company needs
Automotive OEM’s
Producing vehicles and automotive components
Aerospace OEM’s
Robotic systems, Inspection tools, Measuring machines and testing (NDT) devices
Electronics OEM’s
Designing and producing electronic devices and components
Machinery OEM’s
Building industrial machinery, equipment, and tools












