The JDE Connection

Latest Episodes:

Ep 93 – Intro to IIBA and BABOK with Nathan Diamond Jan 27, 2026

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In this episode, Chandra and Paul chat with guest, Nathan Diamon from Ajinomoto Foods North America, about the role of business analysts in the JD Edwards (JDE) environment. Nathan shares his unique journey from IT infrastructure into business analysis, highlighting how technical skills and curiosity helped him navigate business processes and relationships. The conversation explores the value of IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) certifications, particularly the BABOK (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge), which provides foundational knowledge and best practices for business analysts.

03:53 Introducing Nathan Diamond

07:36 What Makes A Good Business Analyst?

13:14 What is the BABOK?

15:35 Business Analysis Certifications Overview

18:28 The Cost Of Skipping the “Why”

27:12 Midwesternism of the Day

Ep 92 – JD Edwards Community News: Staying Current, Staying Connected Jan 20, 2026

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In this episode, Chandra and Paul catch listeners up on the latest JD Edwards community news and product updates. They discuss recent product announcements, highlight two major upcoming events, mention useful resources like the Quest Oracle Community newsletter and LinkedIn updates, tease an upcoming episode focused on JD Edwards purchase order approval delegation, and wrap up with the Midwesternism of the day.

01:35 January Product Updates

04:02 Quest Community Newsletter

04:34 Upcoming Quest Events

12:20 Enterprise Automation and Purchase Orders

14:35 Midwesternism

Ep 91 - Mobile Apps Strategy Jan 13, 2026

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In this episode, Chandra and Paul kick off the new year with a discussion about JD Edwards' mobile app strategy. They address a frequently asked question: why doesn't JD Edwards offer more mobile apps? Paul explains that JD Edwards shifted from providing a suite of mobile apps to an "enablement strategy," allowing customers to build their own fit-for-purpose mobile solutions using tools like Orchestrator and Oracle Visual Builder. The hosts highlight the continued availability of a PO Approval mobile app and encourage listeners to submit ideas for new apps via Oracle's enhancement request process.

04:16 JDE Shifts to Enablement Strategy

09:31 Streamlining Integration Through Orchestrator

10:35 The One Mobile App JDE has

12:11 Learn JDE Mobile Platform and Solutions

14:00 PO Approvals in the Product Catalog

17:40 Midwesternism

Resources

Learn JDE – Mobile Platform and Solutions: https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E84502_01/learnjde/mobile.html

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Mobile Strategy: https://support.oracle.com/epmos/faces/DocumentDisplay?_afrLoop=392297712248224&id=2652952.1&_afrWindowMode=0&_adf.ctrlstate=wjgjptbmd_4

Getting Started with Oracle Visual Builder and Orchestrator for JD Edwards: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/learning-path/getting-started-with-visual-builder-and-orchestrator-for-jd-edwards/128274

PO Approval Mobile Application: https://apexapps.oracle.com/pls/apex/f?p=103254:8:121656864344537::NO::P8_FEATURE_ID,P8_PRODUCT_ID,P8_LAYER_ID:263789653039579542459653088815394116340,208136276869697198410960926144257606832,208126803266041475109735961320172569774

Convert PO Approval Mobile Progressive Web Application (PWA) to Web PWA App:

https://apexapps.oracle.com/pls/apex/f?p=103254:8:121656864344537::NO::P8_FEATURE_ID,P8_PRODUCT_ID,P8_LAYER_ID:77131914658374572604531825412304839676,208136276869697198410960926144257606832,208126803266041475109735961320172569774

Ep 90 - 2025 Year in Review Dec 30, 2025

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In this episode, Chandra and Paul reflect on the highlights of 2025, recapping their favorite moments, learning experiences, and notable topics covered throughout the year. They discuss everything from technical deep dives into JDE features and functionality to broader themes such as leadership, the challenges of adoption, and managing change within organizations. The hosts also emphasize the importance of thoughtful customization, good design practices, and effective security strategies, often drawing on insights from their expert guests. They touch on the growing influence of AI and automation, the ongoing evolution of the JDE community, and the value of staying connected and curious.

02:10 Reflecting on 2025 Conversations

05:10 Future-Proofing Through Standards

09:56 AI: Buzzword or Game-Changer?

11:25 People Before Things

16:56 Adoption and Enablement Challenges

19:32 Overcoming Barriers to Adoption

23:13 Collaboration, Anticipation, and Impact Analysis

25:10 Adoption Challenges for Tailored Solutions

28:18 Midwesternism of the Day

Resources:

If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org

Ep 89 - The New MOS with Yannick Melendez Dec 23, 2025

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In this episode, Chandra and Paul are joined by Yanncik Melendez, Senior Manager for Oracle Support, to discuss the recent modernization of the Oracle support portal. The conversation centers on the new look and feel of the portal, search functionalities, and changes in bug tracking and certification access. Yannick Melendez explains how searching for bugs now requires an SR (service request) and emphasizes the importance of accurate filtering and using the product filter to navigate the expanded JD Edwards services. They also address user questions, offer tips for using the new interface, and highlight the continuity of support processes despite the platform shift.

02:30 Introduction to Yannick Melendez

04:53 Modernizing the Support Platform

06:01 Bug Tracking and Support Process

10:30 The New MOS Search Tips

14:54 Certifications Search Guidance

17:35 Customer Support Resources

21:55 JDE Milestone Events

23:15 Older SRs in New Portal

25:11 Midwesternism of the Day

Resources:

New MOS Documentation:

https://support.oracle.com/knowledgefs/?docId=MC1 (portal documentation and video demo)

https://support.oracle.com/knowledgefs/?docId=KA10 (MOS Information Center)

If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org

Ep 88 – Paul’s European Tour Dec 16, 2025

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In this episode of the JDE Connection podcast, Chandra and Paul reconnect after Paul's brief absence, discussing the challenges and benefits of hosting solo and duo episodes. Paul shares highlights from his recent travels to Europe for Oracle's Applications Unlimited (AU) Sales Days, offering insights into how JD Edwards customers across various European cities engage with regional user groups, product updates, and collaborative mini-conferences. The hosts explore business trends around centralized versus decentralized IT structures and how these models impact technical debt, innovation, and adoption within organizations.

04:33 Where was Paul?

08:25 Oracle's Applications Unlimited Conference Overview

12:01 ERP's Role in Business Strategy

13:30 Centralized vs. Decentralized Business Models

16:58 AI Discussions Surprisingly Absent

21:52 Midwesternism of the Week

Resources:

If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org

Ep 87 - P95110 for BAs: Event Rules Without the Fear Factor Dec 09, 2025

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In this episode of the JDE Connection podcast, Chandra hosts solo while Paul is in Europe presenting and meeting with customers. Chandra recaps her snowy Colorado experience post-Thanksgiving and highlights a useful tool for business analysts: the “Search Event Rule Objects” application (P95110), which simplifies accessing and reviewing event rules without involving developers or risking accidental changes. She connects this topic to previous episodes on Form Design Aid, emphasizing how it empowers analysts to troubleshoot, validate logic, and write clearer requirements more independently.

05:10 What Tables Does this Application Update Revisited

08:03 P95110 Search Event Rule Objects

08:50 Why is P95110 so helpful for BA’s

10:33 Midwesternism of the Day

Resources:

Document 626534.1 How do you print Event Rules to a file? https://support.oracle.com/support/?kmContentId=626534&page=sptemplate&sptemplate=km-article

If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org

Ep 86 - Giving Thanks Nov 27, 2025

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In this special Thanksgiving episode, Chandra and Paul pause their usual programming to express gratitude to their listeners, colleagues, and partners. The hosts exchange heartfelt thanks for each other's contributions and creativity, acknowledge Oracle's commitment to the JD Edwards product and its roadmap, and appreciate Quest and the production crew—including their editor—for making the podcast possible. Above all, they celebrate the supportive, collaborative JDE community, promising to continue sharing episodes that inspire, educate, and connect everyone in the ecosystem.

Ep 85 – FDA for BAs (Part 3): Turning Curiosity into Confidence Nov 25, 2025

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In this episode, Chandra and Paul dive into a detailed discussion on JD Edwards’ Form Design Aid (FDA). They explore how to trace where application values come from—whether tables or calculated logic—using FDA, highlighting a challenging example with the Job Status Inquiry and a more straightforward one with the Contract Billing Line Inquiry. The hosts emphasize practical troubleshooting tips, the usefulness of FDA for business analysts, and the power of reverse engineering in JD Edwards.

04:54 Running Adventures Overseas

07:14 Where are these values coming from?

10:25 Job Status Inquiry Complexity Explained

13:15 A Simpler Case: Contract Billing Inquiry

16:04 Data Fields vs. Business View

19:23 Business View Update and Fetching

23:30 Understanding Application Behavior Easily

28:02 Understanding Form Tools Discrepancies

29:10 Midwesternism of the Day

Resources:

Form Design Aid: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/development-tools/9.2.x/eotfd/development-tools-form-design-aid-overview.html

If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org

Ep 84 – Enterprise Automation and Product Adoption Nov 18, 2025

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In this episode, Chandra and Paul cover the latest JD Edwards (JDE) product updates, focusing on the recent release of tools and applications Update 26. They discuss the significance of aligning release numbers for simplicity, the nature of maintenance packs, and the importance of stability over rushing enhancements. The conversation then turns to enterprise automation, specifically the use of the process modeler to identify bottlenecks and drive adoption. The hosts emphasize the need for deeper analysis beyond surface-level process mapping and encourage collaboration between IT and business units to uncover root causes and find lasting solutions. Both hosts highlight the value of continuous learning, empowering teams to explore new tools, and partnering with business stakeholders for successful implementation.

05:11 Empowering Customers Through New Capabilities

08:44 The Challenge Behind Product Adoption

13:27 From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs

15:20 Partnering for Adoption

23:48 Identifying Blind Spots

27:32 Midwesternism of the Day

Resources:

Learn more about Enterprise Automation and how to get started, implement, and use on LearnJDE: https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E84502_01/learnjde/enterprise-automation.html#

If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org