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Infoteamdagene 2026: Shifting the Focus from ERP Complexity to Operational Intent

Infoteamdagene 2026 highlighted a critical shift in enterprise technology: success is no longer defined by managing ERP complexity, but by enabling operational intent. As AI and low-code platforms evolve, organizations are moving from static systems of record to agile, execution-driven environments that turn ideas into action faster than ever before.

Speaker presenting on stage at an Infoteam event, with a large screen showing ‘Infoteam 40 years’ anniversary branding and an audience seated in front; Novacura was a sponsor.
April 1, 2026
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Another year at Infoteamdagene has confirmed a critical shift in the Norwegian manufacturing and logistics landscape. As we gathered in 2026, the conversation has moved past the simple “how-to” of ERP upgrades. The real challenge facing leaders today is the Complexity Barrier.

The ERP Complexity Barrier

For many organizations running IFS or M3, the ERP has become a “black box” for the shop floor. While the system is technically capable, the user interface often demands that a warehouse worker or production lead acts like a data entry clerk.

When the process is too complex to report in real-time, people revert to paper, spreadsheets, or “memory-based reporting.” This creates a dangerous lag. By the time the data reaches the management dashboard, it’s already historical fiction. This lack of real-time visibility is the primary villain of operational efficiency.

From "ERP First" to "User First"

At Infoteamdagene, we demonstrated that the solution isn’t to customize the ERP core further – it’s to layer it. By using Novacura Flow as a process-optimizing low-code layer, you can keep your IFS or M3 “clean” while giving your staff mobile-first tools designed specifically for their environment.

Instead of asking a technician to navigate twenty screens, we provide a guided workflow that asks only what is necessary at that exact moment. The ERP logic remains in the background; the Operational Intent remains in the foreground.

35% Claim Reduction and Strategic Control

We don’t just talk about “better UX” – we talk about measurable business outcomes. A standout example shared during the event was a recent customer case involving a complex manufacturing environment.

By implementing a guided, real-time reporting workflow, the organization achieved a 35% reduction in claims. This wasn’t magic; it was the result of Strategic Control. The system forced mandatory quality checks and real-time material validation directly at the point of work.

Strategic Result: When you eliminate the possibility of human error during data entry, you don’t just get better data—you get a better product. This level of control allows the purchasing department to trust inventory levels implicitly, reducing emergency orders and stabilizing the supply chain.

Explore the full Case Study: 35% Claim Reduction and Strategic Control

Infographic showing operational transformation at Møre Trafo: before—paper-heavy process with 3,000 sheets per week and 70+ hours; after—digital workflow with zero sheets and instant ERP sync via mobile and database.

Decoupling for the Cloud

If there is one takeaway from Infoteamdagene 2026, it is this: The move to the Cloud (IFS Cloud or M3 CE) is inevitable, but your customizations don’t have to be a weight around your neck.

The smartest move a manufacturing manager can make today is to decouple their unique business processes from the ERP core. By building your mobile apps, logistics workflows, and MES-lite layers in Novacura Flow, you ensure that your next ERP upgrade is a “non-event.” You gain the agility to change your process in hours, not months, without ever touching the standard ERP code.

Summary

The era of “fighting the ERP” is over. The highlights from this year’s Infoteam event make it clear: the winners will be those who can translate complex data structures into simple, actionable steps for their workforce.

Are you ready to bridge the gap between your ERP and your operations?

Connect with our experts to see Novacura Flow in action.

Łukasz Majer

Business Solutions Director at Novacura
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