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Novacura at M3UA UK 2026: Turning ERP Limitations into Connected Workflows

May 14, 2026
5 min to read

The modern manufacturing and logistics landscape requires absolute harmony between core enterprise resource planning and rapid, physical floor execution. For enterprises running Infor M3 or transitioning to Infor CloudSuite, evaluating how well software supports actual day-to-day work remains a continuous priority. To address these critical realities, the 2026 M3 User Association (M3UA) UK Conference took place over two days at the Hilton St. George’s Park in Burton Upon Trent, UK.

As an event designed to foster heavy participation through workshops, roundtables, and technical presentations, it serves as a premier venue for exchange between M3 users, suppliers, and Infor experts. Novacura is proud to support this community as a Golden Sponsor, welcoming attendees to Booth 4 to discuss practical process improvement rather than theoretical technology hype.

The High Cost of the "Last Mile" of Data

In asset-intensive sectors like manufacturing and distribution, a recurring operational vulnerability exists: the gap between desired business processes and the exact functionality currently supported within the central ERP. While core systems handle broad financial data and massive material requirements planning excellently, they frequently lose traction at the edge of operations. This disconnect represents the “last mile” of data, and it is often the most expensive square foot of a facility.

When warehouse management, shop-floor production reporting, or field maintenance operations are left outside the direct reach of the ERP, organizations face immediate inefficiencies. Workers are forced to rely on manual spreadsheets, paper-based tracking, or analog workarounds. This absence of direct connectivity introduces data-logging delays, spikes inventory error rates, and severely degrades overall supply chain visibility. Organizations cannot afford blind spots on the factory floor; to optimize lead times, the operational execution layer must align perfectly with the central digital record.

Extending the Core Without Custom Modification

The solution to this execution gap is not to abandon or heavily customize the central system. Custom modifications introduce high long-term costs and jeopardize future upgrade paths to Infor CloudSuite. Instead, Novacura provides a technical bridge through Novacura Flow.

By acting as a flexible, process-optimizing workflow layer, Novacura Flow extends Infor M3 beyond its traditional core. It links complex enterprise data structures directly to real operational execution via intuitive mobile and web applications. Instead of forcing technicians and operators to adapt to rigid ERP transaction codes, Novacura Flow shapes the system to the user’s natural physical workflow. This targeted extension eliminates analog bottlenecks, enforces automated data validation at the point of origin, and turns standard ERP constraints into distinct operational advantages.

Mobile Workflows, Process Efficiency, and Embedded AI Services

A central highlight of our participation at the M3UA UK Conference was a dedicated strategy session designed to show exactly how this architecture operates in practice.

  • Date & Time: May 12 at 15:00

  • Presentation Title: “Novacura: Extending Infor M3 with Modern Mobile Apps, Workflows, and AI Services”

This session moved past theoretical technology concepts to present a practical, technical deep dive into extending your current M3 ecosystem. We demonstrated how practical AI services can be embedded directly into standard mobile processes to reduce human error. Specifically, we showcased an AI-assisted goods receipt use case, demonstrating how computer vision and automated data extraction can cross-reference physical inbound shipments against digital purchase orders instantly, stripping manual friction from the receiving dock.

Furthermore, the presentation featured real-world impact metrics, highlighting how companies like Rudd Equipment utilize custom-tailored mobile workflows to dramatically improve technician reporting accuracy and overall process efficiency. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to introduce automation without rebuilding their entire core infrastructure.

Meet the Experts at Booth 4

Throughout the two-day event, Novacura’s senior experts were stationed at Booth 4 to help organizations assess their current process KPIs, tackle logistics bottlenecks, and design actionable digital roadmaps.

Our onsite team includes:

  • Aksel Jarlbäck

  • Robin Huizer

  • Greg Warner

At the booth, visitors could explore the Novacura Flow Marketplace in action and view pre-built, AI-generated app blueprints that accelerate deployment times for common logistics and maintenance scenarios. Additionally, keeping with our focus on clear, structured system building, we were hosting a LEGO giveaway. It serves as a symbolic reminder that even the most complex enterprise architectures are ultimately constructed from simple, robust, and cleanly integrated building blocks.

Absolute Operational Visibility and Clear Process Control

The ultimate objective for any manufacturing or logistics enterprise is to achieve total operational visibility. True efficiency is unlocked when every material movement, shop-floor declaration, and maintenance log is captured precisely when and where it occurs.

By utilizing Novacura Flow to cleanly connect central enterprise systems with real-world execution, M3 users eliminate data latency, driving down lead times and ensuring accurate reporting across the entire supply chain. The 2026 M3UA UK Conference provides the ideal framework to evaluate these strategies, helping your organization build a resilient, future-proof bridge between high-level ERP systems and real-world operational execution.

Aksel Jarlbäck

VP Sales, Novacura
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The High Cost of the "Last Mile" of Data Extending the Core Without Custom Modification Mobile Workflows, Process Efficiency, and Embedded AI Services Absolute Operational Visibility and Clear Process Control

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