Automated Regression Testing Success Stories

ERP systems are evolving rapidly, with frequent updates essential to keeping them running smoothly. But with every change comes the challenge of testing, a process that, when done manually, often slows projects, limits coverage, and increases the risk of errors post-go-live.

For many QA teams, these hurdles translate into long test cycles, high costs, and gaps in assurance. In today’s environment of constant ERP change, manual testing simply can’t keep up.

This is where test automation makes a difference. By streamlining testing, accelerating upgrades, and reducing project risks, automation gives businesses the agility and reliability they need to thrive.

Fortest, Fortude’s automated regression testing tool, has helped businesses do exactly that. Below, we share how three organizations transformed ERP testing with Fortest, achieving faster, safer, and more efficient ERP upgrades.

Wanted: Faster ERP updates with broader test coverage

HamiltonJet, a global leader in waterjet propulsion based in New Zealand, had recently migrated to Infor M3, spanning finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and aftermarket services. Their ERP upgrades were slowed down by long regression cycles, limited coverage, and bottlenecks from scarce SMEs.

The Fortest transformation

• Prebuilt test libraries to streamline regression cycles
• End-to-end workflow automation to reduce manual effort
• Change impact analysis to optimize test coverage
• Automation to reduce reliance on SMEs

An agile ERP landscape

With Fortest, HamiltonJet expects regression testing effort to drop by up to 90%, freeing SME bandwidth and increasing coverage. Faster, lower-risk ERP updates mean the business can adopt improvements more quickly while maintaining agility.

Customer comments

“We want to reduce our reliance on manual testing while maintaining confidence during every M3 release. With Fortest, we will be able to cut down testing time, expand our coverage to include complex integrations, and free up our business users to focus on higher-value initiatives.” -Dominic Feran, ERP Manager at HamiltonJet.

Impact:This Fortest intervention is expected to reduce regression testing for HamiltonJet by up to 90%, and increase their test coverage in addition to freeing SME bandwidth.

Wanted: Faster, lower-risk ERP upgrades for an on-premises system

An Australian frozen food manufacturer faced significant delays with ERP upgrades. Without automation, completing two Microsoft Cloud Platform upgrades — or similar major changes — would have taken 4–6 months. The company also struggled with the delayed detection of issues, risking disruptions close to production.

The Fortest transformation

• Early issue detection before reaching production
• Full test suite executed monthly after server maintenance
• Shared test results with rapid issue resolution
• Ongoing support to sustain upgrade readiness

Upgrades without the wait

Less than a year after implementation, the company successfully completed two MCP upgrades and one OS upgrade in just two months, along with multiple system changes within weeks. Early issue detection prevented production delays, while accelerated testing saved months of effort. Encouraged by these results, the manufacturer is now expanding automation beyond ERP to other internal applications.

Impact: Now, less than a year into being implemented, Fortest has enabled the company to successfully complete two MCP upgrades and one OS upgrade within just two months, along with several other system changes within a few weeks.

Wanted: Reliable ERP upgrades without system disruption

Wanted: Reliable ERP upgrades without system disruption

A leading Australian dairy manufacturer, constantly evolving to meet growing customer demand, found that frequent Infor M3 upgrades often destabilized its existing system. Manual testing, while cheaper upfront, became increasingly time-consuming and resource-heavy, slowing processes and raising long-term costs.

The Fortest transformation

• Built on open-source tools to simplify M3 test automation
• Reusable M3-specific libraries for faster implementation
• Industry-specific workflows to accelerate end-to-end testing
• Continuous support and framework updates for scalability

A resilient ERP system
With Fortest, the manufacturer reduced manual regression testing effort by up to 90%. Testing cycles became faster, more accurate, and less resource-intensive. The team gained early visibility into test results, enabling smoother ERP upgrades and freeing resources for strategic work.