Infor M3 Automated Testing Solutions

Fortest is Fortude’s proprietary, open-source-based automated testing platform, specifically engineered for the nuances of Infor CloudSuite environments. The managed services offered by Fortude extend beyond non-M3 ERPs as well and covers a wide range of CloudSuite ERPs. The key features include the out-of-the-box support for industry-standard flows that are built for M3 including Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, and Drop Ship. It also has domain-specific libraries to reduce script development time such as fashion, food and beverage and industrial manufacturing test packs. The scripts are adaptable to different plants and business units or regions making it reusable and sustainable. It is also CI/CD compatible as it has seamless integration with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and GitLab. Additionally, the custom dashboards indicate real-time metrics, defect density, and code coverage boosting the efficiency of the process.

Business value:

• 90% faster regression cycles, accelerating go-to-market for new features.
• Up to 50% lower test maintenance costs due to reusable assets.
• Improved compliance with better audit readiness and traceability.
• Scalability for global rollouts, ensuring consistent quality regardless of location.

Fortude’s automation managed services

Beyond just technology, Fortude delivers strategic value through its automation managed services by helping organizations build smarter, more sustainable testing practices. This includes offering test strategy advisory to ensure test coverage aligns closely with business goals, setting up a scalable Automation Center of Excellence (CoE) to establish a scalable automation practice within the business, and continuously optimizing test suites based on change impact analysis. By focusing on both technical execution and strategic alignment, Fortude helps businesses get more value from their automation efforts over time.

These services ensure organizations derive ongoing value from automation, not just during implementation, but throughout the ERP lifecycle.

1. Start with business-critical workflows: Prioritize test automation for revenue-impacting processes.
2. Ensure test modularity: Design tests to be data-driven and environment-agnostic for maximum reuse.
3. Align with DevOps: Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines for real-time quality feedback.
4. Involve business users: Equip them with tools and dashboards to review test outcomes and raise exceptions.
5. Adopt shift-left practices: Begin testing early in the development lifecycle to catch issues sooner.
6. Maintain a test data strategy: Automate test data generation and masking to ensure relevance and security.

Infor CloudSuite is a powerful engine driving operations for global businesses. But with power comes complexity. Infor M3 automated testing solutions help ensure your environment evolves with minimal disruption and maximum confidence.

By adopting Fortude’s Fortest and leveraging our automation managed services, organizations can transform testing from a reactive cost center into a proactive enabler of innovation.

Get in touch to schedule a Fortest demo or talk to our ERP experts.