The system your organization runs on and the technology that drives it is constantly evolving. With business environments shifting fast, adaptability is key to staying ahead. Whether you’re on Infor M3 or another platform, the right tools can make all the difference. That’s where Fortude’s extensions and accelerators come in.

Built to simplify, streamline, and supercharge operations, our solutions bridge functionality gaps, enhance efficiency, and automate tedious processes. From industry-specific enhancements to test automation, we help businesses get more from their tech investments—without the hassle of lengthy custom developments.

This blog gives you a quick guide to Fortude’s products, extensions, and accelerators—and how they can support your business.

Simplifying data management in multi-tenant M3

Handling data in a multi-tenant environment can be complex – especially when it comes to migrations, mass updates, or transactional uploads. Whether you’re an IT professional managing large datasets or a business user needing quick updates, the right tools can make all the difference. Fortude’s data upload solutions for multi-tenant M3 are designed to streamline this process, making data handling faster, more accurate, and less tedious.

M3 Data Mover – Client Application

For those looking for a flexible, high-performance solution for bulk data uploads, M3 Data Mover is a powerful client-side application that simplifies the process.

• Works with multiple data sources – Uploads data directly from CSV files or SQL databases.
  
  
• Handles complex data formats – Supports user-defined delimiters, preventing data corruption when dealing with addresses, descriptions, or other fields containing commas.
  
  
• Fast and efficient – Uses multi-threaded processing to upload large volumes of data in parallel, reducing processing time significantly.
  
  
• Seamless integration with M3 – Supports data uploads via M3 REST APIs and web services for a smooth and secure transfer.

Data Upload Software Development Kit (SDK)

If you need a user-friendly, built-in solution for mass data uploads, Data Upload SDK offers seamless integration within M3 itself.

• No installations required – Available as an add-on application, accessible through menus or the user homepage.
  
  
• Excel-based uploads – Designed for business users, supporting uploads directly from Excel files.
  
  
• Handles complex transactions – Supports multi-sheet Excel uploads, ensuring smooth handling of both header and detail transactions (e.g., purchase order headers in one sheet, corresponding purchase order lines in another).

Sales Price List Manager

Managing price lists in Infor M3 can be complex, requiring multiple screens and manual processes. Fortude’s Price List Manager simplifies this with a centralized, intuitive interface that streamlines price list creation, updates, and bulk management.

• One unified interface – Manage all price list functions from a single screen
  
  
• Easy price list creation & updates – Quickly create, amend, and close price lists
  
  
• Bulk data management – Download and upload price lists via Excel sheets
  
  
• Increased efficiency – Reduce manual effort and improve accuracy

Streamlining packaging and labeling with smart integrations

In the fast-moving world of logistics and distribution, accurate labeling and seamless carrier integration are essential for smooth operations. Whether it’s ensuring compliance with industry standards, reducing manual data entry, or simplifying outbound shipping, having the right tools can make all the difference. Fortude’s packaging solutions help businesses standardize labeling, integrate with transport carriers, and automate key processes—saving time and minimizing errors.

Bartender Integration

Labeling is a critical part of packaging, and Fortude’s Bartender Integration makes it effortless by connecting Infor M3 with Bartender—one of the most widely used labeling software solutions in the industry.

• Pre-built integration – Seamlessly connects M3 with Bartender’s extensive library of barcode and (Radio Frequency Identification) RFID labels.
  
  
• Supports industry-standard labels – Easily map data from M3 to generate Master Pack Labels, UCC Labels, Pallet Labels, Inbound Packing Lists, Case Labels, and Content Labels.
  
  
• Eliminates manual work – Automates label generation, reducing errors and ensuring compliance with customer and logistics provider requirements.

For businesses handling high volumes of shipments, this integration ensures that packaging labels are always accurate and up to industry standards.

Outbound Packaging Manager

Beyond labeling, efficient shipping requires smooth communication between your ERP and transport carriers. Fortude’s Outbound Packaging Manager simplifies this by integrating delivery data from M3 with shipping carriers like UPS and FedEx.

• Automates tracking and cost updates – Assigns tracking numbers from the carrier and updates them in M3.
  
  
• Streamlines shipping cost management – Retrieves and updates shipment charges directly in M3.
  
  
• Simplifies label handling – Supports label printing and securely stores label content for easy access.

With Outbound Packaging Manager, businesses can eliminate manual data entry, improve shipping accuracy, and ensure their logistics operations run smoothly.

Simplifying payments and reconciliation with banking integrations

Handling payments and reconciling transactions manually can be time-consuming and prone to errors. Fortude’s banking integration framework offers standardized, ready-to-use processes for both outward and inbound remittances, integrating with M3’s ABS bank reconciliation process to automate financial operations.

• Pre-built templates for major banking platforms – Supports banking applications widely used across Europe, the USA, Australia/New Zealand, and Asia.
  
  
• Automated transaction reconciliation – Ensures seamless matching of bank transactions with M3 records, reducing manual effort.

Credit Card Interface

For businesses handling online sales, Fortude’s Credit Card Interface simplifies and secures payment processing by integrating outbound transactions with trusted payment gateways.

• Supports both single & batch transaction authorizations – Process payments efficiently while maintaining a full transaction history.
  
  
• Handles re-authorization of expired transactions – Reduces friction in payment workflows.
  
  
• Simplifies refunds – Streamlined refund processing ensures smooth customer service.
  
  
• Secure card storage (optional) – Supports customer convenience with secure, compliant storage of card details.

Exchange Rate Integrations

Keeping exchange rates up-to-date is crucial for businesses operating in multiple currencies. Fortude’s Exchange Rate Integration automates this process by synchronizing M3’s currency exchange rates with reliable global data sources, such as the European Central Bank.

• Seamless M3 integration – Updates are directly reflected in M3’s financial system.
  
  
• No more manual updates – Automates exchange rate updates, reducing errors.
  
  
• Always up-to-date rates – Ensures financial accuracy for international transactions.

With Fortude’s banking and finance integrations, businesses can reduce administrative burdens, enhance security, and streamline financial processes—helping teams focus on what truly matters.

Empowering fashion businesses with tailored digital solutions

Fashion brands operate in a fast-paced, highly competitive space where vendor coordination, supply chain visibility, and efficient ERP implementation are keys to success. Fortude’s fashion-specific solutions, including the Vendor Portal, Ready2Wear, and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Framework help brands streamline operations, enhance visibility, and accelerate digital transformation—all while reducing manual effort and improving collaboration.

Vendor Portal: Seamless vendor coordination

Managing vendors through emails, spreadsheets, and disparate systems can lead to miscommunication, inefficiencies, and delays. Fortude’s Vendor Portal integrates with Infor M3/CloudSuite Fashion to centralize vendor management, automate documentation, and provide real-time visibility into vendor-related progress.

Key benefits:

• Eliminate email and courier-based communication – Vendors can acknowledge purchase orders, update ex-factory dates, and upload compliance documents within the portal.
  
  
• Gain real-time visibility – Track purchase order acknowledgments, pricing confirmations, and shipment statuses at every stage.
  
  
• Ensure real-time integration with Infor M3 – Automates data synchronization, reducing manual errors.

Ready2Wear: Fast-track your ERP implementation

For small to medium fashion brands, ERP implementation can be complex, costly, and time-consuming. Ready2Wear is built on Infor CloudSuite Fashion, simplifying the process with industry-specific accelerators and extensions—offering a cost-effective, rapid-deployment ERP tailored for fashion businesses.

Key benefits:

• Rapid & cost-effective implementation – Deploy Ready2Wear in just 4–5 months with cost-efficient solutions tailored for fashion brands.
  
  
• Seamless integration & scalability – Benefit from effortless third-party integrations and scalable ERP capabilities to support business growth.

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Framework

Manually managing EDI transactions with fashion retailers can be complex, leading to delays, errors, and inefficiencies. Fortude’s EDI Framework simplifies this process by offering a set of pre-built EDI connections tailored for the fashion industry, seamlessly integrating with Infor M3 to enable real-time transaction updates, automate data validation, and enhance scalability.

Key benefits:

• Seamless integration – Connect with 100+ retailers, including Amazon, Nordstrom, and Target, across order management, logistics, and finance.
  
  
• Reduce errors and redundancy – Automate complex M3 processes like transaction validation and order splitting, minimizing manual data entry.
  
  
• Scale effortlessly – Handle higher transaction volumes with quicker response times and improved efficiency.
  
  
• Real-time visibility – Fortudes EDI Portal provides the customer with the option of viewing and validating inbound EDI messages (850 & 860) using an intuitive dashboard for tracking errors, version history, and automated submissions.

Ideal for manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors trading with EDI-enabled fashion retailers, Fortude’s EDI Framework ensures faster, more reliable transactions within Infor M3.

Automated regression testing with Fortest

Manual testing can slow down ERP implementations, introduce human errors, and consume valuable business resources. Automated regression testing with Fortest helps businesses speed up testing cycles, reduce costs, and ensure system stability—all while enhancing test coverage and accuracy. Fortest is designed to support both Infor M3/CloudSuite applications and non-Infor applications, making it a versatile, scalable solution for businesses looking to optimize their testing strategies.

How Fortest works: Accelerating ERP testing with automation

• Infor M3-specific libraries for faster implementations

Fortest comes with pre-built industry-specific test cases for Infor CloudSuite Fashion and Food & Beverage, eliminating the need for businesses to build test scripts from scratch. These reusable test cases significantly reduce testing time, ensuring a faster, smoother ERP rollout.

• Automate repetitive test cases via Web or API

Manual testing is time-consuming and prone to human error. Fortest allows businesses to automate repetitive test cases across web and API layers, fast-tracking testing cycles while ensuring system stability.

• Predefined workflows for rapid test development

Building test automation scripts can be complex, but Fortest simplifies the process with predefined Infor workflows that accelerate the automation scripting process. This ensures that businesses can implement automation with minimal effort, freeing up resources for higher-value tasks.

Key benefits of Fortest

• Faster testing cycles – Reduce regression test time by 90% and free up key user time.
  
  
• Accelerated script development – Pre-built test cases cut scripting time by 50% for Infor CloudSuite Fashion and Food & Beverage.
  
  
• Parallel execution – Run tests simultaneously to speed up user acceptance testing.
  
  
• 24/7 remote testing – Continuous test execution with early visibility into results for system stability.
  
  
• Customizable & scalable – Flexible cloud or on-premise deployment with open-source integrations.

Your AI-powered virtual assistant, Charlie

Charlie, Fortude’s AI-powered virtual assistant, is built on the Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) framework, combining retrieval and generation models to deliver accurate, context-aware responses. Unlike traditional chatbots, Charlie is designed to streamline information access and enhance operational efficiency across departments. Whether it’s improving customer support, driving sales productivity, or enabling HR self-service, Charlie empowers businesses to optimize their interactions with organizational knowledge.

Key capabilities & benefits:

• Fast, accurate information retrieval – AI-driven responses tailored to business needs
  
  
• Task automation – Automates workflows, ticket creation, and routine processes
  
  
• Seamless integration – Works within Microsoft Teams, with web access coming soon
  
  
• Cost-effective & scalable – Flexible pricing and regional deployment options for compliance

From streamlining data management in multi-tenant M3 and automating regression testing with Fortest to enhancing packaging, payments, and banking integrations—Fortude’s solutions are designed to help businesses operate with greater efficiency and agility. Whether you’re a fashion brand accelerating ERP implementation with Ready2Wear or a distributor attempting to simplify labeling & packaging, our industry-specific accelerators and extensions fill critical functionality gaps while eliminating complexity.