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IFS ERP Specialist Consulting

Connect IFS
to everything.

Operational support, .NET integrations and BI reporting for IFS Applications — Apps 7 through Apps 10. Remote-first, senior-level, no overhead.

20+
Yrs IFS Exp.
Apps 7–10
All Versions
4h
Response SLA
g2-integration-service.log
What We Do

End-to-end IFS capability

From day-to-day system support to complex integrations and executive dashboards — one specialist team, full stack.

Operational Support

Ongoing functional support for IFS Apps 7–10. Configuration, troubleshooting, user training and process optimisation — remote, retainer-based, 4h SLA.

IFS Apps 7–10RemoteRetainer
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Custom Dev & Integrations

.NET middleware, REST/SOAP APIs, Oracle PL/SQL pipelines. Machine data, B2B/EDI, Outlook/Exchange, third-party ERP and MES connectivity.

.NETREST APIOraclePL/SQL
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BI & Reporting

Power BI dashboards and SSRS reports sourced live from IFS Oracle views. Management-level, mobile-optimised, automated delivery.

Power BISSRSOracle Views
ERP Integration Architecture

IFS as the
operational core

Every system in your operation — machines, suppliers, finance, reporting — connected through IFS. We design, build and maintain those connections.

  • >Real-time data from shop floor to boardroom
  • >Bidirectional sync — no manual re-entry
  • >Production-hardened with full error handling
IFS Apps 10 Manufacturing Oracle DB PLC / SCADA B2B / EDI IoT Sensors Power BI Outlook/Exch. Web Services
Integration Capability

We connect IFS
to everything

Every integration is production-hardened — error queues, retry logic, structured logging. No prototypes.

Machine & sensor data (PLC, SCADA, OPC-UA, MQTT) → IFS production orders
🔗B2B / EDI partner feeds (EDIFACT, X12) → IFS supply chain & purchase orders
📧Outlook / Exchange calendar & email sync via Microsoft Graph API
🌐REST & SOAP web service orchestration for third-party ERPs and MES
🗄Oracle PL/SQL event triggers & data transformation pipelines
📊Power BI / SSRS live reporting from IFS Oracle views
PLC / SCADA
T=84.2°C RPM=1420 T=84.5°C RPM=1418 T=84.2°C RPM=1420
B2B / EDI
PO-4421 RCVD INV-8812 SENT PO-4421 RCVD INV-8812 SENT
Outlook/Exchange
WO-2291 synced Appt linked WO-2291 synced Appt linked
Web Services
POST /order 200 GET /stock 200 POST /order 200
◈ IFS Apps 10
Power BI
OEE=91% KPI ↑ OEE=91% KPI ↑
SSRS Reports
Monthly sent Stock rpt Monthly sent
3rd Party ERP
SYNC 47 rows ACK OK SYNC 47 rows
Oracle DB
COMMIT 1.2ms VIEW OK COMMIT 1.2ms
Sectors We Serve

Deep industry knowledge

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Manufacturing & Production
Discrete, process and composite. MRP, shop floor, MES integration.
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Aerospace & Defence
MRO, ECM, serialised items, traceability, A&D compliance.
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Energy & Utilities
Asset management, PM/WO, SCADA integration, CBM triggers.
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Supply Chain & Logistics
Inventory, procurement, EDI, multi-site replenishment.
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Project-Based Industries
EPC, construction, IFS Project — budgeting to invoicing.
How It Works

Every department.
One system.

IFS connects your factory floor, supply chain, finance and field teams into a single operational truth. We make that connection reliable.

IFS Apps 10 Mfg Supply BI $ Finance Maint. Integr.
Proven Results

Selected engagements

Manufacturing · IFS Apps 10
ERP Upgrade & Process Redesign

Composite manufacturer. Full Apps 10 upgrade, production module reconfiguration, custom .NET API layer to external quality system.

Zero data loss across upgrade
Production downtime < 4 hours
6-month delivery, on budget
Energy · IFS Apps 9
SSRS Suite & Power BI Dashboard

14 SSRS reports replacing Excel exports. Live Power BI executive dashboard from IFS Oracle views. 15-min refresh cycle.

Reporting time −80%
Fully automated month-end pack
Real-time C-suite visibility
Aerospace & Defence · IFS Apps 10
.NET Web API — MES to IFS

.NET 8 API on IIS. Real-time MES feedback → IFS production orders. HTTP 500.35 IIS hosting conflict resolved via PowerShell.

Sub-second sync latency
Manual data entry eliminated
99.9% uptime post go-live
Supply Chain · IFS Apps 8/9
Operational Support Retainer

Multi-site manufacturer. Inventory, procurement, MRP functional coverage. Remote, 4h SLA — 18 months continuous.

4h average resolution
Zero critical outages
18-month engagement
Get In Touch

Let's talk about your IFS environment

Free 30-minute IFS health check for new clients. No commitment — a structured conversation about where your system stands.

Email
info@g2softwaresolutions.com
SLA
Within 4 business hours · GMT+3
Delivery
Remote · Worldwide · EN / TR
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Services
What We Do

End-to-end IFS capability

We operate as a remote-first specialist team covering the full IFS stack — functional configuration through .NET integrations to executive BI. No juniors, no handoffs, no on-site requirement.

  • IFS Apps 7, 8, 9 and 10 — all modules
  • Functional consulting and process redesign
  • Custom .NET development and API integration
  • Power BI, SSRS and IFS native reporting
  • Remote delivery · 4-hour response SLA
  • Retainer, project-based or ad-hoc
AreaTechnology
ERP CoreIFS Apps 7 · 8 · 9 · 10
DatabaseOracle 19c · PL/SQL · Oracle Views
Integration.NET 6/8 · REST · SOAP · EDI · OData
ReportingPower BI · SSRS · IFS Report Designer
ProtocolsOPC-UA · MQTT · SFTP · AS2 · SMTP
MessagingGraph API · Exchange EWS · Outlook
// 01 — Operational Support
System Configuration

Module-level configuration, parameter tuning, permission sets and workflow rules across Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain and Project modules.

🔍
Issue Diagnosis

Root-cause analysis on functional bugs, data inconsistencies and performance issues — fix delivered, not just described. Oracle SQL tracing when needed.

👥
Training & Docs

Role-based training delivered remotely. Process documentation, SOP writing and IFS screen guides tailored to your team.

🔄
Process Optimisation

Mapping IFS usage against best-practice flows. Identifying module underuse, manual workarounds and data quality gaps — then closing them.

// 02 — Custom Dev & Integrations
01
Discovery & Architecture

We map the data flow end-to-end — source system, IFS tables, transformation rules, error handling and rollback. Architecture document before a line of code.

Data MappingAPI DesignIFS Schema
02
Middleware Development

REST/SOAP endpoints, IFS web service clients, Oracle PL/SQL procedures. OPC-UA, MQTT, B2B/EDI feeds, Outlook/Exchange via Graph API — all in-house.

.NET 8OPC-UAGraph APIPL/SQL
03
IFS-Side Configuration

IFS Connect setup, event-driven triggers, custom fields, LOBs and screen modifications to receive and display integrated data correctly within IFS.

IFS ConnectCustom EventsLOBs
04
Deploy & Handover

Structured UAT, IIS/Windows Service deployment, monitoring setup and full technical documentation. You own the code and the knowledge.

UATIISDocumentation
// 03 — BI & Reporting
📊
Power BI Dashboards

Live dashboards connected directly to IFS Oracle views. Row-level security, incremental refresh, mobile-optimised. OEE, inventory turns, purchase status, financial KPIs.

📄
SSRS Reports

Pixel-perfect operational and management reports replacing manual Excel exports. Scheduled delivery, parameterised filters, multi-format output.

🗂
IFS Native Reporting

Quick Reports, IFS Report Designer and Lobby configurations. We surface the data already in your IFS without additional tooling cost.

Integrations
Integration Capability

We connect IFS to everything

Every integration is production-hardened — error queues, retry logic, structured logging and documented rollback. No prototypes handed over.

  • Bidirectional sync with sub-second latency
  • IIS and Windows Service deployment
  • Structured error handling and alerting
  • Full source code and documentation handover
  • Post go-live hypercare included
Machine & Sensor Data

PLC, SCADA and IoT sensor feeds via OPC-UA or MQTT. Real-time production data — temperatures, pressures, cycle times, machine states — written to IFS production orders automatically.

OPC-UAMQTTPLCSCADA
🔗
B2B & EDI

EDIFACT, X12 and XML feeds mapped to IFS purchase orders, sales orders and delivery notes. SFTP, AS2 and API-based transfer modes supported.

EDIFACTX12SFTPAS2
📧
Outlook & Exchange

Microsoft Graph API integration linking IFS work orders and service calls to Outlook calendar events. Email notifications triggered by IFS workflow events. Two-way sync.

Graph APIExchange EWS
🌐
REST & SOAP Web Services

.NET middleware exposing IFS data as REST APIs for third-party consumers, or consuming external endpoints and writing results into IFS. IIS-hosted, Windows-authenticated.

RESTSOAP.NET 8IIS
🗄
Oracle PL/SQL Pipelines

Database-level event triggers, scheduled jobs and transformation procedures on IFS Oracle schema. High-volume batch processing and CDC patterns.

PL/SQLOracle 19cCDC
Third-Party ERP & MES

Bidirectional sync between IFS and other ERP or MES platforms. Master data alignment, transaction mirroring. Proven on Odoo, SAP and proprietary MES systems.

OdooSAPMES
// Architecture Approach
01
Assess

Source system audit, IFS schema review, data volume and latency requirements, security constraints. Written assessment in Week 1.

02
Design

Integration architecture document: data flow diagram, field mapping, error handling matrix, deployment topology. Signed off before development.

03
Build & Test

.NET development, IFS-side configuration, unit tests and UAT in staging environment mirroring production.

04
Deploy & Stabilise

Go-live cutover, 2-week hypercare, monitoring handover and full documentation package.

Industries
Sectors We Serve

Deep industry knowledge

IFS is strongest in asset-intensive, project-driven and manufacturing-oriented industries. Every engagement starts with understanding your operational reality — not just your IFS version.

Manufacturing & Production

Discrete, process and composite manufacturing. Full shop floor cycle — BOMs, production orders, work centre routing, quality gates and cost rollup. MES and PLC integration is a core strength.

MRPBOMShop FloorMES
Aerospace & Defence

MRO planning, engineering change management, configuration and serialised item tracking. Lot control, revision history and audit trail completeness inside IFS.

MROECMTraceability
Energy & Utilities

Asset-intensive operations where maintenance planning and work order execution are critical. IFS PM/WO optimisation, preventive maintenance scheduling and SCADA integration.

Asset MgmtPM/WOSCADA
Supply Chain & Logistics

Inventory optimisation, multi-site replenishment, supplier performance tracking and warehouse management. EDI integration to eliminate manual order processing.

InventoryProcurementEDI
Project-Based Industries

EPC, construction and engineering firms using IFS Project. Cost structure setup, resource planning, progress billing and project-to-finance integration.

IFS ProjectEPCBilling
Case Studies
Proven Results

Selected engagements

All engagements presented anonymously. Client names available under NDA for qualified prospects.

Manufacturing · IFS Apps 10
ERP Upgrade & Process Redesign
IFS Apps 10.NET APIManufacturing

Composite materials manufacturer running IFS Apps 8 on heavily customised Oracle schema. Full upgrade path planning, data migration, production module reconfiguration and a custom .NET API layer connecting IFS to an external quality management system. Zero downtime cutover achieved by running parallel environments with DNS routing switch after final data reconciliation.

0
Data Loss
<4h
Downtime
6mo
Delivery
100%
On Budget
Energy · IFS Apps 9
SSRS Suite & Power BI Executive Dashboard
Power BISSRSOracle Views

Regional energy company with 14 manual Excel-based monthly reports. Replaced each with parameterised SSRS report on purpose-built Oracle views, then built Power BI executive dashboard with 15-minute incremental refresh. Month-end close reduced from 3 days to half a day.

−80%
Reporting Time
14
SSRS Reports
15min
Refresh Cycle
Aerospace & Defence · IFS Apps 10
.NET Web API — MES to IFS Real-Time Integration
.NET 8REST APIIIS

Defence systems integrator re-entering MES production feedback manually into IFS. Delivered .NET 8 Web API on IIS consuming MES events via REST webhook and writing structured data into IFS production order confirmations. Critical HTTP 500.35 error caused by IIS application pool in-process hosting conflict diagnosed and resolved via PowerShell — enabling stable co-hosting alongside existing IFS web services.

<1s
Sync Latency
0
Manual Entry
99.9%
Uptime
Supply Chain · IFS Apps 8/9
Long-Term Operational Support Retainer
RetainerMRPSupply Chain

Multi-site manufacturer with no internal IFS competence following team restructure. Stepped in as de-facto IFS functional team — inventory, procurement, MRP and supplier management. Issues routed via shared inbox, resolved within 4 business hours. Engagement has run continuously for 18 months without a single critical outage.

4h
Avg Resolution
18mo
Engagement
0
Critical Outages
Contact
Get In Touch

Let's talk about your IFS environment

Free 30-minute IFS health check for new clients. No commitment — a structured conversation about where your system stands.

Email
info@g2softwaresolutions.com
SLA
Within 4 business hours · GMT+3
Delivery
Remote · Worldwide · EN / TR
What to expect
  • 30-min video or voice call — your schedule
  • We review your IFS version, modules and pain points
  • Written summary with 3–5 actionable recommendations
  • Proposal within 48 hours if there's a fit
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