The Next Step in Your ERP System Evolution
Friedman Corporation is thrilled to announce the release of Frontier 4.2 on February 28, 2025! This latest version of Frontier ERP brings a range of performance upgrades and user interface (UI) enhancements designed to elevate your business processes.
If you’re a current customer looking to streamline operations further, this ERP upgrade delivers game-changing improvements. Explore Friedman’s advanced IBM ERP features for details.
Why Upgrade to Frontier 4.2?
Technology is evolving, and so should your ERP system. Frontier ERP 4.2 is packed with improvements thanks to the valuable feedback from our customers! Enhance usability, improve operational efficiency, and get greater visibility into key business metrics with our feature-driven ERP upgrade. These enhancements focus on:
✔ User-friendly interface updates
✔ Advanced sales order and pricing capabilities
✔ Enhanced batch processing and automation tools
✔ Optimized manufacturing resource planning
✔ Stronger logistics and order fulfillment functions
By upgrading your legacy ERP system to Frontier 4.2, your company will gain access to robust new features. These enhanced attributes simplify workflows, provide greater control over data, and create a more seamless experience across departments. Frontier 4.2 upgrades are available for on-premises ERPs as well as cloud-based ERP systems and hybrid deployments.
Intuitive UI Upgrades for a More Efficient Workflow
A smooth and efficient UI is key to increasing productivity. Frontier 4.2 introduces a variety of IBM ERP updates to make daily tasks easier and faster than ever before. Not only do they improve the user experience, but the UI will also result in a higher user adoption rate. ERP upgrades include:
- Improved Route Code Management
- Enhanced Customer Account Visibility
- Streamlined Cash Application
- Flexible Accounts Receivable Discounting
- Customizable Grid Displays
- Batch Processing from the UI
These user-focused enhancements allow teams to work more effectively, reducing manual effort and increasing accuracy.
Sales Order & Pricing Enhancements for Greater Flexibility
Managing sales orders and pricing structures is easier than ever in Frontier ERP 4.2. The new version includes features that increase pricing flexibility, improve order processing, and ensure accurate invoicing:
- Multi-Hold Sales Orders
- Advanced Line Item Splitting
- Cost-Plus Pricing Expansion
- Automated Promotions
- Dynamic Price List Selection
- PCM-Driven Pricing Adjustments
- Bulk Order Updates
- Invoice Approval Workflow
With Frontier 4.2, pricing and sales order management are more flexible, efficient, and aligned with your business needs.
Manufacturing & Resource Planning Improvements
For our manufacturing customers, our Frontier ERP upgrade introduces smarter resource planning and work order enhancements to streamline production and improve capacity planning:
- Configurable BOM Display
- New Smart Fields for Work Centers
- Multi-Resource Assignments
- Day-Specific Resource Capacity
- More Efficient PCM Rule Sharing
- Enhanced Global Changes for PCM Line Items
These improvements boost production efficiency, enhance material tracking, and optimize shop floor workflows.
Improved Logistics & Order Fulfillment
Better RMA Handling in iDispatch provides a more comprehensive approach to order fulfillment. The update will help you reduce delivery delays and improve customer service.
Upgrade to Frontier 4.2 Today!
Frontier 4.2 is designed to help manufacturers and distributors streamline operations, increase productivity, and gain better control over business processes. You can count on the dedicated Frontier staff for expert support, informative webinars and videos, and training sessions. If you’re currently using Frontier ERP, upgrading ensures that you stay ahead with the latest tools and enhancements. If not, it’s time to upgrade to the best ERP for manufacturing! Read more here: 9 Signs It’s Time For a New ERP System
🚀 Don’t wait—unlock the full potential of your ERP system with Frontier 4.2! Contact our team to schedule your upgrade and discover how a Frontier ERP upgrade can take your business to the next level.
Administrative Notes:
1. The Frontier ERP upgrade on the IBM i platform will be supported on operating systems that IBM supports. Frontier 4.2 support is available for the following:
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- IBM i version 7.3 and later
- Websphere WAS 8.5X and later
- Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox browsers are compatible with Frontier 4.2. Internet Explorer will no longer be supported.
- Frontier CADFlow and Veretex interface support will continue.
2. Upgrade and maintenance fees apply. An implementation process assessment will be conducted before the ERP upgrade to determine technical, business, and/or financial needs.
