MAPICS AS400 (Manufacturing, Accounting and Production Information Control System) is a comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software suite designed specifically for manufacturers. First developed by IBM, it gained widespread adoption on the AS/400 platform due to its stability, reliability, and powerful feature set for managing discrete manufacturing operations.
MAPICS provides integrated modules for key business functions, including:
For many organizations, MAPICS AS/400 became the central nervous system of manufacturing, handling everything from raw material intake to finished goods shipment. Its foundation in RPG programming made MAPICS AS400 highly customizable, allowing businesses to tailor the system to adapt the system to their unique workflows and evolving requirements.
IBM i, formerly known as AS/400, iSeries, and System i, is the robust platform that has powered MAPICS for decades. Though names have changed, they all refer to IBM’s trusted family of midrange business systems. Renowned for reliability, security, and backward compatibility, IBM i continues to run MAPICS (and Infor XA) seamlessly across hardware generations. When you see “MAPICS AS400,” it means MAPICS operating on any version of this enduring IBM i platform.
Over time, the ownership of MAPICS AS400 transitioned from IBM and was eventually acquired by Infor, which rebranded and evolved it into Infor XA. While Infor XA is the modern successor, countless companies still run older, heavily customized versions of MAPICS. These legacy systems, often referred to as “MAPICS on IBM i” or “AS400 manufacturing ERP,” remain deeply embedded in their daily operations.
While dependable, aging MAPICS environments present significant business and IT challenges. If you are running a classic version, you likely face some of these common issues:
Modernizing your MAPICS application doesn’t have to mean a risky and expensive “rip and replace” project. A strategic, phased approach allows you to leverage your long-term investment while addressing today’s business needs. Whether you need to improve user interfaces, integrate with other systems, or make your code easier to manage, we have the expertise to help you transform your AS/400 manufacturing ERP with a comprehensive suite of solutions.
The first step is understanding what you have. Our tools automatically analyze your entire MAPICS environment—including all customizations—to provide a complete picture of your code, database, and business rules. This insight is the foundation for any successful modernization project.
Learn MoreWe can rapidly transform your character-based MAPICS screens into modern, browser-based applications. This improves user productivity, reduces training time, and extends the life of your core system without changing the underlying business logic.
Learn MoreOur solutions and services help you automatically convert legacy RPG code to modern, free-format RPG. This makes your application easier to maintain, enhance, and understand for a new generation of developers.
Learn MoreUnlock the valuable data and business logic trapped inside your MAPICS system. We help you create secure, reusable APIs that enable seamless integration with other applications, from web portals and mobile apps to BI tools and cloud services. This is a key step in breaking down data silos and improving business agility.
Learn MoreWe can help you evolve your DB2/400 database from a flat, DDS-defined structure to a modern, SQL-based relational database. This improves data integrity, accessibility, and performance, making it easier to run reports and analytics.
Learn MoreTalk to an IBM i expert to assess your MAPICS environment and map a pragmatic, low-risk path forward.