Case Study: Major Industrial Manufacturer achieves mobile ERP access and improved productivity with OpenText

Reflection® Mobile streamlines user interactions with legacy ERP application from modern, mobile devices to improve productivity and reduce costs

This major U.S.-based industrial manufacturer that supplies machinery across industries (automotive, retail, mining, etc.) was constrained by a customized, green‑screen ERP running on an IBM i/AS400. Workers relied on stationary terminals and printed documents while roaming the plant, slowing workflows and creating paperwork burdens; the company wanted a way to modernize access, improve productivity, and integrate mobile devices with its VMware AirWatch UEM.

The company piloted Micro Focus Reflection Mobile on iPhones and iPads, pairing a configurable, barcode‑enabled mobile interface with AirWatch for easy provisioning and management. The solution delivered anywhere access to the ERP without changing the core host, improved data‑entry speed and worker productivity, increased user adoption through a modern UX, and reduced reliance on printed paperwork.