Events

We’re excited to head back to Grand Rapids this September for the die casting industry’s premier technical event. Between the shift toward structural castings and the increasing need for process automation, there is a lot to discuss regarding the future of North American die casting. We’ll be on-site to talk about how the right data strategy can help you navigate these changes while keeping your operations lean and competitive.

Stop by Booth #301 to catch up with our team and see how we’re helping die casters solve their toughest shop floor challenges.

Receive hands-on experience with Odyssey ERP in this 2-day training. By the end, you can earn your Odyssey Pro Navigator Certification to show your mastery of the core processes. Whether you're a new user or seeking a comprehensive refresher, this course gives you a guided tour through the software’s most important processes.

What You’ll Learn:
- Navigate Odyssey with confidence across key modules
- Follow a new product through Production, Quality, Inventory, Shipping, Billing, and Cash Receipts
- Understand end-to-end business operations, including Quote-to-Cash and Requisition-to-Pay
- Apply job costing principles and leverage essential end-user tools

Training materials will be delivered upon registration. In-person attendees may bring their own laptop or have one provided, and lunch will also be served. For virtual attendees, dual monitors are recommended.

Learn to use Odyssey ERP data to create reports in this interactive, hands-on 2-day training. By the end of the class, you’ll be confident in creating, refining, and customizing Crystal Reports to deliver actionable insights for your team. You’ll also have the chance to earn your Crystal Reports Certification to show your skills.

What You’ll Learn:
- Build and customize reports using the standard report wizard
- Modify existing reports to fit your unique business needs
- Create new reports from scratch
- Set up reports for easy access

Training materials will be delivered upon registration. In-person attendees may bring their own laptop or have one provided, and lunch will also be served. For virtual attendees, dual monitors are recommended.

We are looking forward to joining the investment casting community this October for the industry’s primary forum on advancing casting science and engineering. We’ll be on-site to discuss how better data management and integrated software can help your operation meet these rigorous standards while staying efficient.

Stop by Booth #213 to catch up with our team. We’ll be sharing strategies that help investment casters maintain their competitive edge in high-stakes markets.

Learn how to use Odyssey's Maintenance, Gauge, Asset, and Capital Project tools to protect equipment reliability, ensure compliance, and control costs in this comprehensive full-day workshop. By the end of the class, you'll know how to configure each module correctly, drive accountability across your team, and generate meaningful reporting for both operational and financial decision-making.

What You'll Learn:
- Build and manage preventive and corrective maintenance schedules and work orders
- Establish calibration cycles, maintain gauge traceability, and prepare for audits
- Set up asset lifecycle tracking, including depreciation and financial integration
- Submit and approve capital requests, track budgets, and transition projects into active assets

This class is great for Maintenance Managers, Plant Managers, Operations Leaders, Quality Managers, Controllers, and ERP Power Users supporting plant operations.

Training materials will be sent upon registration. Computers, internet access, snacks, and lunch will be provided for those attending in person.

Learn how product costs are calculated in Odyssey — from quoting through standard cost and job costs — so you can price competitively and trust your numbers. By the end of the class, you'll have the tools to ensure your costs are accurate and the confidence to apply them in your day-to-day work.

What You'll Learn:
- Understand how Odyssey calculates costs across quoting, standard cost, and job costing
- Identify where cost inaccuracies originate and how to correct them
- Apply costing tools to support competitive pricing and financial decision-making

Dedicated time with a B&L expert is built into the day, so bring your costing questions!

Training materials will be sent upon registration. Computers, internet access, snacks, and lunch will be provided for those attending in person.