Connectors
MAPICS / Infor M3 Connector
The MAPICS / Infor M3 connector makes it easy to bring your MAPICS data into Marquis IQ for reporting and analysis. Your data is loaded into Marquis IQ and can be viewed alongside additional ERP, CRM, and other operational systems in one place.
Multiple ERP environments? No problem. Marquis IQ provides the best option for bringing them together into a single, consolidated view through one tool.
How the MAPICS / Infor M3 Connector Works
MAPICS (evolved into Infor M3) is an enterprise manufacturing ERP originally developed by IBM and later acquired by Infor. It has historically served complex manufacturing and distribution organizations and ultimately evolved into Infor M3.
Many organizations still reference MAPICS terminology even when running modern Infor M3 deployments.
Why Connect MAPICS / Infor M3 to Marquis IQ
Full-suite integration
Bring in MAPICS data alongside other business systems.
Direct Excel integration
Stop wasting time loading exports, build your Excel pivots and charts once, refresh anytime for ultimate efficiency.
Custom fields
Bring in all standard and custom fields into your data for unlimited analysis.
Full-featured data visualization
Empower your analysts with seamless compatibility across enterprise BI platforms. PowerBI? Yes. Tableau? Of course.
One Source of Truth
Combine system data with other operational data for comprehensive KPIs across your business.
Decision-ready Data, Out of the Box
No more wrestling with exports, CSVs, or mismatched formats. Marquis IQ cleans, normalizes, and enriches data automatically.
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Supported MAPICS / Infor M3 Data
The connector supports common MAPICS data, including supply chain, manufacturing operations, financials, and company metadata.
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Data Flow and Sync Behavior
Data flows from MAPICS into Marquis IQ. Syncs run on a schedule and use incremental updates to keep data current. Historical data is retained so you can report across time periods.
Connector Features
Capability
ODBC Connection
Description
✅ Connects to MAPICS via ODBC using Azure Data Factory
Automated ETL and ELT
✅ Retrieves MAPICS data on a scheduled basis
Structured Data Mapping
✅ Loads data into standardized tables within Marquis IQ
Incremental Data Updates
✅ Syncs new and updated records efficiently
Historical Data Retention
✅ Maintains historical records for reporting and analysis
Analytics-Ready Data
✅ Provides structured data for dashboards and reporting
Cross-System Integration
✅ Supports analysis alongside ERP, CRM, and operational data
BI Tool Support
✅ Makes data available to external reporting and BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI, Excel)
No-Code Configuration
✅ Allows connector setup without engineering involvement
Pipeline Visibility
✅ Provides visibility into data sync activity
The MAPICS / Infor M3 connector is available as part of the Marquis IQ platform.
Contact Marquis Data to learn more about connector availability and configuration options.