Chris Vavra
Senior Editor, ERP Today
219 Articles Published
Taming Landed Costs
Supply Chain Management
‘Mid-market manufacturers should avoid treating automation and ERP as separate initiatives:’ Chris Brumett
Over the past decade, ERP systems have evolved from merely tracking transactions to becoming integral to the operational backbone of global supply chains, necessitating dynamic orchestration, real-time data integration and a focus on adaptability to support manufacturers.
Cybersecurity
Security
Sage-IDC Research Reveals SMB Cybersecurity Gaps in the AI Era
A Sage-IDC study reveals that while small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are significantly increasing their cybersecurity investments, a disconnect exists between spending intentions and actual implementation, exposing many to cyber threats due to a lack of governance and preparedness, particularly in the face of accelerating AI adoption.
Financial Management
Syspro, Nuvei Embed Integrated Payments Directly Into Manufacturing ERP
Syspro and Nuvei have partnered to integrate payment processing within Syspro's ERP platform, streamlining cash flow management and accounts receivable updates directly in the ERP environment, enhancing operational efficiency for manufacturers and distributors.
Analytics and AI
Celonis Context Model, Ikigai Labs Deal Target Enterprise AI Blind Spots
Celonis addresses the operational context gap in enterprise AI by introducing the Context Model (CCM) and acquiring Ikigai Labs, enabling real-time understanding of business operations to enhance AI decision-making reliability.
Financial Management
Sage Future 2026 Recap: AI Transparency and Smarter ERP Decisions
At Sage Future 2026, the focus on AI in ERP shifted from capability to the necessity of trust and transparency, with a strong emphasis on glass box AI that is traceable and auditable, reflecting the need for accountability in financial workflows to enhance operational efficiency across various industries.
Analytics and AI
Sage Future 2026: Julie Adams
Julie Adams, SVP of Construction at Sage, highlighting challenges and opportunities for ERP systems in the construction industry in a video interview at Sage Future 2026 in San Francisco.
Analytics and AI
Sage Future 2026: Jon Fasoli
Jon Fasoli, SVP of Sage Intacct, discusses how the cloud financial technology is helping improve operations and management for their customers in many industry in a video interview at Sage Future.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Rootstock Ready Cuts ERP Implementation Time, Costs for Midmarket Manufacturers
Rootstock Software has introduced Rootstock Ready, a streamlined ERP solution for midmarket manufacturers and distributors that offers a fixed-fee implementation model, promising faster deployment, reduced costs and immediate access to AI readiness on the Salesforce platform.
Manufacturers face deployment hurdles for smart technologies: SYSPRO
Manufacturing Systems and Automation
Syspro Marketplace Expands ERP Reach for Manufacturers and Distributors
Syspro has launched a curated marketplace to help manufacturers and distributors enhance their ERP platforms by providing access to a growing ecosystem of integrated solutions, thereby reducing the need for costly custom integrations and accelerating operational performance.
CRM and Customer Experience
Sage Agentic ERP Shifting From Passive Recording to Active Prevention
The evolution of ERP systems from passive record-keeping to proactive, AI-powered agents capable of real-time monitoring and decision-making is outlined by Sage, emphasizing the necessity for companies to integrate such capabilities to remain competitive.
Cloud Platform and Technology
SaaS ERP Market Accelerates as AI and Cloud Reshape Enterprise Operations
The global SaaS-based ERP market is set for rapid growth, projected to reach $281.58 billion by 2034, driven by cloud adoption and AI integration, reshaping procurement and competitive strategies in response to increasing expectations for real-time intelligence and industry-specific solutions.
Analytics and AI
ERP Today Interview: Leanne Taylor, Syspro
Syspro CEO Leanne Taylor discusses how they're embedding AI into ERP systems to have it function as an activation layer to help make better and more informed decisions the user can trust.
Financial Management
Sage HCM Targets Cost Gaps Bleeding Product Manufacturers Dry
Manufacturers, facing tight margins, are turning to Sage HCM to unify HR, payroll, and financial data in real time, enabling better visibility and management of labor costs to prevent margin losses.
Manufacturing Systems and Automation
Sage X3 Helping Food, Beverage Manufacturers Tackle AI and Compliance Challenges
Food and beverage manufacturers are leveraging Sage X3 ERP to enhance inventory management, compliance, and AI adoption amidst operational complexities.
Sage CTO Aaron Harris outlining how the role of AI is changing and how transparency is critical for acceptance during Sage Future 2026.
Analytics and AI
Finance AI Trust Gap Critical as Explainability Becomes Non-Negotiable
The focus of the AI debate in finance has shifted from capability to trust and explainability, as finance leaders now demand transparent AI systems that can be trusted and understood, marking a crucial evolution in ERP platform requirements.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Sage Targets Agentic Future With Expanded Developer Platform
Sage is enhancing its developer platform with new AI tools and flexible commercial models to streamline partner-led innovation, aiming to accelerate solution delivery for its customers and strengthen ecosystem collaboration.
Sage CEO Steve Hare talking about the future of AI and ERP systems.
Financial Management
Sage Future Keynote Highlights Discipline, Transparency for AI Finance
Sage Future 2026 in San Francisco highlighted the integration of AI in finance that enhances decision-making while maintaining human accountability as experts demonstrated the shift towards empowered, data-driven finance operations leveraging modern ERP systems.
Manufacturing Systems and Automation
AETC Implements Rootstock Cloud ERP to Strengthen Planning, Growth
Applied Energy Technology Corp. has successfully implemented Rootstock Cloud ERP to modernize its manufacturing processes for small explosive devices, enhancing operational efficiency, compliance and scalability.
Financial Management
Sage AI Agents Target Everyday Finance And HR Friction
Sage is advancing from AI copilots to integrated task-focused agents within finance, HR, and operations workflows, launching AI agents that automate processes in Sage Intacct, Sage HCM and Sage X3 with a focus on accuracy, auditability, and human oversight to enhance decision-making while reducing manual tasks.
Sage and AI Agents
Financial Management
Sage Acquires Doyen AI to Improve SMB AI Migration
Sage's acquisition of Doyen AI aims to enhance ERP and financial system implementations by embedding AI in migration workflows, promising faster, more efficient deployments for SMBs while ensuring transparency and governance in data handling.
Manufacturing Systems and Automation
Infor Index Shows AI Ambition Outpacing ERP Readiness
Infor's Enterprise AI Adoption Impact Index reveals a significant gap between organizations' AI ambitions and their actual ability to scale AI beyond initial deployments, with over half of surveyed leaders acknowledging operational challenges despite confidence in their internal capabilities.
Analytics and AI
Syspro Betting On AI to Activate Manufacturing ERP’s Future
Syspro is transforming its ERP system into a proactive decision-support tool for manufacturers and distributors by embedding AI directly into workflows to enhance real-time validation, reduce disruptions and improve operational efficiency while maintaining governance and accountability.
Analytics and AI
Sage Intacct Tightens Grip On Connected Finance Workflows
Sage enhances its Sage Intacct platform by integrating planning, spend management, cash flow, and industry-specific workflows to provide finance leaders with a comprehensive mid-market solution, ensuring quicker insights while maintaining control over core processes.
Manufacturing ERP Pushes Indian Plants Toward Data-First Operations
Manufacturing ERP is evolving into the operational backbone for Indian factories, integrating production, inventory, procurement, finance and HR on a single platform to enable real-time decision-making, automation, and compliance, particularly as the industry embraces Industry 4.0.
Analytics and AI
Sage HCM Aims To Close HR Finance Data Gaps
Sage has launched Sage HCM, a new cloud solution for mid-market organizations that integrates HR, payroll and financial data, featuring AI-powered workflows and construction-specific capabilities to enhance labor cost visibility and payroll accuracy.
Application Development and Integration
IFS Starts 2026 Strong As Industrial AI Embeds In Ops
IFS reported 25% YoY growth in annual recurring revenue to start 2026 and a shift in industrial AI usage from single-task support to integration into planning and execution processes, highlighting the company's deepening role in asset-intensive sectors.
Financial Management
Sage And PwC Turn Agentic AI On Intacct Rollouts
Sage and PwC are integrating agentic AI into the Sage Intacct implementation process to enable faster, standardized onboarding for finance teams, enhancing efficiency by automating key stages while maintaining consultant oversight.
Application Development and Integration
Infor’s April Update Sharpens CloudSuite WFM for Frontline Reality
Infor's April 2026 Cumulative Update enhances CloudSuite Workforce Management with user-friendly improvements in scheduling and time and attendance functions, aiming to boost productivity and operational efficiency for supervisors and frontline managers.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
AirTrunk’s Lumina Deal Raises Stakes For APAC Cloud ERP
AirTrunk's acquisition of Lumina CloudInfra accelerates its entry into India's hyperscale data center market, granting access to a 600MW development pipeline and enhancing infrastructure options for ERP and SaaS deployments amidst India's rapid digital growth.
Financial Management
Sage Intacct Advisory Puts AI To Work For CAS
Sage is enhancing its Intacct Advisory services with AI-driven workflows and templates to standardize client accounting services, enabling firms to deliver consistent advisory support and improve efficiency without increasing staff, as showcased at the upcoming Sage Future Conference.
Manufacturing Systems and Automation
Fujitsu GLOVIA One Targets AI Era of Japanese ERP
Fujitsu is launching GLOVIA One, a cloud-based ERP suite tailored for mid-sized Japanese companies, integrating AI agents and a composable architecture to address local business needs while streamlining compliance and decision-making processes.
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