Industrial Manufacturing

Cognizant AI
Analytics and AI
Cognizant and Microsoft Target the Last-Mile Problem in Enterprise AI
Cognizant and Microsoft have expanded their AI partnership to co-develop industry-specific solutions and integrate Microsoft's AI stack into Cognizant’s services, primarily benefiting sectors like financial services and healthcare, as they aim to enhance AI deployment and operational impacts through deeper collaboration and streamlined workflows.
Analytics and AI
Nextworld Platform 25.2: Ambient AI, Visual Workflows for ERP  
Nextworld's Platform 25.2 enhances business operations by introducing ambient AI agents, a Visual Workflow Builder and an upgraded Developer Studio, streamlining automation and innovation while empowering technical and non-technical users to simplify complex workflows.
Robot-Resilience | RPA
Analytics and AI
IFS, Boston Dynamics Bring Physical AI to Field Operations
IFS and Boston Dynamics have partnered to integrate autonomous robots into field service workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and safety by allowing robots to perform inspections in hazardous locations.
Enterprise Content Management
The Importance of Professional and Managed Services for ERP Vendors
Manufacturing and distribution organizations are increasingly adopting managed services for ERP systems to cope with labor shortages and budget constraints, allowing internal teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
Analytics and AI
Aptean Launches AppCentral 2.0, Bringing Vertical AI Into Daily Industrial Operations
Aptean’s AppCentral 2.0 is a Vertical AI platform that enhances operational efficiency in manufacturing and distribution by integrating AI agents for real-time decision-making, automating routine tasks, and providing predictive insights.
AI Agents
Analytics and AI
Why the Future Belongs to Pragmatic, Practical AI
The focus for manufacturing leaders has shifted towards pragmatic AI solutions that deliver measurable operational improvements in ERP processes by driving profitability amidst growing AI investment in the sector.
Manufacturing Systems and Automation
IFS Acquiring Softeon, Bringing Industrial AI to Warehouse Management
IFS's planned acquisition of cloud-native Softeon aims to enhance warehouse management capabilities, integrating AI and robotics into operations, amidst a growing $8.6 billion market driven by labor shortages and automation demands.
Manufacturing Systems and Automation
Syspro Joins National Association of Manufacturers
Syspro has joined the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) to collaborate with U.S. manufacturing leaders on innovation, supply chain resilience and digital transformation.
Automation
IFS, Siemens Targeting Autonomous Grids as AI Demand Surges
A strategic partnership between Siemens and IFS aims to revolutionize utility grid management through data-driven planning and operational integration.
Analytics and AI
Cloud-Native Logistics, Multi-Agent AI Set Pace for Next-Gen Supply Chain Resilience
Monolithic supply chain systems pose vulnerabilities for global brands amid geopolitical uncertainties, while cloud-native platforms utilizing modular services, IoT integration, and AI-driven multi-agent coordination enhance resilience, efficiency, and data security.
ERP AI
Analytics and AI
AI Agents, Real-Time Connectivity Defining ERP’s Future
ERP systems are transitioning to AI-native architectures with embedded autonomous agents, enhancing efficiency by automating tasks, monitoring transactions, and suggesting corrections, prompting companies to prioritize semantic data integration, upgrade flexibility and real-time connectivity.
Analytics and AI
IFS Deepens Industrial AI Push with Anthropic Partnership
IFS has partnered with Anthropic to enhance industrial AI deployment in critical sectors like manufacturing and aerospace, focusing on safe, domain-specific applications and real-world implementation.
Automation
ERP Lessons from Black Friday for Manufacturers, Retailers
Black Friday serves as a critical evaluation for ERP systems, revealing their capability for real-time operational control amid spikes in demand, and highlighting the need for strong data governance, operational visibility, and continuous analysis to enhance resilience and readiness for future challenges.
Analytics and AI
AI Agents Outperform RPA by 40% in Unstructured Document Processing, Study Shows
Artificio Products' research reveals that AI agents outperform traditional RPA in unstructured document processing, achieving 40% higher accuracy rates and significant cost and deployment advantages.
Taming Landed Costs
Automation
Rootstock’s Praxis Acquisition Ushers New Phase of Salesforce-Native Enterprise
Rootstock's acquisition of Praxis Solutions, bringing its founder Ohad Idan as VP of product, enhances its ERP strategy by integrating on-ground manufacturing expertise, driving advancements in seamless workflows and unified operational platforms.
Business Process Management and Automation
KAMAX Strengthening Supply Chain Operations Through Digitalization, Logistics Management
KAMAX, a German automotive parts manufacturer, is enhancing logistics efficiency and sustainability by implementing SAP's digital solutions for supply chain management while modernizing its operations across multiple plants.
Application Development and Integration
How Manufacturers Can Learn and Respond from ERP Stress Tests
ERP systems are evolving from traditional recordkeeping to proactive disruption management, focusing on real-time insights and modular architectures to enhance organizational resilience amid supply chain uncertainties.
Implementing Cloud ERP: Codestone’s Six-Phase Approach
Analytics and AI
Cloud ERP Market Growth by Market Segment, Region
The cloud ERP market is projected to grow to nearly $177 billion by 2032, driven by increased demand across industries for scalable, AI-enabled solutions that enhance data handling, with North America leading the market and Asia-Pacific rapidly growing.
AI ESG Reporting
Business Process Management and Automation
Digital Tools Help SMEs Secure Green Financing: New Sage–ICC Report
A new Sage–ICC study reveals that while 70% of SMEs prioritize sustainability, only 3% access green financing, largely due to a lack of quality reporting tools, which impedes their ability to secure funding necessary for sustainable growth.
Cloud Platform and Technology
System Integration Market Surging as Enterprises Shift Toward Modernization
The global system integration market is projected to reach $600 billion by 2030, with ERP systems playing a key role as companies shift toward digital transformation, IoT adoption, and increased automation in daily processes.
Analytics and AI
IBM, AWS are Accelerating Enterprise Agentic AI Deployment
IBM and AWS are enhancing their Agentic AI initiatives through a partnership that integrates AI capabilities and solutions, aimed at improving enterprise productivity and customer experiences while facilitating secure software development and ERP modernization.
M&A
Automation
Cloud ERP Market Projected to Triple Growth by 2032
The Cloud ERP market is projected to grow to $176.93 billion by 2032, driven by increasing demand for scalable solutions, AI integration and cost-effective deployment as well as an emphasis toward operational efficiency.
Analytics and AI
Annexa Integrates NetSuite Innovations With AI
Annexa is increasingly focusing on AI to enhance its Oracle NetSuite solutions across Australia and New Zealand, integrating technologies like its Model Context Protocol and large language model APIs.
Automation
IBM Pushes Toyota South Africa’s SAP Modernization Forward with On-Time S/4HANA Upgrades
IBM is modernizing Toyota South Africa Motors' core systems through two SAP S/4HANA upgrades that enhance data visibility and streamline operations, marking a critical step in Toyota's transition from legacy systems ahead of the 2027 support deadline.
Analytics and AI
IFS Cloud 25R2 Enhances Digital Workers and Applied Industrial AI
IFS Cloud 25R2 introduces agentic AI capabilities through IFS Loops Digital Workers, which enhance productivity by automating complex workflows in industrial operations, addressing labor shortages and improving efficiency across ERP, EAM and FSM solutions.
Automation
IFS and Siemens Unite to Drive Autonomous Grid Intelligence for Utilities
IFS and Siemens are collaborating to advance autonomous grid operations by integrating industrial AI with grid planning and infrastructure expertise, aiming to address industry challenges and support a shift toward self-optimizing energy systems.
Automation
Datanomix and Fulcrum Partnering to Develop Seamless ERP, Production Integration
Datanomix has partnered with Fulcrum to integrate their technologies for modernizing manufacturing by unifying job planning, scheduling, and real-time production tracking, shifting toward a proactive environment that enhances visibility.
Analytics and AI
ServiceNow Advances Enterprise AI Through Integrations with Microsoft
ServiceNow announced integrations with Microsoft, including Microsoft Agent 365, to create seamless AI orchestration and governance for businesses, enabling autonomous workflows and visibility across Microsoft 365 and the ServiceNow AI Platform.
Coda
Analytics and AI
Five AI Trends Affecting Enterprise Scaling, Transformation
At the Gartner 2025 IT Symposium/Xpo, key discussions highlighted the necessity of modernizing ERP systems for AI integration, emphasizing data quality, workforce development and more.
Analytics and AI
IFS Partners with Anthropic to Develop Industrial AI Solutions
IFS Nexus Black and Anthropic have partnered to launch Resolve, a specialized AI solution aimed at transforming critical industries by embedding safety-aligned AI into operational workflows.
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