Industrial Manufacturing

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Analytics and AI

The New ERP Backbone: Databricks, Inetum, and the Shift to AI-Native ERP Architectures

ERP systems are entering an AI-augmented era, but many data foundations are not ready. This analysis examines why AI-native ERP architectures are emerging, how Databricks is becoming the intelligence layer, and how Inetum helps enterprises operationalize AI with trust, governance, and scale.

Analytics and AI

Achieving Manufacturing Operational Excellence in the Marketplace

The partnership between Syspro and SugarCRM introduces Sugar for Syspro, designed to enhance sales navigation and operational efficiency in complex manufacturing environments by eliminating manual data entry errors and fostering collaboration through integrated ERP-CRM visibility.

Analytics and AI

Sage Embeds AI Copilot Into X3 and Operations Products for Mid-Market

Sage has integrated AI-powered features into its mid-market ERP solutions, notably embedding Sage Copilot into Sage X3 and Sage Operations to provide predictive insights and autonomous workflow management.

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Analytics and AI

Manufacturers Struggle With AI Readiness Despite Widespread Exploration

A Redwood Software study reveals that while nearly all manufacturers are exploring AI, only 20% feel prepared to implement it at scale due to fragmented automation systems and a disconnect between investments and operational readiness.

Analytics and AI

Acumatica Summit Recap: ERP Elevated as Proactive Intelligence Infrastructure

At Summit 2026, Acumatica executives revealed a vision for ERP systems as predictive intelligence platforms leveraging digital replicas and AI to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and enhance user experiences through behavioral telemetry, all while emphasizing a partner-led growth model to address mid-market challenges.

Cloud Platform and Technology

How Cloud ERP Helps Manufacturers Improve Productivity and Logistics

Cloud-based ERP platforms are transforming manufacturing operations to foster predictable workflows and improve efficiency, with the market expected to reach $23 billion by 2025, as companies shift from manual processes to automated, data-driven systems that enhance supply chain visibility and stability.

Navigating Manufacturing Costs: The Strategic Role of CloudPaths and NetSuite

Analytics and AI

Transforming Manufacturing Through Seamless, Strategic Integration

Syspro's partnership with SugarCRM aims to enhance manufacturing and distribution by providing precision selling capabilities through integrated ERP and CRM systems.

Data and Data Management

Manufacturing Survey Reveals AI Adoption, Digital Transformation Progress

Rootstock Software's 2026 State of Manufacturing Technology Survey reveals many manufacturers are adopting AI and investing in digital transformation despite economic uncertainties.

Analytics and AI

Oracle NetSuite Deepens Industry Focus by Aligning AI, SuiteCloud with Vertical Workflows

Oracle NetSuite is enhancing its industry strategy by integrating embedded AI with vertical-specific workflows, allowing for intelligent capabilities tailored to sectors like services and distribution, while also empowering partners to develop specialized extensions within its platform, ultimately shifting ERP innovation towards a model that reflects industry-specific operational patterns.

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Analytics and AI

AI’s Last-Mile Failure: Why ERP Value Breaks Down After the Investment

Organizations investing in AI within ERP systems often fail to achieve expected results not due to technology issues, but because they neglect to redesign decision-making processes and empower employees to effectively use AI insights.

Analytics and AI

Acumatica Summit Highlighting AI, Low-Code Solutions for ERP Automation

Acumatica's Summit 2026 highlights their AI and low-code platform capabilities that enables business users to create customized AI workflows without developer support, enhancing workflow automation and practical AI applications.

Analytics and AI

How ERP Vendors Can Turn AI From Weakness into Strength

ERP vendors are pressured to demonstrate the tangible operational benefits of their AI capabilities, with industry-specific implementations like those at Golden State Foods and Polaris showcasing measurable gains as the market continues to expand.

Data and Data Management

Case Study: Separation success: Kalmar carve-out from Cargotec with SNP

In March 2023, Cargotec successfully separated Kalmar into an independent company with the help of SNP and TCS, achieving a seamless data migration and operational continuity across 26 countries in just one weekend.

Analytics and AI

Understanding AI’s Growing Role in ERP, Enterprise Software

Rootstock's acquisition of Praxis Solutions highlights the need for manufacturers to prioritize business processes and outcomes in AI integration for ERP systems, as many companies struggle with digital transformation challenges.

Analytics and AI

Syspro Highlights Breakthrough Year with AI-Driven Platform Modernization, Global Brand

Syspro reports significant global momentum marked by revenue and ARR growth, expansion of subscription services, and a transition to a cloud-first platform alongside the launch of a new brand.

Analytics and AI

Snowflake Acquires Observe to Integrate AI-Powered Observability into Data Cloud

Snowflake's acquisition of Observe enhances its AI capabilities in observability, allowing enterprises to manage telemetry data more efficiently and cost-effectively, enabling automated troubleshooting and operational resilience.

Analytics and AI

Aptean Acquires OpsVeda to Bridge Planning-Execution Gap with Agentic AI Orchestration

Aptean's acquisition of OpsVeda enhances its AI-driven supply chain capabilities, creating a unified platform that bridges the gap between planning and execution with real-time, agentic AI designed for continuous operational adaptation.

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Enterprise Asset Management

Izzi Software Partners with Virtutem to Extend Valence Modernization

Izzi Software and Virtutem have partnered to offer the Valence application modernization platform, providing IBM i users a low-code alternative to vendor-supported upgrades, thus enabling incremental modernization.

Analytics and AI

Agentforce Manufacturing Addresses Labor Shortages, Operational Inefficiencies

Salesforce released Agentforce Manufacturing, a suite of AI agent templates enabling manufacturers to enhance autonomy and efficiency while mitigating labor shortages, marking a significant shift in the industry toward predictive and proactive operations.

Cloud Platform and Technology

How ERP, AI Can Improve Logistics and Operations Efficiency

Artificial intelligence is transforming logistics by enabling continuous optimization through integrated ERP systems, facilitating improved decision-making, reducing operational costs, and enhancing delivery performance.

Navigating Manufacturing Costs: The Strategic Role of CloudPaths and NetSuite

Analytics and AI

Sage Brings Copilot into Operations to Push Manufacturing, Distribution Toward Agentic Supply Chains

Sage has integrated its Copilot AI assistant into Sage Operations to enhance operational workflows with earlier risk detection and proactive insights for manufacturing and distribution teams, signaling a move towards more agent-driven operational models.

Analytics and AI

Why Small Plants Need Enterprise-Level Capabilities Without Enterprise Overhead

Small plants are increasingly adopting cloud ERP solutions to gain visibility and control without the need for extensive IT resources, shifting from fragmented systems to integrated operations that enhance efficiency.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Japan Cloud ERP Market Growth Expected as Digital Transformation Accelerates

Japan's cloud ERP market is set for substantial growth at a CAGR of 20.1% through 2032, fueled by government digital transformation initiatives and AI solutions, with major vendors driving deployment across manufacturing and retail sectors.

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Analytics and AI

Workday Launches Paradox ATS for Faster Frontline Hiring

Workday's integration of the AI-driven Paradox Conversational Applicant Tracking System streamlines frontline hiring by enabling mobile-first applications, drastically reducing time-to-hire to an average of 3.5 days and automating up to 90% of hiring tasks.

Analytics and AI

Acumatica Names Pollock as Chief Product Officer to Lead Cloud ERP Innovation

Acumatica has appointed Jon Pollock as Chief Product Officer to lead product management and user experience, focusing on advancing the company's strategy amidst growing demand for scalable cloud ERP solutions in mid-market businesses.

Analytics and AI

Microsoft Acquires Osmos to Embed Autonomous Data Engineering in Fabric Platform

Microsoft's acquisition of Osmos introduces agentic AI into Microsoft Fabric, revolutionizing data engineering by automating data preparation tasks, targeting improved efficiency for ERP professionals.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Agentic AI, Composable Architectures Are Redefining Manufacturing ERP as Autonomous Operations

Manufacturing technology executives are experiencing a major shift in ERP systems from transactional backends to autonomous AI-driven decision engines that automate procurement and production processes, with successful implementations emphasizing governance frameworks over algorithm sophistication.

CRM and Customer Experience

Syspro Acquires Evocon to Strengthen Digital Shopfloor Capabilities, Operational Efficiency

Syspro has acquired Estonia-based Evocon to enhance its digital shop floor capabilities, providing manufacturers with improved real-time production monitoring and operational efficiency tools, enabling better decision-making and deeper integration.

Analytics and AI

AI Moves to the Core of ERP: What Technology Leaders Should Expect

Artificial intelligence is evolving from a supplementary feature to an essential element of ERP, enhancing demand forecasting, operational responses, and executive decision-making.

Business Process Management and Automation

Syspro, SugarCRM Collaboration Offers Connected Floor Solution for Manufacturers and Distributors

Syspro and SugarCRM have partnered to introduce Sugar for Syspro, an integrated solution that enhances precision selling for manufacturers and distributors by unifying product, customer and sales data for a better connected ERP system.

ERP AI

Analytics and AI

How Manufacturers Can Achieve Operational Stability in 2026

As manufacturers head into 2026, they face pressure to enhance efficiency and stability through modern ERP technologies, moving from reactive chaos to predictable operations.