Industrial Manufacturing

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Great Cloud Recalculation Oracle+IBM

Analytics and AI

Epicor Sets Final On-Premises Release Dates as Cloud Strategy Accelerates

Epicor has announced the timeline for the final on-premises feature releases of its ERP platforms, urging customers to evaluate cloud migration as it transitions towards AI-powered capabilities, with support phases outlined and potential savings highlighted.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

ERP Technology Developments Impacting Manufacturing Jobs in 2026

Manufacturing technology executives must decide by late 2025 whether to adopt autonomous AI agents to enhance operational efficiency or risk losing competitive advantages with governance emerging as the key challenge for successful implementation.

Analytics and AI

Panaya’s AI-Driven Autonomous Testing Layer Designed to Ease ERP Bottlenecks

Panaya's Seemore agentic AI layer enhances autonomous testing for SAP, Oracle, and Salesforce, allowing enterprise teams to manage updates more efficiently through risk analysis, codeless test creation and self-healing scripts, amid an anticipated surge in the automation testing market driven by the demand for AI-ready ERP capabilities.

Analytics and AI

Five ERP Strategic Implications for Operations Leaders in 2026

As organizations face a pivotal shift in ERP to autonomous action-driven frameworks, leaders must prioritize rapid modernization, governance transparency, and adaptability to remain competitive.

Analytics and AI

Three Trends Changing Manufacturing ERP in 2026

The manufacturing ERP landscape is transforming by 2026 due to the emergence of autonomous operations, composable architectures and sustainability ledgers, shifting focus toward action, which requires new governance and integration strategies.

Analytics and AI

Overcoming AI Adoption Challenges in Manufacturing and Supply Chain

AI is rapidly becoming essential in manufacturing and supply chain management, but uneven deployment due to barriers like data quality and user adoption persists, while vendors are focusing on domain-specific AI to integrate predictive insights directly into core processes.

Analytics and AI

Data Integrity is the New ERP Mandate

Data integrity is crucial for ERP success, as reliable information underpins automation and insights; organizations must modernize data handling without full system overhauls, confront legacy issues, and embrace governance to enhance efficiency and decision-making.

Analytics and AI

Creating Supply Chain Value Through Analytics and AI

AI and analytics are transforming supply chain management by automating repetitive tasks, redefining planner roles into strategic storytellers, and providing decision intelligence to navigate disruptions.