automation

Manufacturers face deployment hurdles for smart technologies: SYSPRO

A SYSPRO report highlights a growing demand for AI, automation, and IIoT in manufacturing, although deployment challenges such as integration issues and workforce shortages persist, with only 12% having implemented AI despite 80% planning to allocate resources for it.

Analytics and AI

Esker Announces Strategic Investment from Bridgepoint

Private equity firm Bridgepoint has announced a significant investment in financial solutions provider Esker. Bridgepoint said the partnership “aims to accelerate Esker’s development strategy, leveraging our combined sector expertise to expand the brand globally and drive further innovation in the...

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Mary Ann’s Specialty Foods Enhances Efficiency with QAD Advanced Scheduling

Mary Ann's Specialty Foods is enhancing its production efficiency by implementing QAD Advanced Scheduling, building on its previous success with QAD Redzone Connected Workforce to streamline scheduling operations and improve real-time visibility, ultimately aligning with the company's vision for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Analytics and AI

Unlock the Future of AI-Driven Enterprise with Zoho’s Zia Agents

Zoho Corporation has expanded its ZIA artificial intelligence platform with the introduction of Zia Agents, Agent Studio, and Agent Marketplace, aiming to enhance business efficiency, automation, and decision-making by providing task-specific AI assistants that organizations can customize and deploy across its suite of applications.

ERP Strategy and Planning

How Deloitte and ServiceNow’s 2025 Workflow Automation Outlook Guides ERP Users

Deloitte and ServiceNow's fourth annual 'Workflow Automation Outlook' emphasizes the necessity for organizations to adopt tailored, industry-specific automation and AI solutions across all functions to enhance competitiveness, streamline operations, and foster a culture of continuous innovation.

Supply Chain Management

Alloy.ai & CloudPaths partner for real-time supply chains

Alloy.ai and CloudPaths are collaborating to enhance consumer brands' supply chain efficiency and demand forecasting through real-time data integration and SAP expertise, enabling businesses to respond swiftly to market changes and reduce inventory-related risks.

Last month, Codestone received the prestigious ERP Today Award for “Transformation Project of the Year.”

ERP Strategy and Planning

Bespoke approach fuels Codestone’s “Transformation Project of the Year” Win

Codestone won the ERP Today Award for 'Transformation Project of the Year' for delivering a custom ERP solution using SAP Business One to an e-liquid company, resulting in significant operational improvements, enhanced efficiency through automation, and the ability to better meet market demands.

The AI Responsibility Gap: A Looming Threat to Business?

Analytics and AI

Innovation in focus: How AI is shaping the future for ERP users

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing business operations by automating tasks, enhancing decision-making, and improving user experiences, though its efficacy is challenged by data dependencies, integration complexities, and ethical concerns, necessitating a balanced approach.

Enterprise Asset Management

Cetec ERP’s new release enhances usability and control for manufacturers

Cetec ERP has launched its 4.17 update with features like a drag-and-drop scheduling tool, enhanced manufacturing time tracking, new reporting capabilities, improved user access controls, usability enhancements, and better pricing import tools, all aimed at increasing efficiency and functionality for users, with rollout planned for January 2024.

Analytics and AI

Unleashing efficiency: How a WMS cuts cost and improves accuracy in warehousing

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), such as those offered by Tecsys, enable e-commerce businesses to enhance order fulfillment speed, reduce costs, and improve inventory accuracy by integrating automation technologies, ultimately streamlining warehouse operations for greater efficiency and competitive advantage.

Analytics and AI

Microsoft Customers Share Business Impacts of Generative AI

At Microsoft Ignite 2024 in Chicago, major organizations showcased how they are harnessing Microsoft's AI solutions, such as Copilot and Azure OpenAI Service, to transform operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive significant improvements in productivity and sustainability across various sectors, including aviation, logistics, and manufacturing.

Automation

Automation Anywhere and PwC India partner for AI-powered solutions

Automation Anywhere has announced a new partnership with PwC India to provide advanced Generative AI solutions to various industries.

aerial shot of the Shibuya district and people crossing the street | Boomi Japan investment

Business Process Management and Automation

Boomi to invest in its commitment to Japan with SunBridge Partners

The integration and automation leader Boomi has announced an investment in Boomi KK with SunBridge Partners, a Japan/US venture capital and professional services firm, to deepen Boomi’s commitment to Japan and expand its go-to-market (GTM) tailored solutions and localized support....

Analytics and AI

Changing the perception of ERP in the make, move, and sell sectors

The evolution of ERP systems from record-keeping to actionable insights is driven by the integration of generative AI and large language models, enabling companies to optimize operations and enhance decision-making through automation and advanced data analytics.

a handshake neon sign | UiPath and SAP partnership

Automation

UiPath and SAP to accelerate enterprise automation for SAP users

UiPath has partnered with SAP to integrate its platform with SAP Build Process Automation, allowing customers to enhance enterprise-wide automation, streamline processes and accelerate migration to the cloud.

assorted labeled bottles on the shelf | Original Software automated testing solutions for UAT

Automation

How can users achieve streamlined UAT with automation?

Automated testing solutions, such as those offered by Original Software, can significantly streamline user acceptance testing (UAT) processes for organizations facing challenges in digital transformation, ultimately enhancing software quality and user satisfaction.

a man reading in an office filled with sunlight | automated regression testing, Original Software and CertainTeed story

Quality and Testing

Forget the chamomile tea: Automated regression testing to your sleep rescue

To handle complicated processes in an ERP system, it is crucial to have processes such as regression testing in place that aim to help mitigate risks of defects or miscalculations. Here is the story of how CertainTeed utilized automated regression testing to ensure its success.

Automation

UiPath announces features to streamline automation with Autopilot and GenAI

UiPath, a global provider of RPA software, has announced new features, including the release of UiPath Autopilot which infuses GenAI into the UiPath Business Automation Platform to help businesses achieve better automation outcomes.

A group of three people sitting at a table with their laptops open and laughing in a cozy setting | Rossera user experience

Automation

Using automation to improve the user experience

A cloud automation solution can change the entire user experience. In doing so, tedious activities can now be automated while users can focus on how best to innovate and stand out in their respective industries.

image of Vitesco CIO Thomas Buck | cloud and sustainable transformation

Automation

Vitesco: Driving a 4.0 sky-high, sustainable world

CIO Thomas Buck talks cloud and sustainable transformation for electric powertrain engine technology firm, Vitesco Technologies, plus the possibilities of Industry 4.0, across its AWS, SAP and Microsoft stack.

Automation

Automation and the chocolate factory

Chocolatier Barry Callebaut gives a taste of how the manufacturing industry can create smooth quality assessment, predictive maintenance and information management with the right solution mindset to reduce the heat on workforces.

Mihir Shukla, CEO and co-founder of Automation Anywhere | Automation Anywhere launches AI + Automation Enterprise System for deployment of AI process automations

Business Process Management and Automation

Automation Anywhere launches AI + Automation Enterprise System as AI gathers pace

Automation Anywhere announced its new AI + Automation Enterprise System to drive bigger outcomes for businesses.

Business Process Management and Automation

SAP will acquire WalkMe to strengthen support for end users, expand Business AI

SAP has announced that it will acquire WalkMe, a leader in digital adoption platforms (DAPs), to enhance the customer experience and enrich SAP Business AI offerings.

a row of orange Sainsbury's delivery trucks parked next to each other on a sunny day | Microsoft and Sainsbury's AI partnership

Automation

Sainsbury’s and Microsoft to power up customer experience with AI

Sainsbury plc and Microsoft today announced a new five-year strategic partnership to help deliver the retailer’s Next Level Sainsbury’s strategy.

Automation

Creatio partners with Synolia to automate CRM with no-code platform

Creatio is a global vendor of a no-code platform to automate workflows and CRM with a maximum degree of freedom, and Synolia is an e-commerce agency that helps its clients to implement digital experience platforms.

Data and Data Management

Software-supported logistics lead to more sales: SNP migrates Steiff to S/4HANA

Read the case study of Steiff, a retail and fashion company, working along with SNP to successfully migrate their system to increase flexibility and ensure precise deliveries.

Cloud Platform and Technology

SPAR Austria moves with RISE with SAP to SAP S/4HANA Finance and the cloud – in just one step

Read the full story on how SPAR Austria was able to migrate more than 1.1 billion data records to a new cloud-based SAP S/4HANA finance system with the help of SNP's flexible approach and software.

Automation

Setting your business up for IT automation success

Enterprise IT automation extends the capabilities of automated processes, giving organizations ability to empower agile ways of working.

Service Management

Confessions of a retail technologist

Oracle, KPMG and Google Cloud retail experts discuss the technology saving the day for customer experience.

Data and Data Management

Video: Road to SAP S/4HANA

Wherever you are in your process to move to SAP S/4HANA, SNP software approach can help you get there smoothly. Rather than having to move everything manually, we use a system X-Ray to detect everything you have an enable decision making.

abstract photograph of a big city with interconnected wires and digital profiles of people

Cloud Platform and Technology

Data in the cloud drives employee onboarding for MOD Pizza

Shifting to cloud-based ERP systems can enhance operational efficiency and scalability, but organizations must also prioritize effective onboarding processes to improve employee retention and satisfaction, as demonstrated by MOD Pizza's automated onboarding transformation.