Supply Chain Management

ERP
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.
Manufacturing Systems and Automation
The Access Group Acquires MaxOptra to Strengthen Supply Chain ERP Portfolio
The Access Group's acquisition of MaxOptra enhances its supply chain division by integrating AI-driven route optimization for mid-market fleet operators, addressing industry-specific operational challenges as the global route optimization software market is expected to grow significantly.
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Analytics and AI
Microsoft Pitches Agentic ERP, CRM as Operating System for AI-First Enterprises
Microsoft's shift to AI-first autonomous enterprises involves agents across Dynamics 365 that interpret data, collaborate, and enhance operations by automating tasks within finance, supply chain, and CRM, emphasizing the integration of systems and intelligence for adaptive, measurable outcomes.
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.
supply chain signal chain
Analytics and AI
Signal Chains Bring Resiliency and Predictability for Manufacturers and Distributors
We examine the concept of Signal Chains and how they provide resiliency and predictability for manufacturers.
Landed costs with NetSuite and CloudPaths
Supply Chain Management
Taming Landed Costs with NetSuite & CloudPaths: Part 2
Effective management of landed costs in supply chain operations requires accurate calculations, technological solutions like ERP systems such as NetSuite, and strategic implementation, which can significantly enhance financial decision-making and improve profitability.
Blue Diamond Growers
Supply Chain Management
The Power of 4: Blue Diamond’s Transformation Journey
How Blue Diamond Growers solved supply chain issues and ESG metrics.
SAP S/4HANA
Cloud Platform and Technology
DPC enhances automotive EDI with AIM AutoCOR and Epicor Kinetic
Diversified Plastics Corporation has streamlined its automotive EDI processes by implementing AIM AutoCOR with Epicor Kinetic ERP, enhancing order management, compliance, and shipping workflows through a cloud-based solution that significantly reduces trading partner integration time.
Safra Catz ERP Today
Supply Chain Management
Oracle AI Agents Help Transform Supply Chain Workflows
Oracle has introduced new role-based AI agents within Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM, set for release in January 2025, to automate routine supply chain tasks, enhance productivity, and enable professionals to focus on strategic initiatives, thus transforming operational efficiency across various supply chain functions.
Microsoft building | SSE
ERP Strategy and Planning
Microsoft Announces 2025 Release Wave 1 Plan for Dynamics 365
Microsoft's recently announced 2025 Release Wave 1 for Dynamics 365, scheduled for April to September 2025, introduces various AI-integrated enhancements aimed at improving user productivity across sales, customer service, finance, supply chain management, and business central applications, while also emphasizing the importance of thorough planning and user training for effective implementation.
Sustainability - SAP Green Ledger
Supply Chain Management
Infor Nexus Unveils NexTrace, End-to-End Traceability Solution
Infor Nexus has introduced NexTrace, a traceability solution designed to enhance supply chain transparency and compliance in anticipation of upcoming regulations like the EU Digital Product Passport and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, by integrating AI technology, supplier ESG data, and facilitating seamless tracking from raw materials to finished products.
J.P. Morgan & Oracle Deepen ERP Integration for Finance
Supply Chain Management
Europastry Selects Blue Yonder TM Solutions to Optimize European Supply Chain
Europastry, a leader in frozen bakery products, is enhancing its supply chain efficiency and sustainability by implementing Blue Yonder’s transportation management solutions, which will optimize logistics, reduce costs, and improve customer service across its global operations.
image of Accenture building | Accenture acquires management consultancy Insight Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
KION Teams with NVIDIA and Accenture to Optimize Supply Chains with AI-Powered Robots and Digital Twins
KION GROUP AG is collaborating with Accenture and NVIDIA to enhance supply chain efficiency through AI-driven solutions and digital twins, showcasing their advancements in warehouse automation at CES.
FSMA 204
Supply Chain Management
Shanghai Pepsi-Cola Beverage Selects Blue Yonder to Optimize Production Operations
Shanghai Pepsi-Cola Beverage Co. Ltd. will enhance its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction by utilizing Blue Yonder Production Planning, with the support of PwC, to optimize production processes, reduce costs, and improve asset utilization.
AWS re:Invent
Enterprise Asset Management
Innovapptive Joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program, Enhancing Global Delivery of AI-Powered Connected Worker Solutions
Innovapptive has joined the AWS ISV Accelerate Program, enhancing its AI-powered Connected Worker solutions, optimizing AWS investments for clients, streamlining access via the AWS Marketplace, and expanding its global reach through co-sell support with AWS to drive operational efficiency and connected workforce solutions.
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Manufacturing Systems and Automation
Customer Case Study: Integration Success with the QAD Industrial Transformation Platform
Beckett Air, Jel Sert, and Pharmacal successfully enhanced their manufacturing operations by integrating the QAD Industrial Transformation Platform with QAD Redzone, resulting in significant productivity improvements and better employee engagement amidst modern challenges.
J.P. Morgan & Oracle Deepen ERP Integration for Finance
Supply Chain Management
How to Address Stock Loss with Process Intelligence
Stock loss impacts various industries, from automotive to packaging. Discover how Process Intelligence can uncover inefficiencies and reduce costs.
two women walking and smiling in a warehouse | Aptean announces acquisition of Principal Logistics Technologies
Manufacturing Systems and Automation
Aptean acquires Principal Logistics Technologies for supply chain boost
Aptean has announced the acquisition of Principal Logistics Technologies (PLT), adding new capabilities to its warehouse management offerings
image of cocoa butter | Syspro and ET Browne
Supply Chain Management
Syspro smooths out supply chain blemishes for skincare brand
Skincare company, ET Browne Drug Co, Inc, has chosen global ERP provider, Syspro, to smooth out its business processes, expanding on its 25-year long existing partnership.
Supply Chain Management
Steve Murphy: Returning the engine to search
Epicor CEO Steve Murphy on putting the engine back into search, and solving the supply chain challenge by leaning on ERP.
image of hands picking at spaghetti brain | ESG software
Cloud Platform and Technology
There are no single threads in ESG software supply chains
Software is part of your supply chain too. Debra Lilley untangles an inside view of vendor, integrator and user sustainability relations. 
A wide-angle lens view of a warehouse with orange shelves, stacked with materials | supply chain Accelalpha
Supply Chain Management
What makes a robust supply chain solution?
Chi Park of Accelalpha discusses the impact of COVID-19 on supply chains, highlighting the need for enhanced visibility and robust solutions like their Command Center dashboard, which integrates various supply chain data and utilizes Oracle's AI capabilities, while predicting a resurgence of manufacturing in the U.S.
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Supply Chain Management
Learn how Darigold was able to consolidate, streamline, and standardize with Oracle Cloud SCM
Watch how one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the United States replaced their legacy on-premise systems with Oracle Cloud Applications in this video by Accelalpha. Darigold was able to simplify their supply chain operations resulting in greater efficiency and cost savings.
Image of a circle | Epicor Grow transforms supply chains through AI-enhanced ERP
Supply Chain Management
Epicor Grow transforms supply chains through AI-enhanced ERP
Epicor unveils Epicor Grow, merging AI and BI to revolutionize ERP, offering contextual insights tailored for supply chain optimization.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Manufacturing processes aren’t exempt from business transformations
The need for a robust, cloud-enhanced manufacturing system was recognized by manufacturing-focused software specialists IFS, whose IFS Cloud solution can provide several methods to positively alter shop floor processes, ultimately improving the end user experience.
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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. 
Supply Chain Management
Process-led supply chain transformation
Process Intelligence helps you fix each process individually, link everything holistically, and balance your supply chain, finally. Read more about Celonis Process Intelligence can get your supply chain working as one.
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Supply Chain Management
How Process Intelligence breaks down silos and helps you balance SLAs, costs and working capital
Supply chain problems are process problems and, by taking a process-first approach to supply chain transformation, businesses are delivering real-world value. The right supply chain solution could be the tool you need to help reach your growth targets.
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Supply Chain Management
SourceDay and Infor to enhance supply chain visibility and control
SourceDay has announced a strategic partnership with Infor to enhance the efficiency of direct spend PO lifecycle management.
A view overlooking a harbour that contrains a large amount of shipping containers | Supply Chain Management Accelalpha
Supply Chain Management
Reinforcing your supply chain with Accelalpha’s Supply Chain Management
Accelalpha’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) solutions tap into four different factors that could enhance your supply chain processes: order management, manufacturing, inventory management and Internet of Things devices. 
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