Supply Chain Management

Agentic AI for Modern Manufacturing and Supply Chain Success

The future of supply chain management in industrial manufacturing relies on integrating legacy systems with agentic AI and APIs to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Analytics and AI

Survey Finds Supply Chain Preparedness Gaps

Sage's State of Supply Chain Report reveals many companies are unprepared for disruptions, emphasizing the need for improved visibility and system integration in supply chains as only half of supply chain teams are confident in their response capabilities.

Supply Chain Management

From AI Pilots to Real Impact: How IBM and Oracle Power Scalable Supply Chain Transformation

Wednesday, 08 April, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET AI-driven supply chain initiatives promise smarter, faster and more resilient operations, but many Oracle supply chain customers struggle to know when and how to scale from pilots to enterprise-wide impact. Drawing on...

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

CMMS Deployed to Drive Downtime Reduction, Boost Productivity

DLG Group is implementing Fiix CMMS to enhance maintenance processes, aiming for a 10% reduction in downtime while shifting maintenance data from localized spreadsheets to a centralized cloud-based system that supports real-time operations and fosters organization-wide asset intelligence.

Analytics and AI

SPS Commerce Introduces MAX, Embedded AI for Supply Chain Workflows

SPS Commerce introduces MAX, embedded AI that guides retail trading workflows, surfaces anomalies, and supports compliance across supply chain networks.

Navigating Manufacturing Costs: The Strategic Role of CloudPaths and NetSuite

Application Development and Integration

Elastic MES Platforms Shift Focus to Adaptive Manufacturing Architecture

Rockwell Automation's elastic MES platform is changing manufacturing execution systems by allowing manufacturers to implement specific functionalities independently and adapt to operational needs.

Enterprise Architecture

Clorox Completes SAP ERP Overhaul as Purell Acquisition Tests Integration Capacity

Clorox successfully implemented a cloud-based SAP ERP system across 21 manufacturing plants, enhancing operational decision-making while navigating initial supply chain disruptions and anticipating productivity improvements by fiscal 2027.

Quality and Testing

RxERP Integrates Embedded Microtransponder Technology for Improved Pharmaceutical Traceability

RxERP and p-Chip Corporation announced a licensing agreement to embed light-activated microtransponder tags into the pharmaceutical ERP platform’s serialization workflows, enabling unit-level digital identity for Drug Supply Chain Security Act compliance and end-to-end traceability. The integration links p-Chip’s permanently embedded...

Analytics and AI

SPS Commerce Embeds Agentic AI Into Supply Chain Execution

SPS Commerce has introduced MAX, embedding agentic AI directly into supply chain workflows. The move extends automation beyond visibility and into execution, as customers and investors look for proof that network scale can deliver measurable operational impact.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Warehouse Management Systems Poised for Growth as Distribution Networks Chase E-Commerce Velocity

The U.S. warehouse management system market is projected to grow at a 14.34% CAGR through 2031, driven by e-commerce demands and labor shortages, as companies increasingly adopt advanced, cloud-based WMS that enhance real-time inventory management and operational efficiency.

Automation

NetSuite 2025.2 Enhances Supply Chain Agility Amid Growing Operational Pressures

NetSuite’s 2025.2 release enhances supply chain management with improved planning and fulfillment capabilities, allowing organizations to better handle production schedules, inventory allocation, and order prioritization amidst ongoing global disruptions.

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.

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Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Swedish Export Credit Corporation Selects Unit4’s Scanmarket for Procurement and Compliance

The Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK) has selected Scanmarket by Unit4 to support procurement and compliance across its supplier and contract management processes. SEK is a state-owned export credit agency that provides medium- and long-term financing to Swedish exporters and...

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.

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.

Enterprise Asset Management

Klipboard Acquires Savance to Boost Wholesale Distribution Presence

Klipboard has acquired Savance Enterprise, a specialist ERP software platform for wholesale distribution, enhancing its capabilities in the industry and enabling Savance to leverage Klipboard's resources for growth.

Analytics and AI

Blue Yonder Taps Kelley Lear to Lead Global Alliances, Scale AI-Driven Supply Chain Ecosystem with Microsoft

Kelley Lear's appointment as corporate VP at Blue Yonder aims to enhance a 300-plus partner ecosystem focused on AI-driven supply chain solutions with Microsoft, emphasizing innovation, strategic alliances, and the use of agentic AI for better partner intelligence.

Application Development and Integration

AWS, SAP Tighten e-Commerce Integration with MCF and Buy with Prime Accelerators for S/4HANA

Amazon is enhancing its SAP offerings in retail and direct-to-consumer markets by launching prebuilt Accelerators for seamless integration of Multi-Channel Fulfillment and Buy with Prime into SAP S/4HANA, aiming to simplify and expedite integration processes for SAP merchants.

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.

Analytics and AI

SPS Commerce Unveils AI-Enabled Supply Chain Innovations to Address Omnichannel Complexity

SPS Commerce has unveiled a suite of product innovations to help retailers and suppliers adapt to evolving supply chain challenges, emphasizing AI-enabled automation, omnichannel integration and industry standardization.

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.

Supply Chain Management

Training Tomorrow’s Supply Chain Leaders Today

The future of supply chain depends on the next generation of leaders—and education is the key. Epicor’s partnership with Texas A&M University is bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world ERP experience. By giving students hands-on access to Epicor Prophet 21, we’re helping them develop the skills needed to drive innovation and efficiency in distribution and supply chain management.

Supply Chain Management

Building the Future of Distribution

Digital transformation in distribution isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. Epicor’s partnership with Conveyance Solutions shows how combining technical expertise with deep industry insight creates real impact. From family business roots to becoming the largest independent Prophet 21 service provider, Conveyance brings empathy and experience to help distributors thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Supply Chain Management

Epicor for Distribution

Drive Growth and Manage Workflows. Simplify, streamline, and stay on top of all your moving parts with the only ERP designed by distributors for distributors.

Business Process Management and Automation

How Microsoft Is Rewiring ERP with Composable Dynamics 365

Microsoft's ERP strategy focuses on a composable approach using Dynamics 365 as a modular backbone for industry-specific solutions, emphasizing scenario-driven capabilities, AI integration, and partner specialization to create tailored solutions on a shared cloud platform.

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Governance, Risk, and Compliance

CMMC 2.0 Enters Enforcement: What Contractors and Vendors Must Know

CMMC 2.0 enforcement has begun, shifting defense contractors from voluntary cybersecurity guidance to mandatory compliance under a phased rollout with defined certification levels and assessments.

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.

Automation

RPA Pushes Healthcare from Manual Admin to Intelligent Automation

Hospitals are increasingly adopting robotic process automation (RPA) to alleviate administrative burdens and workforce shortages while enhancing patient experiences, evolving from basic scripts to AI-enabled intelligent automation that reshapes claims management, scheduling, and compliance.