Supply Chain Management

ERP securities investigation
ERP Strategy and Planning
Tennant ERP Fallout Extends into Ongoing Securities Scrutiny as Investors Await Recovery Signals
Tennant Company's ERP-related disruption has moved beyond operational recovery into an active ERP securities investigation, as investors and legal teams scrutinize the company's pre-failure disclosures and question management's credibility going forward.
ERP Strategy and Planning
ERP Today 2025 Awards: Transformation at Any Scale Drives Outsized SMB Impact
EPSS won the SMB Transformation Project of the Year for its impactful digital transformation in Ethiopian public health logistics, while Venture was recognized as a runner-up for its partnership project modernizing Biffa's operations with a focus on sustainability.
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ERP Strategy and Planning
Clorox Shows What SAP S/4HANA Transformations Require Before 2027
Clorox’s $580M SAP S/4HANA transformation highlights how design, benchmarking, and execution decisions shape outcomes beyond go-live.
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Manufacturing Systems and Automation
SAP EWM Meets Humanoid Robotics in New Accenture and Vodafone Warehouse Pilot
SAP, Accenture, and Vodafone Procure & Connect have launched a warehouse pilot that integrates humanoid robots with SAP Extended Warehouse Management, showcasing how SAP EWM could become a control layer for physical AI, governed automation, and real-time warehouse execution.
Supply Chain Management
Q&A: From System of Record to System of Proof in Pharma
Steve Madsen developed RxERP in response to the overwhelming challenges of managing compliance and data fragmentation in pharmaceutical distribution, aiming to unify systems for real-time, trusted traceability and regulatory compliance, which also could influence other safety-critical industries.
Analytics and AI
Denso Backs Oracle to Rewire Global Supply Chain
Denso is standardizing on Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications for its global supply chain operations to create an AI-driven core system, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency amidst growing complexities in the automotive industry.
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Application Development and Integration
Crawford Connect Highlighting ERP’s Noisiest Supply Chain Gaps at Epicor Insights
Crawford Connect is a portal-driven platform designed to enhance collaboration among manufacturers, distributors and their suppliers and customers by streamlining processes.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Dynamics 365 Gains Momentum: Franklin Sports, Zwilling Highlight ERP Standardization and Finance Automation
Microsoft Dynamics 365 is experiencing significant growth as organizations move towards ERP standardization and process optimization, exemplified by Franklin Sports' shift to unify global operations and Zwilling Beauty Group's transition from system consolidation to process automation.
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Tax Compliance
Bangladesh’s Digital Tax Push Reshapes Compliance for RMG Supply Chains
Bangladesh’s move to digital tax systems is reshaping compliance across RMG supply chains, increasing reliance on supplier data accuracy, ERP execution, and integrated financial processes.
Clorox manufacturing team at Aberdeen, MD plant during SAP S/4HANA cutover, showing frontline operations and production environment.
Supply Chain Management
What Happened During Clorox’s SAP S/4HANA Cutover—Insights from the CSCO
Clorox’s SAP S/4HANA cutover shows how ERP changes manufacturing and supply chain execution. From inventory timing effects to stabilization and workflow integration, the transformation reshapes how work moves across the network.
Supply Chain Management
Dynamics 365 Wave 1 Puts Agentic AI at the Heart of ERP
Microsoft's Dynamics 365 2026 release wave 1 transforms Copilot from a productivity tool into an autonomous, integrated operating layer across various enterprise functions, emphasizing proactive AI-driven workflows and low-code agent design to enhance operational efficiency and reshape ERP implementation.
Business Process Management and Automation
Tennant ERP Rollout Disruption Triggers $30M Sales Hit and Investor Scrutiny
Tennant Company is experiencing significant operational and financial challenges due to a troubled ERP rollout that disrupted order processing, resulting in approximately $30 million in lost sales and a 23% drop in stock value, highlighting the critical nature of ERP systems in revenue operations.
Supply Chain Management
Designing Supply Chains for Measurable ROI, Improved Automation
Many warehouses struggle with automation due to a lack of strategic alignment and defined success metrics, leading to ineffective technology investments over outdated processes, which can be mitigated by establishing clear KPIs, conducting business case assessments and ensuring data integrity.
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ERP Strategy and Planning
Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing Exposes the Cost of Delayed Digital Infrastructure
Cell and gene therapy manufacturing is exposing the limits of manual coordination. As programs scale, digital orchestration is becoming essential to ensure traceability, reduce risk, and support operational execution.
Automation
Levi’s ERP Overhaul Hits 60% as Retailer Positions for AI-Driven Orchestration
Levi Strauss & Co. is advancing its digital transformation with a 60% complete global ERP modernization aimed at enhancing AI-driven orchestration and data visibility, as the company shifts towards direct-to-consumer sales expected to represent 55% of its growing revenue, while simultaneously upgrading its supply chain and e-commerce infrastructure.
SAP Transformation and SNP
Supply Chain Management
Pandora Selects Hardis WMS to Unify Global Jewelry Supply Chain
Pandora has chosen Hardis Supply Chain as its global warehouse management system partner, initiating a complex supply chain transformation across multiple regions and channels, emphasizing the need for configurable WMS solutions over rigid enterprise platforms to enhance operational efficiency and integration with SAP S/4HANA.
Supply Chain Management
Acumatica Targets Supply Chain Volatility With AI Workflows, Shop Floor Precision
Acumatica's 2026 R1 release introduces AI-powered workflow tools, a Shop Floor Kiosk for real-time data capture, and enhancements for omnichannel commerce, aiming to optimize supply chain management for manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
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Analytics and AI
IFS.ai Logistics to Plug Transport Management Hole
IFS has launched IFS.ai Logistics, a new platform designed to optimize enterprise transport management by integrating AI-driven planning, automated execution, and finance-grade freight auditing within IFS Cloud, addressing the critical need for better governance in logistics costs as enterprises navigate a complex, $20 trillion logistics market.
SAP Transformation and SNP
Digital Commerce
DaVinci Commerce, Accenture Announce Global AI Transformation Partnership
DaVinci Commerce has secured a strategic investment from Accenture, establishing a global partnership to integrate its AI Commerce Experience Platform within Accenture Song's transformation practice.
Analytics and AI
How Clean Core ERP Has Evolved Into a Mandate
A clean core ERP system prioritizes standardization and controlled extensions to enhance manufacturing efficiency, allowing organizations to rapidly adapt and innovate without compromising the integrity of their operational systems.
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Security
SAP Security Patch Day March 2026 Highlights FS-QUO and Enterprise Portal Risks
SAP’s March 2026 Security Patch Day delivered 15 new Security Notes, including critical vulnerabilities affecting SAP Quotation Management Insurance and SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal. Vendor analysis highlights how trusted platform services and system integrations can amplify exposure across SAP landscapes.
Analytics and AI
Agentic AI Operating Models are Redefining Supply Chain Design
As supply chains experience growing disruptions, leading organizations are adopting agentic AI operating models that autonomously optimize operations and react to real-time events while necessitating governance to address challenges like data accuracy and security.
Supply Chain Management
‘The Focus is on Strengthening Foundations, Not Adding Complexity’: Rodney Manzo
Sage's State of Supply Chain Report highlights that many companies are unprepared for supply chain disruptions, with insufficient real-time data and visibility leading to vulnerabilities.
Analytics and AI
AI Assistants Are Emerging as the Control Layer for Autonomous Supply Chains
AI-powered assistants are revolutionizing supply chains by enhancing data accessibility, responsiveness, and execution speed, with organizations investing in these tools experiencing significant operational and financial benefits.
Manufacturing Systems and Automation
Integrating Real-Time Data with ERP Systems Yields Improvements
Advanced technology significantly enhances manufacturing by streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and reducing costs, with a strong emphasis on smart manufacturing initiatives, real-time data integration and closed-loop planning to optimize operations.
Supply Chain Management
IFS Completes Softeon Acquisition, Expands Warehouse Management and Robotics
IFS has acquired Softeon, creating a unified platform that integrates warehouse management and robotics with enterprise planning to enhance supply chain operations and address gaps between execution and strategy.
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Manufacturing Systems and Automation
Fujifilm Acquires ETG Global to Accelerate ERP Systems Business Expansion
Fujifilm Business Innovation's acquisition of ETG Global focuses on enhancing how midmarket enterprises engage with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP systems by creating a unified network capable of consistent implementation and support across multiple regions.
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