Good to Great: Where Should Manufacturers Apply AI in their ERP First?
Most operations and IT leaders are facing the same question right now: how can AI be used in the manufacturing industry ERP to create real value, not just a demo that stalls before Q3? The real challenge … picking the right workflow to start with, one that holds up past the pilot. Manufacturers should apply […]
Manufacturing ERP Support: How to Avoid the Road That Leads Nowhere
What does manufacturing ERP support actually need to do in 2026? It should do more than just keep the lights on. Real manufacturing ERP support improves visibility, reduces friction, and gives your team a clearer operational roadmap. If your current model only closes tickets, it’s not built for where manufacturing is heading. What Manufacturing ERP […]
How Manufacturers Can Apply AI Where It Creates the Most Operational Value
How Manufacturers Can Apply AI Where It Creates the Most Operational Value AI can help manufacturers improve forecasting, inventory planning, production scheduling, maintenance, quality, supplier performance, and profitability. But meaningful results depend on more than selecting the right AI tool. They begin with clean, connected, and governed ERP data. This eBook explains how to evaluate […]
How Deferred ERP Upgrades Impact Cost, Risk & Scalability
How Deferred ERP Upgrades Impact Cost, Risk, and Scalability Delaying an ERP upgrade may seem like the safer choice, but aging systems often create hidden costs, increase operational risk, and limit future growth. This white paper explores the true cost of waiting and provides a framework for evaluating your next ERP decision. Download Whitepaper
Manufacturing in 2026: 4 Shifts Leaders Can’t Ignore
4 Manufacturing Trends Every Leader Should Prepare For Manufacturing is evolving faster than ever. Explore the four major shifts transforming operations—from AI and real-time visibility to workforce challenges and automation—and learn what leaders should prioritize to stay competitive. Download Infographic
The Best ERP for Manufacturers
ERP for manufacturers in 2026 is all about getting the right signals. I’ll share more here in a moment. For now, you need to know that production, inventory, purchasing, and finance are all generating data, but if those signals don’t connect, you risk making bad calls. That’s why this guide gives you 3 ways to […]
The AI Adoption Playbook for Chemical Manufacturers
The AI Adoption Playbook for Chemical Manufacturers AI promises major gains for chemical manufacturers, but successful adoption requires more than impressive demos. This playbook outlines a practical, step-by-step approach to identifying high-impact AI opportunities, launching focused pilots, and delivering measurable operational results in complex manufacturing environments. Download eBook
How to Select the Best ERP for Chemical Manufacturing in 2026
You’re expensive. Well, that is: if you’re an ERP system. Here’s the uncomfortable truth. The wrong ERP for chemical manufacturing creates so much avoidable rework that you’ll want to pull your hair out. Here’s a selection plan that prevents that. What You’ll Learn. The signals your current system is hiding from you. Why a Vision […]
A Business Transformation Leader’s Guide to ERP Modernization in Manufacturing
A Manufacturing Leader’s Guide to ERP Modernization Manufacturers are under growing pressure to modernize operations, improve visibility, and adapt faster to change, but legacy ERP systems often stand in the way. See why traditional ERP projects fail, how phased modernization reduces risk, and why manufacturers are turning to IFS Cloud to support long-term operational agility […]
Ensuring a Lean Manufacturing ERP: How to Cut Waste Using Better Signals
When you hear “lean manufacturing”, what comes to mind? Data… data… and more data. It isn’t just about more data. It’s about converting the data you already have into signals that trigger decisions before waste compounds. This guide maps each of the 8 wastes to specific ERP signals, owners, and action rules you can implement […]