Sep 23, 2026
•2 minute read
manufacturing
Build AI-Native Business Apps that Extend SAP While Keeping the Core CleanEvery SAP organization, no matter which ERP version it runs, has requirements that reach beyond standard transactions: multi-level approval workflows, customer and partner portals, shop-floor tools, and easy-to-use mobile apps for field sales teams. These requirements sit closest to how the business functions and they need to be addressed quickly for smooth operations. Building all […]
Building Business Applications and AI Agents for SAP, Wherever You Are on Your SAP JourneyIn a September 17, 2026 SAPinsider webinar, Neptune Software's Stefan Captijn and Dan Wiseman argued that the execution gap between SAP systems and daily work, not SAP itself, is what stalls AI in the enterprise. A Yazaki Brazil stock-planning case shows how SAP-native AI applications close that gap in weeks.
Sep 22, 2026
•4 minute read
SAP Manufacturing Expert Exchange – Episode 1 Creating the Digital Thread: Connecting Engineering and SAPAs demand for cloud and GPU capacity accelerates, the old playbook — manual analysis, fragmented silos, disconnected systems — can no longer keep pace. In this Expert Exchange, Microsoft leaders explore how agentic AI and physical AI are transforming supply chain visibility, decision-making, and resilience, from the front lines of commercial strategy to the inner workings of Microsoft's own Cloud Supply Chain organization, the team responsible for designing, building, and shipping billions of dollars of hardware into Microsoft's data centers.
At the center of the conversation is Stratus AI, Microsoft's enterprise platform for orchestration, governance, and telemetry across its agentic solutions. Hear how the team evolved from simple assistive chatbots to autonomous decision-making agents, and how a shift to a fast-moving "squads" model now delivers agentic solutions in days and weeks rather than months, closing with grounded recommendations for organizations early in their AI adoption journey.
Aug 10, 2026
•1 minute read
The Shop Floor Revolution: Why Modernization Can’t WaitThe modernization of shop floors is essential for manufacturers to bridge the gap between legacy processes and digital potential, enabling real-time data insights that facilitate AI and automation. However, many still face challenges with data silos and outdated practices that hinder efficiency.
Jan 21, 2026
•3 minute read
How Manufacturers Build Data Foundations for Digital TransformationThe Hidden Factory poses a significant profitability threat to manufacturers by obscuring inefficiencies within their processes, necessitating digital transformation that enhances data visibility and shifts workplace culture from fault-finding to proactive coaching.
Dec 3, 2025
•3 minute read
Brose Completes 6-Month SAP Cloud Migration, Sets Automotive BenchmarkBrose successfully migrated its central SAP systems to SAP Cloud ERP Private in six months, ensuring uninterrupted global manufacturing operations while highlighting cloud-enabled agility and resilience as a model for the automotive industry.
Nov 13, 2025
•2 minute read
Overcoming Supply Chain Blind Spots With SAP CoreTo enhance efficiency in today’s volatile supply chain, organizations must integrate real-time external data with their SAP systems, enabling collaboration with suppliers, optimizing logistics, ensuring unit-level traceability, and utilizing a centralized control tower for proactive decision-making.
Oct 27, 2025
•3 minute read
The Strategy of Liquidity: From Treasury Silos to Industry LeversManufacturing finance leaders must navigate liquidity challenges exacerbated by supply chain disruptions and rising costs, and by integrating platforms like Kyriba with SAP, they can optimize cash management and enhance operational resilience.
Oct 24, 2025
•3 minute read
Key Strategies to Reduce the Cost of Poor Quality In ManufacturingManufacturers are focusing on reducing the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) through the integration of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) with SAP ERP systems to gain real-time insights into operational deficiencies, shifting from reactive to proactive quality management and ultimately enhancing efficiency and profitability.
Oct 15, 2025
•3 minute read
Should You Upgrade or Replace Your Aging SAP P&S Software?As manufacturers navigate the critical decision of upgrading or replacing their SAP maintenance planning and scheduling systems, the focus should be on total cost of ownership, user experience, essential future requirements, and maintaining SAP as the backbone to ensure seamless integration and operational efficiency.
Sep 19, 2025
•3 minute read
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