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While the implementation of the concept is still relatively new for some companies, augmenting ERP solutions with AI technologies is a concept worth exploring to future-proof and optimize your business. When artificial intelligence and enterprise resource planning systems are working in tandem, that can mean considerable benefits in business processes, data, operations, and outputs. AI-powered workflows supplement the functionality of your ERP by expanding what can be automated and optimized–and how–creating a system that improves decision-making, process automation, and streamlines business operations based on in-depth datasets, analysis, and actionable insights. That means the short- and long-term potential of AI in ERP can be a powerhouse combination for your business’s potential.

Here is a look at some ways that AI and ERPs can benefit your business’s future.

Automation, Automation, Automation

With AI tools, ‘automation’ is the name of the game. When you’re able to automate and offload time-consuming or repetitive tasks, your systems, data, and human workforces can work even harder and go even further. Automating work that requires significant amounts of time and labor, such as invoice processing, anomaly detection, customer support, supply chain management, or real-time AI procurement, helps you make the most of your monetary and human resources while providing real-time insights into your operations.

How to Prepare for Integrating AI into Your Business’ ERP

If you think the benefits of AI-driven ERPs sound great, now it’s time to think about how you can prepare for this level of advancement and transformation.

There are a few things you can do to start evaluating where things currently stand and preparing for the integration of artificial intelligence in your ERPs and within your business.

Make sure your business and your ERP are Cloud-enabled – The Cloud is a critical component in fully integrating AI functionality into your business and your ERP system. By enabling the Cloud, not only will more AI solutions be available to you across different facets of your business, but your business can operate with more agility, instead of being locked into rigid traditional ERP systems, avoiding cloud ERP disruptions. and inflexible physical systems.
Make sure you have an open mind – As the future is ushered in by artificial intelligence, there can be an adjustment in getting used to new use cases, new ways of thinking, and new ways of taking on tasks. Not only do you need to be open to these new ways of doing business, but you also need to ensure your employees, stakeholders, and anyone else working in or with your company and ERP systems operates with an open mind as well.
Make sure you have the right people on your side – It’s not easy to take on transformation all on your own. A trusted ERP vendor or SaaS provider can help by expertly guiding you through each step. That might start with helping you envision all of the possibilities AI capabilities can bring to your business, from predictive analytics and predictive insights to large language model applications and orchestration of modules, to seeing you through the actual implementation process. With experienced and knowledgeable partners who have your best interests in mind, you can be sure that you, your employees, and your customers are fully prepared for everything the future has to offer your business.

What’s Next

Digital transformation is inevitable, and it can have significant benefits for your business. Make sure your business can transform seamlessly with AI-powered ERP initiatives, AI-integrated ERP platforms, and tools that allow for data-driven decisions, optimized demand forecasting, CRM integration, and more. By leveraging end-to-end machine learning, your organization can achieve operational efficiency while improving user experience and extracting meaningful insights from datasets across all modules of your ERP system.

With the right ERP system in place, you can transform your business into an efficient, productive, outcome-driven powerhouse. Accessing real-time data, leveraging AI features, and using AI solutions ensures your company can adapt quickly, anticipate challenges, and make smarter decisions across business processes, supply chain management, and customer-facing operations. To learn more about ERP benefits, check out this article from Decision Resources, Inc., “How ERP Can Be Used to Improve Company Performance.”

ABOUT THE GUEST AUTHOR

Sam DeBone has proudly led Decision Resources, Inc.’s sales and marketing team since 1989. Sam has more than three decades of experience in the software industry and more than 25 years of experience with SyteLine and CloudSuite Industrial software solutions. He is actively involved not only with projects for new customers, but also in working to ensure that DRI’s existing customers continuously receive the advice and support they need concerning upgrades, new products, and consulting services. Sam enjoys working closely with DRI’s customers and is deeply committed to the company philosophy that there is nothing more important than DRI’s relationship with our customers

Sam DeBone | Decision Resources, Inc.’s

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