Manufacturing

Daher is expanding its use of LeanDNA APEX to standardize supply chain execution across operations on three continents. The platform is intended to provide common KPIs, workflows and AI-assisted recommendations despite multiple SAP environments and historically manual reporting processes.

The deployment supports tactical buyers and operational teams working on material availability, supplier performance, inventory priorities and execution risks. The objective is to create a shared operational layer above fragmented ERP environments.

The partnership is a concrete example of manufacturers using AI-enabled execution platforms to harmonize decisions without waiting for a full core-system transformation.

SAP presented new agentic AI capabilities for manufacturing and supply-chain workflows at Hannover Messe 2026. The announcements connect business data, operational processes and AI-supported actions across industrial environments.

David Simchi-Levi examined how Large Language Models can combine with predictive and prescriptive analytics in manufacturing and supply-chain decisions.

The practical issue is how generative interfaces connect to governed models, trusted data and accountable decision owners.

Lisa Anderson was named among the Top 50 Manufacturing Thought Leaders for 2026, recognizing her work across manufacturing, ERP, S&OP, resilience and operational transformation.

Oracle has introduced new AI agents embedded across Fusion Cloud Supply Chain and Manufacturing. The agents support planning, procurement, manufacturing, maintenance and logistics workflows, with the goal of accelerating decisions and automating repetitive operational tasks.

The move expands agentic AI across the full supply chain lifecycle rather than limiting it to a single function.

PENTA Electrical Safety Products reported that Komugi became a central platform in its Project 2026 operational-excellence program, improving flow visibility and daily execution.

According to the published case update, the company reduced temporary staffing from four full-time equivalents to two, increased revenue by €2 million and improved service levels from 72% to 96%.

Infor expanded its suite of industry-specific AI agents for operational workflows across sectors including dairy, electric vehicles and textiles. The agents are designed to work with industry context rather than generic enterprise prompts.

thyssenkrupp Rasselstein partnered with Celonis to improve Supply Chain transparency and efficiency using process intelligence and AI across its packaging-steel operations.

Zebra Technologies showcased new intelligent-automation solutions for manufacturing and warehouse operations, combining AI, machine vision, robotics and frontline workflow technologies.

Oracle introduced AI agents embedded in Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing to automate end-to-end tasks and deliver role-specific insights across procurement, manufacturing, maintenance and logistics.