Bonus Episode: ERP Trends for Distributors

During Part 2 of our Trends and Predictions, we forecast what is in store for ERP in 2025. Our vendor predictions are replete with buzzwords like “AI agents” and “autonomous decision-making” which are no longer just futuristic, sci-fi novel storylines. ERP Industry Expert, Shawn Windle, and ERP News Analyst, Rebekah McCabe, provide a rundown of our predictions for ERP in the coming year. Connect with us! https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com 866-499-8550 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/compa...

23 Jan 202534min

As we continue to charge into 2025, major AI announcements came from Epicor, Oracle, and Microsoft. First, Epicor launched Epicor Prism, a network of vertical AI agents built specifically for the supply chain industries. Then, Oracle and Adarga, a leader in AI-driven information intelligence, announced they are partnering to bring Adarga’s Vantage software to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Oracle’s distributed cloud. Finally, Microsoft and Pearson, the world’s lifelong learning company, anno...

22 Jan 20253min

The ERP Advisor kicks off 2025 with an insightful analysis of the hottest ERP trends from 2024. ERP Industry Expert, Shawn Windle, and ERP News Analyst, Rebekah McCabe, discuss how last year’s ERP vendor innovations bolstered business efficiency, aided digital transformation, and evolved with AI functionality. ERP Advisors Group advises dozens of clients each year, attends vendor conferences, and analyzes weekly ERP news developments. This rich information provides one of the most independent...

21 Jan 202545min

The week began with Oracle’s unveiling of the latest version of Xstore Point of Service. In other news, Infor Nexus, the single-instance supply chain network platform providing unparalleled visibility and collaboration, announced NexTrace. Then, Rootstock Software announced a partnership with Rootstock Scion, a newly established reseller focused on meeting the ERP needs of manufacturing and supply chain enterprises. Finally, Aptean announced the acquisition of TRASER Software GmbH, a provider...

15 Jan 20252min

Blackbaud kicked off the New Year by announcing it has sold its EVERFI Inc. business to a private investment firm that is unaffiliated with Blackbaud. In other news, earlier this month, Odoo and Google Cloud announced an enhanced strategic partnership to support Odoo’s global reach and deliver a seamless and scalable experience to its customers worldwide. The ERP space continues to change rapidly, with new releases and stories being shared every week. Interested in hearing more about the land...

15 Jan 20252min

Sage began the week by announcing the launch of end-to-end cloud-native packages designed to meet the needs of submarkets within the construction industry. In other news, Salesforce released Agentforce 2.0, a complete AI system for augmenting teams with trusted autonomous AI agents in the flow of work. Finally, Nextworld unveiled its second release of the year with advancements including new AI capabilities, a JD Edwards connector, and UX improvements. Connect with us! https://www.erpadvisor...

8 Jan 20252min

We have all heard the biggest buzzword in software: Artificial Intelligence. But what is AI, really? And how is it going to impact your business? Shawn Windle applies his industry expertise to advise executives on AI, the tools available on the market, and real-life use cases for these tools to revolutionize businesses. Connect with us! https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com 866-499-8550 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-group Twitter: https://twitter.com/erpadvisors...

20 Des 202459min

Oracle began the week with a bang, announcing its fiscal 2025 Q2 results. Salesforce followed the announcement, releasing its results for its third quarter of fiscal 2025 ended October 31st, 2024. Workday unveiled new Illuminate capabilities in Workday Peakon Employee Voice. Then, Sage announced that Sage Copilot will now be available to early adopters initially in the US and UK on Sage Intacct. Finally, Rootstock unveiled its Winter ’25 Release, featuring a suite of customer-driven updates t...

18 Des 20243min