Making ERP More Useful with AI | Epicor

About this episode

This episode discusses how embedded AI in ERP systems can enhance decision-making for manufacturers.

Most manufacturers do not need another AI tool. They need better decisions from the ERP and data they already have. In this episode, Graeme Evans and Ian Macdonald from Epicor explain how embedded AI is helping manufacturers move ERP from a system of record to a system of action, helping them get more from the systems they already use every day. We explore practical use cases across scheduling, supply chain risk, workforce onboarding, invoice matching and predictive maintenance, and explain why the best AI often feels invisible when it is done well. In this episode, we cover: how to separate AI signal from hype in manufacturing why embedded AI inside ERP often beats standalone tools practical use cases across scheduling, supply chain risk, invoice matching and the shop floor why waiting for perfect data is a mistake and how to start small how to build trust, keep humans in the loop and get more from the systems you already own If you lead operations, technology, supply chain or continuous improvement, this episode will help you spot practical ways to reduce admin, surface issues earlier and make faster decisions without handing control to the machine. Thanks to Epicor for…

People in this episode

Hosts: Shane Williams, Paul Mason

Guests: Graeme Evans, Ian Macdonald

Topics covered

• AI in manufacturing
• ERP systems
• data utilization
• supply chain management
• predictive maintenance
• workforce onboarding

Keywords

• AI tools
• ERP
• manufacturing
• data
• scheduling
• supply chain risk
• invoice matching
• predictive maintenance

Sponsors

Epicor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manufacturing Tech Australia

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