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In operations, we talk a lot about metrics. Teams rely on dashboards, charts, and alerts to spot issues before they spiral. But the truth is, many Ops dashboards are overloaded with noise and lack the clarity that decision-makers need. Business leaders in other domains, like enterprise resource planning (ERP), often take a more disciplined approach. Their dashboards are built to show exactly what matters for day-to-day and long-term performance.

For manufacturers, meeting deadlines and delivering products on time is only possible when scheduling and inventory are managed with precision. Both are closely connected; without the right materials on hand, production schedules can quickly fall apart, and without efficient scheduling, even a well-stocked inventory may sit unused. An ERP system addresses these challenges by creating a coordinated environment where production timelines and inventory data work together seamlessly.

Anyone working in the SAP market in 2025 is aware of two big topics: migration to cloud-based ERP and the end of many long-used tools for managing SAP operations including Focused Run, Landscape Manager and Solution Manager. Both are impossible to ignore. Cloud-based ERP presents a new era of business software possibilities, and with it the opportunities and complexities of migration, transformation, and leveraging the elastic capacity and scalability of cloud-based designs. But right behind it, the question becomes "how are we going to run and manage this?"

One of the most expensive and disruptive problems to the operations might be manufacturing downtimes. Besides causing a stop in production, it also causes deadline slippage, brings about high operational cost, and decreases customer satisfaction. With manufacturers doing everything to stay competitive, one of their greatest priorities was to discover how to reduce unexpected stoppages. The ability to manufacture ERP systems and, in particular, the use of alerts and notifications as the means of obtaining real-time insights into the operations is one of the most effective solutions.

Cloud ERP arrives as the new holy grail of ERP architecture: a composable, flexible and scalable collection of core business services working together to meet enterprise ERP needs. Of course, getting there for a large enterprise with significant existing complexity across legacy SAP implementations isn't a trivial task. Much has been written about S/4HANA migration, but less explored are the benefits of automation solutions used for the regular operations of SAP to migration projects. These solutions offer a number of accelerators and benefits to migration projects and SAP teams, so it is worth exploring.

In today's competitive construction industry, business owners and managers are faced with a ton of challenges, ranging from managing project scope to delivering projects on time and within budget. Effective resource allocation, maintaining control over finances, and improving coordination among teams hold the key to success. A very effective tool that has been helping companies in leveling their processes and minimizing gaps in productivity is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

I am pleased to announce that we have released Avantra 25, the next evolution of the Avantra platform. This year we have focused on all things cloud, from native support of SAP BTP and SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Edition to SAP RISE capable automation templates in our add-in library and our very own Avantra AIR cloud-based AI extension for Avantra, there's a lot to like with Avantra 25. There are some great new features though so let's dig deeper. For a complete list of changes, check out our public release notes.

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are seeking innovative ways to streamline their operations, improve efficiency, and stay competitive. One of the most effective solutions that have emerged over the years is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software development. ERP software development refers to the process of creating integrated systems that help businesses manage a wide range of processes, including finance, HR, supply chain, sales, and customer relationships, within a single platform.

In today's dynamic business landscape, organizations must adapt swiftly to changing market demands and customer expectations. This calls for solutions that can streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and foster innovation. Enter cloud-powered Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems-a transformative technology reshaping how businesses operate. These solutions offer more than just tools for managing resources; they empower enterprises to achieve agility, scalability, and efficiency on an unprecedented scale.