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IDC just recognized PTC/Servigistics, a PTC Technology as the market leader for service parts management for discreet manufacturing companies. The article stated, “Manufacturers and service organizations should consider PTC when they are looking for a technology partner with decades of expertise in managing complex, global service supply chains built on an agentic AI–ready architecture.” If any customers are interested in learning more about PTC/Servigistics, a PTC Technology, please reach out to TriStar Digital Thread Solutions. Read article here: https://lnkd.in/gv7WFg5j

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CADTALK is the modern CAD #ERP integration you've been looking for. CADTALK uses artificial intelligence to automatically transform Bills of Materials from nearly every #CAD, #PDM, or #PLM application into BoMs and routings in ERPs. Learn more: http://ow.ly/VqB950McqeV

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What are the "must haves" for #MES to help a manufacturer be future-ready? Find out in this eBook from our own Julie Fraser. Thanks to iTAC Software AG for support of this research!

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Today's global manufacturing environment demands agility. Manufacturers need solutions that can help them adapt to risk and disruption, which our research shows has continued to grow over the last seven years! Today's #MES / #MOM, #analtyics, and #AI solutions need to be available and capable to help companies navigate and execute change to stay on top and protect profits. Julie Fraser's research offers guidance on what to consider.

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Leading organizations are accelerating supply chain decision making by abandoning old siloed S&OP, Financial Budgeting and Ops planning systems for Integrated Business Planning solutions. SAP #IBP is game changing. And ArchLynk’s integration of #AI makes yesterdays historical “Algos” quaint compared to forward looking, Demand Sensing AI with harmonized data from SAP and Databricks. SAP Supply Chain Management

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The recent Gartner research gives manufacturing strategy leaders a timely framework to decide whether to build, buy or adopt a hybrid MES strategy. As per our understanding , the report highlights three realities we see every day: commercial MES packages rarely cover 100% of unique needs; only a small fraction of manufacturers prefer full in house builds; and SaaS/subscription economics are reshaping TCO expectations. Opcenter MES is purpose-built to translate those market signals into a practical, low risk path: buy a robust core, extend where you truly differentiate, and operate with cloud and observability patterns that protect long-term value. https://sie.ag/6cM4Qx

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👷‍♀️ Manufacturers are still under pressure to innovate, optimize, and sustain growth—especially as AI and automation reshape production. That’s why this lifecycle guide continues to resonate. Learn how to extend product value and boost performance across every phase of development. Concept ➡️ Sunset: LBMC breaks it all down. #Manufacturing #LifecycleManagement #AI

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IFS customer, Suzuki Garphyttan, is embracing #IndustrialAI driven demand forecasting and MSO simulation to optimize production, reduce waste and adapt to shifting market demands, especially as the automotive sector transitions to electrification. Powered by IFS.ai, the company is transforming its planning and manufacturing processes with predictive insights and real-time scheduling, driving agility, #sustainability and smarter decision-making. Learn more: https://ifs.link/neKQsd

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