A question on many people’s lips in these early stages of the AI era is how mature companies and individuals are when it comes to establishing these technologies. Before the Unleshed event, IFS together with the globally highly respected MIT CISR have developed a test about this, which can serve well as a preparation. The ”IFS AI Readiness Program”, as this has been named, is designed to help the company’s customers understand and develop their AI maturity. The program is delivered in two parts, with one part as an online assessment and the other on IFS Unleashed.
The program includes an assessment developed by MIT CISR researchers that guides you through six AI readiness capabilities. Upon completion, you’ll receive a personalized report on your AI maturity and needs, as well as MIT CISR research designed to help digital leaders and practitioners improve AI capabilities.
Researchers from MIT CISR will join IFS Unleashed to deliver workshops, designed to help you lead AI-powered digital transformation. Participants in these workshops will receive an MIT CISR participation badge.
To find out more go to:
https://info.ifs.com/Start-your-AI-Readiness-Assessment.html?_gl=1*1m1sije*_ga*MTA1MDE4NzM0Ny4xNzIzMTk4MDI4*_ga_H7YJR9R7Q1*MTcyMzE5ODAyOC4xLjAuMTcyMzE5ODAyOC42MC4wLjA.
Main advances in the newly updated IFS Cloud version
Having said that, here is also a brief account of some important features of the IFS Cloud 24R1 version released in June 2024:
IFS.ai Copilot: improve decision-making and strengthen user experience and engagement through the IFS AI-powered assistant. In this first version, the assistant can be used for IFS Cloud help and support information.
Loading of transports: improving the processes of transports through a higher utilization of transport capacity and faster loading of goods.
Customer supply chain scheduling: manage multiple open schedules from the same facility simultaneously, increasing productivity and saving time.
Emissions tracking: improvements to follow the organization’s progress towards sustainability more accurately, through the smooth collection of emission data. New selected categories for Scope 3 emissions have been added to provide a more complete picture of the sustainability situation. You can also enter data on kilowatt consumption from invoices from electricity companies.
Support for circular manufacturing: improvements in the planning of remanufacturing processes make it possible to lower production costs. In addition, these functions mean opportunities for new revenue streams and a lower carbon footprint.
This is how IFS’s path forward looks when it comes to AI
For those who want a more in-depth background to today’s news regarding IFS Cloud and AI, it is recommended to read the article:
IFS CONNECT 2024: ”AI is Like a Turbo on Pure Business Logic”
In the article, PLM&ERP News’ editor-in-chief, Verdi Ogewell, has discussed with two of the key people on the technology development side within IFS: Senior VP for R&D, Martin Gunnarsson (pictured above in the middle), CTO, Chief Technology Officer, Dan Matthews (left), and IFS Nordic’s CEO Ann-Kristin Sander (right). Both collaborate within a product development team involving around 1,800 employees around the world:
What do IFS’ AI solutions look like? Why is IFS composable architecture so valuable? How far have you come? What does the company’s ecosystem of consultants mean? It is around this that we get a picture of how IFS’s path forward in above all AI looks like.
