Demonstration Evaluation and 180's Selection Process Automation (1)

Demonstration Evaluation and 180’s Selection Process Automation

As you may already know, we have automated our selection process. In this blog, we are just going to focus on the demonstration evaluation. Our process includes a script for every demonstration. A script is essential, as it compels the vendors to focus on what our clients deem most important rather than giving their usual demonstration of what they do best. It also enables comparison between systems. We usually have two demonstrations: 1) Requirements Demonstration based on a subset of the most important requirements in the RFP. 2) Business Process Demonstration based on business processes linked to requirements. In both […]

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180 Systems - What Is MCP and Why It Matters for ERP

What Is MCP and Why It Matters for ERP

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is yet another 3-letter technology acronym that you are going to hear a lot about over the next few years. MCP is a way for AI to interact with your ERP system without needing to know the underlying database or API (application programming interface – a connection between computers or software programs). A typical architecture per ChatGPT is as below: You would use natural language like you’re probably already doing with ChatGPT or Claude to get what you want such as finding out the number of available units of a certain inventory item or asking for […]

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180 Systems_AI Adoption Playbook

AI Adoption Playbook

Closing the gap from casual use to enterprise deployment. Most organizations use AI informally. Individuals might be using AI to complete initial research, draft content, or summarize documents, but there is a clear gap between using AI at this level and deploying AI for enterprise-wide adoption. That gap is not driven by technology limitations. It is driven by a lack of structure, ownership, and alignment. The issue starts without a clear plan, no defined ownership or agreed use cases, and no alignment on tools. AI usage grows organically, driven by individuals rather than business priorities. As a result, organizations accumulate […]

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Letting Go (2)

Letting Go

Are you ready to let go of decision making and allow AI to make decision for you whether it’s placing a PO or scheduling service for equipment. That’s what’s coming if you listen to the hype. There are a lot of control freaks that would never let go – and I understand that. But what if you’re open to change and just looking for efficiency and cost savings? Let’s consider purchasing and ask whether AI can improve it. As you may know, MRP (Material Requirements Planning) has been the workhorse for suggesting what to buy for 50 years. It suggests […]

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The AI Boom Is a The House Of Cards

The AI Boom is a House of Cards

The Freepress published an article “Open AI’s House of Cards“, on November 17, 2025. There’s a lot to unpack in this article, but the highlights are: AI companies account for 80 percent of the gains in U.S. stocks this year. ChatGPT is only three years old, and its burn rate (the amount of money it loses each quarter) may be the highest in history. ChatGPT is more of an upgrade on Google Search than a productivity-raising miracle. The bulk of ChatGPT use is by people seeking practical guidance, information, or technical help. By contrast, according to an MIT study, 95 […]

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