Category: AI

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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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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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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