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In today’s competitive business environment, agility and precision are essential-particularly when it comes to planning. According to recent reports, European businesses urgently need to accelerate their adoption of AI in order to close the widening productivity gap and maintain a competitive edge. Yet, despite AI’s tremendous potential, many companies still struggle to unlock its full […]
In today’s volatile retail landscape, supply chain resilience is no longer about slow, methodical transformation. It’s about real-time, adaptive transition. One leading retailer has embraced this shift by moving beyond fragmented tools and traditional planning systems – and toward a unified, intelligent supply chain powered by AI agents, digital twins, and Google Cloud. At the […]
Why Planning Still Happens Outside Your ERP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have long been the backbone of large organizations. They started by streamlining manufacturing resource planning (MRP), and evolved to unify finance, HR, supply chain, and more. Yet in 2025, despite the billions spent and decades of deployment, nearly 80% of planning still happens… […]
For years, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies have depended on enterprise resource planning systems like SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite to manage operations. These systems have served as reliable systems of record (SOR) tracking every transaction, every order, every stock movement with precision. But in today’s volatile and fast-changing market, recording what happened is no longer […]
Why Data, Not Models, Is the Real Barrier to AI in Supply Chains At the recent Databricks Data + AI Summit, a Fortune 500 CEO from the banking sector made a statement that hit home for any leader navigating AI transformation: “The models aren’t the hard part. It’s the data.” And he’s right. AI models […]
As AI capabilities expand, the way enterprises manage inventory must change too. It’s no longer enough to forecast demand quarterly or rely on outdated rule-of-thumb replenishment strategies. The world is operating in real time – your inventory planning should too. The recent Databricks-Google Cloud partnership makes Google’s Gemini models available natively inside the Databricks platform. […]
Supply chains aren’t just being tested, they’re being redefined. As tariff policies tighten, consumer spending wavers, and inflation refuses to follow a predictable path, planning teams are discovering a hard truth: The old playbook no longer works. You can’t plan quarterly when demand shifts weekly. You can’t manage risk when your systems only tell you […]
In today’s tightly connected world, a tariff increase in one country can throw off sourcing strategies across an entire continent. Add in political unrest, regional conflicts, and evolving trade agreements and you’ve got a recipe for constant disruption. At the recent G7 Summit, leaders underscored just how complex and high-stakes global trade has become. For […]
The Agentic AI Boom Is Here But So Is the Bust The promise of AI agents has ignited boardrooms and product roadmaps everywhere. From retail to manufacturing, businesses are racing to deploy generative AI assistants to automate planning, forecasting, and operations. But behind the hype, a sobering truth is emerging: 80% of these AI agent […]
Why SAP Enterprises Must Modernize Their Data and AI Strategy Now SAP-centric organizations are at a critical inflection point. Legacy tools and batch-based analytics can no longer support the pace of today’s digitally driven, real-time business environment. Businesses need more than visibility; they need intelligent control, contextual insights, and real-time, AI-powered decision-making. Planning in a […]
Table of Contents show 1 A New Era of Enterprise AI: Service as a Software 2 What Makes Planning in a Box – Pi Agent a Vertical AI App? 2.1 Core Components: 3 Glassbox Methodology: Transparent AI Built for Trust 4 From Software License to Outcomes Subscription 5 Replacing Legacy ERP Modules with Intelligent Agents […]
Why Legacy ERP Systems Are No Longer Enough Most businesses today still rely on traditional ERP systems to manage operations. While these systems have been foundational, they’re no longer fit for the demands of modern, data-rich environments. As inventory complexity grows and markets shift overnight, companies are realizing that legacy ERP deployments can’t keep up […]
Every CPG executive today is staring at the same reality: customers expect more, disruptions are constant, and speed is the new currency of competition. Yet, the supply chains powering most CPG operations are stuck in systems built for another era – linear, disconnected, and slow to adapt. The good news? Modernization doesn’t have to mean […]
When Market Volatility Becomes Business as Usual Global trade dynamics have shifted from being unpredictable to being relentless. With new tariffs, retaliatory moves, and currency fluctuations happening in shorter cycles, many companies find themselves navigating without a compass. Traditional planning tools – those dependent on manual inputs or outdated reports – simply can’t keep up. […]
For many enterprises, especially those built on SAP, the supply chain has grown increasingly complex. Data sprawls across systems – ERP, spreadsheets, cloud applications—while teams scramble to forecast, fulfill, and optimize with limited visibility and even less agility. The result? Slow reactions, lost margins, and mounting inefficiencies. But a new era of supply chain intelligence […]
In today’s ever-shifting global economy, unpredictability is the new normal. As noted by Nick Vyas, Founding Executive Director at USC Marshall’s Global Supply Chain Institute, the current environment is marked by continuous volatility and disruption. But when it comes to supply chain planning, passively riding out the storm is no longer enough. Businesses must take […]
Meet Sally. She’s excited. The season’s most-wanted sneakers just dropped, and she’s ready to order. She spots the perfect pair online—her size, her color, her style. But the price? It’s suddenly jumped 30% from last week. A victim of silent tariff hikes. Still determined, Sally continues her hunt. Finally—there they are again. She clicks “Buy […]
Plan Differently. Act Real Time. Pluto7 is Now Google Cloud Specialized in Data Analytics We’re thrilled to share that Pluto7 has officially achieved the Google Cloud Data Analytics Services Specialization. This isn’t just another milestone – it’s recognition that our team knows how to help businesses make sense of their data, fast and effectively. To […]
Most enterprise planning functions were designed in — and for — a world that no longer exists. They’re built around: Periodic cycles Static assumptions Batch processing Fragmented tools Even as companies digitize, their planning logic hasn’t evolved. ERP, CRM, and SCM systems still act like separate islands. Planners build elaborate bridges — in spreadsheets. In […]
For a while, we watched tariff headlines like a storm on the horizon — something to worry about later. But “later” just arrived. A major global brand recently adjusted prices across key product lines. The changes were marginal. Quiet. Easy to miss — or so they thought. But their most loyal customers noticed. And they […]
Enterprises today are under immense pressure to extract real value from data—not just in the form of dashboards or reports, but through automated, intelligent action. The rise of AI agents is changing how businesses operate, pushing the conversation beyond analytics toward decision-making at scale. This shift is leading many organizations to ask a crucial question:When […]
Enterprise operations today face constant disruption—supply shifts, fluctuating demand, and increased pressure to localize and digitize. Traditional ERP systems, while foundational, are not enough on their own to manage complexity at speed. To gain agility, accuracy, and real-time insights, organizations are augmenting existing platforms like SAP with modern, AI-powered tools. In this context, Planning in […]
Why the Supply Chain Status Quo No Longer Works In today’s fast-moving global landscape, the old way of managing supply chains – siloed systems, reactive planning, and spreadsheets – just doesn’t cut it anymore. The stakes are higher. Volatile demand, rising tariffs, complex logistics, and changing customer expectations are testing the limits of traditional planning […]
From AI Promise to Practical Performance At SAP Sapphire 2025 Orlando, the message was unmistakable: Business AI is no longer a concept of the future—it’s here, embedded, and ready to act. From main-stage keynotes to breakout sessions, SAP leaders emphasized the rise of intelligent agents that drive resilience, efficiency, and growth across the enterprise. For […]
How Pluto7 and Google Cloud Are Transforming Inventory, Profitability, and Demand Intelligence for SAP Customers SAP’s AI-Powered Vision Meets Planning Reality SAP Sapphire 2025 kicked off in Orlando with a bold message: AI must be built for business. The spotlight was on embedded intelligence, harmonized data, and outcome-driven use cases—especially across ERP and supply chain […]
SAP customers today are navigating a perfect storm: inventory inefficiencies, trade disruptions, erratic demand signals, and shrinking margins. Traditional planning cycles anchored in historical data and rigid processes aren’t built to keep up. What’s needed now is a planning environment that senses what’s shifting, simulates outcomes, and steers toward the most profitable decision all in […]
In today’s supply chain, speed isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessity. Shocks come from every direction: tariff shifts, geopolitical tension, inflation spikes, and unexpected demand swings. And yet, many businesses still rely on legacy planning systems that can’t see beyond yesterday. The question is no longer if your business should modernize supply chain planning. […]
Global volatility is no longer a “what if”—it’s the new normal. From unpredictable tariffs to shifting demand signals, today’s supply chains are constantly put to the test. And for SAP-driven enterprises, there’s mounting pressure to get smarter, faster, and more resilient—without overhauling the entire tech stack. That’s where AI agents step in. Pluto7’s Planning in […]
In a world of soaring complexity, it’s easy for businesses to believe that fixing supply chain inefficiencies requires sprawling global system integrators or multimillion-dollar consulting engagements. Terms like “digital twin,” “control tower,” and “command center” have turned supply chain optimization into an intimidating and misunderstood exercise. But what if the real power lies not in […]
In a world of soaring complexity, it’s easy for businesses to believe that fixing supply chain inefficiencies requires sprawling global system integrators or multimillion-dollar consulting engagements. Terms like “digital twin,” “control tower,” and “command center” have turned supply chain optimization into an intimidating and misunderstood exercise. But what if the real power lies not in […]
A new chapter in transatlantic trade is unfolding. The recent UK-US trade agreement, which eases tariffs on steel, aluminium, ethanol, and agricultural goods, is expected to open doors for manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers on both sides of the Atlantic. While many view this as a positive move for multiple sectors, supply chain professionals are now […]
At the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2025, Day 3 in Orlando wasn’t just a close to the event – it was a call to action. The message echoed across sessions and stages: supply chains must become more intelligent, more resilient, and more connected to business outcomes like never before. From conversations on demand sensing to […]
At the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2025, three strategic priorities stood out across analyst sessions and vendor keynotes: Agentic AI is rapidly shifting from theory to real-world capability Supply chain planning must now drive both profitability and resilience SAP-centric enterprises are under pressure to modernize through cloud and AI These aren’t just emerging ideas—they’re directional […]
On Day 2 of the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2025, one thing became crystal clear: traditional supply chain models are no longer enough. Across sessions, the call to action was loud and unified—businesses need agile, intelligent, and proactive planning systems. At Pluto7, we couldn’t agree more. The future Gartner envisions is precisely the one we’ve […]
If you’ve spent two decades in the supply chain, you know this truth: volatility isn’t a phase—it’s the new baseline. Over the years, I’ve sat in too many rooms watching margin erosion play out in slow motion. I’ve heard the same chorus—“we forecasted wrong,” or “tariffs killed our costs,” or worse, “we didn’t see it […]
From tariff volatility to unpredictable demand and supply chain bottlenecks, retail challenges are no longer occasional—they’re the new norm. For forward-thinking retailers, these disruptions aren’t just obstacles, but catalysts to reimagine forecasting, inventory planning, and margin protection. That’s where Planning in a Box – Pi Agent steps in. Built on Google Cloud and available through […]
In today’s ever-evolving marketplace, even the most basic household items—like the humble pink toilet—aren’t immune to complex supply chain disruptions. Volatile consumer demand, unpredictable tariffs, and rising production costs demand more than spreadsheets and instinct. Manufacturers now need a new level of precision and intelligence to stay ahead. Imagine this: your toilet manufacturing business can […]
The global supply chain has fundamentally changed. Once predictable, it now faces ongoing disruption due to the pandemic, geopolitical instability, tariffs, and trade wars. For supply chain leaders, traditional strategies no longer work. What’s needed is a smarter, faster way to redesign supply chain networks—and the answer lies in AI. What’s at Stake: Over 10% […]
The global supply landscape is undergoing a gradual yet undeniable transformation. Businesses are increasingly aware that traditional models of inventory positioning—once designed purely for cost-efficiency—must now evolve to accommodate rising complexity, volatility, and the need for real-time responsiveness. In this changing context, organizations are beginning to explore more adaptive approaches to inventory strategy. At Pluto7, […]
Global trade is entering a phase of unprecedented volatility. Sudden policy shifts, such as the imposition of tariffs, are injecting uncertainty into supply chain operations. For businesses managing complex networks of imports and exports, especially across the U.S. market, this calls for a complete redesign of operational strategies. Now more than ever, companies must build […]