“AI won’t replace managers, but managers who use AI will replace those who don’t.” - Thomas H. Davenport, author of The AI Advantage* AI ta...
“AI won’t replace managers, but managers who use AI will replace those who don’t.” - Thomas H. Davenport, author of The AI Advantage*
AI takes center stage in enterprise innovation
At its SAP Connect event in Las Vegas, SAP unveiled new AI-driven tools designed to revolutionize enterprise resource planning (ERP). The centerpiece is Joule, SAP’s AI copilot, which integrates deeply into the SAP Business Suite to boost productivity and streamline decision-making across departments.Role-based assistants reshape workflows
SAP’s latest innovation introduces a network of role-based AI assistants, each tailored to help professionals in specific roles. These assistants can automate repetitive tasks, coordinate complex processes, and assist teams in functions like HR, finance, and operations—transforming traditional workflows into intelligent, adaptive systems.Smarter collaboration and decision-making
With AI embedded in the SAP ecosystem, organizations can enhance internal collaboration and execution. Integrating AI with data and applications allows companies to “propel smarter decisions, faster execution, and scalable transformation,” marking a shift from automation to augmentation of human work.Joule’s human-AI partnership model
Joule isn’t built to replace people but to partner with them. By assigning specialized AI agents like People Manager Assistants to handle issues such as compensation anomalies, SAP ensures that humans can focus on creativity, analysis, and strategy while AI handles orchestration and data-heavy operations.AI enabling the next phase of ERP evolution
SAP’s strategy reflects the broader trend of embedding AI in core business software. The company envisions ERP systems that not only record and analyze data but also predict, advise, and adapt in real time, enabling smarter enterprises worldwide.Summary
SAP’s new AI-powered role-based assistants, led by Joule, aim to transform ERP systems into intelligent ecosystems that enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and empower decision-making. By integrating AI, data, and human collaboration, SAP sets a new benchmark for business transformation.Food for thought
Can AI-driven ERP systems eventually make autonomous business decisions without human oversight?

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