AI Agents Will Extend ERP To Enable Predictive Manufacturing, Autonomous Decisions, And Supply Chain Optimization
Analytics Insight, Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
AI Will Transform ERP Into Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystems: Enlight Metals' Dhananjay Goel
Dhananjay Goel, Managing Director of Enlight Metals, argues that AI agents will revolutionize manufacturing by augmenting traditional ERP platforms rather than replacing them.
Traditional systems excel at data centralization and process standardization but cannot autonomously analyze the massive volumes of data generated by IIoT sensors and connected equipment.
AI agents address this gap by forecasting disruptions, automating workflows, optimizing production schedules, and enabling real-time decision-making across supply chains.
The integration requires clean data infrastructure, workforce training, and robust governance frameworks. As digital twins and edge computing mature, manufacturers adopting AI will gain advantages in efficiency, resilience, and market responsiveness.