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What is the difference between ERP systems and AI supply chain planning software?

Answer:

ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle SCM Cloud) record transactions and execute processes.
AI supply chain planning software sit on top of ERP systems and focus on decision-making: forecasting demand, optimizing inventory management, and simulating scenarios across the supply chain network.

In short: ERP runs the business. AI planning software optimizes it.

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