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IFS announced the general availability of its latest IFS Cloud release
IFS , the technology provider of enterprise cloud and industrial AI software , announced the general availability of its latest IFS Cloud release . As the only vendor focused on helping asset and service-focused companies leverage the power of Industrial AI , IFS is releasing new AI-powered functionality that enables customers to improve operational effectiveness and profitability .
Christian Pedersen , Chief Product Officer , at IFS commented : “ With this latest release of IFS Cloud , customers will benefit from a new level of meaningful AI capabilities and innovation that is truly relevant to their industry and impactful to their business .”
The May release focuses on three strategic themes , which are supported by a powerful IFS . ai Copilot that helps users better understand and use data from across a company ’ s supply chain and operations .
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling new Lobbies : improve visibility , drive efficient asset maintenance operations , and drive asset compliance .
Business success hinges not just on potential , but on measurable profitability . This release equips customers to fine-tune global operations , lower costs , reduce waste , and empower the organisation to consider new business models .
Key features and capabilities
Supply Chain Customer Scheduling : manage multiple open schedules from the same plant simultaneously , increasing productivity and time savings .
Advanced SLA Management : increase margins , SLA adherence , and compliance .
Incomplete and Follow-on Process : service management is enhanced with an intuitive guided technician process for reporting to achieve SLA compliance , avoid penalties , and improve customer satisfaction .
Business to Business Portal : let contractors record multi-site work , for greater control and visibility while streamlining the communication process between contract and asset owners .
IFS Cloud empowers businesses to not only achieve sustainability goals but also emerge as champions of environmental stewardship , which will resonate with stakeholders from consumers to investors . Optimising resource utilisation , minimising waste , and tracking environmental impact lets customers reduce their carbon footprint .
Key features and capabilities
Key features and capabilities
IFS . ai Copilot : improve decision-making and enhance user experience and engagement through our AI-powered assistant . The first data source target for this release is IFS Cloud help and support information . Boost productivity through timely knowledge and guidance .
Analytics as a Service : gain accelerated time to value and valuable insights while reducing capital expenditure and operating costs .
Transport Loading : improve the shipment process , supporting greater capacity utilisation , and faster goods loading .
Emissions Tracker : enhancements to accurately track progress against sustainability through easy emissions data collection . Gain a more complete view with the addition of select Scope 3 emissions categories . Also , input kilowatt consumption data from utility supplier invoices .
ESG Lobbies : now underpinned by Power BI for easier real-time access to focused insights .
Support for Circular Manufacturing : enhancements cut production costs by supporting the planning of the remanufacturing process . This enables the introduction of new revenue streams and lower carbon footprint .
Task Bundling for Service : increase technician utilisation and efficiency and reduce travel costs and emissions while improving service margins .
Christian Pedersen , Chief Product Officer , IFS
Packing Material Management : enable more sustainable operations by handling unit accessories as inventory increasing the use of reusable packaging . p
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