Transforming transportation into mobility-as-a-service
Learn how Microsoft’s AI and Deep Learning, part of the Microsoft Azure Big Compute Portfolio, are driving the future of mobility-as-a-service and autonomous transport.
Microsoft Industry Blogs: Manufacturing and mobility
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Manufacturing at the 2026 inflection point: How Frontier companies are entering the agentic era
Microsoft is powering manufacturing’s 2026 inflection point—turning AI from pilots into orchestrated, end‑to‑end intelligence.
A new manufacturing landscape
Huge transformations have swept across the manufacturing landscape, challenging traditional processes and operations. Success will depend on manufacturers’ ability to up their game, and this will only be achieved through the implementation of new technologies.
Balancing service levels and costs in the new supply chain
See for yourself how ToolsGroup Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization will enable your business to achieve lower operational costs and higher service levels at Microsoft AppSource.
4 innovative technologies that transform enterprise asset management
Dynaway EAM positions manufacturers for the Factory of the Future by supporting four innovative technologies - mobile, IoT, machine learning and augmented reality.
What data-driven demand forecasting delivers for manufacturers
Prevedere’s Demand Forecasting delivers data-driven demand forecasting insights, helping manufacturers make informed strategic decisions at the speed of business.
Best practices for customer-centric integrated business planning
We talked with the CEO of o9 Solutions, Chakri Gottemukkala, to learn how o9’s customer-first approach enables manufacturers to transform business planning.
Cloud-based engineering is transforming manufacturing
Compute and visualization resource demand is growing. Ensure that your manufacturing business has the right cloud-based engineering strategy.
Transform planning and operations on an intelligent platform
This blog outlines the o9 Solutions end-to-end platform and the benefits supply chain leaders can achieve with the solutions working together.
Boost agility of shop floor teams for Industry 4.0
Boost agility of shop floor teams in manufacturing with targeted mobile alerting apps for handling maintenance calls, service requests, and incidents.
Advantages of Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization
Jeff Bodenstab, Vice President of Marketing at ToolsGroup details the benefits of multi-echelon inventory optimization and the future of supply chain planning.
How to overcome common challenges in demand forecasting
This blog uncovers the three most common challenges in demand forecasting and offers tips for improving accuracy with Prevedere Demand Forecasting.
Learn more about Connected Field Service at Inspire
Learn about Microsoft’s vision for intelligent manufacturing and Connected Field Service at Microsoft Inspire this year.