IFS has unveiled its latest release, IFS Cloud 25R1, marking a significant leap in Industrial AI integration. This update introduces over 200 AI-driven capabilities designed to enhance operational efficiency, foster sustainable practices, and drive transformative growth across asset and service-intensive industries.
Key Innovations in IFS Cloud 25R1
- AI-Powered Forecasting and Inventory Management
The new IFS.ai Forecasting and Inventory Replenishment feature streamlines demand planning and inventory control. By calculating safety stock levels, reorder points, and optimal lot sizes, businesses can optimize global and centralized stock management, particularly for spare parts used in maintenance processes.
- Enhanced Visualization with XD Integration
IFS.ai XD Integration and Visualization brings 2D and 3D data into IFS Cloud, enriched with AI-powered data mapping. This integration allows maintenance and engineering teams to proactively identify issues within 3D models, overlaying them with real-time maintenance information such as open work orders and performance data.
- Intelligent Data Extraction from Documents
The AI Data and Work Generation from Documents capability automates the extraction of data and recommendations from third-party contractor maintenance reports. This feature enhances the identification of follow-up maintenance work, saving time and improving accuracy.
- Summarized Supply Chain Events
IFS.ai now offers the ability to transform unstructured data into valuable insights through Summarized Supply Chain Events. This functionality provides better visibility across critical supply and production processes, enabling more informed decision-making.
- Predictive Operation Time Estimation
The Operation Time Prediction feature leverages AI to estimate task durations accurately. This predictive capability aids in scheduling and resource allocation, ensuring timely completion of operations.
- AI-Enhanced Sales and Order Management
IFS Cloud 25R1 introduces AI-driven Copilot functionalities for Sales Quotation, Shipment Order, and Customer Order processes. These enhancements aim to streamline sales operations and improve customer engagement.
