Tenkara
Tenkara is an AI-powered operations platform designed for material manufacturers, acting as a centralized system that automates sourcing, procurement, logistics, and supply chain workflows through intelligent agents. Built as an “operating system for process manufacturers,” it replaces manual coordination tasks like supplier outreach, freight booking, and compliance tracking with automated processes that run continuously in the background. It enables users to source and qualify raw material vendors without relying on cold calls or fragmented research, providing access to thousands of commodity materials while streamlining vendor onboarding and selection. It delivers real-time pricing intelligence, tracking cost fluctuations in raw materials and packaging components so teams can make faster, data-driven purchasing decisions. Tenkara also integrates freight management directly into the workflow, allowing users to retrieve accurate delivered pricing and book shipments.
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Valiot
Valiot Al enables plant managers to identify and quickly alleviate production bottlenecks without dismantling existing infrastructure or equipment. Using powerful AI Algorithms, with a System Dynamics approach, Valiot provides manufacturers with tools to evolve their production into a smart, connected, and autonomous operation, providing operational advantages never imagined before. We couple the power of Al with the flexibility of loT to help manufacturers enhance their operations. Our FactoryOS solution connects with your shop floor and admin systems. It gathers data directly from your PLCs, drivers, IoT sensors, IoT platform, or any other data-generating source from your shop floor and administrative systems.
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Korso
Korso builds autonomous workflow agents for manufacturers. Its flagship agent, Atlas, runs on top of existing ERP and CRM systems to automate RFQ-to-quote, purchase-order coordination, supplier follow-up, approval routing, and other operations workflows. Atlas monitors ERP data, email, and related systems, then takes action autonomously with policy controls and human approval gates for higher-risk steps. Teams can define workflows in plain language, and Atlas retains that operating knowledge for future execution. Atlas also works inside existing communication channels, including Slack and Microsoft Teams, so updates, escalations, and approvals happen where teams already operate. The result is auditable, human-in-the-loop automation that improves operational coordination without replacing the system of record.
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Smart Inventory Planning & Optimization
Smart Software is a leading provider of demand planning, inventory optimization and supply chain analytics solutions headquartered in Belmont, Massachusetts, USA. Founded in 1981 Smart has helped thousands of customers plan for future demand utilizing industry-leading statistical analytics. Smart Inventory Planning & Optimization (IP&O) is the company’s next-generation suite of native web applications, helping inventory carrying organizations reduce inventory, improve service levels and streamline Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning.
Smart IP&O, hosted on Amazon Web Services, is a Digital Supply Chain Platform driving three applications: demand planning, inventory optimization, and dashboard reporting. Smart IP&O functions as a transparent extension of our customers’ ERP systems of choice, receiving daily transaction data and returning forecasts and inventory policy values to drive replenishment and production planning.
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