Resources – Aera Technology

Webinar Recap: AI that Drives Real ROI — An Agentic Decision Intelligence Overview

As organizations gain access to more data than ever before, the focus is shifting toward how that data is translated into timely, coordinated action across supply chain, finance, and operations.

2026-03-18

Press Release

Aera Technology Recognized on Constellation ShortList™ for Decision Automation

Decision Intelligence Innovator Driving Enterprise ROI Through AI-Powered Decision-Making Mountain View, Calif. — March 18, 2026 — Aera Technology today announced it has been named to the Constellation ShortList™ for Decision Automation in Q1 2026, recognizing leading technology providers that enable enterprises to define, govern, execute, and continuously improve automated business decisions. Since its inception, […]

2026-03-18

Whitepaper

The Executive’s Blueprint for Scaling Agentic AI: Why Decision Intelligence Platforms Matter

Download our whitepaper to discover how CIOs and CSCOs are scaling agentic AI with decision intelligence platforms.

2026-03-10

Blog

Aera Decision Intelligence - Scaling Agentic AI Requires More Than Agents. It Requires a Platform.

Scaling agentic AI across the enterprise requires an integrated platform that unifies data, orchestrates actions, embeds governance, and enables continuous learning.

2026-03-10

News

Aera Technology: Interview With Co-Founder, President, and CEO Fred Laluyaux About The Agentic Decision Intelligence Company

Aera Technology is a company that provides agentic decision intelligence to digitize, optimize, and automate enterprise decision-making at scale. Through its Aera Decision Cloud platform and its decision intelligence agent, Aera, the company enables organizations to evaluate trade-offs in real time, execute decisions end-to-end, and continuously learn from outcomes to improve future decision-making. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Aera Technology Co-Founder and CEO Fred Laluyaux to gain deeper insight into the company’s vision and impact.

2026-03-02

Blog

Webinar Recap: The Agentic Enterprise — How AI Agents Are Redefining Decision-Making at Scale

AI agents are moving beyond analysis to actively drive decisions and outcomes across the enterprise, resulting in faster decisions, better alignment across functions, and measurable business impact.

2026-03-02

News

Decision Intelligence: Turning AI Insights Into Action

In this Waste360 Q&A, Gonzalo Benedit, chief revenue officer, Aera Technology, explains how decision intelligence is helping optimize supply chains and reduce waste . . . .

2026-03-02

News

AI Agents Reshape Procurement: Aera Tech Earns Top Analyst Nod

In a significant nod to the growing influence of artificial intelligence in corporate operations, decision intelligence firm Aera Technology has been named to . . .

2026-02-26

News

How Avantor and Aera Technology Are Operationalizing Decision Intelligence, Insights from ARC Advisory Group’s 30th Leadership Forum

Jared Guckenberger was the end-user presenter during the session, showcasing the results of implementing Aera Technology’s Decision Intelligence solution.

2026-02-25

Whitepaper

The Executive’s Playbook for Agentic AI: Turning Strategy into Execution with Decision Intelligence

Download our whitepaper to discover how agentic AI becomes enterprise-ready through decision intelligence, enabling CIOs and CSCOs to translate autonomous capability into governed, scalable enterprise performance.

2026-02-25

Press Release

Aera Technology Named to The Hackett Group® 2025–2026 “50 to Watch” List for Procurement Innovation

Recognized for Enabling Real-Time Procurement Decisions Across the Enterprise Mountain View, Calif. — February 25, 2026 — Aera Technology, a leader in decision intelligence, today announced that it has been named to The Hackett Group’s 2025–2026 “50 to Watch” procurement provider list. The selection underscores Aera’s ability to optimize and automate critical procurement decisions that […]

2026-02-25

Blog

Aera Decision Intelligence - Agentic AI Is Moving Fast. Enterprise Value Depends on What Comes Next.

With agentic AI, the real opportunity lies not in deploying agents, but in ensuring they operate within a framework that provides context, governance, and strategic direction.

2026-02-25

News

AI in Supply Chain Statistics: The Real Impact by the Numbers

Artificial intelligence—especially agentic AI and decision intelligence— . . . will be a 10/10 transformational differentiator . . .

2026-02-21

Podcast

Masters of Supply Chain Podcast

Fred Laluyaux discusses decision intelligence, AI-driven supply chain automation, and the rise of the self-driving enterprise on Masters of Supply Chain.

2026-02-20

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Podcast

Alcon: Transforming Logistics Operations with Decision Intelligence

In this episode, we explore how Alcon is dynamically confirming orders and inventory availability, and centrally coordinating scheduling across its logistics network.

2026-02-20

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Hershey Deploys AI Decision-Making to Solve Supply Chain Disruptions Before they Happen

As artificial intelligence transforms how companies operate, beverage giants are increasingly relying on Aera Technology --- a pioneer in autonomous decision-making --- to guide some of their biggest strategic moves.

2026-02-18

News

Fred Laluyaux, Co-Founder and CEO of Aera Technology – Interview Series

Fred Laluyaux, Co-Founder, President and CEO of Aera Technology has built and led companies at the intersection of analytics, automation, and decision-making. Before founding Aera, he served as CEO of Anaplan and held multiple senior leadership roles at SAP, spanning finance, performance management, risk, sales, and corporate development. Earlier in his career, he worked in executive positions at Business Objects and ALG Software, and founded Transcribe Technologies, giving him decades of experience scaling global software organizations and translating complex data into business outcomes.

2026-02-13

Blog

Webinar Recap: From Reactive to Autonomous — The Agentic Shift in Supply Chain Risk Management

With AI agents increasingly augmenting and automating enterprise decisions, it’s critical to build trust, ensure accountability, and enable agent teams to detect risk early.

2026-02-12

Blog

Beyond the Magic Quadrant: What Gartner Critical Capabilities Reveal About Decision Intelligence Platforms

As a companion to Magic Quadrant, the Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Decision Intelligence Platforms report offers a deeper lens on the specific capabilities that drive decision quality, execution at scale, and trust.

2026-02-04

News

How Agentic Decision Intelligence Stacks up Against Traditional AI models

This article explores what Agentic Decision Intelligence is, why it represents a significant leap forward … especially in enterprise decision contexts championed by Aera Technology.

2026-02-04

Report

Aera Technology Ranked High in the Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Decision Intelligence Platforms

Learn how the first Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Decision Intelligence Platforms evaluates product capabilities, and why Aera Technology ranked among the highest performers.

2026-02-02

News

How Will Your Supply Chain Decide, Act and Win with AI Agents?

Now, agentic decision intelligence is changing the model. Enterprises can now connect insights to action across functions and close the gap between knowing and doing. Recent IDC research shows 88% of firms are advancing decision intelligence initiatives

2026-02-02

Blog

Aera Technology Named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Decision Intelligence Platforms

With the release of the inaugural 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Decision Intelligence Platforms, decision intelligence has reached a new level of enterprise relevance. Aera Technology’s recognition as a Leader reflects the growing momentum behind the category.

2026-01-29

Report

Aera Technology named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Decision Intelligence Platforms

Discover the first Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Decision Intelligence Platforms and why Aera Technology was named a Leader in this emerging category.

2026-01-29

Press Release

Aera Technology Named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Decision Intelligence Platforms

Recognized for the Company’s Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision Mountain View, Calif. — January 29, 2026 — Aera Technology today announced that it has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Decision Intelligence Platforms. This report marks a major milestone, according to Aera Technology, establishing decision intelligence as a distinct enterprise software category […]

2026-01-29

News

The New Frontier of Operations and Supply Chain: AI, Resilience, and Intelligence

Global supply chains are currently grappling with multiple pressures, including geopolitical instability, rising costs, shifting customer expectations, climate-related disasters, and ongoing disruption. However, the past three years have ushered in a new age of automation, fueled by significant advancements in AI, advanced analytics, and connected intelligence. While supply chain solution providers have a long history […]

2026-01-29

Blog

Aera Technology Named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Decision Intelligence Platforms

We believe our recognition as a Leader strongly reinforces Aera’s ability to deliver on both vision and execution, empowering enterprises to optimize and automate decisions at scale.

2026-01-26

Blog

Webinar Recap: Agentic Decision Intelligence — Achieving 10x Decision Velocity with AI Agents and Agent Teams

Enterprises are moving beyond traditional decision automation toward a new model powered by autonomous AI agents that reason, collaborate, and act independently across complex decision workflows.

2026-01-23

Report

Global Value Chains Outlook 2026: Orchestrating Corporate and National Agility

Published and featured at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos 2026 – with collaboration from Aera Technology — this report presents a playbook for navigating this new era.

2026-01-19

Podcast

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages: Preventing Stockouts at Scale

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages is a subsidiary of Arca Continental — one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the world.

2026-01-16

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3 Ways to Reduce Healthcare Costs in America

Fred Laluyaux, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Aera Technology — a breakthrough technology that helps companies reinvent the concept of decision intelligence through advanced AI — highlights the role of decision intelligence in cost reduction: “Healthcare doesn’t suffer from a lack of data—it suffers from a lack of timely, coordinated decisions. Agentic decision intelligence can […]

2026-01-15

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Agentic Decision Intelligence Explained: From Data to Autonomous Action

Decision intelligence, according to Aera Technology, coordinates decision-making throughout the company value chain and continuously learns from results to make better choices in the future. This foundation guarantees that choices are data-driven, relevant, and in line with corporate objectives.

2026-01-13

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How Agentic Decision Intelligence Transforms Enterprise Decision-Making

Businesses must make thousands of decisions every day in the rapidly evolving business world of today, many of which are intricate, urgent, and interrelated. Conventional methods of making decisions frequently find it difficult to keep up with this speed. Agentic Decision Intelligence becomes a transformative force at this point. Agentic systems allow organisations to go […]

2026-01-13

News

SCM Trends 2026: Agentic Decision Intelligence with Aera

This article looks at decision intelligence as the orchestration layer that helps businesses like yours sense change, reason through scenarios, and execute decisions with the right guardrails. Using Aera’s latest direction as a lens, we’ll explore what “agentic” decisioning enables, where deterministic logic still matters, and what this shift means for your technology stack, your operating model, and the roles your teams will need next.

2026-01-07

Blog

Smarter Material Allocation for Stronger Production Performance

Aera’s Constrained Inventory Management Skill identifies inventory constraints early and recommends the best allocation strategy across contract manufacturers.

2025-12-23

Blog

Webinar Recap: Agentic Decision Intelligence: Orchestrating AI Agents That Decide, Act, and Deliver

Agentic decision intelligence is empowering enterprises to move beyond isolated AI pilots to operational, production-ready agentic AI by orchestrating AI agents and agent teams directly within live decision workflows.

2025-12-18

Blog

Smarter Waste Prevention for Proactive Production Planning and Higher Margins

Aera's Business Waste Prevention Skill detects at-risk production orders early and recommends the best preventive actions to avoid excess inventory altogether.

2025-12-18

News

AI Agents Make Life a Lot Easier for Supply Chain Planners

Supported by agentic AI, decision intelligence holds huge promise. Decision-making processes are faster and more effective. Not only is there now time to make decisions that previously got overlooked but, increasingly, they can also be made automatically. So what is decision intelligence exactly, and what impact will it have on planners’ work? “This will definitely cost jobs.”

2025-12-16

Podcast

Fred Laluyaux, Co-Founder & CEO, Aera Technology

Fred Laluyaux, Co-founder and CEO of Aera Technology—a decision intelligence pioneer and creator of the first decision intelligence agent Aera—shares his vision for the driverless enterprise, where decisions are digitized and automated, learned from, and autonomously executed at scale. He explains how Aera’s technology is already delivering measurable ROI for global enterprises, enabling faster, more accurate decisions across supply chains and operations, and redefining how organizations compete in an AI-driven future.

2025-12-16

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How Decision Intelligence Supports Businesses In Tough Markets

Decision Intelligence (DI) has become a critical capability for modern enterprises. It gives leaders the clarity, speed, and foresight needed to navigate uncertainty without depending on slow, manual processes. DI blends data, analytics, AI, and automation to help organisations act with confidence, even when markets are tough.

2025-12-11

News

Easy Roadmap For Decision Intelligence In Large Enterprises

Decision Intelligence (DI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It is now a practical discipline used by leading companies to orchestrate, automate, and optimize decisions across their value chain. And thanks to AI, automation, and data engineering, enterprises can finally move from slow, manual choices to self-improving and autonomous decision systems.

2025-12-11

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AI Set To Enter A New Era of Value Creation Across Sectors: Here Are 26 Companies To Watch

As we continue our journey through the era of AI, here are 26 companies to watch in 2026 with innovative solutions to support the adoption of the technology across all sectors.

2025-12-08

Podcast

Castrol: Scaling Decision Intelligence for Real Results

Castrol is advancing its decision intelligence journey — improving agility, freeing working capital, and strengthening collaboration across its global supply chain. In this episode, Chief Supply Chain Officer JP Lebudel shares how the company is scaling impact, building adoption, and shaping a data-driven culture for the future.

2025-12-05

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A Transformational Moment for Decision Intelligence: Insights from the 2025 Gartner® AI Hype Cycle™

The 2025 Gartner AI Hype Cycle captures a moment of optimism, innovation, and forward motion. AI is evolving from isolated use cases to integrated systems that enhance operations continuously.

2025-12-05

Blog

Demand Planning, Transformed: Agentic Decision Intelligence in Action

By automating routine work, surfacing risks instantly, and evaluating options in real time, a decision intelligence agent transforms planning from a reporting exercise into a proactive decision function.

2025-12-05

Whitepaper

Transforming Demand Planning with AI Agents

Download our whitepaper to discover how leading enterprises are reinventing demand planning through decision intelligence. You’ll see how they’re creating adaptive, insight-driven processes that anticipate change, speed decisions, and align teams behind shared business outcomes.

2025-12-05

Video

Aera, Your Decision Intelligence Agent

The video introduces Aera, your decision intelligence agent designed to help you make faster, smarter, and more well-informed decisions at an enterprise scale. Aera understands, recommends, acts, and learns. It connects decision-making across your business into a comprehensive, continually improving decision intelligence network. Global enterprises are using Aera to optimize and automate millions of decisions across areas such as supply chain, finance, sales and marketing, HR, and IT, to operate more sustainably, intelligently, and efficiently.

2025-12-02

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AI and the Strategic Imperative: From Reporting to Decision Accountability

From demand sensing to dynamic routing, advances in AI are transforming supply chains. The real breakthrough comes from decision intelligence, a specific application of AI that connects data, analytics, and automation to not only inform decisions but also execute them.

2025-11-28

Video

State of Decisions Today and What’s Next?

Megha Kumar, author of the IDC DI MarketScape unveils brand-new survey insights on how enterprises are adopting decision intelligence.

2025-11-25

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Webinar Recap: Agentic Decision Intelligence — The Next Evolution in Autonomous Decisions

Enterprises are moving from traditional automation to intelligent systems that make decisions with speed, context, and intent, improving accuracy, reducing manual workloads, and accelerating enterprise response.

2025-11-25

Blog

Agentic Decision Intelligence for Waste Mitigation: Maximum Margin Recovery and Less Loss

Aera's Business Waste Mitigation Skill detects at-risk inventory and recommends the most effective mitigation path — whether through redeployment, promotion, liquidation, donation, or scrap.

2025-11-19

News

Hershey, Gallo Advance Decision Intelligence Across the Supply Chain

Douglas Guilherme, global VP of supply chain at The Hershey Co., and Nitin Murali, VP of supply chain at wine company Gallo, discussed their approaches to implementing decision intelligence and AI in the supply chain during a recent industry event held by Aera Technology.

2025-11-18

News

How Decision Intelligence Plays a Role in Today's Global Supply Chain

On November 4th, 2025, in the heart of the financial capital of the world, I attended Aera Technology’s annual hub conference. In a single day, Aera featured customer case stories with Hershey’s, Western Governors University, and AstraZeneca. There were also several conversations about how Decision Intelligence is being utilized in the global market by consulting and research firms, including IDC and Accenture.

2025-11-18

Podcast

Avantor: Building Smarter Life Science Supply Chains with Decision Intelligence

Avantor is beginning its decision intelligence journey — setting the stage to transform how life sciences supply chains operate by rebalancing inventory, streamlining procurement, and strengthening resilience.

2025-11-14

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Podcast

Fred Laluyaux: How Decision Intelligence & AI Agents Are Redefining Enterprise Operations

Fred Laluyaux, CEO of Aera Technology, will unpack how organizations can move from dashboards and ad hoc workflows to a system that senses, decides, and acts. He will also explain why this is becoming the operating backbone of the modern enterprise and how it accelerates the shift toward autonomous, self-driving businesses.

2025-11-13

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88% of Enterprises Advancing Decision Intelligence with AI Agents: Study

Nearly 88% of enterprises have either implemented or plan to pilot decision intelligence initiatives to transform how decisions are made and executed, according to a new survey by IDC, presented by Aera Technology. In fact, most enterprises surveyed are using AI to support decisions (84%) — either selectively or broadly — and 40% view AI agents as key to accelerating speed, scale, and impact.

2025-11-10

Blog

IDC Unveils Global Research on Accelerating Enterprise Decision Intelligence with AI Agents

At AeraHUB 25 in New York City, IDC’s Megha Kumar unveiled new global research that captures a pivotal moment in enterprise transformation.

2025-11-07

Report

Accelerating Enterprise Decision Intelligence with AI Agents

Based on new global research from IDC, this paper examines how organizations are advancing their decision-making maturity by connecting data, analytics, execution, and learning within a unified, intelligent framework. The findings show how decision intelligence has evolved from AI-assisted insights to AI-agent-enabled action, driving measurable gains in speed, consistency, and business impact.

2025-11-07

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Aera Technology Says Decision Intelligence Boosted by AI Agents

While shifts in technology are often overhyped, and real change takes time to occur, that is not the case here. Although IDC states that leveraging AI for insight and action is evident among early adopters, it goes on to say that AI agent–powered decision intelligence represents a structural change in how organisations think, decide and act.

2025-11-05

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AI Agents Emerge as Core Drivers of Intelligent Decision-Making

Aera Technology unveiled findings from a new IDC study at AeraHUB 25 in New York, highlighting a major shift in how enterprises are using AI to transform decision-making.

2025-11-05

Press Release

Leading Market Research Firm Finds 88% of Enterprises Advancing Decision Intelligence, With AI Agents Emerging as Key Enablers

Global Research Shows Rising Costs and Inefficiencies are Factors in Adoption — as Enterprises Seek to Close Gaps Between Insight and Action

2025-11-04

News

6 Top Decision Intelligence Solutions for 2026

Aera Technology offers a decision intelligence agent, which imports data from enterprise systems, provides real-time recommendations, and can autonomously trigger actions and learn from their outcomes.

2025-10-28

Podcast

Fred Laluyaux on Decision Intelligence, AI Adoption, and the Future of Work

Fred Laluyaux, CEO of Aera Technology, joins AI Today to explore how decision intelligence helps enterprises scale AI, transform operations, and navigate the future of work.

2025-10-28

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Smarter Competitive Pricing for Faster Revenue Capture

Aera's Competitive Pricing Optimization Skill automates price recommendations using near real-time market intelligence, improving accuracy, speed, and consistency from ingestion through execution.

2025-10-21

Press Release

Aera Technology Showcases the Enterprise Impact of Agentic Decision Intelligence at AeraHUB 25 NYC

The flagship event will bring together executives from leading brands for a day of insights, customer stories, and live demonstrations that will showcase the impact of agentic decision intelligence on enterprise operations and performance.

2025-10-21

Blog

Webinar Recap: Eliminating Waste in Supply Chains — Unlocking Efficiency with AI-Powered Decision Intelligence

Aera, the decision intelligence agent, empowers enterprises to curb excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory by detecting surplus risks early, evaluating trade-offs, and targeting actions before waste escalates.

2025-10-17

Blog

Material Planning, Reimagined: Agentic Decision Intelligence in Action

Aera’s Digital Material Planner Skill transforms material planning from an administrative burden into a source of resilience, efficiency, and competitive advantage.

2025-10-10

Whitepaper

Reimagining Material Planning with AI Agents

Download our whitepaper to discover how AI-powered decision intelligence turns material planning from a manual, reactive task into a proactive, intelligent process — reducing costs, preventing disruptions, and strengthening supply chain resilience.

2025-10-10

Blog

Webinar Recap: From Blind Spots to Visibility — How Alcon is Transforming its Supply Chain with AI

Alcon embedded Aera, the decision intelligence agent, directly into day-to-day operations to move from manual firefighting to proactive, system-driven decisions.

2025-10-03

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Agentic Decision Intelligence for Claims Processing: Faster Cash Flow and Resolution

Aera’s Claims Management Skill automates claim validation and processing, transforming claims management into a faster, more accurate, and scalable system of action.

2025-09-30

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Webinar Recap: Agentic AI in Action — Redefining Enterprise Decision-Making with Aera

Organizations are moving beyond copilots and chatbots to deploy embedded AI agents capable of reasoning, acting, and adapting at scale.

2025-09-18

Press Release

Aera Technology’s Decision Intelligence Cuts Supply Chain Waste by 20%

Optimizes and Automates Decisions that Reduce Inventory Waste, Prevent Obsolescence, and Advance Sustainability

2025-09-16

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Managing Supply Chain Waste with Aera

Every year, billions are lost to unsold inventory—not because products are damaged, but because supply outpaces shifting demand.

2025-09-11

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Smarter Price Forecasting for Better Procurement Decisions

Aera’s Procurement Price Forecasting Skill automates and enhances the forecasting process, transforming procurement planning into a data-driven, intelligent system of action.

2025-09-05

News

The AI Agent Playbook

AI agents promise to transform work, but only with the right strategy. Here’s how to balance ambition with safety and avoid costly missteps.

2025-08-28

Whitepaper

Transforming the Clinical Trial Journey with Decision Intelligence

Download our whitepaper to discover how decision intelligence is transforming clinical supply chains — enabling life sciences organizations to detect risks earlier, respond more intelligently, and safeguard global trial execution.

2025-08-20

News

Aera Technology Unveils Agentic AI for Decision-Making

At its AeraHUB 25 London summit, Aera Technology announced a major upgrade to its flagship platform, Aera Decision Cloud™. The decision intelligence provider introduced a suite of new Agentic AI features and an enhanced user environment—all designed to bring decision intelligence directly into the hands of everyday business users.

2025-08-20

Blog

Supply Chain Waste Prevention, Reimagined: Agentic Decision Intelligence in Action

Using the Waste Prevention and Reduction Skill, Aera transforms how companies detect risk, evaluate options, and execute mitigation actions — all in real time, and at scale.

2025-08-20

Podcast

Decision Intelligence and AI with Frederic Laluyuax of Aera Technology, Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce Podcast

What if machines, not people, were making your company’s most critical supply chain decisions? In this episode, I interviewed Frederic Laluyaux, President and CEO of Aera Technology, to unpack how decision intelligence is reshaping enterprise operations.

2025-08-14

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Whitepaper

From Waste, Excess, and Obsolescence to Intelligent Inventory Management

Download our whitepaper to discover how enterprises are transforming inventory management with decision intelligence — preventing waste, excess, and obsolescence before they erode margins, disrupt service, or undermine sustainability goals.

2025-08-12

Blog

Increasing Revenue and Service Levels in High-Tech Supply Chains with Intelligent Component Allocation

A single constrained component can jeopardize an entire product line, delay customer orders, or stall quarterly revenue targets.

2025-08-07

News

100 Great Supply Chain Partners 2025

As always, the selected vendors of products, services and technology must be nominated by their customers for inclusion. And while varying widely in content and scope, all of the relationships highlighted here are much more than transactional — they demonstrate a long-term commitment by supply chain partners to meeting ever-changing customer demands for efficiency, agility, responsiveness and resilience in highly uncertain times.

2025-08-01

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Webinar Recap: From Automation to Autonomy — Achieving Transformational Business Value with Agentic AI

Leading enterprises are moving beyond routine automation to intent-driven, self-optimizing operations powered by Aera, the decision intelligence agent.

2025-07-30

News

Why We Need To Be ‘Rude’ To AI

Mustafa Kabul says that when it comes to managing enterprise supply chains at wider business level (not just in terms of software and data) prudent businesses have spent decades eliminating waste from every process i.e. excess inventory, redundant touchpoints, unnecessary steps

2025-07-24

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From Data to Decisions: Why Supply Chains Are Automating Thinking, Not Just Doing

For all the talk of digital transformation, many supply chains today are choking on complexity. There’s no shortage of dashboards, alerts, or reports. What’s missing, according to two companies pushing the frontiers of decision automation, is the ability to turn all that data into coordinated, reliable action.

2025-07-24

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Webinar Recap: Why Decision Intelligence Is No Longer Optional

Decision intelligence platforms are moving from being a competitive advantage to a core necessity, helping organizations navigate uncertainty, adapt quickly, and make better decisions across every layer of the enterprise.

2025-07-15

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Webinar Recap: Introducing Aera with Agentic AI — Decision-Making, Reimagined

Agentic AI is enabling a fundamental shift in enterprise decision-making. AI agents — powered by large language models (LLMs), real-time data, and a secure decision data model — can take on increasingly complex business decisions across the enterprise.

2025-06-30

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Webinar Recap: Reimagining Control Towers with AI-Powered Decision Intelligence

AI-powered decision intelligence is reshaping supply chain control towers. These next-generation systems are no longer just tools for visibility — they’re built to act.

2025-06-24

News

How AI is Remaking Decision-Making Systems

As AI has become embedded into corporate IT systems, it has found itself with a key role in helping organisations make complex decisions. To understand more about this, Enterprise Times talked with Fred Laluyaux, CEO at Aera Technology.

2025-06-19

News

How is Decision Intelligence Different from Business Intelligence?

This article will discuss the main distinctions between the two and explain why intelligent businesses are using Decision Intelligence systems such as Aera Technology to transform their decision-making processes to an advanced level.

2025-06-19

Podcast

How AI is Remaking Decision-Making Systems

Decision-making systems draw heavily on the data that organisations hold and have been a key beneficiary of advances in analytics over more than three decades.

2025-06-19

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Aligning Service Levels, Costs, and Patient Centricity in Pharmaceutical Operations Using Decision Intelligence

Pharmaceutical supply chains face a difficult equation: how to maintain high service levels, control operational costs, and keep patient needs at the center — all at once.

2025-06-12

Press Release

Aera Technology Advances People-Centric Decision Intelligence with Agentic AI

Release of New Aera Decision Cloud™ Capabilities Brings AI-Powered Decision-Making to Every User

2025-06-11

News

AeraHUB 25 London: Software that 'Learns Work', Not Software You Learn

The Computer Weekly Developer Network went to AeraHUB 25 London this week, a “decision intelligence event” hosted by Aera, an organisation that lays a claim to having developed the very first decision intelligence agent.

2025-06-11

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Aera Agentic AI Advances ‘People-Centric’ Decision Digitisation

Aera Technology used its AeraHUB 25 London event this June to explain when, where and how its Aera Decision Cloud service and its composable Aera Skills technology enables users to grasp what it calls ‘people-centric’ decision digitisation.

2025-06-11

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AeraHUB 25 The Decision Intelligence Summit

AeraHUB is the premier gathering of innovators, thought leaders, and business champions who are deploying AI to digitize and automate business decision making.

2025-06-11

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Next-Gen Supply Chain with Accenture – From Automation to Full Autonomy

Join Kris Timmermans, Global Lead for Supply Chain & Operations at Accenture, and Fred Laluyaux, CEO of Aera Technology, for a dynamic conversation on the next frontier of supply chain transformation.

2025-06-11

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Fred Laluyaux provides insights on the future of decision intelligence

Learn how decision intelligence combines the best of AI, automation, and data & analytics technologies to revolutionize decision-making.

2025-06-11

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How Unilever is envisioning the Autonomous Supply Chain with Agentic AI

Unilever is transforming its global supply chain into an autonomous, intelligent ecosystem powered by Agentic AI—technology that not only predicts but acts, learns, and collaborates.

2025-06-11

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Advancing Clinical Trials with Decision Intelligence at AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca, a global leader in biopharmaceuticals, is pioneering the self-healing supply chain of the future.

2025-06-11

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Warp-Speed Supply Chain: Decision Intelligence Powering PMI’s Smoke-Free Future

As Philip Morris International transforms toward a smoke-free future, its supply chain is evolving into a more complex, tech-driven ecosystem.

2025-06-11

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Accelerating Cross-Functional Agility BP-Castrol’s AI-Driven Supply Chain Transformation

BP-Castrol is accelerating supply chain agility through its strategic partnership with Aera Technology and the adoption of decision intelligence.

2025-06-11

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Tariffs Are Back — And So Is Supply Chain Uncertainty

President Trump's return to office has reignited trade tensions, triggering sweeping tariff increases — ranging from 10% to as much as 50% on imports, particularly from China.

2025-06-05

News

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Smarter Decision Intelligence in Enterprises

In today’s data-driven world, success depends not just on having information but on making the right decisions at the right time. That’s where Decision Intelligence from Aera Technology makes the difference.

2025-06-04

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What to Expect from Aera Technology AeraHUB 25

Onward to the event, at AeraHUB 25 London, Aera will debuts its AI agent orchestration service for decision-making, which the company says will help users to simulate, decide and act faster at scale.

2025-06-02

Whitepaper

The AI Advantage: Powering the Future of High-Tech Supply Chains

Download our whitepaper to explore how high-tech leaders are transforming their supply chain strategies with real-time, AI-driven decision intelligence

2025-05-30

Press Release

Aera Technology Brings the Future of Autonomous Enterprise to London with AeraHUB 25

Leaders from Accenture, AstraZeneca, BP-Castrol, Deloitte, Mars, Philip Morris International, Unilever, and ZS Explore How Agentic AI is Transforming Enterprise Decision-Making

2025-05-28

Press Release

Aera Technology Debuts Decision Intelligence Skill to Navigate Shifting Tariff Dynamics Across Value Chains

Empowers Businesses to Forecast Tariff Impacts, Simulate Risks, and Optimize Sourcing and Logistics Using AI-Powered Decision-Making

2025-05-22

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Amplifying Workforce Capacity in Pharmaceutical Operations with Decision Intelligence

Pharmaceutical operations are facing unprecedented complexity. Breakthrough therapies, globalized production, and growing regulatory scrutiny have elevated the stakes across the value chain.

2025-05-19

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How J.D. Irving is Optimising Inventory Management with Aera

Using Aera Technology's tools, companies like J.D. Irving receive proactive alerts and recommendations, resulting in quicker rebalancing of inventory.

2025-05-07

Whitepaper

Chief Supply Chain Officer's Guide to Agentic AI

Download our whitepaper to learn how Aera with agentic AI is transforming enterprise decision-making by integrating dynamic reasoning, multi-agent collaboration, natural-language interfaces, and autonomous execution into decision intelligence.

2025-04-30

News

Tariff Mitigation Solution Centralizes Supply Chain Data

Aera Technology released a new tariff mitigation solution, in which Aera’s decision intelligence platform centralizes supply chain data, forecasts the impact of tariff changes, and orchestrates automated responses.

2025-04-30

Press Release

Aera Technology to Present on Decision Intelligence at Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2025

Category Leader to Host Session on the Real Impact of Decision Intelligence at Kraft Heinz, and a Separate Talk on Navigating Tariff Shifts

2025-04-29

News

Decisions, Decisions . . . Next Steps for Practical Applied AI

. . .Laluyaux suggests that decision intelligence is profoundly changing the way work gets done and how decisions . . . .thank you!

2025-04-28

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Improving Collaboration with CMOs and Tier-N Suppliers in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Using Decision Intelligence

As pharmaceutical supply networks become more global, specialized, and time-sensitive, the pressure to modernize how they operate is growing fast.

2025-04-24

Blog

Optimizing Inventory in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains with Decision Intelligence

Supply chains in the pharmaceutical industry, once relatively predictable and linear, are now being reshaped by accelerating complexity.

2025-04-21

News

AI Can’t Predict the Impact of Tariff - But It Will Try

In a trade war, businesses face a massive increase in the number of decisions they have to make in a short period, Laluyaux said

2025-04-15

News

Trump is Already Slowing Global Trade as Companies Pause Orders

Fred Laluyaux, CEO and co-founder of Aera Technology, which works for clients including Unilever, Dell Technologies and Kraft Heinz, says one of the main ways companies are adapting to the higher tariffs is using AI to cut procurement costs. But there’s a limit to how much companies can reduce costs, especially if they haven’t prepared for a crisis many have long seen coming.

2025-04-10

Podcast

The Rise of the Autonomous Enterprise: Tom Davenport on AI-Driven Decision Making

On this episode of the Decision Intelligence podcast, Tom Davenport discusses the drivers, the hurdles, and what’s standing in the way of becoming data-driven, self-driving organizations.

2025-04-09

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How to Improve Inventory Metrics by 20%

With new US trade tariffs, inventory costs are in focus. Aera Technology shares how its Inventory Management is helping customers.

2025-04-03

Press Release

Aera Technology Boosts Customer Inventory Performance by 20% with Decision Intelligence

Measurable AI ROI Delivered for Inventory Management Through Optimized Decisions that Free Working Capital, Improve Service, and Reduce Waste

2025-04-02

Whitepaper

The AI Formula for the Future of Supply Chain Management

Download our whitepaper to learn how top companies across industries are transforming their supply chain operations through AI-powered decision-making, uncovering new revenue streams and driving substantial cost reductions.

2025-03-28

Blog

Webinar Recap: Navigating Tariff Shifts with Decision Intelligence

Decision intelligence is helping global businesses respond to the growing uncertainty of shifting tariffs and trade dynamics. By combining real-time insights with intelligent recommendations and automation, decision intelligence is allowing organizations to respond faster, reduce risk, and build more resilient supply chain strategies.

2025-03-27

Blog

Reducing Planner Effort in Food & Beverage Supply Chains Using Decision Intelligence

The food and beverage (F&B) sector is undergoing a significant shift as it adapts to an increasingly complex environment shaped by changing consumer preferences, regulatory demands, and operational constraints.

2025-03-26

Blog

World Economic Forum Reports on the Transformative Impact of AI Agents in Industrial Operations

At the conclusion of its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland earlier this year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released a report, Frontier Technologies in Industrial Operations: The Rise of AI Agents.

2025-03-19

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The Hidden Decisions Shaping Your Supply Chain (and How to Capture Them)

Every day, supply chain teams make countless decisions that influence costs, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

2025-03-14

Blog

Agentic Decision Intelligence for Forecasting: A Continuous Learning Loop Between Humans and AI

In today's fast-changing business landscape, accurate forecasting is essential for effective decision-making ...

2025-03-12

Podcast

Revolutionizing Higher Ed: How Decision Intelligence is Shaping Student Success at WGU

Fred sits down with Dr. Jennie Sanders and Dr. Joe Dery from Western Governors University (WGU) to explore how decision intelligence is transforming the student experience.

2025-03-10

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Navigating Tariff Volatility with Decision Intelligence: A Strategic Framework

Aggressive tariffs designed to reshore U.S. manufacturing have become a major concern for C-suite executives in 2025.

2025-02-26

Podcast

Reason Driven™ decision-making

Brian Evergreen, technologist, strategist, author, keynote speaker and CEO of The Future Solving Company, discusses his framework for reason-driven™ decision-making.

2025-02-24

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Whitepaper

Prescription for Excellence: Decision Intelligence in Modern Pharmaceutical Operations

Discover how leading pharmaceutical and life sciences companies are revolutionizing their supply chain operations with AI-driven decision-making, building more agile and efficient operations and driving better outcomes for organizations and patients.

2025-02-13

Blog

Lowering Logistics Costs in Food & Beverage Supply Chains Using Decision Intelligence

This blog is the third in a five-part series of posts on transforming food and beverage supply chain operations with the decision intelligence of Aera Decision Cloud.

2025-02-11

Press Release

Aera Decision Cloud™ Empowers Front-Line Teams, Delivers AI ROI for Supply Chains

Aera Technology’s Decision Intelligence Capabilities Reduce Planner Workloads up to 40% and Improve Business Impact — Shifting Roles From Reactive Task Execution to Proactive Strategy

2025-02-10

News

Hype vs Reality: The Promise of AI in Supply Chains

Computer maker Dell uses an AI decision intelligence platform from Aera Technology to automate decision-making across its supply chain. In 2023, Dell started using Aera’s solution to help manage finished goods in the United States, . . .

2025-02-06

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How Decision Intelligence Drives Decision-Centric Integrated Business Planning

In today’s fast-paced business environment, many Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycles rely on processes defined 30 years ago and supported by planning concepts that are over two decades old.

2025-02-04

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How to Marry Process Management and AI

When Mars Wrigley decided to digitize its supply chain, it invested in several AI and analytics capabilities.

2025-01-31

Podcast

Unlocking AI’s ROI Potential: Insights from Ray Wang

R “Ray” Wang discusses why agentic-powered decision intelligence is the exponential advantage in the marketplace.

2025-01-27

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Aera Technology Recognized in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for ADM Platforms for Supply Chain

As a leader in the growing area of decision intelligence, Aera Technology is proud to be listed in the 2025 Gartner Market Guide for Analytics and Decision-Making Platforms for Supply Chain.

2025-01-22

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Reducing Waste in Food & Beverage Supply Chains Using Decision Intelligence

The food and beverage (F&B) industry is facing a period of unprecedented evolution, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, global disruptions, and increasing sustainability demands.

2025-01-21

News

AiThority Interview with Fred Laluyaux, Co-Founder & CEO, Aera Technology

Aera Technology highlights more on the concept of decision intelligence, the benefits of Aera Decision Cloud, how AI is used to power decision intelligence

2025-01-14

Podcast

Reshaping the Future of Work with Decision Intelligence

Joe Fuller, Harvard Business School Professor and Co-Leader of Harvard’s Managing the Future of Work Project, shares how technologies like AI and decision intelligence are empowering workforces and providing the ultimate competitive advantage for enterprises.

2025-01-06

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AI in Education Innovators See AI Unlocking Digital Promise in 2025

In 2025, the focus will transition from artificial intelligence dominated discussions on educational innovation, often shifting between optimism and concern.

2024-12-28

Whitepaper

The AI Recipe for the Future of Food and Beverage Supply Chains

Discover how leading food and beverage companies are revolutionizing their supply chain operations with AI-driven decision-making, unlocking new revenue opportunities and achieving significant cost savings.

2024-12-23

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AeraHUB ‘24: Ushering in the Era of Agentic AI and Workspaces

This year’s AeraHUB was more than a showcase—it was truly a masterclass in harnessing the power of decision intelligence.

2024-12-17

Blog

The Future of Food & Beverage Supply Chains: Smarter, Faster, More Sustainable

The food and beverage (F&B) industry operates in one of the most dynamic and challenging environments today ...

2024-12-17

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Western Governors University Embraces Aera Decision Intelligence for Better Outcomes

With over 180,000 students working in its online courses at any time, day or night, Western Governors University sits on a treasure trove of data that they hope can help to implement the first-of-its kind innovation in higher education student support.

2024-12-16

Podcast

Philip Morris International: Scaling Decision Intelligence to Improve Supply Chain Agility and Efficiency

PMI’s Gualtiero Cerrato shares how decision intelligence is fundamental to PMI’s global supply chain.

2024-12-16

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Procurement as a Catalyst for Supply Chain Transformation: Driving Revenue and Reducing Costs

In the dynamic and competitive global marketplace, businesses constantly seek innovative ways to gain an edge ...

2024-12-09

Podcast

Unilever: How Decision Intelligence is Revolutionizing Demand Sensing for the CPG Market

Unilever’s Juan Carlos Parada, Executive Vice President of Global Customer Operations, reveals how decision intelligence is powering Project Sky – a market-changing, intelligent demand fulfillment system.

2024-12-04

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The Next Chapter of Aera: Empowering Enterprises with People-Centric Decision Intelligence

Aera has embarked on a transformative journey — one marked by unwavering commitment to a clear vision that has guided us from day one.

2024-11-12

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Aera Technology Enables the Full Spectrum of Enterprise Decisions

Aera Technology has unveiled the next evolution of the company’s Aera Decision Cloud platform for the future of work. Major advancements, including Aera Agentic AI, Aera Workspaces and Aera Control Room, empower users with one system . . .

2024-11-11

Press Release

Aera Technology Introduces Agentic AI, Workspaces, and Control Room to Enable the Full Spectrum of Enterprise Decisions

Innovations Put People at the Center of the Decision-Making Experience to Accelerate Value from Tactical to Strategic Decisions in Real-Time at Scale

2024-11-07

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A Conversation with Aera Technology

Enterprise Times has followed Aera Technology for years. It recently announced a new target industry, Education, for its decision intelligence platform. Enterprise Times spoke to Fred Laluyaux, CEO of Aera Technology, about the company’s activities and plans for the coming years

2024-11-07

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Prepare for the Future of Decision Intelligence at Work: Helping People Succeed and Upskilling Teams

Revolutionizing Education with Decision Intelligence: WGU’s Journey

2024-11-07

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The Real Impact of Decision Intelligence at Merck

From Analytics to Action: Merck Animal Health’s Data-Driven Evolution

2024-11-07

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Speed, Simplicity, Value: Innovations in Aera Decision Cloud™

Revolutionizing Decision Intelligence: Product Team Demos of Aera’s Latest Innovations

2024-11-07

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Decision Intelligence in the Age of Agentic AI

The Unveiling of Aera’s New People-Centric Platform

2024-11-07

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The evolution of Aera and Decision Intelligence

The Evolution of Decision Intelligence (in the Age of AI)

2024-11-07

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The Real Impact of Decision Intelligence at Becle

Boosting Demand Forecast Accuracy at Becle with Decision Intelligence

2024-11-07

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The Real Impact of Decision Intelligence at The Kraft Heinz Company

Breaking Silos to Drive Innovation: Insights from Kraft Heinz’s DI Transformation

2024-11-07

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The Real Impact of Decision Intelligence at Dell Technologies

From Concept to Global Impact: Dell Technology’s Rapid Adoption of Decision Intelligence

2024-11-07

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Beyond Buzzwords: Where Are Companies Getting Value with AI Today and What’s Ahead?

Beyond Buzzwords with Ray Wang: Where Are Companies Getting Value with AI Today and What’s Ahead?

2024-11-07

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Emerging Roles and Opportunities in the Age of Decision Intelligence

Organizations today are increasingly seeking ways to streamline internal processes, enhance decision-making, and sharpen their competitive edge.

2024-11-04

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AeraHUB 24: Why Attend in Person

The time is rapidly approaching for our preeminent annual event in Decision Intelligence, AeraHUB 2024 — and we couldn’t be any more excited!

2024-10-14

News

AI and Cucumbers: The Amazing Ways Kraft Heinz is Using Artificial Intelligence

In the world of consumer packaged goods, few names carry as much weight as Kraft Heinz. But in an age where artificial intelligence is transforming industries, Kraft Heinz is proving ...

2024-10-11

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Executives Exploring AI Need to Understand Data Fabrics

Business cycles are compressing. In the supply chain arena, the need to make course corrections is exploding. When you combine the volume, complexity, and speed with which decisions need to be made and executed, the current way companies manage this is unsustainable. Decisions need to be digitized

2024-10-09

Blog

Decision Intelligence is Going Mainstream: Seize the Competitive Edge as an Early Adopter

In recent weeks, multiple analyst firms have emphasized the significance of Decision Intelligence, highlighting ...

2024-09-10

Whitepaper

Aera Company Overview

Learn why Aera Technology is a pioneer in the growing category of Decision Intelligence.

2024-09-06

Press Release

Aera Technology Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Decision Intelligence Platforms 2024

Company’s Aera Decision Cloud™ Proves an AI Game Changer for Market Leaders — Unlocking New Value for Employees, Customers, and Shareholders

2024-09-03

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Why Decision Intelligence is Reaching its Stride, According to Aera’s Fred Laluyaux

I recently caught up with Aera Technology CEO Fred Laluyaux to discuss how ...

2024-09-03

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IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Decision Intelligence Platforms 2024

Aera Technology has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Decision Intelligence Platforms 2024.

2024-08-30

Whitepaper

Faster, Better Decisions in CPG: The Top 5 Decision Intelligence Use Cases

Introduction to AI for decision making, including an overview of Aera Decision Cloud™ and AI skills that digitize and automate decision making

2024-08-29

News

Aera Technology Brings Decision Intelligence to Higher Education Market

In an era where data-driven decision-making is paramount, Aera Technology is revolutionizing the higher education landscape with its groundbreaking Decision Intelligence platform. This innovative solution promises to . . .

2024-08-29

Press Release

Western Governors University Selects Aera Technology to Create Industry-First Decision Intelligence Ecosystem for Student Success

Enables AI-Powered Personalized Learning and Student Support at Scale

2024-08-27

Blog

Myth vs. Fact: Four Realities of Applying AI to Decision Making

While early adopters are paving the way for others to take the first step, misconceptions about AI-powered decision making exist ...

2024-08-09

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AI’s Positive Impact on Business Decision Making: What We Learned at 2024 Gartner® Events

At our speaking sessions and conversations on the conference floor, there was a great deal of excitement around AI ...

2024-08-02

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Aera Technology Recognized in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Decision Intelligence Platforms Report

As a pioneer in Decision Intelligence, Aera is proud to be listed in the newly published Gartner Decision Intelligence Market Guide.

2024-07-25

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Disambiguation Podcast: “The Use of AI in Decision Intelligence”

Our CEO, Frederic Laluyaux, joins Michael Fauscette of Arion Research to discuss how Decision Intelligence helps companies digitize and automate business decisions

2024-07-17

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How AI is Shaping the Future of Work

As digitization continues to evolve the global economy, we will see the competitive advantage AI delivers ...

2024-07-09

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What is an Agent?

So how do we talk about these things with precision in order to make decisions about what to invest in? The best way to do this is to think through what they actually do on behalf of your employees or customers in relation to decision . . .

2024-07-02

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The Next Frontier for Generative AI: Agentic Decision Intelligence for Business

GenAI helps us engage with data, make better decisions, and by doing so deliver greater value to the enterprise.

2024-06-12

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How CPG Leaders Close the Gap Between Decision Making and Execution

Competitive pressures in the CPG space are high, and customer loyalty is not guaranteed …

2024-05-09

Press Release

Aera Technology Empowers Enterprises with Generative AI to Advance Decision Automation

Conversational Experience Delivers Real-Time Insights and Context-Aware Recommendations to Accelerate Decision Making and Value

2024-05-06

Press Release

Aera Technology Expands Decision Intelligence “AI Test Drives”

Provides Fast Path to Experience the Advantages of AI-Powered Decision Making

2024-05-06

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The Future of Decision Intelligence, Now: Meet Our AI Experts and Customers at 2024 Gartner® Events

Hear from customers who are benefitting from AI-powered Decision Intelligence with Aera Technology by joining us …

2024-04-29

Blog

CPG Leaders Need Faster Decision Making. The Solution is Already Here.

It feels nearly impossible to get people to agree on anything nowadays. With so many unique perspectives …

2024-04-15

Blog

When is it Important to Operationalize Data Science? – A March Madness Example

Let’s explore the predictive decisions that AI can make around basketball, then extend that analogy to business …

2024-03-13

Blog

From Reactive to Proactive: Fuse Decision Intelligence and OSINT to Get Ahead

Your company can't afford to rely solely on internal data for business-critical decisions …

2024-03-05

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Why Decision Intelligence is the “Last Mile” in Enterprise Software

Like the last mile in a supply chain, the last mile in enterprise software functionality is often the most nuanced, complex, and difficult …

2024-02-12

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Improving Demand Forecasting with AI: The Journey to Decision Automation

If we believe that every customer is different and every product is unique, why do we continue to forecast demand at an aggregate level?

2023-12-21

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Unleashing Efficiency and Eliminating Stockouts with AI and Decision Intelligence

Delays in the Panama Canal highlight an immediate, critical need for strategic mitigation measures in logistics decision making …

2023-12-11

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Addressing Aging Inventory Management with AI: How Aera Decision Cloud™ Reduces Waste and Cost

In today's rapidly evolving market landscape, managing inventory efficiently has become a daunting challenge…

2023-12-07

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Unilever’s Move to “Being Digital” — How Aera’s Decision Intelligence is Transforming Market Agility

Global conglomerate Unilever underwent a major re-organization last year, part of which involved the ambition of moving from “doing digital” to “being digital”.

2023-11-14

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Proximo Spirits Expanding Use of Decision Intelligence Across the Globe

Proximo Spirits is extending its use of decision intelligence within demand planning across 85 countries after successful pilots in the United States.

2023-11-13

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AI-Enabled Decision Intelligence Driving Enterprise Success

Leading organisations are using AI, analytics and data to generate value for their customers, employees, partners, investors and communities, according to a report by IDC commissioned by Decision Intelligence company Aera Technology.

2023-11-10

Press Release

Leading Market Research Firm Finds 75% of Enterprises Expect to Gain Significant Benefits from AI-Enabled Decision Intelligence

Global Survey Shines Light on How People Make Decisions, Revealing Decision Velocity as Value Generator and Uncovering Opportunities and Challenges

2023-11-09

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IDC: “What Every Executive Needs to Know About AI-Powered Decision Intelligence”

Every day, employees and business leaders make hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions ...

2023-11-09

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Scaling Decision Intelligence Success: Delivering Sustained Value Over Time

Ram Krishnan, global head of customer success at Aera Technology, shares the four pillars of a successful Decision Intelligence initiative ...

2023-11-09

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An Overview of Aera Decision Cloud™

Explore the AI platform that combines engagement, automation, intelligence, and data to digitize business decisions at scale ...

2023-11-09

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Setting up for DI Success: Accelerating time to value

Join us as we explore how to successfully drive and execute a Decision Intelligence project ...

2023-11-09

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Accelerating Time to Value with Decision Intelligence: Results in Weeks, Not Months

Learn from the insights we’ve gained from delivering AI Skills across a range of industries and organizations ...

2023-11-09

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A Framework for Delivering Business Value with Decision Intelligence

Learn how Aera Decision Cloud™ delivers measurable impact by digitizing, augmenting, and automating decisions ...

2023-11-09

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Introduction to the Aera Skills™ Library

Overview of our AI Skills that address decision-making challenges across your enterprise ...

2023-11-09

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Decision Intelligence Impact, Value, and Learning: Closing the Loop with a Real-Life Example

Using a real-world example of an Aera Skill, we explore how Aera captures and learns from decisions and their outcomes ...

2023-11-09

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Building the Future of Work with AI-Powered Decision Intelligence

Advancements in AI technology, especially Decision Intelligence, are reshaping the ways teams work …

2023-11-06

Press Release

Aera Technology Recognized Once Again as One of “50 Providers to Watch” by Spend Matters, Adds to Aera Procurement Skills™

Procurement Teams Rely on Aera Decision Cloud™ for Advancing Decision Intelligence with AI-Enabled Spend & Supply Management

2023-10-17

Blog

Women in Innovation: A Q&A on Leadership and the Future of Supply Chain

Our company’s Women in Supply Chain Award winners share their stories, insights, and advice ...

2023-09-22

Press Release

Aera Technology Recognized for Fourth Consecutive Year on Constellation ShortList™ for AI-Driven Cognitive Applications

Decision Intelligence Innovator Driving Adoption and ROI for Automating Decisions at Speed and Scale

2023-08-16

Press Release

Aera Technology Named a Representative Vendor in the Gartner® Market Guide for Analytics and Decision Intelligence Platforms in Supply Chain

Company’s Purpose-Built Platform is Defining the Emerging Decision Intelligence Market — Reducing Adoption Hurdles and Accelerating Time to Value and ROI

2023-07-26

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Aera Technology Recognized as a 2023 Green Technology Partner for Supply Chains

Decision Intelligence Innovator Enables Sustainability and More Through Automated Decision Making at Scale

2023-07-18

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IDC: “A Case for Decision Intelligence: From ‘What Data Is Needed?’ to ‘What Decisions Need to Be Made?’”

Decision Intelligence is an emerging technology that is driving proven, quantifiable benefits across the enterprise …

2023-07-18

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Decision Intelligence Can Save Lives: How AI Can Combat Drug Shortages

Pharmaceutical companies understand the life-and-death ramifications of drug shortages, and want to do all they can to assure supply …

2023-07-06

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Mars Wrigley’s Highly Successful Supply Chain Digital Transformation

Mars has been on a journey to transform their digital supply chain. In 2019, Will Beery was appointed the vice president and tasked with leading the company’s global digital supply chain transformation. Mars is one of the largest ...

2023-06-20

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Colgate-Palmolive Improves Fulfillment Process with Aera’s Cloud Platform

Colgate-Palmolive Company implemented Aera Technology’s Decision Cloud platform to optimize stock deployment across its fulfillment network of Hill’s Pet Nutrition plants, mixing and distribution centers . . .

2023-06-13

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The Evolution of Digital Control Towers: Command Centers for Decision Making

Digital control towers were revolutionary, but today’s challenges have exposed the limitations of these solutions …

2023-06-09

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Decision Intelligence for Supply Chain

Learn how your supply chain becomes more sustainable, intelligent, and efficient with Aera.

2023-06-08

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Unlocking Greater Value from Data Science and AI Initiatives

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to create truly adaptive supply chains: optimally-managed end-to-end workflows ...

2023-06-07

Press Release

Aera Technology to Deploy Decision Intelligence at Colgate-Palmolive

Worldwide Consumer Products Leader Chooses Aera Decision Cloud™ to Accelerate Complex Decisions for its Fast-Growing Hill’s Pet Nutrition Division

2023-06-06

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Tequila Producer Uses AI Solution to Predict Demand

One of the world’s largest producers of tequila is using Aera Technology’s Decision Intelligence solution, an artificial intelligence (AI) business decision-making cloud.

2023-05-12

Press Release

World's Largest Tequila Producer Partners with Aera Technology to Deploy Decision Intelligence

Proximo Spirits Chooses Aera Decision Cloud™ to Improve Forecast Accuracy for its High-Growth Heritage Brands

2023-05-08

Blog

Moving from Intention to Action: Decision Intelligence for Sustainability

By embedding sustainability in their supply chain operating models and combining it with AI-powered Decision Intelligence, companies will be able to bridge the gap between intention and action – and improve their environmental and social impact efficiently and at scale.

2023-03-24

Whitepaper

Decision Intelligence: Unlocking the Full Potential of AI for the Enterprise

To realize the full promise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), many organizations need to overcome significant challenges

2023-03-22

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How Decision Intelligence is Solving Enterprise Data Quality Challenges

Every executive knows that data quality is key to success.

2023-03-16

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How CPG Companies Optimize Trade Promotions and Media Spend with Decision Intelligence

We are living in the age of influencers.

2023-03-14

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The Challenge of Operationalizing Data Science: A March Madness Analogy

What does it mean to operationalize data science? And, what are the gains that can be achieved in doing so?

2023-03-09

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The Key to Preparing for Disruptions: Connect Planning with Execution

The first revolution in supply chain planning technology happened in the late 1990s with the first generation of advanced planning and scheduling software.

2023-03-07

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Technology will produce 'self healing' supply chains

Jennifer Chaplain of Aera Technology discusses the hot areas of procurement automation, and the benefits to business of real-time data and AI

2023-03-03

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Decision Intelligence for Sustainability: A Solution to Trade-offs and Increased Complexity

Sustainability is rightfully on every executive’s agenda these days.

2023-02-15

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A Bigger Lever: How Decision Intelligence and Planning Solutions Work Together

Changing realities mean that Advanced Planning Systems (APS) alone cannot keep up with decision-making challenges.

2023-01-31

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Supply-Side Optimization: CPG Companies Can Overcome Raw Materials Volatility with Decision Intelligence

Three years of unprecedented volatility have exposed supply-side vulnerabilities in companies’ raw materials supplier networks.

2023-01-13

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Decision Intelligence for the CPG Industry

Aera Decision Cloud™ helps some of the world’s largest consumer goods companies achieve millions of dollars in savings by improving decision making across the enterprise.

2023-01-04

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inNOWvate 2022: “Future Fit Supply Chain Decision Making at Unilever”

Olivier Carnet, executive vice president of supply chain excellence and transformation at Unilever, and Gonzalo Benedit of Aera Technology, share insights on Aera Decision Cloud and the ability to digitize decision making at speed and at scale.

2023-01-04

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Supply Chain Matters Podcast Episode 21: Decision Intelligence- The Next Frontier In Digital Transformation

We are pleased to announce to our Supply Chain Matters readership readers the availability of our latest podcast episode titled- Decision Intelligence- The Next Frontier in Supply Chain Digital Transformation.

2023-01-03

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World’s Leading Tofu Producer Partners with Aera Technology to Deploy Decision Intelligence

South Korea’s Pulmuone Chooses Aera Decision Cloud™ to Elevate Service, Reduce Costs, and Support Sustainability

2022-11-15

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Becoming a Demand-Driven Enterprise

Here are 10 ways you can start to optimize your operations to become more predictive and proactive.

2022-11-09

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Aera Technology Named a 2022 CNBC Top Startup for the Enterprise

Innovator Recognized for its Success Scaling Decision Intelligence

2022-11-07

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These are the Top 25 Enterprise Technology Startups Powering the Digital Economy

CNBC’s first-ever Top Startups for the Enterprise list highlights startups powering digital transformation, attracting strategic investments and potentially drawing acquisition interest.

2022-11-07

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How Decision Intelligence Helps CPG Companies Deliver on Brand Promises

Today’s consumers expect more from the brands they interact with. How are CPG companies adapting?

2022-11-02

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How Aera Decision Cloud™️ Transforms Procurement

What happens when procurement teams can make better decisions, more quickly? Your company becomes more agile and competitive, even in the face of disruption. This is how Aera Decision Cloud – the first Decision Intelligence platform purpose-built for decision automation – transforms procurement.

2022-10-22

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Fireside Chat with Will Beery: “Future of Supply Chain Decisions. Now.” – NASCES 2022

Will Beery, VP, global chief information officer at Mars Wrigley, and Fred Laluyaux, president & CEO, Aera Technology, discuss how Decision Intelligence helps companies face today’s realities of frequent disruptions and constantly-shifting consumer preferences

2022-10-20

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Aera Technology Recognized as One of “50 Providers to Watch” by Spend Matters

Decision Intelligence Pioneer Bridges Gap Between Procurement and Supply Chain to Manage Spend and Supply in Real Time

2022-10-17

Press Release

Sustainable Steel Producer DeAcero Chooses Aera Decision Cloud™ to Automate Decision Making and Create Customer-Centric Business

In First Six Months, Reduces Order Fulfillment Risk and Improves Key Service Metric

2022-09-12

Press Release

Aera Technology Named to Constellation ShortList™ for AI-Driven Cognitive Applications

Offerings for Digital Leaders Transforming Operations and Business Models

2022-08-23

Press Release

Aera Technology Named a “100 Great Supply Chain Partner”

Decision Intelligence Innovator Recognized in SupplyChainBrain’s Annual List

2022-08-01

Whitepaper

Regain Control of Order Fulfillment Processes with Decision Intelligence

This white paper details how you can overcome market volatility by gaining the ability to make decisions in real time.

2022-07-06

Press Release

Aera Technology Wins AI Breakthrough Award for Decision Intelligence Innovation

Aera Decision Cloud Platform™ Recognized for its Ability to Speed and Scale Digital Decisions

2022-06-23

Press Release

Aera Technology Releases New Capabilities to Accelerate Decision Intelligence Adoption

Enhancements to Aera Decision Cloud™ Advance Intelligence and AI/MLOps to Speed and Scale Digital Decisions

2022-06-06

Press Release

Aera Technology to Present at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2022

Decision Intelligence Innovator to Host Future of Supply Chain CSCO Panel

2022-06-01

Whitepaper

Reinventing Sourcing and Procurement with Decision Intelligence

This paper reveals how Decision Intelligence platforms enable procurement organizations to orchestrate the end-to-end decision-making process

2022-05-30

News

Aera CEO: ‘Connecting the Dots’ With Decision Intelligence

Twenty years ago, business leaders could occasionally take a moment to breathe before deciding on their next course of action. Companies typically formulated five-year business plans and worked steadily toward . . .

2022-05-13

Press Release

Aera Technology Named Winner in 2022 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards

Innovator in Decision Intelligence Recognized for its Ability to Digitize, Augment, and Automate Business Decisions

2022-03-30

Press Release

Aera Technology to Present at Transform Fest 2022: The Global Supply Chain Transformation Event

Keynote to Address Decision Intelligence and Supply Chain Agility

2022-03-21

Whitepaper

A CIO's Guide to Leveraging Decision Intelligence as a Strategic Asset

Successfully adopting disruptive technologies is one of the biggest yet rewarding efforts of CIOs and IT leaders.

2022-03-16

Whitepaper

Strategic Agility and Absorbing Supply Chain Shocks

Decision Intelligence is a new model that is being brought into play to help supply chains during a crisis and prepare for the future.

2022-03-16

Whitepaper

Re-imagining Inventory Optimization with Decision Intelligence

For decades large enterprises have been seeking to operate with the minimum amount of inventory without sacrificing customer service. But that is a very delicate balance and most have simply succeeded in managing inventory, not optimizing it.

2022-03-16

Whitepaper

How Decision Intelligence Unlocks the Future of the Enterprise

The transformative power of digital technology is redefining the enterprise. For established businesses, it’s not just a matter of catching up to where the leaders are today. Survival depends on leaping ahead to where they’ll be tomorrow.

2022-03-16

Press Release

Aera Technology Debuts Aera Decision Cloud™

Company’s Next Evolution Follows Milestone Year Enabling Customer Return on Value Through Digitized Decisions

2022-03-16

Press Release

Aera Technology Named a ProcureTech100 Company

Innovator Transforming Decision Making Recognized as Digital Procurement Pioneer

2022-02-23

Press Release

Aera Technology Debuts Webinar Series on Decision Intelligence

“Future Now” Webinars Take In-Depth Look at How Companies are Accelerating and Transforming Decision Making

2022-02-17

Blog

Black Swans and the Power of Decision Intelligence

A Decision Intelligence platform should work with, and not against, existing platforms and transactional systems to improve decision making.

2022-02-17

Blog

How Decision Intelligence Gives CIOs Time to Innovate

The modern CIO gains a competitive advantage by using cognitive technologies for enterprise automation.

2022-02-17

Case Study

Business Problem

Create a customer-centric, dynamic operations model to improve key customer satisfaction metrics and improve overall customer experience.

Need for real-time visibility across the entire supply chain that was largely managed by third parties to improve shipping performance.

To eliminate waste and non-value-add work while enabling new hires to perform at the same level on day one.

Accelerating agility while building a self-driving supply chain to improve forecast accuracy and resilience.

Reduce the impact of the acceleration of consumer segmentation, hyper-personalization, and anytime demands of customers on its business and ensure its immense production power would be a continuous competitive advantage.

Making the step change from a descriptive to a prescriptive supply chain to improve forecasting, safety stock levels, and lead times.

To provide a seamless end-to-end customer experience, the company needed a platform in place that is flexible, agile, and could adapt in near real time to customers' needs.

The company needed a digitally enabled, end-to-end supply chain synchronized with many of its automated components to cater to its transformation from a traditional cigarette manufacturer to a maker of innovative, smoke-free products.

Improve customer service levels and cash on hand by optimizing inventory and reducing overall supply chain costs while maintaining growth.

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Blog

Building a Supply Chain for Omnichannel Commerce

The changing consumer landscape demands new agility to keep up.

2021-12-14

Blog

Why Machines Will Always Need That Human Touch

We explore the possibilities and realities of artificial intelligence replacing human beings in complex jobs.

2021-12-14

Blog

Bringing Lean Up to Speed in the Pharma Industry

Blending lean with next-gen AI can radically improve supply chain decisions.

2021-12-14

Blog

How Artificial Intelligence Helps Overcome Bias in Enterprise Decision Making

Humans make snap judgments based on experience, but artificial intelligence relies on unbiased data.

2021-12-14

Blog

Can Decision Intelligence Help You Make Better Procurement Decisions?

Go beyond the automation of simple procurement tasks and engage the power of intelligent technologies to improve decision-making.

2021-12-14

Press Release

Aera Technology Showcases Cognitive Automation in Action

Company’s First Demo Day Provides In-Depth Look at its Scalable Digital Platform for Real-Time Intelligent Decisions

2021-11-22

Press Release

Aera Technology to Integrate Microsoft Azure Digital Twins with Aera’s Cognitive Operating System™

First Time Internal, External, and Physical Data will Feed ML Algorithms to Make and Execute Better Decisions in Real Time

2021-05-25

Video

Future of Decisions with Aera

Welcome to the Future of Decisions. Now.

2021-05-25

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Press Release

Aera Technology Appoints Pascal Bornet as Chief Data Officer

Cognitive Automation company Aera Technology today announced the appointment of Pascal Bornet as Chief Data Officer.

2021-03-09

Video

CXO Talk With Unilever’s Wendy Herrick: Digital Supply Chain and Innovation at Unilever

Supply chain management (SCM) is a competitive differentiator at Unilever. The Unilever supply chain extends beyond the manufacturing process into the core of digital transformation using artificial intelligence to manage supply chain risks and ensure the company can meet customer demand.

2021-02-17

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Video

Welcome to the Self-Driving Enterprise

Imagine if your business was self-driving. Real-time and always-on. Connected outside and in. Thinking and autonomous. With Aera - it is.

2020-11-04

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Press Release

Aera Technology Announces the General Release of Its Cognitive Operating System™ at Global Customer Summit.

Increased agility in times of disruption key to supply chain decisions

2020-09-24

Press Release

Aera Raises $80 Million Series C Financing Round Led by DFJ Growth

Investment to accelerate Aera's leadership in Self-Driving Enterprise™ technology.

2019-06-27

Podcast

InfraBuild: Transforming Service & Inventory Management with Decision Intelligence

InfraBuild’s Head of Supply Chain Evgeny Krapovnitskiy discusses how InfraBuild will use Decision Intelligence to “unlock the productivity of its people,” solve today’s and tomorrow’s business challenges, achieve high service levels, and unlock new opportunities.

Coming Soon

Podcast

J.D. Irving: Enabling a competitive advantage through Decision Intelligence

Georges Tetegan, Corporate Vice President, Project Control Tower at J.D. Irving shares how decision intelligence provides “oxygen” to its front line team and provides new capabilities to create value and a competitive advantage.

Coming Soon