Center for Economic Growth

Knowledge @ Noon: Intelligent Automation in Manufacturing: Enhancing ERP Systems for Smarter Operations
2026-04-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Join this free Knowledge @ Noon webinar Intelligent Automation in Manufacturing: Enhancing ERP Systems for Smarter Operations to explore how intelligent automation and ERP integrations are reshaping operations within manufacturing organizations.
We’ll examine how intelligent document processing solutions, like Quidi, can be applied within supply chain transactions to reduce manual effort, improve data visibility, and surface valuable insights related to parts, materials, and sourcing trends. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how automation can support more efficient workflows and more informed decision-making.
Designed with manufacturing environments in mind, this session will walk through practical examples of how ERP systems can be enhanced through thoughtful integration strategies. The focus will be on operational improvement, measurable impact, and how teams can shift time away from repetitive tasks toward higher-value work.
Shayne Pendergast, Solutions Architect at Garnet River, will share real-world use cases and lessons learned from implementing intelligent automation within ERP ecosystems, along with considerations for organizations evaluating similar initiatives.

Shayne’s Bio:
Shayne is Garnet River’s Solutions Architect, responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and scalability of the Quidi suite across manufacturing and distribution industries and leading a team of skilled professionals who drive innovation in applications which automate strategies that deliver client value. Shayne joined Garnet River in 2020, spearheading numerous RPA projects and collaborating across Garnet River’s practice groups to integrate RPA initiatives with broader business objectives to grow and maintain what is now the product division.

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