124 We asked selected analysts and Microsoft partners how Microsoft technology is helping manufacturers set tangible environmental, social and governance standards, and improve their sustainability credentials Partner perspectives FEATURE “Our decision intelligence platform OrbusInfinity integrates seamlessly with several Microsoft products to help manufacturers accelerate their sustainability journeys. The platform uses SharePoint, Teams and Visio to empower manufacturers to embrace digitalisation while improving visibility and efficiency throughout their production and value chains. OrbusInfinity enables manufacturers to integrate sustainability criteria and key performance indicators into decision-making processes, allowing them to consider ESG factors when developing strategies, selecting suppliers, or making investments. OrbusInfinity also generates a range of Microsoft Power BI reports which can be used to help users track and measure their progress towards ESG goals. This provides transparent and credible reporting for internal stakeholders, customers and investors.” “At ToolsGroup, we provide advanced supply chain planning solutions helping companies to guarantee the availability of their products whenever and wherever they are needed. Thanks to the technology offered by Microsoft and available on our solutions on Azure, we suggest how to optimise production and distribution processes. AI-powered software can accurately calculate sales forecasts, optimise storage processes, reduce inventory holding periods, minimise waste and obsolescence, and maximise resource utilisation. These features are crucial in building a sustainable distribution network by dramatically reducing carbon dioxide emissions. We are immensely proud to see our customers putting demand planning and supply chain processes at the core of their sustainability journey to enhance operational efficiency.” “Microsoft cloud technology, such as Azure, is used to host automation and energy management solutions that are enhanced with specific capabilities to help manufacturers transition to a low carbon, circular economy, while meeting future net-zero goals through pilot and infrastructure programmes. These solutions support green hydrogen as well as expansion of liquid hydrogen capacity. Microsoft has identified the value of leveraging digital transformation initiatives which play a dual role, helping to improve bottom line operational and financial results while also helping manufacturers to meet decarbonisation and ESG goals, as well as increasing sustainability credentials, operational resilience and energy efficiency.” Craig Resnick Vice President, Consulting, ARC Advisory Group Tim Mitchell Chief Evangelist, Orbus Software Francesco Stolfo VP Business Development, Toolsgroup
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