Matthew Bragstad TITLE : VP , HEAD OF VISION COMPANY : INFOR
DIGITAL FACTORY
“ I firmly believe that hybrid or remote work can be a competitive advantage for manufacturers ” MATTHEW BRAGSTAD GLOBAL VP AND HEAD OF VISION AND STRATEGY AT INFOR
industry that we have to get rid of any paper processes and manual ‘ workflows ’. I run into organisations all the time that are replacing dot matrix printers and manila envelope systems that have been obsolete for the last two decades … Heck , I even ran into triplicate forms . I didn ’ t even know they made them anymore .”
Despite this hurdle to overcome , Bragstad is certain of one thing - technology . “ Technology is definitely the answer , but more specifically , cloud-based , intuitive , frictionless , mobile-first technologies have to be the north star . These systems need to be able to talk to each other and run without someone from IT hovering over them , whispering sweet nothings to keep the servers humming .
“ Professional elastic cloud-based infrastructure is key , with security and connectivity as part of its DNA . Engagement , connectivity , self-service , and communication tools are all a close second tier , but none of them work if the foundation is not strong .” Expecting to surprise many due to spending most of his career in software , Bragstad ’ s answer to whether the investment in a digital workforce will be a key influencer in driving the adoption of a hybrid workforce is - no . “ It is not the key influencer but only a small part of the adoption of hybrid
Matthew Bragstad TITLE : VP , HEAD OF VISION COMPANY : INFOR
My name is Matthew Bragstad ; I am the global VP and head of vision and strategy at Infor People Solutions . I have over 20 years of experience in the software industry both on the vendor and consumer side and in product strategy and management at Infor over the last five years with a focus on HR , talent , and workforce management across key industries , including Process and Discrete Manufacturing , Distribution , Healthcare , and Public Sector .
Infor ’ s manufacturing ERP solutions are at the core of our industry . CloudSuites have industry-specific functionality built in to make it simpler for manufacturers to support unique customer needs and grow their business . Infor has a wide range of manufacturing products , from managing the processes of a plant to the periphery capabilities in the warehouse , global supply chains , and managing people . Infor offers a singlevendor relationship for businesses to run their entire ecosystem and ensure interconnectedness with the industry CloudSuites . Infor drives customer success by creating cycles of mutual benefit and empowering an organisation ’ s greatest asset - their people .
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