Oracle has partnered with Microsoft to develop an integration blueprint for manufacturers to enhance decision-making based on data and automate important supply chain processes.

The blueprint will enable organisations that use Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM) to leverage real-time data insights from factory equipment and sensors through Azure IoT Operations and Microsoft Fabric.

The integration blueprint offers manufacturers the ability to accelerate response times, improve efficiency, and gain better visibility into supply chain processes by connecting live production data from the shop floor directly into enterprise workflows.

Oracle supply chain planning and execution product strategy vice president Vikash Goyal said: “This collaboration with Microsoft reflects Oracle’s commitment to Smart Operations, where real-time data drives smarter, faster, and more connected manufacturing.

“By integrating Azure IoT Operations and Microsoft Fabric with Oracle Cloud SCM, manufacturers can increase visibility across the supply chain, accelerate decision-making, and reduce downtime by turning operational insights into immediate business action and measurable impact.”

Key capabilities include real-time intelligence and secure data flows, automated business events, and standardised best practices to streamline deployment.

Oracle Cloud SCM, part of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications, is designed to allow customers to seamlessly connect supply chain processes and quickly adapt to changing market conditions.

The platform’s embedded AI capabilities provide valuable insights to optimise supply chain operations and build a resilient network to navigate disruptions effectively.

Microsoft messaging and real-time analytics CVP Yitzhak Kesselman said: “Microsoft Azure IoT Operations transforms raw production data at the edge, and Microsoft Fabric Real-Time Intelligence transforms it into actionable events and insights.

“Through our collaboration with Oracle, these insights can now be connected directly into Oracle Cloud SCM, enabling organizations to deliver tangible value across the entire supply chain by making faster, more informed decisions, improving operational efficiency, and responding immediately to changes on the shop floor.”

In addition to the collaboration with Microsoft, Oracle has introduced new AI Agent Marketplace.

The Oracle Fusion Applications AI Agent Marketplace allows customers to easily discover and deploy partner-built AI agents within their enterprise environment, enhancing productivity and addressing complex business challenges.

The marketplace features agent templates for finance, HR, supply chain, and customer experience processes, contributed by system integrators from the Oracle PartnerNetwork and global System integrators (Sis) like Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC.

It aims to accelerate AI adoption at scale by offering secure and validated AI agents that are ready for enterprise use.

Customers can leverage these agents to optimise their business operations and drive innovation across various industries, according to the company.

Oracle applications development executive vice president Chris Leone said: “With Oracle AI Agent Marketplace, we’re helping our customers fast-track enterprise AI adoption, address their unique business needs, and streamline operations by bringing our growing network of partner expertise directly into our AI ecosystem.”

Recently, Oracle launched its AI Data Platform, providing businesses with a unified environment to integrate gen AI models with their enterprise data, applications, and processes.