Jabil, a global manufacturer with over 100 sites across 30 countries, prioritizes integration and simplification before innovation. Harish Manohar, SAP IT director, states that adding new technologies without reducing complexity risks creating more risk. The company standardizes processes and consolidates tools to establish a consistent data backbone.

Manohar emphasizes that "Any innovation without simplification is going to add more complexity." Modernization must add measurable business value. Integration is critical because data must flow seamlessly across systems to enable AI and automation. Jabil's sites operate with varying process maturity and legacy systems, requiring careful standardization without disrupting existing operations.

Integrated workflows offer employees shared data visibility, reduce manual reconciliation, and shift focus from chasing information to acting on insights. This improves real-time supply chain visibility, enabling faster disruption responses and reduced operational risk. With trusted data in place, Jabil explores predictive supply chain insights, intelligent exception handling, and AI-driven planning.

Manohar concludes that "Simplicity at scale is a very competitive advantage," and technology investments must connect to business value and operational resilience.