SAP Sapphire 2026: The Implications of an Autonomous Enterprise for Manufacturing, Life Sciences, and Supply Chain

This IDC Market Note explores the announcements, themes, and implications from SAP Sapphire 2026, held in Orlando in May. "While AI generally, and agentic AI specifically, is reshaping their business landscape, manufacturing and life sciences operations and supply chain organizations must think more measurably about agentic AI outcomes," says Simon Ellis, group VP, IDC Manufacturing and Supply Chain. "SAP's operations and supply chain leaders clearly appreciate the need to be able to articulate measurable outcomes and clear monetizable benefits from AI tools and applications."