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Infor, the industry cloud complete company, today announced a strategic collaboration with Zahid Group, a global industrial leader with a diversified portfolio spanning 14 sectors. Together, the organizations will establish and operate an Innovation Centre of Excellence (CoE) aimed at accelerating Zahid Group\u2019s digital transformation and fostering impactful, industry-specific innovation with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Process Mining, and Process Automation.<\/p>\n
Located in Jeddah, the CoE will serve as a hub for knowledge transfer and capability-building across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, supporting the goals of Vision 2030 \u2014 the nation\u2019s strategic framework for economic diversification. The Centre will empower Zahid Group\u2019s businesses and its broader ecosystem \u2014 including customers, partners, and vendors \u2014 to develop and apply expertise in design thinking and innovation.<\/p>\n
The CoE will leverage emerging cloud-based technologies to help enhance operational efficiency, boost productivity, optimize costs, and deliver tailored solutions that can provide a sustainable competitive advantage. For instance, Zahid Group and Infor will deploy process mining tools in live environments to identify inefficiencies and uncover opportunities for innovation. Another example involves exploring the use of AI to drive accuracy through more efficient spare parts planning to deliver immediate impact for Zahid Group.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the CoE will act as a platform for continuous improvement, enabling Zahid Group to curate a library of innovation use cases tailored to the equipment dealership industry. It will also facilitate the evaluation and deployment of Infor\u2019s Velocity Suite innovations to deliver rapid, high-impact solutions across Zahid Group\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n
Haytham W. Zahid, CEO, Zahid Group, commented: \u201cZahid Group is committed to leading digital innovation in Saudi Arabia. Since the 1980s, we have pursued digital enablement, followed by optimization, with several strategic technology partners. Based on our successful deployment of Infor\u2019s industry-specific cloud solutions, we are confident that this partnership will further our digital transformation and contribute to regional economic development. The Centre of Excellence will deliver groundbreaking solutions to real-world challenges and serve as a key differentiator across our businesses, technology platforms and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kevin Samuelson, CEO of Infor, added: \u201cSaudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030 is propelling the nation toward a future defined by innovation and growth. With forward-thinking organizations like Zahid Group, the country is emerging as a regional leader in digital transformation. This Centre of Excellence reflects Zahid Group\u2019s commitment to digital leadership, and we are proud to partner in delivering innovation, industry-specific solutions and measurable value to Zahid Group and the Kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n
Infor\u2019s Advanced Services team will provide strategic oversight to the CoE, conduct workshops and design-thinking sessions, and lead the development of industry-specific innovations. These efforts will be powered by the Infor Velocity Suite \u2014 a comprehensive package of solutions and services that simplifies and amplifies process innovation. The suite includes a robust catalogue of Value+ process automations utilizing Robotic Process Automation, Generative AI, and Process Mining to drive effective, cloud-first innovation.<\/p>\n
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About Infor<\/p>\n
Infor is a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry. We develop complete solutions for our focus industries. Infor’s mission-critical enterprise applications and services are designed to deliver sustainable operational advantages with security and faster time to value. Over 60,000 organizations in more than 175 countries rely on Infor’s 17,000 employees to help achieve their business goals. As a Koch company, our financial strength, ownership structure, and long-term view empower us to foster enduring, mutually beneficial relationships with our customers. Visit www.infor.com<\/p>\n
About Zahid Group<\/p>\n
Headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Zahid Group has evolved over the last century from a modest trading concern to a multinational organization with a diverse portfolio of 35+ companies operating across 14 sectors in 33 countries. The Group employs more than 7,300 people from 102 nationalities and is recognized as a certified Top Employer in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.<\/p>\n[\/mhc_text][\/mhc_column][\/mhc_row][\/mhc_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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