SAP and Capgemini bundle competences around Industry 4.0. For this, the two companies are expanding a cooperation that has existed for some years. The " Fast Digital 4 Discrete Industries by SAP and Capgemini " initiative aims to support manufacturing customers in projects related to Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things (IoT) and other innovative production technologies.

As possible applications, the two companies name new digital technologies such as real-time tracking, 3D modeling and visualization, IoT or object networking. One of the biggest challenges is the implementation and scaling of such projects, the two companies said in a statement.


For this purpose, the two manufacturers are combining SAP digital solution offerings with the Insights & Data, Cloud and digital manufacturing processes of the Capgemini Group.

The solution package consists of SAP S / 4HANA, SAP Hybris solutions and the SAP HANA Cloud Platform . Data is thus provided in real time in both frontend and backend applications. Capgemini and SAP are planning collaborative innovation and joint investment in the development of new applications and enhancements to the SAP HANA Cloud Platform. In addition, start-ups and suppliers of the manufacturing industry are also to be integrated in order to provide customers with complete solutions.

For the business transformation, the consulting firm relies on agile models and the Digital Transformation Framework. This framework addresses the needs of the manufacturing industry and includes selection, design and development for individual solutions to new business models.

"Across industries, our customers are facing their biggest organizational challenge to date: their digital transformation. The vision of Industry 4.0 is more than ever being met by the growing understanding that digital manufacturing is very complex to implement, "commented Olivier Sevillia, Group Executive Board member and Group Head Digital Services, Capgemini.

Rob Enslin, President of Global Customer Operations and SAP Board member states, "This initiative shows that as SAP we are always breaking new ground in co-innovation with SAP S / 4HANA and the SAP HANA Cloud Platform. It will help our clients gain decisive competitive advantages in the digitized economy. "