Automotive

Cloud Platform and Technology
Japan Cloud ERP Market Growth Expected as Digital Transformation Accelerates
Japan's cloud ERP market is set for substantial growth at a CAGR of 20.1% through 2032, fueled by government digital transformation initiatives and AI solutions, with major vendors driving deployment across manufacturing and retail sectors.
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Security
How Microsoft Security Copilot Helps Lean Teams Scale Incident Response and Compliance
Security teams increasingly face cyber threats beyond their investigative capacities, leading to the adoption of generative AI tools such as Microsoft Security Copilot, which enhances threat investigation, incident response, and policy management.
Business Process Management and Automation
KAMAX Strengthening Supply Chain Operations Through Digitalization, Logistics Management
KAMAX, a German automotive parts manufacturer, is enhancing logistics efficiency and sustainability by implementing SAP's digital solutions for supply chain management while modernizing its operations across multiple plants.
Automation
IBM Pushes Toyota South Africa’s SAP Modernization Forward with On-Time S/4HANA Upgrades
IBM is modernizing Toyota South Africa Motors' core systems through two SAP S/4HANA upgrades that enhance data visibility and streamline operations, marking a critical step in Toyota's transition from legacy systems ahead of the 2027 support deadline.
Automation
Brose Completes 6-Month SAP Cloud ERP Migration, Sets Automotive Benchmark
Brose successfully migrated its central SAP systems to SAP Cloud ERP Private in six months without disrupting production, setting a benchmark for cloud-enabled automotive manufacturing and illustrating the importance of digital transformation.
Data and Data Management
Precision, performance, production: Seamless SAP S/4HANA migration at BMW Group
Managing a transformation of this scale and complexity demands reliability, precision and comprehensive expertise. At the Regensburg plant, SNP assumed full responsibility – from planning to execution – enabling a go-live without disrupting production.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Cross3: When D’Ieteren Reinvents the Belgian Automotive Experience
D'Ieteren Automotive is revolutionizing customer relationships and dealership management in Belgium through the Cross3 digital transformation project involving Inetum, fostering a paperless, fully digital system across 160 locations.
ERP Strategy and Planning
From Mainframe to Microsoft: Semler’s Epic ERP Overhaul to Drive a Data-Powered, AI-Enabled Automotive Empire
Semler IT is undergoing a significant digital transformation by completely overhauling its legacy ERP system to a cloud-based solution with Microsoft Dynamics 365, integrating AI and enhancing user experiences, all aimed at future-proofing the company against industry changes while ensuring effective data management and user adoption.
ERP Strategy and Planning
In Hypergrowth, an MVP mindset is critical: Dean Crounse on Fluence’s Journey with SAP
Fluence, which orchestrates utility-scale energy storage systems, chose SAP for its ability to manage a complex global supply chain and support its growth to $10 billion, successfully implementing a clean core SAP deployment on Google Cloud that prioritizes speed and standardization over customization.
How RFK Racing leverages SYSPRO ERP on and off the race track.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Behind the Pit Wall: How RFK Racing leverages SYSPRO ERP
RFK Racing leverages SYSPRO's advanced ERP technology to enhance operational efficiency, ensure compliance with NASCAR regulations, and master the complexities of inventory management, all of which contribute to their competitive edge in the high-stakes world of professional motorsports.
Automation
Unit4 Launches Smart Automation Services to Support Vision for Intelligent Light Touch ERP
Unit4 has launched Smart Automation Services to enhance user efficiency and productivity in ERP systems by leveraging AI and context awareness, aiming to automate mundane tasks and create more intuitive user experiences.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Navigating the 25% Tariff: How Auto Parts Manufacturers Can Stay Resilient and Competitive with SYSPRO ERP
The upcoming implementation of a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and auto parts poses significant challenges for U.S. and Canadian manufacturers, but utilizing an ERP system like SYSPRO can help improve visibility, inventory management, quality control, and supplier collaboration to maintain profitability and competitiveness.
Data and Data Management
Epicor’s new solutions to boost automakers’ performance metrics
Manufacturers in the automotive industry are expected to gain better visibility on market demand and performance metrics with new solutions acquired by Epicor through its acquisition of Solenium Group and Visual SKUs. The new tools, Product Information Management (PIM) and...
Business Process Management and Automation
Epicor enhances frontline worker solutions with Acadia acquisition
Epicor has acquired Acadia Software to enhance its industry-specific ERP solutions with the latter's Connected Worker solutions, enabling real-time insights and guidance for frontline workers to boost productivity and efficiency in the supply chain and manufacturing sectors.
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Business Process Management and Automation
Epicor expands automotive aftermarket reach with Solenium acquisition
Epicor has acquired Solenium Group and Visual SKUs, enhancing its automotive aftermarket portfolio with tailored Product Information Management and Digital Asset Management solutions to accelerate compliant parts content delivery and streamline data integration for industry participants.
IT Transformation Trends 2025
Cloud Platform and Technology
Restoring Supply Chains: How Cloud ERP Helped Autokiniton when Disaster Struck
Following the EF3 tornado in March 2020 that damaged Autokiniton's Eastgate facility in Tennessee, the company quickly implemented its disaster recovery plan, leveraging QAD Cloud ERP to restore operations and ensure continuity in fulfilling customer commitments within 36 hours.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Audi and SNP ride into cloud competitiveness
SNP's expertise in ALM and innovative software solutions have empowered Audi to navigate the migration to S/4HANA with confidence.
An image of a black car and text written over it | Star Automotive Hellas data migration journey with DXC & Jivs
Data and Data Management
Star Automotive Hellas: Critical data migration journey
The Mercedes-Benz dealer in Greece had the task of extracting the necessary data in a human-readable format and finding a suitable method to retain and archive the information needed.
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Application Development and Integration
Elevating the automotive and industrial manufacturing value chain with IBM and Oracle
No equipment can last forever, but what do businesses do when their purchased equipment needs aftercare? IBM and Oracle discuss.
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Small steps towards big sustainability goals
Rob Churchyard, global Oracle practice leader at IBM on the journey to sustainability: small steps to reach the end goal.
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