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NTT DATA Business Solutions

Cutting-edge IT solutions for Discrete Industries

Accelerate product development, customize discrete manufacturing processes, and optimize product lifecycle management with our tailored IT solutions for discrete industries. As your trusted partner, we specialize in Automotive, High-tech, and Industrial Machinery & Components (IM&C).

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With over 35 years of pioneering experience in discrete manufacturing, we empower businesses in the Automotive, Industrial Machinery and Components (IM&C), and High-tech sectors to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Our deep industry expertise enables us to craft ERP solutions that not only meet today’s needs but anticipate tomorrow’s challenges. One-third of our business is dedicated to shaping the future of discrete industries, with over 1,500 innovative minds driving cutting-edge solutions.

By combining the power of SAP^® solutions and technology with advanced AI technologies, we enable manufacturers to increase efficiency, improve decision-making, and stay ahead of industry trends. Our agile, process-driven approach ensures that we address your current challenges while developing end-to-end, future-ready strategies and customized roadmaps. As a champion of sustainable manufacturing, we deliver forward-thinking solutions that minimize waste, manage carbon footprints, and support global environmental goals. From cloud-based services to transformative consulting, we’re revolutionizing the factories of the future – driving progress, innovation, and long-term impact.

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White Paper

Manufacturing 2027+

Download our white paper for insights into the future challenges and opportunities in the manufacturing industry. This guide explores key areas like overcoming supply chain disruptions and implementing cloud-based digital manufacturing solutions. Stay competitive by optimizing production, integrating new technologies, and achieving sustainability goals.

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Industrial machinery & components

In today’s fast-changing business landscape, NTT DATA empowers organizations with a data-driven manufacturing approach that boosts efficiency, fosters innovation, and enables the development of new business models for a more sustainable future.

Automotive supplier

NTT DATA provides a modern, cloud-based connectivity platform that seamlessly connects business partners in the automotive industry. This platform facilitates the exchange of production planning and supply chain data, which is essential to support just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing processes.

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High-Tech

In a sector defined by rapid advancements and fierce competition, NTT DATA helps companies stay ahead by leveraging automation and integrated systems to accelerate the transition from product design to manufacturing, ensuring a more agile and responsive production process.

Turning today's industry trends into
tomorrow's success stories.

SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Edition

Deploying SAP S/4HANA in a Public Cloud enables you to access scalable ERP infrastructure at a lower cost. The shared environment allows for cost-effective maintenance and security management, while eliminating the need for dedicated resources, making it an ideal solution for growing businesses.

SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition

A private cloud provides the flexibility to maintain full control over your SAP S/4HANA environment, offering greater customization and security options. Whether managed internally or through an external provider, this solution ensures your cloud infrastructure is tailored to your specific business needs.

SAP Product Lifecycle Management Cloud

The SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) application supports a unified approach to managing products from research and development to after-sales. By integrating people, data, and processes with tools such as CAD, PLM reduces manufacturing cycle times, improves engineering efficiency, and accelerates time to market.

Digital supply chain

The Digital Supply Chain leverages web-based capabilities, continuous electronic connectivity, and full system integration with data from smart components. With AI, cloud, and machine learning combined with real-time data, it creates a seamless digital thread that makes processes predictive, intelligent, and more productive.

SAP Business Network Asset Collaboration

Manufacturers can collaborate on a unified platform for seamless asset management with SAP Business Network for Asset Collaboration. Real-time asset data sharing enhances commissioning, streamlines maintenance, maximizes uptime, and boosts asset effectiveness through transparent, collaborative processes.

Artificial intelligence (AI) & Internet of Things (IoT)

AI and IoT are reshaping discrete manufacturing by enabling real-time data analysis, improving decision-making, and driving efficiency across the supply chain. AI-powered solutions and machine learning enhance forecasting, while IoT-connected devices provide actionable insights to optimize production and performance.

With this new system, we can make all data transparent. We are now able to take the right decisions at the right time.

Guy Claesen, CEO, RIHO International

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SMS group

Leveraging the hybrid-agile SAP Activate methodology, SMS group remains at the forefront of innovation and benefits from advanced capabilities across multiple business areas through its partnership with NTT DATA Business Solutions.

Diehl Brass

At the same time, optimised production planning makes an important contribution to sustainability. The forecasts will become even more accurate in the future: SAP S/4HANA enables even closer integration of planning, and availability checks against material and / or customer will also be possible.

RIHO International

Direct insight into figures, product data and the supply chain. In this story you can read how choosing SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud ensures that RIHO International is always on top of the business.

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MANN+HUMMEL Life Sciences & Environment

The implementation of it.cloudscan enables MANN+HUMMEL Life Sciences & Environment to avoid incorrect bookings and increase the data quality in their SAP S/4HANA Cloud system. Therefore, the company benefits from improved control capabilities thanks to real-time data.

DENIOS AG – SAP S/4HANA Conversion

A smooth move onto SAP S/4HANA via a system conversion with the help of NTT DATA Business Solutions experts. Topped off with securely hosted systems at the NTT DATA Business Solutions data centers and Application Management Services for high-performing business processes in all 12 countries.

Rondo Ganahl

Innovative technologies such as SAP Fiori are supported with the implementation of SAP S/4HANA, making Rondo optimally equipped for the digitization process in the future.

35+
Years of experience

250+
Global manufacturing projects

300+
SAP manufacturing experts

White Paper

LEAP White Paper

Discover how discrete industries such as machinery and automotive can stay competitive through continuous innovation and adaptation to rapid technological change. Explore the four key challenges shaping the future of manufacturing.

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Ignite 2034

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Innovations

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nov 21, 2024

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SAP S/4HANA (ERP)

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SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)

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SAP S/4HANA (ERP)

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Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI: balancing threats and potentials in a transforming world

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jun 12, 2024

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Artificial Intelligence

The future of AI in your business

Adrian Kostrz
maj 23, 2024

Careers & Diversity

Meet Tugce Muderrisoglu | Women of NTT DATA Business Solutions

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Manufacturing

Building supply chains of the future

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Speak to us about discrete manufacturing

Unlock the full potential of your business with our customized IT solutions for discrete industries. Whether you’re in Automotive, High-tech, and Industrial Machinery & Components, our SAP expertise can streamline your operations, improve efficiency, and drive innovation. Contact us today for more information or to speak with one of our experts.