SAP SE announced the launch of enhanced cloud capabilities for its Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions on August 1, 2024. The new features, developed through a co-innovation partnership with Hilti AG, a global leader in construction products and services, aim to integrate business data with engineering and research and development departments. These advancements are designed to increase efficiency and reduce costs for businesses by providing native connectivity with SAP's cloud ERP and supply chain management solutions. The integration allows companies to gain end-to-end visibility and control across their value chains, linking product data with business processes to streamline workflows and enhance cross-functional collaboration.
Hilti, a company known for its innovative construction products with a presence in over 120 countries, is leveraging these new SAP PLM capabilities to drive its digital transformation. By adopting these cloud-native solutions, Hilti aims to optimize its product development processes, enabling the delivery of customer-specific and prefabricated products with greater efficiency and transparency. SAP's partnership with Hilti and other technology providers like DSC Software AG and Cideon underscores the importance of integrated data management in modern manufacturing, helping companies accelerate time-to-market and meet evolving market demands.
