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Intelligent Manufacturing Services for Automotive by Capgemini

Do you need to maximize manufacturing efficiency while dealing with a volatile business environment? Then intelligent, digital manufacturing solutions have a big part to play in your future.

Intelligent manufacturing can be defined as the application of innovative digital technologies and data-driven solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency and responsiveness to change.

Why is intelligent manufacturing vital for automakers?

To deal with global disruption and technology change, automakers must enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce cost, improve agility, and achieve “right first time.”

That’s what Intelligent Manufacturing Services for Automotive is about. It helps clients deploy robust management strategies plus cutting-edge technologies like gen AI and agentic AI. Companies maximize productivity, optimize costs, and pursue automation while making the most of human talent.

What kind of intelligence is required?

Capgemini believes the way forward lies in convergence between several types of intelligence:

Information technology

Manufacturing execution systems (MES) and digital applications orchestrating production.

Operational technology

Smart manufacturing data platforms connecting machines and sensors.

Network technology

Hybrid edge computing enabling real-time computation.

Artificial intelligence

Automation and physical AI driving intelligent decision-making and augmenting human capabilities.

This converged intelligence can be achieved using Intelligent Manufacturing Services for Automotive by Capgemini. In addition, our advanced edge AI capabilities enable real-time intelligence to be delivered where it’s needed – whether in manufacturing plants, supply chain nodes, or the vehicle itself.

This intelligence empowers our automotive clients to address current and future manufacturing challenges.

What benefits can be expected from intelligent manufacturing?

Our research suggests that intelligent manufacturing can deliver tangible business benefits such as:

Up to 15%

Increase in process yield

Up to 20%

Increase in throughput

Up to 25%

Increase in labor productivity

Up to 20%

Improvement in fulfillment

“Amid intensifying competition and turbulent trade conditions, manufacturing efficiency and agility is more important than ever. Our Intelligent Manufacturing Services for Automotive approach blends deep industry and manufacturing expertise with advanced engineering and software capabilities to unlock new levels of manufacturing efficiency and flexibility, at an accelerated pace. We do this by combining solutions and capabilities from across Capgemini with technologies from our partner ecosystem – so you can become leaner, more agile, faster to market, and better equipped to maximize the game-changing opportunities created by AI, gen AI, and robotics. Accelerate your journey to success in the digital age.”

Laurence Noël, EVP, Head of Global Automotive Industry, Capgemini 

What kind of automotive challenges can be solved by intelligent manufacturing?

The table below shows just a few real-life examples.

ChallengesSolutions
Accelerate time-to-market to meet consumer expectations, while enhancing production throughput and reducing cost– Scalable, digital manufacturing platforms, enhanced by semantic models & collaborative data hubs

– Agentic AI copilots to enable faster line design & integration
Improve material flows & achieve flexible and resilient sourcing– Rapid assessment of supply chain risk to make sourcing more robust & resilient

– Qualification of additional sources using engineering specs

– Real-time BOM revalidation & component standardization
Achieve “right first time” and meet other quality goals– AI-powered quality assurance & validation

– Plant-wide traceability & smart analysis of root causes

– Reduction of error risk via gen-AI-enabled MES

Why work with Capgemini?

Using Intelligent Manufacturing Services for Automotive by Capgemini, your company can satisfy its strategic manufacturing objectives fast.

To accelerate the journey, Capgemini provides multiple digital manufacturing solutions for every stage of the lifecycle, each enabled by converged intelligence and backed by Capgemini’s wealth of automotive and manufacturing experience.

Like the idea of enhancing manufacturing efficiency despite ongoing disruption and uncertainty? Let’s discuss how Capgemini can help accelerate and de-risk digital transformation in manufacturing.

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Meet our experts

Laurence Noël

Laurence Noël

EVP, Head of Global Automotive Industry, Capgemini
Laurence Noël is a distinguished professional with a robust background in the automotive industry. She has more than 25 years of experience, and was previously Senior Vice President of the Circular Economy Business Unit at Stellantis. Leveraging a diverse background across management of business units, strategic planning and engineering, Laurence empowers clients to shape profitable and successful strategies, achieve transformation, and meet automotive sustainability goals.
Nicolas Rousseau

Nicolas Rousseau

Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Engineering & Manufacturing Officer, Capgemini Engineering
Nicolas Rousseau, EVP and Chief Digital Engineering & Manufacturing Officer at Capgemini Engineering, drives business for “intelligent industries” by integrating product, software, data, and services. He leads a team that enables clients to innovate business models, optimize operations, and prepare for digital disruptions, enhancing customer interaction, R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chains at the intersection of physical and digital worlds.
Roshan Batheri

Roshan Batheri

Sr Director, Automotive Supply chain and Manufacturing offer Leader and Client Partner
Roshan is a seasoned global professional combined with strategic acumen, extensive domain knowledge, and proven track record to drive success. He has over 20 years of extensive experience in P&L management, strategic operations, supply chain management, IT transformation, business consulting and delivering innovative concepts and strategies in the automotive industry. He is an MBA and an Engineer, additionally holding various certifications such as a six sigma green belt and a certified lead auditor in quality management system, showcasing his commitment to excellence.
Laurent Samot 

Laurent Samot 

Vice President, Head of Smart Factory / Digital Manufacturing 
As global head of the COE Smart Factory, Laurent is working with our digital manufacturing practices to implement the fourth industrial revolution: Industry 4.0.
David Eduardo Garcia Luna Romero

David Eduardo Garcia Luna Romero

Technical Expert, Digital Manufacturing & Simulation, Digital Continuity, Capgemini Engineering
David is Technical Expert within the digital engineering practice in Germany. In his role, he focuses in integrating technologies and developing holistic simulation solutions for industrial systems. In addition, he is the technical lead for virtual commissioning in Germany. Prior to Capgemini, David worked as automation and control project engineer for Janus Automation.
Ramzi Ben Romdhane 

Ramzi Ben Romdhane 

Digital Continuity Offer Lead, Capgemini North America
With 25+ years across Automotive, Aerospace, and Process Industries, Ramzi Ben Romdhane brings rich experience in digital transformation, PLM, and cloud innovation. At Capgemini, he leads Digital Continuity strategy in North America and supports PLM presales. Formerly at Renault, he drove initiatives in connected vehicles and mobility. Ramzi holds a PhD and an Executive MBA from TRIUM.
Michael Tenschert

Michael Tenschert

Global Automotive Industry Lead – Cloud & Custom Applications
Michael Tenschert is heading the Center of Excellence of our German Cloud & Custom Applications practice and has more than 20 years of experience in custom software development within the automotive industry. He is convinced, that here and now is the best time and place to be, as the density of disruption in the market is the perfect breeding ground to think, strategize, shape and act!
Stephan Schwarz

Stephan Schwarz

Managing Business Enterprise Architect
Helping customers achieve a platform-centric digital transformation of their manufacturing operations with the Manufacturing Operations Platform (MOP) at its core. 15 years of professional experience in manufacturing and logistics. Deep knowledge of manufacturing platforms, enterprise architecture, digital transformation and IT strategy.