BMW Group to Consolidate Information Technology Processes

April 15, 2009
Accenture will help the company consolidate its vendor network.

In an effort to help BMW Group make overall IT processes more reliable, predictable and efficient, Accenture will help the company consolidate a vendor network of its application operations service providers in areas including production, sales, logistics, finance and human resources. The collaboration is designed to help BMW achieve lasting cost reductions by helping the company simplify its processes while improving the overall service levels provided to its business users.

The contract covers more than 500 applications that BMW Group uses around the world in its automotive and component manufacturing plants and within its sales and distribution business units.

"Top companies such as BMW are continually refining their distinctive capabilities, including those related to lean enterprises and efficient back-office services. BMW's application management strategy will enable the company to take advantage of significantly improved services and processes, all from a single provider," said Richard Spitzer, managing director of Accenture's Automotive practice.

Accenture will deliver the services to BMW Group leveraging its Global Delivery Network and its Automotive Centers of Excellence in Hyderabad, India; and Munich and Hof, Germany.

Interested in information related to this topic? Subscribe to our Information Technology eNewsletter.

Popular Sponsored Recommendations

How Technology is Reshaping Manufacturing: Trends in 2024 and Beyond

Feb. 26, 2024
Explore how technology reshapes manufacturing in our webinar. Uncover solutions to operational inefficiencies, talent shortages, and sustainability challenges. Transform obstacles...

Navigate Complex Cybersecurity Requirements With Purpose-Built Technology Solutions

Dec. 6, 2023
The CMMC represents a critical mandate from the U.S. DOD. Aerospace & Defense manufacturers that handle controlled unclassified information (CUI) must comply with CMMC requirements...

Onsite Wind Generation Guide for C&I

Jan. 22, 2024
This document offers insights into using onsite wind power for businesses, covering feasibility, project development, technology selection, and benefits of renewable energy.

You Cannot Stay Competitive by Bolting New Technologies to a Legacy ERP

Oct. 20, 2023
Read this white paper to understand the benefits of shifting to a next-generation ERP system as part of a DOP.

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of IndustryWeek, create an account today!