Manufacturing
Navigating complexity in a new era of manufacturing
- Geopolitics, energy prices, net-zero targets, and new digital technologies are transforming manufacturing. Capgemini harnesses data and AI to forge the path ahead.
5%
Only 5% of industrial companies have deployed AI in manufacturing at scale.
Source: The New AI Imperative in Manufacturing (Capgemini with Microsoft, 2026).
An era of unprecedented change
The manufacturing industry is facing fluctuating tariffs, a drive for more sustainable operations, and pressure to reduce overseas outsourcing. Manufacturers must juggle traditional operating challenges around quality, speed, and cost while keeping up with new advances in digital technology and innovation. Success depends on integrated solutions and strong partnerships that enhance efficiency, optimize supply networks, and balance performance with sustainability.
End-to-end transformation
Capgemini is the trusted partner for end-to-end manufacturing transformation across Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, and Industrial Manufacturing. We drive growth through industry capabilities, robust cybersecurity frameworks, and predictive analytics that secure supply chains and production lines. Combining AI with advanced connectivity, Capgemini empowers manufacturers to identify energy and waste hotspots, optimizing production for sustainability and long-term resilience. Software and data transformation improves agility and customization while augmenting the abilities of the workforce. Automation and robotics liberate employees for higher value tasks, while virtual assistants capture factory knowledge to address talent scarcity.
A resolutely value-centric approach
Capgemini’s Intelligent Industry approach is value-centric: we identify key drivers and use cases - from predictive maintenance to digital twins - that demonstrate tangible benefits. By moving clients from “just-in-time” to “just-in-sequence” operations, we enable them to navigate geopolitical challenges, strengthen local manufacturing, and build collaborative, digital-ready market leaders. With our solutions, technology, data, and engineering converge to make production software-defined and data-powered, delivering the next-generation manufacturing operations that ensure long-term competitiveness.