Paperless Shopfloor
Picking
Digital Labeling
BMW has been using the ekko platform to digitize its shop floor processes since 2020. With a vendor-neutral, industry-compatible solution, the automotive company is modernizing paper-based processes — worldwide.
1 Starting position
As part of a Europe-wide tender in 2020, BMW was looking for a platform to digitize paper-based processes — independent of the hardware manufacturer. The aim was to establish a scalable, highly available and future-proof solution that meets the Group's highest IT standards and can be rolled out worldwide.
2 Approach
ekko was able to assert itself with its open platform architecture. Since then, the solution has been further developed in close coordination with BMW IT: microservice architecture, Kubernetes clusters, zero downtime and maximum redundancy — especially for industrial applications on the shop floor. In 2024, the contract was extended for a further eight years.
3 Implementation & Outcome
Today, ekko is used in 12 BMW plants around the world. The platform supports use cases such as digital shelf lettering, digital transport lists and wireless pick-to-light — manufacturer-independent, flexible and secure. Manual expenses were massively reduced, error rates reduced and processes significantly streamlined. ekko is an integral part of the BMW Group's digitization strategy.
Used in 12 plants worldwide, and the trend is rising
Significant increase in productivity through process simplification
Reduction of manual intervention → fewer errors, less paper
Future-proof IT architecture in accordance with BMW Group standards
8-year contract extension → maximum customer satisfaction
Personal customer feedback
With ekko, we have established a platform that fully meets our high requirements for scalability, security and flexibility — a real component of our global digitization strategy
