This document discusses the concepts of Industry 4.0 and the connected plant. It describes how devices, processes and businesses are becoming increasingly connected through technologies like the Internet of Things. It outlines key enablers of Industry 4.0 like mobile computing, social media, big data analytics. The document then discusses SAP's solutions for connecting plants through their Manufacturing Execution Suite, which provides integration, intelligence and innovation capabilities for monitoring equipment performance, collecting plant data, and ensuring end-to-end visibility across the extended supply chain.