This document discusses Industrie 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution bringing connectivity and intelligence to manufacturing through technologies like the Internet of Things. Key concepts are connecting physical devices to networks and machines interacting with each other to enable mass customization. This transformation integrates horizontal and vertical networking in factories. Six design principles are outlined: interoperability, virtualization, decentralization, real-time capability, service orientation, and modularity. Diagrams show examples of smart factories and supply chains enabled by Industrie 4.0.