Bangalore: Wipro has partnered with SAP and together have launched an application specifically targeting the manufacturing industry, the app is designed for Apple iOS devices reports TOI.

Wipro m-eXecute is a mobility app built in collaboration with SAP it is the the first ever mobile app that caters to requirements of manufacturing operations. This unique app is empowered with functionalities of SAP’s proprietary 'Manufacturing Execution 6.0' solution for iPad and iPhone users. However, the add ons and other platforms are said to be added in the upcoming releases. Wipro in a press statement said that the solution is built on a Sybase Unwired Platform (SUP).

NS Bala senior vice-president and global head -manufacturing & hi-tech, Wipro Technologies said "Wipro m-eXecute is based on two principles - faster decision-making and timely execution of transactions, and we have found that these are the two most important objectives for any manufacturer. We are happy to launch the app in partnership with SAP and have designed it to enable collaborative decision-making across the manufacturing value chain".

This particular app provides solutions across various diversified industries like hi-tech, automotive and semiconductor. "For the mobile network services and mobile devices sector, manufacturing & natural resources, government and banking & securities will be the biggest spenders during the period (2011-2016) and the 2012 IT Spending for Manufacturing & Natural Resources industry vertical will be close to $55 billion" said a Gartner report 'Forecast: Enterprise IT Spending by Vertical Industry Market, Worldwide, 2010-2016, 1Q12 Update'
 

"Wipro m-eXecute provides extended value to our customers by enabling mobile access to the shop floor user. This innovation demonstrates the ability of Wipro to accelerate delivery of key SAP initiatives through collaboration with SAP", said Mike Lackey, VP of LoB Manufacturing Solutions, SAP.