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Industry 4.0 is seen as the beginning phase where computers and automation become connected and as an opportunity to increase the efficiency and effectiveness in the manufacturing industry. With the application of real-time data and information by integrating physical machinery and devices with networked sensors and software to predict, control and reduce costs in a long-term view. This study presents the basic fundamental concepts of Industry 4.0, where each technology of Industry 4.0 is described based on the current literature. Also, this study tries to understand the impact of Industry 4.0 to the ERP approach and how each technology of the Industry 4.0 can be related to ERP system and if current ERP systems are ready to support Industry 4.0. Based on the findings, there are many challenges related to the integration of Industry 4.0 and current ERP systems especially when it comes to the machine to machine, machine to ERP communication and the security of the data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]