Abstract

This IDC study discusses the forecast for the worldwide supply chain warehousing and inventory management applications software market. Off a rebound 2021, this market is expected to see good growth through 2026 as organizations look to both better optimize their supply chain operations in the short term and ensure they are resilient to market disruptions in the longer term. Clearly, the specter of a recession hangs over these markets, but IDC does not see signals to temper the forecast for now, though that may change as we move materially into 2023. Indeed, IDC surveys suggest that while supply chain executives are mindful of operational efficiency in the short term, they recognize the importance of the supply chain as an enabler of new business models. Growth in the supply chain warehousing and inventory applications market will be driven by both this short-term and long-term focus.

"In today's disruptive environment, supply chain warehousing and inventory management is critical for businesses to meet their performance targets. Without the use of modern warehouse and inventory tools, supply chains simply cannot compete at the levels necessary for competitive differentiation. Supply chain warehousing and inventory investments are both a competitive necessity and key to driving a differentiating edge over peers," says Roderick Gaines, director, Worldwide Supply Chain Warehousing, Inventory, and Order Management at IDC.

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