Mar-23
The Utility of ChatGPT in the Supply Chain
The Utility of ChatGPT in the Supply Chain
Mar-23 DOC # US50421623 Insight
This IDC Market Perspective examines the impact potential for ChatGPT in the supply chain. "IDC believes we are seeing the birth of a powerful tool that can be used professionally. The free-access version of ChatGPT democratizes the information that's available online. Everyone can start testing its capabilities. The outputs can be combined with supply chain data, tools, and enterprise," says Jan Burian, head of IDC Manufacturing Insights for EMEA.
Feb-23
Balancing Resiliency with Efficiency in the Supply Chain — The C-Suite Perspective
Balancing Resiliency with Efficiency in the Supply Chain — The C-Suite Perspective
Feb-23 DOC # US50246923 Insight
This IDC Market Perspective looks at the importance of balancing supply chain resiliency with efficiency.
"Although resiliency as a top priority is a relatively recent development, largely as a consequence of the broad impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, cost optimization and operational efficiency have long been among the most important priorities for operations and the supply chain. Supply chains must be able to balance both," says Simon Ellis, group vice president for Supply Chain at IDC.
Feb-23
Improving Time to Expertise in Manufacturing and Warehouse Operations
Improving Time to Expertise in Manufacturing and Warehouse Operations
Feb-23 DOC # US50249023 Insight
This IDC Market Perspective examines the importance of improving operational time to exercise among employees.
"Ultimately, using technology to either digitize or automate factory floor and warehouse operational processes means that employees at all points on the experience continuum will have easy and complete access to the tools and resources they need to maintain peak productivity," says Simon Ellis, group VP for Manufacturing and Supply Chain at IDC.
Feb-23
The Lights Are Always On: We Need the Right Parts to Resolve a Costly Issue
The Lights Are Always On: We Need the Right Parts to Resolve a Costly Issue
Feb-23 DOC # lcUS50206523 IDC Link
The connected world is both smarter and more complex as digital technologies and advancements still rely on physical, finite resources. When something breaks or an asset within a facility fails, issue resolution requires field service, maintenance, supply chain, IoT insights, and skilled labor to execute in order to avoid customer dissatisfaction, extended downtime, and rising costs to operate.
Dec-22
Worldwide Logistics and Transportation Management Applications Market Shares, 2021: Logistics Urgency
Worldwide Logistics and Transportation Management Applications Market Shares, 2021: Logistics Urgency
Dec-22 DOC # US49846922 Study
This IDC study provides the worldwide market shares for logistics and transportation management applications. This market grew nicely in 2021, paced by accelerating investment in public cloud deployments. Growth in the logistics and transportation management applications market continues to be driven by the historical need for omni-channel "buy anywhere, fulfill anywhere" processes, but it is also being driven by the need for digital competencies to allow the supply chain to pivot to new business models and seize on new opportunities.
"The importance of the supply chain in an inherently disruptive world is critical for businesses to meet their performance targets. Without the use of modern supply chain logistics tools, supply chains simply cannot compete at the levels necessary for competitive differentiation. Supply chain logistics investments are both a competitive necessity and key to driving a differentiating edge over peers," says Travis Eide, program director, Global Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics.
Dec-22
Worldwide Supply Chain Planning Applications Market Shares, 2021: Planning Resiliency
Worldwide Supply Chain Planning Applications Market Shares, 2021: Planning Resiliency
Dec-22 DOC # US49846122 Study
This IDC study provides the worldwide market shares for supply chain planning applications. This market grew nicely in 2021, paced by accelerating investment in public cloud deployments. Growth in the supply chain planning applications market continues to be driven by the historical need for omni-channel "buy anywhere, fulfill anywhere" processes, but it is also being driven by the need for digital competencies to allow the supply chain to pivot to new business models and seize on new opportunities.
"The importance of the supply chain in an inherently disruptive world is critical for businesses to meet their performance targets. Without the use of modern supply chain planning tools, supply chains simply cannot compete at the levels necessary for competitive differentiation. Supply chain planning investments are both a competitive necessity and key to driving a differentiating edge over peers," says Eric Thompson, program director, Global Supply Chain Planning Strategies.
Dec-22
Worldwide Supply Chain Logistics and Transportation Management Applications Software Forecast, 2022-2026
Worldwide Supply Chain Logistics and Transportation Management Applications Software Forecast, 2022-2026
Dec-22 DOC # US49850222 Study
This IDC study discusses the forecast for the worldwide supply chain logistics and transportation management applications software market. Off a 2021 rebound, this market is expected to see good growth through 2026 as organizations look to better optimize their supply chain operations in the short term while ensuring they are resilient to market disruptions in the longer term. Clearly, the specter of recession hangs over these markets. As of now, IDC does not see signals to temper the forecast, but 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 planning applications market will be driven by both short-term focus and long-term focus.
"In today's disruptive environment, supply chain logistics and transportation is critical for businesses to meet their performance targets. Without the use of modern logistics tools, supply chains simply cannot compete at the levels necessary for competitive differentiation. Supply chain logistics and transportation investments are both a competitive necessity and key to driving a differentiating edge over peers," says Travis Eide, research director, Worldwide Supply Chain Transportation and Global Trade at IDC.
Dec-22
From "Posters" to "Practice" — Operationalizing Sustainability in Manufacturing
From "Posters" to "Practice" — Operationalizing Sustainability in Manufacturing
Dec-22 DOC # US49857222 Insight
This IDC Perspective discusses how sustainability has become perhaps THE hot topic in manufacturing these days, eclipsing even the COVID-19 pandemic–fueled journey to resiliency.
"This study argues for operationalizing sustainability in the manufacturing industry and how carbon neutrality will play an important role in defining business success over the next decade," says Simon Ellis, VP, IDC's Manufacturing Insights and Worldwide Supply Chain.
Dec-22
Worldwide Supply Chain Management Applications Forecast, 2022–2026
Worldwide Supply Chain Management Applications Forecast, 2022–2026
Dec-22 DOC # US49850022 Study
This IDC study discusses the forecast for the worldwide supply chain management applications 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 while ensuring they are resilient to market disruptions in the longer term. Clearly, the specter of recession hangs over these markets, but as of now, 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 management applications market will be driven by both this short-term and long-term focus.
"In today's disruptive environment, the supply chain is critical for businesses to meet their performance targets. Without the use of modern tools, supply chains simply cannot compete at the levels necessary for competitive differentiation. SCM investments are both a competitive necessity and key to driving a differentiating edge over peers," says Simon Ellis, VP, Manufacturing Insights and Worldwide Supply Chain Strategies at IDC.
Dec-22
Worldwide Supply Chain Planning Applications Forecast, 2022-2026
Worldwide Supply Chain Planning Applications Forecast, 2022-2026
Dec-22 DOC # US49850122 Study
This IDC study discusses the forecast for the worldwide supply chain planning applications market. Off a rebound 2021, this market is expected to see good growth through 2026 as organizations look to better optimize their supply chain operations in the short term while ensuring they are resilient to market disruptions in the longer term. Clearly, the specter of recession hangs over these markets, but as of now, IDC does not see signals to temper the forecast, 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 planning applications market will be driven by both this short-term and long-term focus.
"In today's disruptive environment, supply chain planning is critical for businesses to meet their performance targets. Without the use of modern planning tools, supply chains simply cannot compete at the levels necessary for competitive differentiation. Supply chain planning investments are both a competitive necessity and key to driving a differentiating edge over peers," says Eric Thompson, director, Worldwide Supply Chain Planning and Multi-Enterprise Networks at IDC.
Dec-22
Worldwide Supply Chain Warehousing and Inventory Management Applications Software Forecast 2022-2026
Worldwide Supply Chain Warehousing and Inventory Management Applications Software Forecast 2022-2026
Dec-22 DOC # US49850322 Study
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.
Dec-22
Worldwide Supply Chain Warehouse and Inventory Management Applications Market Shares, 2022: Inventory Reimagined
Worldwide Supply Chain Warehouse and Inventory Management Applications Market Shares, 2022: Inventory Reimagined
Dec-22 DOC # US49846522 Study
This IDC study provides the worldwide market shares for supply chain warehouse and inventory management applications. This market grew nicely in 2021, paced by accelerating investment in public cloud deployments. Growth in the supply chain planning applications market continues to be driven by the historical need for omni-channel "buy anywhere, fulfill anywhere" processes, but it is also being driven by the need for digital competencies to allow the supply chain to pivot to new business models and seize on new opportunities.
"The importance of the supply chain in an inherently disruptive world is critical for businesses to meet their performance targets. Without the use of modern supply chain warehouse and inventory management tools, supply chains simply cannot compete at the levels necessary for competitive differentiation. Supply chain warehouse and inventory management investments are both a competitive necessity and key to driving a differentiating edge over peers," says Rod Gaines, program director, Global Supply Chain Warehouse and Inventory at IDC.
Dec-22
SAP Spend Connect Live Advances the SAP Spend Management Vision
SAP Spend Connect Live Advances the SAP Spend Management Vision
Dec-22 DOC # lcUS49831522 IDC Link
SAP conducted its spend management–focused conference in Dallas, Texas, and used the opportunity to highlight its vision for both Intelligent Spend and the Business Network.
Dec-22
The Implications of Inflation and Potential Recession on the Manufacturing Industry
The Implications of Inflation and Potential Recession on the Manufacturing Industry
Dec-22 DOC # US49844622 Insight
This IDC Market Perspective examines the potential impact of inflation and a pending recession on the manufacturing industry, both overall and IT spending specifically.
"Manufacturers realize the importance of moving to become digital-first organizations, and this continues to translate to increased IT investment to remain competitive, regardless of economic conditions. That said, there are rising fears of a recession in 2023, and discrete and process manufacturing are two of the most exposed industries to watch," says Simon Ellis, VP, Manufacturing Insights and Worldwide Supply Chain, at IDC.
Dec-22
Worldwide Supply Chain Management Applications Market Shares, 2021: Growth Resumed
Worldwide Supply Chain Management Applications Market Shares, 2021: Growth Resumed
Dec-22 DOC # US49846822 Study
This IDC study provides the worldwide market shares for supply chain management applications. This market grew nicely in 2021, paced by accelerating investment in public cloud deployments. Growth in the supply chain management applications market continues to be driven by the historical need for omni-channel "buy anywhere, fulfill anywhere" processes, but it is also being driven by the need for digital competencies to allow the supply chain to pivot to new business models and seize on new opportunities.
"The importance of the supply chain in an inherently disruptive world is critical for businesses to meet their performance targets. Without the use of modern supply chain management tools, supply chains simply cannot compete at the levels necessary for competitive differentiation. SCM investments are both a competitive necessity and key to driving a differentiating edge over peers," says Simon Ellis, program VP, IDC's U.S. Manufacturing Insights and Global Supply Chain Strategies practices.
Oct-22
IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Future of Industry Ecosystems 2023 Predictions
IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Future of Industry Ecosystems 2023 Predictions
Oct-22 DOC # US49372022 IDC DecisionScape
This IDC study presents the top 10 predictions for the future of industry ecosystems for the next six years.
"Extending and opening innovation, collaboration, and operation with partners across an ecosystem inside and outside any given industry has become a critical strategy for executives and their organizations. The world and each industry landscape are too complex, dynamic, and disruptive for any one organization to address on its own. The pace of innovation makes it difficult for organizations to keep up. As such, every organization needs an external source of data, insights, applications, operations, and expertise to complement and grow their business. Expansion, collaboration, and innovation with industry ecosystems has become the next phase of digital transformation for every organization," said Jeffrey Hojlo, research vice president, Future of Industry Ecosystems.
Oct-22
IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing 2023 Predictions
IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing 2023 Predictions
Oct-22 DOC # US48630122 IDC DecisionScape
This IDC study provides manufacturers with the top 10 predictions and underlying drivers that we expect to impact manufacturers' IT investments in 2023 and beyond. Technology leaders and their counterparts in the line-of-business (LOB) operations can use this document to guide their IT strategic planning efforts.
"The manufacturing industry has maintained its rapid pace of change and disruption, making the ability to adapt a premium. Manufacturers have encountered many challenges in their efforts to become more resilient while maintaining efficiency, but one of the most cited issues are outdated/legacy systems. While the predictions highlighted touch upon many areas of the business, the main theme that can be tied back to is having the proper digital infrastructure in place to serve as the foundation for transformation," according to Reid Paquin, research director of IDC Manufacturing Insights' IT Priorities and Strategies program.
Oct-22
IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Supply Chain 2023 Predictions
IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Supply Chain 2023 Predictions
Oct-22 DOC # US49734820 IDC DecisionScape
This IDC study provides companies across all industries with the top 10 predictions and underlying drivers that we expect will impact IT investments in the supply chain in 2023 and beyond. Technology leaders and their counterparts in the line-of-business (LOB) operations can use this document to guide their IT strategic planning efforts.
According to Simon Ellis, program vice president, Global Supply Chain Strategies at IDC, "Disruption has been front and center again in 2022 and has largely validated the supply chain transformation journey that so many companies are on. In fact, companies that have aggressively pursued business transformation are outperforming those that have not. The supply chain will continue, must continue, on its journey of almost unparalleled levels of change with digital transformation at the center of efforts to both improve efficiency and effectiveness and be resilient to further, inevitable disruption."
Oct-22
IDC FutureScape: Worldwide IT Industry 2023 Predictions
IDC FutureScape: Worldwide IT Industry 2023 Predictions
Oct-22 DOC # US49563122 IDC DecisionScape
This IDC study presents the top 10 predictions and key drivers for the IT industry for the next five years. It highlights the midterm and long-term challenges that enterprise business, technology, and IT teams face as they define, build, and govern the technologies required to thrive in a digital-first world.
"For the next several years, leading technology providers must play a leading role in helping enterprises use innovative technologies to slide through the current storms of disruption." — Rick Villars, group vice president, Worldwide Research at IDC
Sep-22
IDC's Worldwide Digital Transformation Use Case Taxonomy, 2022: Procurement
IDC's Worldwide Digital Transformation Use Case Taxonomy, 2022: Procurement
Sep-22 DOC # US49675922 Study
This IDC study presents IDC's fourth iteration of digital transformation use case taxonomy for procurement. It includes descriptions of the strategic priority, programs, and use cases for this horizontal function.
"As procurement technology continues to evolve and advance, digital procurement use cases are becoming differentiators. Providers are finding that buyers are using their applications in ways they did not necessarily foresee. A library of the use cases seen in this taxonomy makes for a compelling offering." — Patrick Reymann, research director, Enterprise and Procurement Applications
Sep-22
2022 IDC Food and Beverage Supply Chain Findings and Implications
2022 IDC Food and Beverage Supply Chain Findings and Implications
Sep-22 DOC # US49675222 Presentation
This IDC Survey is designed to provide insight into the supply chain challenges food and beverage manufacturers are facing, their current priorities, the drivers of change in the strategic focus of their supply chains, the impact of the ongoing disruption from COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War specifically, and the progression of supply chain transformation and the use of modern, digital technologies.
Sep-22
Digital First–World Impact on Procurement Digital Transformation Use Cases in 2022
Digital First–World Impact on Procurement Digital Transformation Use Cases in 2022
Sep-22 DOC # US49676022 Presentation
This IDC Tech Buyer Presentation examines and updates the impact of the digital-first world on digital transformation (DX) for procurement use case priorities. The use cases associated with the three phases of implementation of DX for procurement — immediate, midterm horizon, and long-term horizon — have shifted as a result of the digital-first world economy emergence. This document analyzes the three horizons and should be used to supplement IDC's Worldwide Digital Transformation Use Case Taxonomy, 2022: Procurement (IDC #US49675922, forthcoming).
Sep-22
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Holistic Supply Chain Planning 2022 Vendor Assessment
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Holistic Supply Chain Planning 2022 Vendor Assessment
Sep-22 DOC # US49578717 IDC DecisionScape
This IDC study uses the IDC MarketScape model to provide an assessment of a number of providers participating in the worldwide holistic supply chain planning market. The IDC MarketScape is an evaluation based on a comprehensive framework and a set of parameters that assesses providers relative to one another and to those factors expected to be most conducive to success in a given market during both the short term and the long term.
"Holistic supply chain planning is a critical capability in a resilient supply chain. The ability to pair an accurate demand forecast to a credible supply-side plan, while optimizing necessary inventory positions, and then agreeing to a consensus plan through S&OP are all critical components in managing an efficient and effective supply chain organization," says Simon Ellis, program VP, Manufacturing Insights and Worldwide Supply Chain Strategies.
Sep-22
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Supply Planning 2022 Vendor Assessment
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Supply Planning 2022 Vendor Assessment
Sep-22 DOC # US47620822 IDC DecisionScape
This IDC study uses the IDC MarketScape model to provide an assessment of a number of providers participating in the worldwide supply chain market. The IDC MarketScape is an evaluation based on a comprehensive framework and a set of parameters that assesses providers relative to one another and to those factors expected to be most conducive to success in a given market during both the short term and the long term.
"Supply planning is a critical capability for a resilient supply chain. The ability to develop a credible supply-side plan to adequately fulfill expected demand is an important component in managing an efficient and effective supply chain organization and can be the difference between meeting or not meeting customer expectations for service and quality," says Simon Ellis, program VP, Manufacturing Insights and Worldwide Supply Chain Strategies.
Sep-22
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Inventory Optimization 2022 Vendor Assessment
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Inventory Optimization 2022 Vendor Assessment
Sep-22 DOC # US49568517 IDC DecisionScape
This IDC study uses the IDC MarketScape model to provide an assessment of a number of providers participating in the worldwide supply chain inventory optimization market. The IDC MarketScape is an evaluation based on a comprehensive framework and a set of parameters that assesses providers relative to one another and to those factors expected to be most conducive to success in a given market during both the short term and the long term.
"Supply chain planning has become both central and critical to the success of the resilient supply chain, and inventory optimization specifically is a key component of supply chain planning overall. Growing complexity in the supply chain has made inventory optimization and planning more challenging, both as a consequence of often larger demand forecast error and as a lack of full visibility into supply issues and constraints. IDC would view a competent inventory optimization application as important to the success of the broader supply chain," says Simon Ellis, program VP, Manufacturing Insights and Worldwide Supply Chain Strategies.
Sep-22
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Sales and Operations Planning 2022 Vendor Assessment
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Sales and Operations Planning 2022 Vendor Assessment
Sep-22 DOC # US49568417 IDC DecisionScape
This IDC study uses the IDC MarketScape model to provide an assessment of a number of providers participating in the worldwide supply chain sales and operations planning market. The IDC MarketScape is an evaluation based on a comprehensive framework and a set of parameters that assesses providers relative to one another and to those factors expected to be most conducive to success in a given market during both the short term and the long term.
"Supply chain planning has become both central and critical to the success of the resilient supply chain, and S&OP specifically is a key component of supply chain planning overall. Growing complexity in the supply chain has made consensus planning more challenging, both as a consequence of often larger forecast error and as a lack of full insight into supply-side opportunities and constraints," says Simon Ellis, global VP, IDC Manufacturing Insights' Supply Chain Strategies Practice.
Sep-22
IDC's Worldwide Digital Transformation Use Case Taxonomy, 2022: Asset-Oriented Value Chains in the Manufacturing Industry
IDC's Worldwide Digital Transformation Use Case Taxonomy, 2022: Asset-Oriented Value Chains in the Manufacturing Industry
Sep-22 DOC # US49323522 Study
This IDC study discusses how asset-oriented value chains (chemicals, metals, and pulp/paper) are on a mission to digitally transform to develop a model for collaborative innovation.
Reid Paquin, research director, IT Priorities and Strategies, IDC Manufacturing Insights, said, "Companies in AOVC value chains have to balance many initiatives in their digital journey. The first step every organization should take is to formulate a common definition of their mission, strategic priorities, and programs so that individual projects or use cases support overall objectives."
Sep-22
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Demand Planning 2022 Vendor Assessment
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Demand Planning 2022 Vendor Assessment
Sep-22 DOC # US47619722 IDC DecisionScape
This IDC Manufacturing Insights study uses the IDC MarketScape model to provide an assessment of a number of providers participating in the worldwide supply chain demand planning market. The IDC MarketScape is an evaluation based on a comprehensive framework and a set of parameters that assesses providers relative to one another and to those factors expected to be most conducive to success in a given market during both the short term and the long term.
"Supply chain planning has become both central and critical to the success of a resilient supply chain, and demand planning specifically is a key component of supply chain planning overall. Growing complexity in the supply chain has made forecasting more difficult and forecast errors more prevalent, and the need for a competent demand planning system is central to the success of the broader supply chain," says Simon Ellis, program VP, IDC Manufacturing Insights and Worldwide Supply Chain Strategies.
Aug-22
State of the Market: Inflation Impact on IT Spending and the Cloud by Major Industry
State of the Market: Inflation Impact on IT Spending and the Cloud by Major Industry
Aug-22 DOC # US49593822 Presentation
This IDC Tech Buyer Presentation provides IDC Insights analysts' assessment of the impact of inflation on technology spending and adoption across 11 industries including education, energy, financial services, government, health and life sciences, hospitality, manufacturing, media and entertainment, retail, telecommunications, and transportation and logistics. Our analysis also offers IDC's outlook on IT spending and global economic sentiments gleaned from IDC's Future of Enterprise Resiliency and Spending (FERS) Survey. Future research from IDC Insights teams will delve deeper into the impact of inflation on their respective industries and subsectors.
"Across all industries, organizations are focusing their attention on navigating the storms of disruption brought about by inflationary pressures, supply chain constraints, labor and skills shortages, and geopolitical threats. Technology will play an important role to address these disruptions and blunt the impact of inflation faced by industries worldwide. Inflation is leading industries to prioritize investments in cloud, AI/ML, automation, and advanced data management and analytics." — Bob Parker, senior vice president and general manager, Industry Insights, Software, and Services at IDC
Aug-22
IDC MaturityScape Benchmark: Digital Supply Chain Resiliency in Asia/Pacific, 2022
IDC MaturityScape Benchmark: Digital Supply Chain Resiliency in Asia/Pacific, 2022
Aug-22 DOC # US49525722 IDC DecisionScape
This IDC study presents the Asia/Pacific results of IDC's 2022 Digital Supply Chain Resiliency MaturityScape Benchmark Survey and should be viewed as a supplement to IDC MaturityScape: Digital Supply Chain Resiliency 1.0 (IDC #US48402418, December 2021). Together, they provide a comprehensive overview of IDC's Digital Supply Chain Resiliency maturity model.
"To be competitive in the Asia/Pacific region, companies must be agile in adapting to disruption and be willing to adopt new business models to seize opportunities and mitigate risk," says Stephanie Krishnan, associate vice president for IDC's Asia/Pacific Supply Chain program. "This requires a resilient supply chain that can monitor supply chain activities in real time, analyse scenarios, and then act on the resulting insights. Supply chain resiliency is no longer the domain of business contingency planning but, rather, a capability of companies and leadership teams that requires the cumulation of transformations internally and between business partners to mitigate risk and ensure consistent delivery against revenue and profit goals."
Aug-22
Blue Yonder ICON 2022: The Journey of the Berries
Blue Yonder ICON 2022: The Journey of the Berries
Aug-22 DOC # US49534022 Insight
This IDC Perspective provides IDC's review and analysis of Blue Yonder ICON and the outlook for the company.
The combination of unpredictable supply and demand coupled with accelerated complexity on all fronts served as the thematic underpinning for ICON, whose event title, "Experience the Edge," emphasized the need for harnessing data from the edge and using it effectively across the supply chain. ICON focused on the need for organizations to move from a planning model driven by historical information to one that is driven by real-time, cognitive, and interoperable data that lives across the supply chain and is not isolated by node, extending through execution and omni-channel operations. In this manner, all parts of the supply chain can work together as dynamically and optimally as possible to enable greater efficiency, better use of inventory, reductions of waste, increased customer satisfaction, and, ultimately, higher profits and a more sustainable enterprise. In short, ICON focused on the need for a resilient supply chain as a key to competitive advantage.
"Now is the time to turn disruption into opportunity by rethinking how to manage supply chain imbalances, by reimagining new ways of working that support resiliency, and by reinventing the supply chain to enable the capture and effective use of data at the edge," said Jordan K. Speer, research director of Product Sourcing, Fulfillment, and Sustainability. "Supply chains will have difficulty succeeding in this modern age without the flexibility, connectivity, and transparency that modern technology and platforms provide across planning, execution, and omni-channel."
Jul-22
IDC's Worldwide Digital Transformation Use Case Taxonomy, 2022: Brand-Oriented Value Chains in the Manufacturing Industry
IDC's Worldwide Digital Transformation Use Case Taxonomy, 2022: Brand-Oriented Value Chains in the Manufacturing Industry
Jul-22 DOC # US49295122 Study
This IDC study describes how brand-oriented value chains (food and beverage, health and beauty, toys, sporting goods, and household) are on a mission to digitally transform to create engaging consumer (and customer) experiences at scale.
Simon Ellis, vice president, Supply Chain at IDC, says, "Companies in these value chains generally understand what is involved in this digital journey, and that begins with a common definition of the mission, strategic priorities, and programs so that individual projects or use cases support the overall objectives."
Jun-22
2022 IDC's Manufacturing Supply Chain Survey Findings and Implications
2022 IDC's Manufacturing Supply Chain Survey Findings and Implications
Jun-22 DOC # US49274422 Presentation
This IDC Survey is designed to provide insight into the supply chain challenges manufacturers are facing, their current priorities, the drivers of change in the strategic focus of their supply chains, the impact of the ongoing disruption from COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War specifically, the progression of supply chain transformation, and the use of modern, digital technologies.
Jun-22
Supply Chain Planning in 2022: As Supply Chains Continue to Struggle with Volatile Demand and Unreliable Supply, Companies Are Focusing on Planning as the Central Element to Improving Resiliency
Supply Chain Planning in 2022: As Supply Chains Continue to Struggle with Volatile Demand and Unreliable Supply, Companies Are Focusing on Planning as the Central Element to Improving Resiliency
Jun-22 DOC # US49274922 Presentation
This IDC Survey Spotlight highlights the challenges supply chains have faced in their planning efforts and the steps they are taking to mitigate these effects. The data comes from IDC's 2022 Global Supply Chain Survey.
May-22
IDC MaturityScape Benchmark: Digital Supply Chain Resiliency in Europe, 2022
IDC MaturityScape Benchmark: Digital Supply Chain Resiliency in Europe, 2022
May-22 DOC # EUR149072922 IDC DecisionScape
This IDC MaturityScape Benchmark study presents the European results of IDC's 2022 Digital Supply Chain Resiliency MaturityScape Benchmark Survey and should be viewed as a supplement to IDC MaturityScape: Digital Supply Chain Resiliency 1.0 (IDC #US48402418, December 2021). Together, they provide a comprehensive overview of IDC's Digital Supply Chain Resiliency maturity model.
"To meet their business goals, European companies must not only be able to quickly adapt to disruption, but also be able to capitalize on the changed circumstances. They should be able to adopt new business models in which opportunity presents itself," said Gunjan Bassi, research manager, IDC's Manufacturing Insights EMEA team. "This requires a resilient supply chain that can see and analyze what is happening in real time, and then act quickly on the resulting insights. Supply chain resiliency is a long journey that represents a significant transformation for many companies and leadership teams, but it is critical to ensure that their businesses can deliver consistently against revenue and profit goals and gain a competitive edge in today's challenging market."
May-22
IDC MaturityScape Benchmark: Digital Supply Chain Resiliency in North America, 2022
IDC MaturityScape Benchmark: Digital Supply Chain Resiliency in North America, 2022
May-22 DOC # US49054919 IDC DecisionScape
This IDC study presents the North American results of IDC's 2022 Digital Supply Chain Resiliency MaturityScape Benchmark Survey and should be viewed as a supplement to IDC MaturityScape: Digital Supply Chain Resiliency 1.0 (IDC #US48402418, December 2021). Together, they provide a comprehensive overview of IDC's digital supply chain resiliency maturity model.
"To meet their business goals, North American companies must be able to quickly adapt to disruption and adopt new business model where opportunity presents," says Simon Ellis, program vice president, IDC's Worldwide Supply Chain programs. "This requires a resilient supply chain that can see what is happening in real time, analyze the necessary inputs, and then act on the resulting insights. Supply chain resiliency is a journey that represents a significant transformation for many companies and leadership teams but is critical to ensure that their business can deliver consistently against revenue and profit goals."
Apr-22
Five Things to Keep an Eye on in the Supply Chain for the Next Decade
Five Things to Keep an Eye on in the Supply Chain for the Next Decade
Apr-22 DOC # US48952522 Insight
This IDC Market Perspective examines five longer-term priorities for the supply chain.
"In the longer term, what are the 'big bets' that companies should start to consider now that will materially impact their supply chain for the next decades? We started to think about this in late 2021: What are the five things that are likely to drive behavior and investment for the next decade?" says Simon Ellis, program VP for Supply Chain.
Mar-22
IDC MaturityScape Benchmark: Digital Supply Chain Resiliency Worldwide, 2022
IDC MaturityScape Benchmark: Digital Supply Chain Resiliency Worldwide, 2022
Mar-22 DOC # US48965319 IDC DecisionScape
This IDC study presents the results of IDC's 2022 Digital Supply Chain Resiliency MaturityScape Benchmark Survey and should be viewed as a supplement to IDC MaturityScape: Digital Supply Chain Resiliency 1.0 (IDC #US48402418, December 2021). Together, they provide a comprehensive overview of IDC's digital supply chain resiliency maturity model.
"To meet their business goals, companies must be able to quickly adapt to disruption and adopt new business model where opportunity presents," says Simon Ellis, program vice president for IDC's Worldwide Supply Chain programs. "This requires a resilient supply chain that can see what is happening in real time, analyze the necessary inputs, and then act on the resulting insights. Supply chain resiliency is a journey that represents a significant transformation for many companies and leadership teams but is critical to ensure that their business can deliver consistently against revenue and profit goals."