Abstract
This IDC study draws on the results of Manufacturing Insights' Asia/Pacific
(Excluding Japan) Manufacturing Vertical Market Survey, carried out in 4Q07,
among 75 organizations in the chemicals manufacturing segment across eight
countries in the Asia/Pacific region. The focus of the study is on both
business and IT priorities as well as initiatives of Asia/Pacific (excluding
Japan) or APEJ chemicals manufacturers in 2008.
"Chemical manufacturing segment in APEJ faces challenges from rising costs of
raw material and energy, as well as complexities in their supply chains. In
order to improve responsiveness, improve reliability, and minimize supply chain
risks, chemical manufacturers should invest in supplier relationship management
(SRM), logistics control, and strategic network planning for sustainable
growth", says Debashis Tarafdar, associate research director, Asia/Pacific
Manufacturing Research, Manufacturing Insights, IDC Asia/Pacific.
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