Abstract
Overview
Introduction
As manufacturing becomes more global, low-cost production regions are seeing
manufacturers come under increasing competition and margin pressure as they
try to keep pace with shortening customer demand cycles.
Scope
- This brief looks at how supply chain management software affects different
processes within a manufacturing company.
- Examines the revenue opportunity for SCM software at a global level as
well as at a country level for the US, UK and Germany.
Report Highlights
To escape pressures such as falling profit margins manufacturers are looking
to technology to support their businesses. In particular, supply chain
management applications are being implemented in a range of different
manufacturing industries to help manage business critical data and provide
additional functionality and enhancements.
Reasons to Purchase
- Understand how supply chain management applications can help manufacturers
lessen the impact of market pressures.
- See the revenue opportunity for SCM software along with a brief outlook on
the competitive state of the market in the near future.