Worldwide Manufacturing 2008 Top 10 Predictions

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• Predictions
• In This Report
• Situation Overview
  • The State of IT in Manufacturing
  • Table: Allocation of External Spending in Manufacturing, 2006-2008
• Future Outlook
  • Prediction #1: Large Manufacturing Firms Will Move Toward a Globally Integrated Business Model
  • Prediction #2: IT Organizations Will Accelerate Spending on Collaborative Decision Environments and Incubate Multienterprise Business Networks
  • Figure: Future State of Manufacturing IT Architecture
  • Prediction #3: Globally Integrated Business Models Will Dictate That Supply Chain Organizations Reinforce the Fundamentals
  • Prediction #4: IT Spending in the Supply Chain Area Will Focus on Fulfillment Execution
  • Figure: Service-Oriented Fulfillment Architecture Reference Framework
  • Prediction #5: Product Life-Cycle Management Will Become an Enterprise Strategy
  • Prediction #6: Product Management Software Investments Will Be Geared to Integrating Processes, Not Automating Tasks
  • Prediction #7: For RFID, Forget Technology; Vendors Must Demonstrate Business Value Now
  • Prediction #9: Manufacturing Firms Will Tackle the Challenges of Aging/Emerging Workforces with Investment in Organic Knowledge Management
  • Prediction #10: Machine to Machine (M2M) Technology Will Emerge as a Key Enabler to Enhanced Service Delivery
• Essential Guidance
  • For Manufacturers
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  • Related Research
  • Synopsis