Abstract
This Manufacturing Insights report looks at the key business initiatives and
associated IT budget benchmarks for the asset-oriented value chain (AOVC)
segments that produce base materials at asset intensive production facilities,
such as in chemicals, metals, pulp/paper, construction materials, and textiles.
"AOVC segments represent industries in the midst of tremendous change and
opportunity. Smart IT investment will be a major contributor for those
companies that realize success," said Bob Parker, VP Research at Manufacturing
Insights.