Abstract
This IDC study draws on the results of Manufacturing Insights' Asia/Pacific
(excluding Japan) Manufacturing Vertical Market Survey, carried out from
September 2007 to November 2007, among 122 high-tech and electronics
manufacturers across 10 countries in the Asia/Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ)
region. The focus of the study is on both business and IT priorities as well as
initiatives of APEJ electronics manufacturers in 2007 and 2008.
"The electronics industry in APEJ is in the growth mode, although there are
concerns around potentially disruptive global events, which might impact their
business. The manufacturers, particularly those in the small and medium-sized
business (SMB) segment, are preparing themselves with the necessary IT tools
and technology to support strategic objectives and growth. The market for IT
systems and solutions should be vibrant for the next 12 months," says Debashis
Tarafdar, senior research manager, Manufacturing Insights Asia/Pacific.