Abstract
This Manufacturing Insights report provides IT spending data on Asia/Pacific
(excluding Japan) or APEJ manufacturers by segment, and looks at the drivers
and key trends that spur activities in the APEJ region. This report includes a
forecast outlook for the 2008-2012 period, and also highlights the markets with
strong manufacturing IT spending, as well as the emerging ones.
"The market forecast and analysis presented in this report reflect the gradual
maturity of APEJ manufacturing IT landscape. As manufacturers face increasing
competition, uncertain business climate, and various inflationary pressures,
the focus will shift from mere automation to innovation and
customer-centricity. IT investments emerges to add more value to businesses to
support sustainable growth, rather than being just a cost center," says
Debashis Tarafdar, senior research manager, Asia/Pacific Manufacturing
Research, Manufacturing Insights, IDC Asia/Pacific.