IDC Manufacturing InsightsFrom IDC Manufacturing InsightsGlobal LogisticsIDC Predicts Half of Worldwide Supply Chains Will Use AI by 2020IDC Manufacturing Insights has published its "IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Supply Chain 2017 Predictions," report to offer the 10 predictions that provide the framework for IT and line-of-business (LOB) decision makers' and influencers' planning and execution of technology-related initiatives in the year ahead.December 28, 2016All TechnologyIDC Manufacturing Insights Offers Road Map for PLMIDC Manufacturing Insights is offering a new MaturityScape platform to aid companies in developing effective "next-generation" product-lifecycle management (PLM) strategies.April 13, 2016All LogisticsInternet of Things Transforms After-sales Service, Report SaysThe rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has brought with it increased focus on "connected products." As manufacturers work to retrofit existing products with connectivity and build it into new products, they are faced with the question of how these connected products will transform the after-sales services they provide, and possibly even their business models.July 2, 2015All TechnologyManufacturing World Continues to Welcome Robots With Open ArmsIn the manufacturing environment of today, robotics are now playing a significant role, taking on jobs beyond assembly and helping to drive efficiency, consistency, and productivity across the supply chain.April 23, 2015All TechnologySeeing Benefits of Cloud Computing, Manufacturers Worldwide Adopt the Technology, Study FindsThe transition to "cloud also" or "cloud first" is well under way for manufacturers around the globe, according to survey results from International Data Corporation. In fact, in the United States, 41 percent of manufacturing respondents indicated they are accessing IT resources via the public cloud, based on the IDC Global Technology and Industry Research Organization IT Survey, 2014.April 16, 2015All LogisticsMobile Technology Becoming Great Enabler for 3PLs, Study ShowsAs manufacturing firms evolve towards an integrated approach to supply chain management, it is important to consider the role of third-party logistics in the value chain as well as the enabling technologies that support this evolution. A new report from IDC Manufacturing Insights, Perspective: Use of Mobility Tools in the 3PL Industry, examines the role of mobile technology in supporting integration and performance improvements in the 3PL industry.March 30, 2015All LogisticsAfter-Sales Service, Parts Management to Become More Important to Manufacturers' Profitability, Report SaysAs manufacturers continue to competitively differentiate themselves within various industry settings, after-sales service will increasingly become more important in their overall business and profitability strategy, according to Business Strategy: Spare Parts Planning for Service Excellence, a report from IDC Manufacturing Insights. In fact, many discrete manufacturers can expect to capture upward of 30 percent of revenue from service and service-based product strategies.December 24, 2014All TechnologyReport Details Advances in Manufacturing Commerce Network Interaction, CollaborationA report from IDC Manufacturing Insights evaluates the progression of commerce networks for manufacturers from traditional point-to-point communications to collaborative commerce networks that support many-to-many interactions among manufacturers and their trading partners.March 25, 2014Logistics OutsourcingFocus on Resiliency in Operations Tops Predictions for Supply Chains in 2014Operational resiliency will be the focus of supply chain strategies this year and beyond, according to IDC Manufacturing Insights, which released its top 10 supply chain predictions for the year.January 13, 2014All TechnologyManufacturers Predicted to Get Serious About '3D' Value Chains in 2014Building 3D value chains is perhaps the first among the top 10 trends that analysts at IDC Manufacturing Insights see for the manufacturing sector in 2014.December 13, 2013Page 1 of 3Next Page
