Jul 21, 2015
For manufacturers, the Internet of Things (IoT) is bringing the necessary capabilities for connected products, assets and supply chains. Through IoT, manufacturers can leverage a combination of software, sensors and IP-enabled connectivity to change products and...
Jul 20, 2015
By 2018, 75% of manufacturers will be co-ordinating enterprise-wide planning activities under the umbrella of rapid integrated business planning (rIBP), according to IDC Manufacturing Insights. A new study, IDC PlanScape: Implementing a Rapid Integrated Business...
Jul 17, 2015
As global manufacturers grapple with how to employ a unified product and service innovation approach to best succeed in today’s global economy, IDC Manufacturing Insights embarked on a survey to better understand manufacturers’ product and service...
Apr 17, 2015
The transition to “cloud also” or “cloud first” is well under way for manufacturers around the globe, according to new survey results from IDC. In fact, in the US, 41% of manufacturing respondents indicated they are accessing IT resources via...
Mar 26, 2015
As manufacturing firms evolve an integrated approach to supply chain management, it is important to consider the role of third party logistics (3PL) in the value chain as well as the enabling technologies that support this evolution. A new report from IDC...
