Manufacturing Technology Decision Maker Panel 2006

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Introduction

Abstract

Overview

Introduction

With signs of an upturn in the global economy and hopes for an increase in IT spending, Datamonitor has completed a major end-user survey examining business outlook, and future IT uptake amongst the world's leading 100 manufacturers.

Scope

• This report involved a major end-user survey comprised of 100 global manufacturers. The interviewees included C-Level execs, CIOs and IT managers.
• It covered 3 geographical regions including North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. This included batch, discrete and process manufacturers.

Report Highlights

Manufacturers are starting to see that their individual performance isn't the sole contributor to their success in the market. Companies are realising that partners play a critical role in bringing products to market. Areas such as supply chain planning are now becoming central themes as businesses look to work closer with partners.

Reasons to Purchase

• Understand the changing IT dynamics within the manufacturing industry across 3 global regions.
• See the uptake and attraction to different technologies such as RFID, plant floor to top floor integration and grid/utility computing.

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