Engineering-Oriented Value Chains 2Q08 Industry Update and Product Management Strategy Guide

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Manufacturing Insights Opinion
In This Report
Methodology
Manufacturing Insights' Global Performance Index
IDC's Vertical Market Model
Product Life-Cycle Innovation Survey
Situation Overview
Aerospace and Defense
Figure: Aerospace and Defense Industry Quarterly Revenue Index, 1Q02-4Q07
Figure: Aerospace and Defense Industry Median Quarterly Net Profit Margin, 1Q02-1Q07
Figure: Aerospace and Defense Inventory Velocity Trends, 1Q02-1Q07
Automotive
Figure: Auto Industry Quarterly Revenue, 1Q02-4Q07
Figure: Auto Industry Median Quarterly Net Profit Margin, 1Q02-1Q07
Figure: Auto Industry Inventory Velocity Trends, 1Q02-1Q07
Farm, Construction, and Industrial Machinery
Figure: Farm, Construction, and Industrial Machinery Industry Quarterly Revenue, 1Q02-4Q07
Figure: Farm, Construction, and Industrial Machinery Industry Median Quarterly Net Profit Margin, 1Q02-1Q07
Figure: Farm, Construction, and Industrial Machinery Inventory Velocity Trends, 1Q02-1Q07
Economic Impact on EOVC Going Forward
Future Outlook
Product Management Strategies in EOVCs
Business Objectives: Improving Quality at the Top of the List
Figure: Engineering-Oriented Value Chain Product Management Business Objectives Over the Next Two Years
PLM Strategies Are Centered on Cost
Figure: Engineering-Oriented Value Chains Product Life-Cycle Management Strategies Over the Next Two Years
New Product Introduction, Continuous Improvement, and Demand Management Are Process Initiatives
Figure: Engineering-Oriented Value Chains Process Improvements Over the Next Two Years
Application Investment Links PLM with ERP, SCM
Figure: Engineering-Oriented Value Chains IT Investment Over the Next Two Years
Other Findings
Table: Self-Evaluation of Product Management Performance
Essential Guidance
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