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IDC Opinion
In This Insight
situation overview
What Are R&D/Product Engineering Services?
Figure: R&D/Product Engineering Life-Cycle Process
Market Examples of R&D/Product Engineering Service Contracts
Table: Sample List of R&D/Product Engineering Services Contracts
The Big Picture
Figure: The Big Picture
Benefits and Challenges of Outsourcing R&D/Product Engineering Services
Table: Key Benefits and Challenges of Outsourcing Value Chain Components
Customer Scenarios of Benefits
Inhibitors to the Adoption of R&D/Product Engineering Services
Customer Business Model Options
Vendor Focus Areas
Table: Overview of Current Industry R&D/Product Engineering Service Offerings
Future Outlook
What Will Lead to the Tipping Point?
Figure: The Tipping Point
Vendor Initiatives
Market Forces
ESSENTIAL gUIDANCE
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