Category: Manufacturing
Manufacturing market research reports by IDC
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End-to-End Automation and the Digitalization of Supply Chain Operations: Key Takeaways from Körber’s Elevate EMEA 2024
End-to-End Automation and the Digitalization of Supply Chain Operations: Key Takeaways from Körber’s Elevate EMEA 2024 This IDC Market Note examines Körber Supply Chain Software’s partner and customer community event, Elevate EMEA 2024, held in Brussels in September. The event featured updates on Kö ... Read More
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The Role of AI in Autonomous Machinery and Robotic Operations
The Role of AI in Autonomous Machinery and Robotic Operations This IDC Market Perspective discusses artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizing the industrial sector by bridging the gap between operational efficiency and workforce enhancement, leading the transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5 ... Read More
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Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2024–2028: 2Q24
Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2024–2028: 2Q24 This IDC study presents updated forecast data for the worldwide PC market for 2Q24. "Outside of China, the PC market is starting to show signs of life," states Linn Huang, research vice president of Devices and Displays, IDC. "We're starting to see comme ... Read More
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The Role of Additive Manufacturing in Driving Sustainable Production in Asia/Pacific Manufacturing
The Role of Additive Manufacturing in Driving Sustainable Production in Asia/Pacific Manufacturing This IDC Perspective discusses the benefits additive manufacturing (AM) offers to manufacturers in driving sustainable practices. In the face of supply shortages and sustainability compliance requireme ... Read More
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Worldwide PC Market Shares, 2Q24: -12.9% for China, But 4.7% for the Rest of the World
Worldwide PC Market Shares, 2Q24: -12.9% for China, But 4.7% for the Rest of the World This IDC study presents the worldwide PC market shares for 2Q24."Outside of China, the PC market is starting to show signs of life," says Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays at IDC. "Just in ... Read More
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Worldwide Tablet Market Shares, 2Q24: Every Region Boasts Growth, Driving Global Growth of 19.8%
Worldwide Tablet Market Shares, 2Q24: Every Region Boasts Growth, Driving Global Growth of 19.8% This IDC study provides an analysis of the worldwide tablet market for 2Q24."Despite the weak comparison, the tablet market rebounded nicely in the prior quarter aided by new product launches, inventory ... Read More
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IDC PlanScape: B2B Marketplaces for Manufacturers
IDC PlanScape: B2B Marketplaces for Manufacturers This IDC PlanScape highlights the growing importance of B2B marketplaces for manufacturers. It underscores their potential in streamlining the sales process and improving the buyer experience."B2B marketplaces are increasingly becoming essential comp ... Read More
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CRM for Industrial Manufacturing
CRM for Industrial Manufacturing This IDC Market Perspective outlines key trends in the adoption of customer relationship management (CRM) applications in the manufacturing industry. It highlights the benefits of CRM and provides insights for technology providers on how to enable manufacturers in su ... Read More
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SugarCRM Expands Revenue Intelligence Capabilities With sales-i Acquisition
SugarCRM Expands Revenue Intelligence Capabilities With sales-i Acquisition This IDC Market Note analyzes SugarCRM's recent acquisition of sales-i. The acquisition focuses on integrating AI-enabled sales intelligence with sales automation, aimed at enabling manufacturers to capitalize on new revenue ... Read More
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AI, Robotics, and the Edge: Insights from Automate 2024
AI, Robotics, and the Edge: Insights from Automate 2024 This IDC Market Note highlights the trends showcased at Automate 2024, hosted by the Association of Advancing Automation (A3). The sights at Automate 2024 paint a vivid picture of the future of automation and robotics, driven by AI and edge com ... Read More
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Forces Affecting Retailers Call for Modernized Workforce Optimization and Task Automation
Forces Affecting Retailers Call for Modernized Workforce Optimization and Task Automation This IDC Perspective highlights the urgent need for technology strategies that attract and retain employees and that automate routine tasks to free up associates to provide better customer service. Retailers fa ... Read More
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Worldwide PC Market Shares, 1Q24: Market Skid Finally Stops at Eight Straight Quarters
Worldwide PC Market Shares, 1Q24: Market Skid Finally Stops at Eight Straight Quarters This IDC study presents the worldwide PC market shares for 1Q24."The skid is over," states Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays, IDC. "Were it not for China, we'd be more confident about the g ... Read More
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Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2024–2028: 1Q24
Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2024–2028: 1Q24 This IDC study presents updated forecast data for the worldwide PC market for 1Q24. "The PC market enters a critical juncture as the AI PC race kicks off in earnest," states Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays, IDC. "Unfortunately, ... Read More
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Circular Economy and Sustainability Regulations, 2024: Manufacturing Industry Update, EU and US
Circular Economy and Sustainability Regulations, 2024: Manufacturing Industry Update, EU and US This report provides an overview of sustainability and circular economy regulations and requirements that impact manufacturing and supply chain organizations in the European Union and the United States. T ... Read More
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The Future of Robotic-Assisted Telesurgery
The Future of Robotic-Assisted Telesurgery This IDC Perspective discusses the future of robotic-assisted telesurgery and its potential for improving healthcare delivery. It highlights its benefits, such as enhanced surgical accuracy, improved patient outcomes, and increased access to care, especiall ... Read More
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Data Spaces in Manufacturing
Data Spaces in Manufacturing This IDC Perspective analyzes the key drivers of today's proliferation of business data spaces and their implications for shop-floor processes. It outlines different roles, data flow scenarios, and examples of data spaces as gathered from IDC research and interactions wi ... Read More
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Human-Robot Collaboration in Smart Warehousing: Assessing the Impact on Productivity
Human-Robot Collaboration in Smart Warehousing: Assessing the Impact on Productivity This IDC Perspective discusses the impact of human-robot collaboration in smart warehousing, focusing on the Asia/Pacific region. Automation and robotics have become integral to companies' operations, enhancing resi ... Read More
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Preserving Paper: How ITC’s Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division Leverages Technology to Operationalize ESG in the Paper Industry
Preserving Paper: How ITC’s Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division Leverages Technology to Operationalize ESG in the Paper Industry This IDC Perspective discusses how ITC’s Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division (PSPD) leveraged technology to operationalize environmental, social, and governanc ... Read More
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Intel and UMC Establish Partnership to Codevelop 12nm Process Technology Benefiting Both Customers and Suppliers
Intel and UMC Establish Partnership to Codevelop 12nm Process Technology Benefiting Both Customers and Suppliers This IDC Market Note investigates and analyzes the important cooperation between Intel and UMC, announced on January 25, 2024. The long-term agreement brings together Intel's at-scale U.S ... Read More
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Generative AI, the Industrial Metaverse, and Robotics Innovations at Rockwell Automation Fair 2023
Generative AI, the Industrial Metaverse, and Robotics Innovations at Rockwell Automation Fair 2023 This IDC Market Note looks into the announcements made at Automation Fair 2023. The Automation Fair 2023, hosted by Rockwell Automation, highlighted the company's advancements in artificial intelligenc ... Read More
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Sustainability in Manufacturing Operations
Sustainability in Manufacturing Operations This IDC Market Perspective examines the state of sustainability within manufacturing operations."There seems to be little question that sustainability can be an important differentiator, even if in the long term it ends up as table stakes. If we accept inc ... Read More
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Developments in AI Inferencing and Implications for Edge and Edge Infrastructure Processors
Developments in AI Inferencing and Implications for Edge and Edge Infrastructure Processors This IDC Market Perspective discusses different AI network types, implications for processors, key types of processors for AI, and methods for implementation. AI developments continue to change the semiconduc ... Read More
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Generative AI in Manufacturing: Transforming Production Through Augmentation
Generative AI in Manufacturing: Transforming Production Through Augmentation This IDC Perspective focuses on the impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), a rapidly evolving subfield of artificial intelligence in manufacturing with specific emphasis on three significant areas — skill aug ... Read More
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Worldwide PC Market Shares, 3Q23: Sequential +11.9% Suggests Bottoming Out
Worldwide PC Market Shares, 3Q23: Sequential +11.9% Suggests Bottoming Out This IDC study discusses the worldwide PC market shares for 3Q23."Major refreshes are on the horizon in 2024," states Linn Huang, research vice president, Device and Displays, IDC. "A solid return during holiday season might ... Read More
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B2B Marketplaces in Manufacturing
B2B Marketplaces in Manufacturing This IDC Market Perspective outlines the common types of marketplaces that are relevant for B2B manufacturers, the key drivers for their adoption, challenges to address, and key recommendations for technology providers."B2B manufacturers are increasingly leveraging ... Read More
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