Category: Processes
Processes market research reports by IDC
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IDC PeerScape: SAP Modernization — Practices to Migrate and Optimize SAP Processes
Insights in this document were gathered during reference interviews as part of the IDC MarketScape: European SAP Modernization Services 2024 Vendor Assessment (IDC #EUR151806724), which evaluated service providers based in Europe. While vendors vary in terms of their capabilities and strengths (as h ... Read More
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Reducing Tariff Exposure — Using PLM to Manage Manufacturers’ Risk
This IDC Market Note explores ways that manufacturers can leverage PLM to manage the business impact of increased tariffs. In the current geopolitical climate, tariff threats are increasing manufacturers’ economic risks, impacting production costs, profit margins, and supply chains. PLM is a strateg ... Read More
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AVEVA World 2025: Accelerating Radical Collaboration
This IDC Market Note discusses AVEVA World 2025."Much of the focus of AVEVA World 2025 was on industrial AI, to be expected as manufacturing and energy organization continue to digitally transform," said Jeff Hojlo, research vice president, IDC Manufacturing Insights, Industry Ecosystems, and Busine ... Read More
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Infor 2025 Analyst Summit: Integrating AI and Process Intelligence for Industry-Specific Transformation
This IDC Perspective presents a reflection on Infor's strategic direction as discussed during the April 2025 Analyst Summit. It examines Infor's industry-focused approach to integrating AI and process intelligence within its cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, marking a transition fr ... Read More
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Syncron Announces a Strategic Partnership with CPQ Finland: SLM Capabilities Expand in the Nordics
This IDC Market Note highlights the announcement that Syncron will engage in a strategic partnership with CPQ Finland, enabling manufacturers and aftermarket service firms to optimize and strategically enhance their businesses. ... Read More
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The Future of Enterprise Connectivity in Manufacturing — Key Investment Areas to Advance AI-Driven Operations
This IDC Perspective takes a look at top connectivity challenges, timelines for connectivity transformation, top areas for investment growth, and the impact of AI. Higher levels of automation and intelligence across the manufacturing floor are driving the need for faster, more reliable, and secure c ... Read More
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IDC MaturityScape Benchmark: AI-Fueled Process Manufacturing Organization Worldwide, 2025
This IDC study presents the results of IDC's AI-Fueled Organization MaturityScape Benchmark Survey for process manufacturing to help guide organizations on their AI maturity journey."Forward-thinking process manufacturing organizations start their AI journeys by establishing an effective strategy an ... Read More
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The Path Toward Innovative MES Implementations
This IDC Perspective analyzes the key strategic directions for transformation in manufacturing execution systems (MES) software solutions. This report outlines how MES drives smarter decisions, predictive capabilities, and process optimization for increased efficiency and agility."The MES market is ... Read More
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The Role for Industry 5.0 in Manufacturing
The Role for Industry 5.0 in Manufacturing This IDC Perspective examines the potential for Industry 5.0 in manufacturing, with both opportunities and challenges. "Industry 5.0 represents a new era of industrial innovation, where humans and machines work together to create more efficient, sustainable ... Read More
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IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing Product and Service Innovation 2025 Predictions
IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing Product and Service Innovation 2025 Predictions This IDC study provides IDC's 2025 top 10 predictions for manufacturing product and service innovation."Manufacturers are continuing to adapt to geopolitical and supply chain uncertainties and are striving to be ... Read More
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IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing 2025 Predictions
IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing 2025 Predictions This IDC study provides manufacturers with the top 10 predictions and underlying drivers that we expect to impact manufacturers' IT investments in 2025 and beyond.According to Simon Ellis, group vice president, U.S. Manufacturing/Energy Insi ... Read More
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IMTS 2024: An Exhibition of IT/OT Convergence and Industrial Ecosystems
IMTS 2024: An Exhibition of IT/OT Convergence and Industrial Ecosystems This IDC Market Note summarizes the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) held in Chicago, Illinois, September 9–14, 2024. The show has traditionally been focused exclusively on niche manufacturing operational techn ... Read More
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Continued Prevalence of Paper-Based Thinking
The Continued Prevalence of Paper-Based Thinking This IDC Market Perspective examines the persistence of paper-based thinking in manufacturing operations and supply chains. "The reasons that transformation efforts have not borne fruit are varied, but one that IDC hears repeatedly is that while opera ... Read More
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IDC PlanScape: Operationalization of Circular Principles in Manufacturing
IDC PlanScape: Operationalization of Circular Principles in Manufacturing This IDC study aims to deepen manufacturing organizations' understanding of the need for the operationalization of circular principles across the product life cycle. It offers insight into how to achieve regulatory compliance, ... Read More
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Siemens' Realize LIVE 2023 User Conference
Siemens' Realize LIVE 2023 User Conference This IDC Market Note provides a review and analysis of Siemens' Realize LIVE 2023 user conference."Siemens used the Realize LIVE 2023 event to discuss the latest additions to its Siemens Xcelerator platform and marketplace, highlighting key capabilities for ... Read More
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PTC LiveWorx 2023 User Conference
PTC LiveWorx 2023 User Conference In late May, PTC hosted LiveWorx 2023, a four-day user conference in Boston, Massachusetts. Opening messages focused on PTC's position within engineering application markets, recent acquisitions, and the success of PTC's customers and partners. General sessions emph ... Read More