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User Survey Analysis: Understanding Supply Chain Management Software Buyers, North America, 2011
24 March 2011
 
Chad Eschinger   C. Dwight Klappich   Robert P. Anderson  

Gartner's fourth annual supply chain survey indicates renewed optimism in acquiring and deploying supply chain software. Vendors and investors should leverage this report to understand the key supply chain management business and technology issues affecting organizations.




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Table of Contents

Contents
  • Survey Objective
  • Data Insights
    • Growth in Spending Mirrors 2007 Sentiment
    • Growth Initiatives Maturing as the Dominant Business Initiatives
    • Supply Chain Visibility, Analytics, and Warehouse and Transportation Management Systems Lead 2011 Demand
    • Demand Variability and Forecast Accuracy Leading Inhibitors to Realizing Supply Chain Goals
    • 2011 and 2012 Priorities Focus on Cost, Customer and Profitability
    • Shift in Sourcing Strategies Continues
    • Key Marketing Considerations
  • Methodology
  • Recommended Reading
Figures
Figure 1.
Comparing 2007 and 2010 User Sentiment on Supply Chain Applications
Figure 2.
Shift in Business Priorities Toward Growth Initiatives
Figure 3.
Plans for 2011
Figure 4.
Accuracy and Demand Variability Remain Leading Challenges for Achieving Supply Chain Goals
Figure 5.
Summary of Leading Supply Chain Investment Priorities, 2009-2012
Figure 6.
How Businesses Source and Plan to Source Supply Chain Technologies
Figure 7.
Industry and Company-Size Demographics




Document History:
 
User Survey Analysis: Customer Experience Critical According to SCM Software Buyers, North America, 2012
23 March 2012
  
User Survey Analysis: Understanding Supply Chain Management Software Buyers, North America, 2011
24 March 2011
  




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