The ARC group has recently published a Five Year Market Analysis and Forecast through 2013. An overview of the report can be found at http://www.arcweb.com/StudyBrochurePDFs/Study_wms.pdf
The outlook is for slow growth off the back of a drop in 2009.
For many suppliers, strategies must be focused on survival rather than growth.
In putting together their strategies, the following kinds of questions need answers.
- How much will the market consolidate?
- How will 2009 compare to 2008?
- When will the market begin to grow again?
- What types of core WMS solutions and add on modules will sell well during the downturn?
- What regions and industries should suppliers focus on?
WMS is often sold as part of a larger supply chain or enterprise suite. How important is that suite? How does the suite offered by leading suppliers need to change so that leading suppliers can maintain and grow their market share?
The full report can be downloaded from this address : http://www.arcweb.com/Research/Studies/Pages/WMS.aspxThere are also similar reports for TMS, planning, Global Trade, SCE etc
Valuable information! Looking forward to seeing your notes posted.
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