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2008 Trends to Watch: Manufacturing Technology
Datamonitor, Feb 2008, Pages: 16
OUR VIEW 1
CATALYST 1
SUMMARY 1
ANALYSIS 2
China is growing increasingly complex after key indicators ring alarm bells 2
Inflation is starting to rise in the Chinese economy 3
Production output is expected to continue to grow throughout 2008 despite international pressures 4
Technology maturity is at opposite ends of the spectrum within the manufacturing industry 5
Shipping capacity is having a constrictive effect on the growth of Chinas globalization capabilities 5
Green initiatives will slowly start to gather pace 6
Green operations will primarily spawn from cost savings or regulatory enforcement 6
Green IT is still only emerging within the manufacturing industry 7
Rising energy costs will compound pressures for manufacturers in 2008 8
The increasing price of oil and coal will affect both manufacturing companies and their customers 8
Market volatility will drive investment in key forecasting technologies 9
Vendors will need to be prepared to shift go-to-market strategies quickly and effectively 10
Warranties will take prime position in the strategies of successful manufacturers 10
Warranty management is in part being driven by green requirements 10
A high priority for customer satisfaction will generate increased investment in aftermarket capabilities 11
There is significant opportunity for manufacturing companies to generate aftermarket revenues 11
Warranty management creates opportunities for vendors of multiple disciplines 12
ACTIONS 13
Impact on manufacturing companies 13
Recommendations for those selling technology into the manufacturing sector 13
APPENDIX 15
Definitions 15
Methodology 15
Further reading 15
Ask the analyst 15
Our consulting 16
Disclaimer 16
List of Figures
Figure 1: Chinas level of inflation has risen steeply in the last twelve months 3
Figure 2: Chinas production output is still experiencing good growth 4
Figure 3: Global coal prices have risen steeply in the last twelve months 8
Figure 4: Oil prices are continuing to rise at a global level 9
Figure 5: Customer satisfaction remains the number one priority for manufacturing companies 11
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