The global downturn is having a diverse effect on the manufacturing industry as aggregate demand drops, and profits are squeezed. Little attention however has been given to the effects within the SMB manufacturing industry and their IT strategies. In The opinion, technology vendors leave much to be desired when it comes to assisting this critical industry.
Scope
- This analyst opinion piece looks at the SMB manufacturing industry and the effects of the global recession.
- The analysis looks at the strategies that SMB manufacturers are likely to adopt with respect to IT investment and getting ready for the recovery.
Highlights of this title
Much attention has been given over recent weeks to the failures of large manufacturing companies to maintain operating profits and drive growth. With headlines such as General Motors recent intention to make 47,000 employees redundant, it comes as little surprise that minimal coverage has been given to the SMB manufacturers.
Key reasons to purchase this title
- Understand the effect the economic crisis is having on SMB manufacturers and their resulting strategies.
- Gain an insight into the effect of the crisis on IT projects within SMB manufacturers.
