Abstract
This Manufacturing Insights report provides analysis of trends in the technology-oriented value chain (TOVC) segments based on our performance index. The report then outlines key IT investment areas and includes survey-based spending data that can be used for benchmarking. TOVCs are structured around rapidly iterating technology cycles that form the underpinning for global products sold to both institutions and consumers. Segments include semiconductor, contract manufacturing, high-tech equipment, and consumer electronics. Issues across these segments remain fairly consistent. "TOVC segments represent industry segments that are dealing with a huge number of new products each year, geographic expansion, and heightened competition. Smart IT investment will be a major contributor for those companies that realize success," said Bob Parker, VP of Research at Manufacturing Insights.
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Manufacturing Insights Opinion
- In This Report
- Methodology
- Manufacturing Insights' Vertical Industry Tracking Database
- IDC' s Vertical Market Model
- Survey Methodology
- Methodology
- Situation Overview
- Figure: Worldwide High-Tech/Electronics and All Manufacturing Industry Revenue Indices, 1Q02-2Q07
- Figure: Worldwide High-Tech/Electronics and All Manufacturing Industry Median Net Profit Margin, 1Q02-2Q07
- Figure: Worldwide High-Tech/Electronics and All Manufacturing Industry Inventory Velocity, 1Q02-2Q07
- Future Outlook
- Specific 2008 IT Budget Information
- Table: Worldwide External IT Spending Share by IT Segment: TOVC Versus Total Manufacturing, 2006-2008 (%)
- Table: Worldwide External IT Spending Share by TOVC Segment, 2008 (%)
- Table: Worldwide External Hardware Spending Share by TOVC Segment, 2008 (%)
- Table: Worldwide Software Budget Allocation by TOVC Segment, 2008 (%)
- Table: Worldwide Services Budget Allocation by TOVC Segment, 2008 (%)
- Essential Guidance
- Figure: Product Life-Cycle Challenges in the High-Tech Industry
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- Related Research
- Synopsis
