Feb 2021 | IDC Link | Doc # lcUS47483121
By:
Jordan K. Speer
Research Manager, Global Supply Chain
The news that Lectra is acquiring its long-time competitor comes at a time when the industries it serves — namely those that involve sewn products, including apparel, furniture, and automotive seating — are struggling due to shutdowns, econ...
Feb 2021 | IDC Link | Doc # lcUS47447621
By:
Jordan K. SpeerResearch Manager, Global Supply Chain
At this year's NRF Big Show, Walmart, Home Depot, Macy's, Lowe's, Sally Beauty, and others discussed COVID-19's impact on omni-channel and how the shift to ecommerce and the burgeoning expectations among consumers for greater omni-channel f...
Sep 2021 | IDC Perspective | Doc # US48229421
By:
Jordan K. SpeerResearch Manager, Global Supply Chain, Jonathan Lang
Research Manager, Worldwide IT/OT Convergence Strategies
This IDC Perspective details a confluence of factors that has resulted in omni-channel challenges and supply chain crises for many enterprises. Robotics automation systems offer a solution to these challenges if they are understood and appl...
Sep 2021 | IDC Perspective | Doc # US48178721
By:
Jordan K. SpeerResearch Manager, Global Supply Chain
This IDC Perspective highlights a number of the causes contributing to the vast waste that occurs across the supply chain, focusing specifically on how remote monitoring through a digitally connected, intelligent supply chain can aid in mit...
Sep 2021 | IDC Survey Spotlight | Doc # US48225121
By:
Jordan K. SpeerResearch Manager, Global Supply Chain
This IDC Survey Spotlight examines how retailers are better collaborating with suppliers to improve inventory management and fulfillment. Retailers and suppliers rarely optimize inventories and fulfillment and even sometimes work at cross-p...