Category: Manufacturing & Construction
Manufacturing & Construction market research reports by IDC
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EMEA Digital Transformation Market Forecast, 2024–2028
EMEA Digital Transformation Market Forecast, 2024–2028 This IDC Market Forecast analyzes EMEA digital spending between 2023 and 2028, providing market size, forecast, and key trends supporting technology investments by sector."AI will reshape digital business models and redefine digital assets, supp ... Read More
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The Role of Autonomous Mobile Robots: Bringing Movement to Automation
The Role of Autonomous Mobile Robots: Bringing Movement to Automation This IDC Perspective discusses autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), which are revolutionizing industrial automation by enhancing mobility and efficiency in manufacturing, logistics, and other sectors. Unlike automated guided vehicles ... Read More
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Wood Product Manufacturing
Wood Product Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture dimensional lumber; veneers, plywood, engineered wood members, or reconstituted wood products; wood windows and doors, wood flooring, or other millwork; wood containers; pallets; prefabric ... Read More
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Residential Construction Contractors
Residential Construction Contractors Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry construct and renovate residential buildings. Major companies include DR Horton, KB Home, Lennar, and PulteGroup (all based in the US), as well as Country Garden (China), Daiwa House (Japan) ... Read More
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Metal Valve & Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
Metal Valve & Pipe Fitting Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture metal industrial and fluid power valves; hose and pipe fittings; plumbing fixtures and trim. Major companies include units of integrated process control companies such as Cur ... Read More
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Framing Contractors
Framing Contractors Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry are engaged in structural framing and sheathing of buildings. No major companies dominate the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven heavily by new home construction. The profitability of individua ... Read More
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Construction Machinery Manufacturing
Construction Machinery Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture construction machinery, surface mining machinery, and logging equipment. Major companies include Caterpillar Inc and Terex (both based in the US), Atlas Copco (Sweden), Hyundai D ... Read More
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IDC MaturityScape: Smart Manufacturing 3.0
IDC MaturityScape: Smart Manufacturing 3.0 This IDC MaturityScape describes smart manufacturing and provides a framework for executive leadership, IT, and production managers to identify the stages, critical measures, outcomes, and actions required for organizations to evaluate and evolve their digi ... Read More
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Chemical Wholesalers
Chemical Wholesalers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate as merchant wholesale distributors of plastics materials and a variety of other chemical products. Major companies include Tricon Energy and Univar Solutions (both based in the US), Brenntag and HEL ... Read More
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Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2024–2028: 3Q24
Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2024–2028: 3Q24 This IDC study presents updated forecast data for the worldwide PC market for 3Q24."Momentum lost in 3Q24 could be momentum gained in the coming year," says Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays, IDC. "Windows 11 migration and educati ... Read More
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Worldwide Workstation Market Shares, 3Q24: 4.8% Growth
Worldwide Workstation Market Shares, 3Q24: 4.8% Growth This IDC study looks at worldwide workstation market shares in 3Q24."Workstation shipments continued to grow in 3Q24," states Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays at IDC. "Given their crucial role in the looming age of AI, ... Read More
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Worldwide PC Market Shares, 3Q24: -1.5% as Market Cools Down
Worldwide PC Market Shares, 3Q24: -1.5% as Market Cools Down This IDC study presents the worldwide PC market shares for 3Q24."Despite market momentum slowing somewhat in the most recent quarter, reasons for optimism abound," states Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays, IDC. "Win ... Read More
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The Role for Industry 5.0 in Manufacturing
The Role for Industry 5.0 in Manufacturing This IDC Perspective examines the potential for Industry 5.0 in manufacturing, with both opportunities and challenges. "Industry 5.0 represents a new era of industrial innovation, where humans and machines work together to create more efficient, sustainable ... Read More
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IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing Product and Service Innovation 2025 Predictions
IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing Product and Service Innovation 2025 Predictions This IDC study provides IDC's 2025 top 10 predictions for manufacturing product and service innovation."Manufacturers are continuing to adapt to geopolitical and supply chain uncertainties and are striving to be ... Read More
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IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing 2025 Predictions
IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing 2025 Predictions This IDC study provides manufacturers with the top 10 predictions and underlying drivers that we expect to impact manufacturers' IT investments in 2025 and beyond.According to Simon Ellis, group vice president, U.S. Manufacturing/Energy Insi ... Read More
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IMTS 2024: An Exhibition of IT/OT Convergence and Industrial Ecosystems
IMTS 2024: An Exhibition of IT/OT Convergence and Industrial Ecosystems This IDC Market Note summarizes the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) held in Chicago, Illinois, September 9–14, 2024. The show has traditionally been focused exclusively on niche manufacturing operational techn ... Read More
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Esri User Conference 2024: Mapping Out the Future
Esri User Conference 2024: Mapping Out the Future This IDC Market Note delves into the many announcements and case studies from the 2024 Esri User Conference in San Diego, California, July 15–19. The 2024 Esri User Conference highlighted the transformative impact of GIS technology, emphasizing a str ... Read More
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End-to-End Automation and the Digitalization of Supply Chain Operations: Key Takeaways from Körber’s Elevate EMEA 2024
End-to-End Automation and the Digitalization of Supply Chain Operations: Key Takeaways from Körber’s Elevate EMEA 2024 This IDC Market Note examines Körber Supply Chain Software’s partner and customer community event, Elevate EMEA 2024, held in Brussels in September. The event featured updates on Kö ... Read More
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The Role of AI in Autonomous Machinery and Robotic Operations
The Role of AI in Autonomous Machinery and Robotic Operations This IDC Market Perspective discusses artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizing the industrial sector by bridging the gap between operational efficiency and workforce enhancement, leading the transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5 ... Read More
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Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2024–2028: 2Q24
Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2024–2028: 2Q24 This IDC study presents updated forecast data for the worldwide PC market for 2Q24. "Outside of China, the PC market is starting to show signs of life," states Linn Huang, research vice president of Devices and Displays, IDC. "We're starting to see comme ... Read More
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The Role of Additive Manufacturing in Driving Sustainable Production in Asia/Pacific Manufacturing
The Role of Additive Manufacturing in Driving Sustainable Production in Asia/Pacific Manufacturing This IDC Perspective discusses the benefits additive manufacturing (AM) offers to manufacturers in driving sustainable practices. In the face of supply shortages and sustainability compliance requireme ... Read More
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Worldwide PC Market Shares, 2Q24: -12.9% for China, But 4.7% for the Rest of the World
Worldwide PC Market Shares, 2Q24: -12.9% for China, But 4.7% for the Rest of the World This IDC study presents the worldwide PC market shares for 2Q24."Outside of China, the PC market is starting to show signs of life," says Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays at IDC. "Just in ... Read More
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Worldwide Tablet Market Shares, 2Q24: Every Region Boasts Growth, Driving Global Growth of 19.8%
Worldwide Tablet Market Shares, 2Q24: Every Region Boasts Growth, Driving Global Growth of 19.8% This IDC study provides an analysis of the worldwide tablet market for 2Q24."Despite the weak comparison, the tablet market rebounded nicely in the prior quarter aided by new product launches, inventory ... Read More
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IDC PlanScape: B2B Marketplaces for Manufacturers
IDC PlanScape: B2B Marketplaces for Manufacturers This IDC PlanScape highlights the growing importance of B2B marketplaces for manufacturers. It underscores their potential in streamlining the sales process and improving the buyer experience."B2B marketplaces are increasingly becoming essential comp ... Read More
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CRM for Industrial Manufacturing
CRM for Industrial Manufacturing This IDC Market Perspective outlines key trends in the adoption of customer relationship management (CRM) applications in the manufacturing industry. It highlights the benefits of CRM and provides insights for technology providers on how to enable manufacturers in su ... Read More
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