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New IDC Manufacturing Insights report assesses technology adoption among smart manufacturing products.

Ninety-six percent of manufacturers intend to have at least some products "connected" by 2018.

Retailers expected to pursue real-time capabilities for customized, personalized and localized customer service.

Retailers expected to pursue real-time capabilities for customized, personalized and localized customer service.

Emerging markets are key targets of new initiatives, even as the number of executives considering near-shoring has tripled.

To support the productive enterprise, supply chains must embrace resiliency and become “massively multidimensional.”

To support the productive enterprise, supply chains must embrace resiliency and become “massively multidimensional.”

A closer look at what wireless technology is being adopted, how it’s being used, and what benefits logistics professionals are deriving from their mobile investments either inside the four walls or on the road.

The survey which examines the state of the industry, and how manufacturers are adapting and improving their supply chains, also explores and how technology plays a role in enabling manufacturers to be more successful.

The survey which examines the state of the industry, and how manufacturers are adapting and improving their supply chains, also explores and how technology plays a role in enabling manufacturers to be more successful.

Compliance and supply chain complexity plus lack of automation heighten risk to bottom-line and reputation

Supply chain professionals are certainly moving toward mobile applications to improve overall operations, but just how fast is it happening?

The emergence of cloud computing is having a direct and positive impact on manufacturers’ IT performance and subsequently supply chain operations, according to a report from IDC Manufacturing Insights.

Manufacturing respondents say meeting customer expectations is their biggest business concern regarding reverse logistics.