Western European Supply Chain Management Applications, Market Forecast and Analysis 2004-2009

This IDC study provides the market sizing for the Western European supply chain management applications (SCM) market in 2004 and the forecast 2005–2009. The current market situation is examined and market drivers and inhibitors are provided, along with future market outlook and guidance to SCM software vendors.

"As the economic hurdles belong to the past, end-user organizations are analyzing their buying potential and ask for exacting performance from potential software vendors," said Anita Liess, program manager, supply chain research. "SCM applications providers need to demonstrate a clear business value proposition and an attitude of partnership to win customers — for example, SCM deployments that bring inventory levels down can lift stock prices, earnings per share, and cash flow positions."