Here’s a really interesting article at Manufacturing Business Technology citing research done by SAP on what executives view as the keys to competitiveness and success for the next several years.

The article says:

“Because [companies] will find it more difficult to differentiate themselves through products alone,” says the report, “the ability to swiftly adapt to change represents the greatest challenge manufacturers face in creating long-term value.”

Given our value proposition–helping brand owners and contract manufacturers respond to change with speed and confidence–this is obviously an interesting report and one that aligns very well with the value we deliver to our customers. As I’ve written here in the past, this is clearly the trend we’re seeing. There is so much change going on in today’s market, that developing a competency and excellence in responding to that change truly is going to a hallmark of the leaders going forward. We’re fortunate enough to work with a lot of world class companies that are already demonstrating their leadership in this area.

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