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Analyst ProfileChristopher Holmes is Vice President for IDC Manufacturing Insights in Asia/Pacific and is responsible for driving the overall direction of the manufacturing research in the region. Chris has over 19 years of experience in manufacturing, from research and development management, through new product development, to shop floor experience.Prior to joining IDC Manufacturing Insights Asia/Pacific, Chris pioneered the development and implementation of the operation and technology roadmapping (OTR) program while working for Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), part of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A-Star) in Singapore. He has led over 50 roadmaps helping Singapore-based manufacturing companies develop plans to enable their decision making process in the development and acquisition of new operations technology and product development plans. Before relocating to Singapore, Chris worked in the aerospace sector in the UK, initially as a research engineer leading projects to reduce lead time in aero-engine overhaul, and then working towards his doctorate aiding a first-tier aerospace supplier to speed up its new product development process. Chris has written many articles and given many lectures in the areas of technology management and product development. He is a trained professional facilitator. Chris holds a Doctor of Engineering (EngD) degree from Warwick University, UK. This was completed while working in industry and as part of the Warwick Manufacturing Group. He holds a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree from the University of Glamorgan, UK, again, completed while working in industry and a Bachelor of Science degree from The City of Birmingham Polytechnic, UK. Research Authored by Christopher Holmes  1 to 10 of 36 results | Next >>  SAS in Manufacturing: Answering the QuestionsChristopher Holmes, Lorenzo Veronesi July, 2010 - Doc # MIVC63S Perspective This IDC Manufacturing Insights Perspective discusses the recent SAS analyst event, "Inside Intelligence 2010," held in early June 2010.Last year, we published a perspective document entitled, SAS in ...  Save to Bookcase
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Growing the Top Line: Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Manufacturing Trends 2010Christopher Holmes July, 2010 - Doc # AP9397103S Perspective This IDC Insight looks at the overall manufacturing trends in the Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) or APeJ region comparing the results of the IDC Manufacturing Insights Business and IT Priorities surve... Save to Bookcase
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Revitalizing Decision Making: Siemens PLM Announce High-Definition PLM TechnologyChristopher Holmes June, 2010 - Doc # AP9397502S Perspective The recent announcement by Siemens PLM of its High-Definition Product Lifecycle Management (HD-PLM) framework as a way to allow organizations to personalize, assist, clarify, and validate data to faci... Save to Bookcase
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IT for Green the SAP Way: Practice What You PreachChristopher Holmes April, 2010 - Doc # AP9397501S Perspective This IDC Manufacturing Insights Perspective looks at where SAP is positioning in the area of sustainability, and how it is practicing what it preaches by using its own tools to support its drive into ... Save to Bookcase
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The Reset Economy in Action: Government, Industry, Vendor Engagements (GIVe)Christopher Holmes March, 2010 - Doc # AP66810RS Perspective This IDC Manufacturing Insights Perspective discusses some recent developments to support the local small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) within the region, reinforcing the notion of the "reset eco... Save to Bookcase
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Business Strategy: Business Drivers and Process Improvement Imperatives in the Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Supply Chain Management Market 2009–2010Christopher Holmes March, 2010 - Doc # AP667104S Market Overview This IDC Manufacturing Insights report presents the latest survey results from Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) or APEJ business and IT priorities. The findings show a maturing of the supply chain, with... Save to Bookcase
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The Pursuit of QualityChristopher Holmes February, 2010 - Doc # AP668105S Perspective This IDC Manufacturing Insights Perspective discusses the need for a role model for the emerging countries as they seek to grow and export "quality products." A recent discussion with an automotive ma... Save to Bookcase
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Asia/Pacific Manufacturing 2010 Top 10 PredictionsChristopher Holmes, Debashis Tarafdar, Stephen Gao January, 2010 - Doc # HK9397101S Top 10 Predictions This IDC Manufacturing Insights Report discusses the issues and initiatives that manufacturers in the Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan), or APEJ, region will face in 2010. The manufacturing landscape has... Save to Bookcase
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Worldwide Manufacturing 2010 Top 10 PredictionsBob Parker, Joe Barkai, Simon Ellis, Kimberly Knickle, Benjamin Friedman, Pierfrancesco Manenti, Christopher Holmes January, 2010 - Doc # MI221468 Top 10 Predictions This IDC Manufacturing Insights report presents Manufacturing Insights' annual top 10 predictions. Bob Parker, group VP of Research, said, "The consensus among manufacturing executives is tha... Save to Bookcase
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Worldwide Manufacturing IT Spending Guide, Version 1, 2009Bob Parker, Nina Bonagura, Giuliana Folco, Gary Koch, Arun Chandramohan, Roman Maceska, Renato Troya, Matias Berardi, Chin-Boon Lim, Pierfrancesco Manenti, Christopher Holmes November, 2009 - Doc # MI220914 Pivot Table This Manufacturing Insights Pivot Table presents our best estimates and forecasts for the worldwide manufacturing IT opportunity. This document provides IT spending forecasts for the following subindu... Save to Bookcase
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