Christopher Holmes
Christopher Holmes

Head - International, IDC Manufacturing Insights


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Dr. Christopher Holmes is the Director for IDC Manufacturing Insights – International.

Based in Singapore, Dr. Holmes is a well-respected analyst with over 20 years of experience in helping manufacturers improve their processes, ranging from running shop floor improvement programs to managing product development. He has a wide range of practical experience across industries and is responsible for driving the overall direction of the IDC Manufacturing Insights practice in Asia/Pacific and Europe. Prior to this, Dr. Holmes was leading the IDC Manufacturing Insights practice in Asia/Pacific.

Dr. Holmes is a frequent keynote speaker at industry events, sharing his insight and research with the manufacturing industry. He lectures regularly at a local University on Technoloqanning and R&D Management, specializing in the theory and application of Technology Roadmapping, which was developed in his previous role, while working for the Agency for Science Technology and Research (A-Star) in Singapore.

Before relocating to Singapore, he worked in the aerospace sector in the UK.

Dr. Holmes holds a Doctor of Engineering (EngD) degree from Warwick University, UK. This was completed while he was working in the industry and as part of the Warwick Manufacturing Group. He also holds a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree from the University of Glamorgan, UK and a Bachelor of Science degree from The City of Birmingham Polytechnic, UK.

Research Authored by Christopher Holmes


locked Perspective: SAPinsider Manufacturing 2013 — Intuitive, Instant, and Visual
Christopher HolmesRobert Parker
May 2013 - Doc # AP9397213V    Perspective
This IDC Manufacturing Insights Perspective reviews the recent Wellesley Information Systems (WIS) SAPinsider Event, Manufacturing 2013, held in Prague, Czech Republic in April 2013. Despite a Lufthansa strike on April 23–26, 500 people fro...
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locked Business Strategy: IDC Manufacturing Insights Country Report Series - India Manufacturing Country Report 2012–2013 Update
Wendy Li,  William Lee, Ph.D.Christopher Holmes
May 2013 - Doc # AP9397107U    Business Strategy
This IDC Manufacturing Insights provides an in-depth analysis of India manufacturing industry."In order to keep the current growth rate, India manufacturers need to focus on productivity and efficiency improvement to counter the rising cost...
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locked Pivot Table: Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Manufacturing IT Spend 2013–2017 Forecast
Wendy Li,  Christopher HolmesWilliam Lee, Ph.D.
May 2013 - Doc # AP9397111V    Pivot Table
This IDC Manufacturing Insights Pivot Table provides IT spending data on Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan), or APEJ, manufacturers by segment. It includes 2012 IT spending and a forecast outlook for the 2013–2017 period. This document provides...
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locked Perspective: Asia/Pacific Automotive Quarterly Update, January–March 2013
Wendy Li,  Christopher HolmesWilliam Lee, Ph.D.
May 2013 - Doc # AP9397106V    Perspective
This IDC Manufacturing Insights Perspective quarterly update analyzes the business environment and trends for the automotive manufacturing sector in Asia/Pacific in 1Q13. The document examines the main trends, industry news, and IT contract...
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locked Pivot Table: Worldwide Retail IT Spending Guide, Version 2, 2011–2016
Leslie HandRobert ParkerNina Bonagura,  Ivano Ortis,  Giuliana FolcoGary KochChristopher HolmesRoman Maceska,  Craig Simpson,  Alejandro FloreanChin Boon LimRicardo VillateRoberto Gutierrez
Apr 2013 - Doc # GRI240787    Pivot Table
This IDC Retail Insights Pivot Table presents our best estimates and forecasts for the worldwide retail IT opportunity. This Pivot Table provides IT spending forecasts for the following subindustries: apparel and accessory stores; automotiv...
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locked Pivot Table: Worldwide Manufacturing IT Spending Guide, Version 2, 2011–2016
Christopher HolmesAlejandro FloreanRicardo VillateRobert ParkerNina BonaguraGiuliana FolcoRoman MaceskaChin Boon LimPierfrancesco ManentiGary Koch,  Craig Simpson,  Roberto GutierrezLorenzo Veronesi
Apr 2013 - Doc # MI240487    Pivot Table
This IDC 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 subindustries: aerospace and defense, autom...
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locked India Chemical Annual Report on Competitiveness: The Impact on IT
Christopher Holmes
Apr 2013 - Doc # AP9397211V    Perspective
This IDC Manufacturing Insights Perspective discusses the recently published 12th five-year plan for the India chemical industry and its impact on information technology within India chemical organizations.
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locked Perspective: Safety and Productivity Coming Together Underground
Christopher HolmesKimberly Knickle
Mar 2013 - Doc # AP9397210V    Perspective
This IDC Manufacturing Insights Perspective discusses some of the new technology developments that can be combined to address both safety and productivity. The resource industry around the world is being impacted by the current volatility t...
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locked Asia/Pacific Automotive Quarterly Update: July–September 2012
Wendy Li,  Christopher HolmesWilliam Lee, Ph.D.
Mar 2013 - Doc # AP9397108U    Perspective
This IDC Manufacturing Insights quarterly update analyzes the business environment and trends for the automotive manufacturing sector in Asia/Pacific in 3Q12. This study examines the main trends, industry news, and IT contracts in the autom...
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locked Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa Manufacturing Industry 2013 Top 10 Predictions
Craig Simpson,  Pierfrancesco ManentiLorenzo VeronesiChristopher Holmes
Feb 2013 - Doc # CEMA19401    Top 10 Predictions
This IDC Manufacturing Insights study presents the top 10 IT-related predictions for the CEMA manufacturing industry in 2013."The European debt crisis continues to have negative impacts across Europe and, consequently, to affect many CEE an...
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locked Worldwide Manufacturing Industry 2013 Top 10 Predictions
Joe Barkai,  Sheila BrennanSimon EllisKimberly KnickleChristopher HolmesPierfrancesco Manenti,  Craig Simpson,  Robert ParkerWilliam Lee, Ph.D.Heather Ashton
Dec 2012 - Doc # MI238805    Top 10 Predictions
This IDC Manufacturing Insights report presents IDC Manufacturing Insights' annual top 10 predictions.Bob Parker, group VP of research, said, "Large manufacturing firms are enjoying a healthy recovery. While uncertainty and the specter of a...
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