Abstract
Improving credit condition, rising internal demand and strong export activity
that remains resilient in the face of continued currency appreciation is
driving manufacturers in competitive markets such as Brazil and Mexico to
expand production capacities to cater to these demands. In addition, growth in
domestic demand coupled with a weak peso policy is driving manufacturers in
emerging markets such as Venezuela to expand capacities.
Further, accessibility to a large base of skilled labor at low costs and tax
planning advantages are driving manufacturers in mature markets of US and
Europe to collaborate and partner with manufacturers in markets such as Mexico
and Brazil. In addition, proficiency in design and easier design
collaboration, and relative strength in build-to-order environments in these
markets is further driving collaborations especially in segments such as home
appliances and other products with large weight-to-value ratios.
The report forecasts the IT spending of the Manufacturing Industry in Latin
America over the period 2007-2010. It is meant for IT vendors and intends to
help them identify selling opportunities in the Manufacturing Industry in
Latin America. The report identifies key business issues being faced by the
Manufacturing Industry in Latin America.
Further, the identified sales drivers can be used to penetrate these accounts
or increase current share of the customer' s wallet. Also, the report lists
leading IT buyers and provides their brief company profile, along with their
IT spending.
TechNavio Insights is a set of reports based on TechNavio -- a market
intelligence platform for the IT industry. It builds on the intelligence
available within TechNavio, and leverages on the custom research experience of
the ' Technology Navigators' . TechNavio is built on years of experience of
Infiniti Research in deep dive custom research and consulting for over 30
Fortune 500 companies and numerous large and mid-sized companies.
Table of Contents
1. IT Spending and Forecast
2. Criticality Score
2.1 Evaluating
Criticality Score
3. IT Sales Drivers
3.1 Capacity Expansion
3.2 Collaboration & Partnerships
3.3 Faster & Better Product Development
3.4 Geographical and Facilities Expansion
3.5 Integrated Management
of Manufacturing Operations
3.6 Maintaining Quality Standards
3.7
Mergers & Acquisitions
3.8 Product Mix Expansion
3.9 Time to Market
3.10 Understanding Customer Needs
4. Key Customers
4.1 Fomento
Economico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V.
4.1.1 Business Overview
4.1.2 Key
Figures
4.1.3 Corporate Headquarters
4.1.4 IT Spending
4.2
Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais S.A.
4.2.1 Business Overview
4.2.2 Key Figures
4.2.3 Corporate Headquarters
4.2.4 IT Spending
4.3 Grupo Carso S.A. de C.V.
4.3.1 Business Overview
4.3.2 Key
Figures
4.3.3 Corporate Headquarters
4.3.4 IT Spending
4.4
Grupo Modelo SA de CV
4.4.1 Business Overview
4.4.2 Key Figures
4.4.3 Corporate Headquarters
4.4.4 IT Spending
4.5 Metalurgica Gerdau
S.A.
4.5.1 Business Overview
4.5.2 Key Figures
4.5.3 Corporate
Headquarters
4.5.4 IT Spending
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List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1.1: Latin America Manufacturing IT Spending and
Forecast 2007-2010 (In $ million)
Exhibit 2.1: Calculations for
Estimating Criticality Score
Exhibit 2.2: Criticality Scores for Various
Software Applications
Exhibit 2.3: Criticality Scores for Various
Hardware Products
Exhibit 2.4: Criticality Scores for Various IT
Services
