Trends Identified

The ability to tap into skilled global talent pools

28% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.

2019

4Q 2018 KPMG Global Insights Pulse Survey Report

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Exchange rate volatility

29% of responding CEOs answered that they were 'extremely concerned'

2018

Global CEO survey

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Social instability

29% of responding CEOs answered that they were 'extremely concerned'

2018

Global CEO survey

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Protectionism

29% of responding CEOs answered that they were 'extremely concerned'

2018

Global CEO survey

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3-D printing

3-D printing creates three-dimensional objects based on digital models by layering or “printing” successive layers of materials. 3-D printing relies on innovative “inks,” including plastic, metal, and, more recently, glass and wood. 3-D printing has the potential to turn every large enterprise, small business and living room into a factory.

2017

The Essential Eight - Your guide to the emerging technologies revolutionizing business now

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Expanding emerging market opportunities for selling goods and services

30% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.

2019

4Q 2018 KPMG Global Insights Pulse Survey Report

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Climate change and environmental change

31% of responding CEOs answered that they were 'extremely concerned'

2018

Global CEO survey

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Political/government gridlock

31% of the respondents view this as a negative trend

2017

Adoption of intelligent automation does not equal success. 4Q 2017 KPMG Global Insights Pulse Survey Report.

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Brexit, Eurozone turmoil

31% of the respondents view this as a negative trend.

2019

4Q 2018 KPMG Global Insights Pulse Survey Report

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Political/government gridlock

32% of over 1,000 KPMG sourcing advisors answered that this trend had a negative impact on user organizations.

2015

Top global market trends and predictions for 2016 and beyond

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