Trends Identified
3D-printing technologies
3D-printing technologies have been around for quite a long time and have been successfully applied in several industries. Thus, without their use, the activities of many leading companies in terms of creating mock-ups, models and prototypes of units, assemblies, products, buildings and structures would not be possible. Future improvements in 3D printing should be considered in the context of global developments in processing devices with computer numerical control (CNC) and in expanding their use among end users (creation of home and public Fab Labs). The future of such additive technologies is linked to the development of new production principles, the creation of new materials with increased functional characteristics (strength, rigidity, etc.) and reduction in costs.
2016
Russia 2030: science and technology foresight
Russia, Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation
Geopolitical uncertainty
40% of responding CEOs answered that they were 'extremely concerned'
2018
Global CEO survey
PWC
Cyber threats
40% of responding CEOs answered that they were 'extremely concerned'
2018
Global CEO survey
PWC
Terrorism
41% of responding CEOs answered that they were 'extremely concerned'
2018
Global CEO survey
PWC
Over-regulation
42% of responding CEOs answered that they were 'extremely concerned'
2018
Global CEO survey
PWC
Improving consumer/ customer demand
42% of the respondents view this as a positive trend
2017
Adoption of intelligent automation does not equal success. 4Q 2017 KPMG Global Insights Pulse Survey Report.
KPMG
Improving consumer/customer demand
44% of over 1,000 KPMG sourcing advisors answered that this trend had a positive impact on user organizations.
2015
Top global market trends and predictions for 2016 and beyond
KPMG
Political/government gridlock
45% of KPMG member firm advisors answered that this trend has a large negative impact for the user organizations.
2015
Top trends and predictions for 2015 and beyond
KPMG
Weak global/regional economies
51% 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
KPMG
Talent shortages & challenges
52% 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
KPMG