Trends Identified

Digital payments and currency
E.g., mobile payment systems, etc.
2016
Disruptive technologies barometer
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On-demand marketplace platforms
2016
Disruptive technologies barometer
KPMG
Virtual reality/augmented reality
Smart head-mounted displays/glasses
2016
Disruptive technologies barometer
KPMG
Robotics
Physical systems of automation, including driverless cars
2016
Disruptive technologies barometer
KPMG
Wearable devices
For workforce/customers
2016
Disruptive technologies barometer
KPMG
3D printing
2016
Disruptive technologies barometer
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
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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
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Weak consumer/customer demand
35% 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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Geopolitical; terrorism; war on terror
33% 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