Trends Identified

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
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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
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Repressive rules and regulatory regimes
28% of over 1,000 KPMG sourcing advisors answered that this trend had a negative impact on user organizations.
2015
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Maturation of/greater access to innovative technologies
62% of over 1,000 KPMG sourcing advisors answered that this trend had a positive impact on user organizations.
2015
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Improving consumer/customer demand
44% of over 1,000 KPMG sourcing advisors answered that this trend had a positive impact on user organizations.
2015
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The ability to tap into skilled global talent pools
34% of over 1,000 KPMG sourcing advisors answered that this trend had a positive impact on user organizations.
2015
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Improving/rebounding global economic conditions
34% of over 1,000 KPMG sourcing advisors answered that this trend had a positive impact on user organizations.
2015
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Expanding emerging market opportunities for selling goods/services
32% of over 1,000 KPMG sourcing advisors answered that this trend had a positive impact on user organizations.
2015
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Talent shortages/talent management challenges
55% of KPMG member firm advisors answered that this trend has a large negative impact for the user organizations.
2015
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Weak global/regional economies; "double-dip" recession
53% of KPMG member firm advisors answered that this trend has a large negative impact for the user organizations.
2015
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