Supply Chain Management Software Market Introduction

Continuous advancements in the cloud computing technologies and data analytics solutions have opened new avenues for enterprises to incorporate enhanced business solutions such as SCM into their core operations. In addition, increased awareness among enterprises to meet the strategic needs of their core business operations have resulted in heavy invest in SCM software. Moreover, the rise in digital spending by enterprise operating in emerging markets of Asia Pacific and Latin America have created massive growth opportunities for prominent players in the past few years.

Market Dynamics

The rise of omnichannel retailing, shortening of the product lifecycle, and increase in awareness among enterprises especially in emerging markets are demanding more SCM software take-up. Moreover, e-procurement segment has increasingly gained traction in the recent years owing to increase in awareness among enterprise to rationalize their purchasing cost. However, lack of digitization and expertise are anticipated to hamper the market growth to some extent.

Market Scope

The supply chain management software market has been divided into various segments to track market performance from a different perspective. Major segments analyzed in the study are type, organization size, deployment model, and vertical. Based on type, the market is segmented into software and services. The software segment includes sub-segments such as warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), sourcing and procurement, supply chain planning (SCP), and manufacturing execution systems (MES) and other. By organization size, the SCM market is segmented into large enterprises and small-medium enterprises. By deployment model, the market is bifurcated into on-premise and cloud segments. Verticals include manufacturing sector, energy & utility sector, healthcare sector, media & entertainment sector, public sector, retail sector, and others.

Regional Outlook

Key regions analyzed in the market are North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East and Africa. Collectively, North America and Western Europe accounted for more than 50% of the market revenue share in 2017. However, strong economic growth in emerging countries of Asia Pacific and Latin America region are anticipated to boost the adoption of SCM software at a faster rate over the forecast period.

Supply Chain Management (SCM) Software Market Competitive Landscape

In the past few years, consumer shift towards cloud-based SCM software has been witnessed owing to the introduction of advanced cloud-based supply chain models by vendors. Key players analyzed in the study are SAP SE, Oracle Corporation, Epicor, JDA, Manhattan Associates, IBM Corporation, Infor Global Solutions, FleetMatics, SPS Commerce, Inc., and Descartes.

Major Regions/Countries include:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada

• Western Europe
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • Rest of Western Europe

• Eastern Europe
  • Russia
  • Poland
  • Rest of Eastern Europe

• Asia Pacific (APAC)
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • ASEAN
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific

• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • GCC
  • North Africa
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA

This research report on supply chain management (SCM) software market would be produced using first-hand market information gathered from industry experts and major participants across the value chain, during primary research. It would provide broad view of current market trends, growth factors and competitive analysis.