New IDC MarketScape Shows That Top Supply Chain Management Business Consulting Services Vendors Are Proficient in Supply Chain Outsourcing and Consulting Services

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--()--International Data Corporation (IDC) today released a new MarketScape report profiling and ranking the leading vendors in the supply chain management business consulting services market. A significant and key component of this evaluation is the inclusion of business consulting buyers' perceptions of both the key characteristics and the capabilities of these consulting providers.

The report, IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Management Business Consulting Services 2014 Vendor Assessment (IDC #250614), evaluates the following ten vendors – Accenture, BCH, Capgemini, CSC, Deloitte, EY, IBM, KPMG, McKinsey, and PwC.

The IDC MarketScape methodology placed Deloitte, EY, IBM and PwC in the "Leaders" category.

"The use of consulting providers is critical to the successful supply chain transformation that we see in the marketplace, but there are as many examples of poor engagements as there are examples of good ones. While the reasons for success or failure can be varied (including dissatisfaction with the consulting provider's ability to deliver on value-creating innovation or to provide industry insights), and failures are not always laid at the feet of the consulting partner, the reality is that the consultant is expected to bring the necessary skills and experience to ensure that projects are successful. Based on the research contained in this document, we find that some consulting vendors are better able to produce meaningful results than others," said Cushing Anderson, Vice President, Business Consulting Services.

About IDC MarketScape

IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of IT, telecommunications, or industry-specific suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT, telecommunications, or industry-specific vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a transparent foundation to allow companies to independently compare the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.

For more information about IDC MarketScape, please contact Karen Moser at kmoser@idc.com.

About IDC

International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,000 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries. In 2014, IDC celebrates its 50th anniversary of providing strategic insights to help clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. You can learn more about IDC by visiting www.idc.com. Follow IDC on Twitter at @IDC.

Contacts

IDC
Cushing Anderson, 508-988-6713
canderson@idc.com
or
Simon Ellis, 212-776-4302
sellis@idc.com
or
Michael Shirer, 508-935-4200
press@idc.com

Release Summary

IDC today released a new MarketScape report profiling and ranking the leading vendors in the supply chain management business consulting services market.

Contacts

IDC
Cushing Anderson, 508-988-6713
canderson@idc.com
or
Simon Ellis, 212-776-4302
sellis@idc.com
or
Michael Shirer, 508-935-4200
press@idc.com