MEA Q4 2018

MEAMARKETS / Q4 2018 33 Gearing Up for Growth—Critical Success Factors for Middle East Manufacturers • How are we tracking regarding on time shipment performance, supplier/procurement scorecard, waste/cost on the manufacturing floor, etc.? This enables course corrections and fine tuning of go-to-market strategies, customer management, planning and inventory management, and financial health. Seizing the Day with Strategic Technology Investments This time of year is an important one for Middle East manufacturers; it’s time for smart strategic moves. Focused investments in the cloud, the IoT and analytics will enable manufacturers to seize opportunities today, and also be prepared to embrace change and whatever lies ahead in 2019 and beyond.