Manufacturing Ecosystem these days span a wide range of software and technologies. The packages and software typically part of the ecosystem are ERP, MRP Systems and PLM/PDM software. While these continue to be the mainstay, there are a number of demands that are being placed on IT organizations to help drive business.

Areas such as Business Intelligence, Mobility and Cloud Computing paradigms are in vogue. Manufacturing companies are finding ways to leverage these technologies, but not without apprehension. Also, the demands of emerging markets, especially India and China are unique and this presents opportunities for companies to innovate and meet customer needs