Access Exec Summaries of ARC's Market Research Reports on Supply Chain
In a rapidly evolving global marketplace, ARC Advisory Group's market research reports provide valuable insights into the future of supply chain and industrial automation technologies. The comprehensive reports offer detailed overviews and key insights across several critical areas, including Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), Global Trade Compliance (GTC) Systems, Global Trade Management (GTM) Solutions, Omni-channel Order Management Systems, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation Execution Systems, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
### Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
The WMS market is expanding due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. There is a strong demand for WMS solutions that seamlessly integrate with warehouse automation technologies to manage both manual and automated processes effectively. As e-commerce demands grow, there is an increased need for scalable and responsive WMS solutions to provide rapid fulfillment and delivery. Suppliers are competing by offering platform-based systems that unify workflows, improve visibility, reduce maintenance costs, and enable better analytics. WMS adoption supports key company objectives such as improved customer service, workforce engagement, and cost reduction.
### Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) & Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
While specific ARC report details on AMRs and AS/RS are not provided, these technologies are typically addressed within warehouse automation and logistics digital transformation. They are increasingly integrated with WMS and broader automation strategies to boost operational efficiency, accuracy, and throughput. The push for automation is fueled by labor shortages, rising e-commerce volumes, and demand for flexible, scalable solutions.
### Global Trade Compliance (GTC) Systems & Global Trade Management (GTM) Solutions
These systems are critical to managing the complexity of international trade regulations and ensuring compliance. As global supply chains become more complex, companies invest in GTM and GTC systems to optimize trade operations, reduce risks, and speed customs processing. Digital transformation and AI adoption improve these systems' capabilities by automating compliance workflows and providing predictive analytics for trade scenarios.
### Omni-channel Order Management Systems
Omnichannel order management integrates multiple sales channels (online, in-store, mobile) for unified order fulfillment. The growing complexity of retail and supply chains demands advanced OMS that can coordinate inventory, delivery options, and returns efficiently. Integration with WMS, TMS, and supply chain planning is essential to meet faster delivery and customer expectations.
### Supply Chain Management Market Opportunity & Supply Chain Planning
The supply chain planning market is evolving rapidly with AI and digital transformation driving enhanced demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and scenario analysis. ARC research highlights the strategic shift toward proactive, opportunity-led investments rather than mere cost-cutting. AI-enabled predictive analytics and automation significantly improve decision-making speed and accuracy in supply chains.
### Transportation Execution Systems & Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
TMS and transportation execution solutions are increasingly incorporating AI to optimize routes, automate carrier selection, and provide real-time tracking. These systems help companies manage rising transportation costs, regulatory compliance, and sustainability targets. Integration with order management and supply chain planning systems is key to creating end-to-end supply chain visibility and responsiveness.
### Cross-Cutting Industry Trends Highlighted by ARC
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a central transformative force across all these supply chain and industrial automation technologies, driving faster decision-making, predictive maintenance, intelligent automation, and new business models. Companies are investing in digital tools to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. Particularly in industries like pharmaceutical and biotech, innovation and expansion into new markets are prioritized investment drivers over simple cost-optimization. A holistic approach combining multiple systems (e.g., WMS integrated with AMRs, AS/RS, TMS) provides the greatest value to customers through synergy, visibility, and streamlined operations.
In summary, ARC Advisory Group's market research underlines that growth in these technology markets is powered by AI-driven innovation, integration of automated systems, and a shift toward proactive, customer-centric supply chains. These insights paint a future where autonomous robots, compliance management, and sophisticated order and transportation systems are essential components of agile, efficient global supply chains.
Each executive summary provides actionable insights for future-proofing roadmaps and identifying market trends. The reports offer a high-level view of various market sectors and are available for download. For those interested in diving deeper, full reports are also available for Supply Chain Planning, Transportation Execution Systems, Transportation Management Systems, and Warehouse Management Systems.
- The WMS market growth is driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, necessitating WMS solutions that integrate seamlessly with warehouse automation technologies for efficient management of both manual and automated processes.
- Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) are integral components of warehouse automation and logistics digital transformation, typically integrated with WMS and broader automation strategies for operational efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
- Global Trade Compliance (GTC) Systems and Global Trade Management (GTM) Solutions are instrumental in managing international trade regulations and ensuring compliance, with investments increasing to optimize trade operations, reduce risks, and enhance customs processing.
- Omnichannel Order Management Systems, integrating multiple sales channels, are essential in managing the complexity of modern retail and supply chains, particularly as advanced systems coordinate inventory, delivery options, and returns efficiently.
