George Lawrie

3 weeks ago | forrester.com | George Lawrie |Leslie Joseph |Andrew Hewitt

In the ever-evolving landscape of global trade, the recent imposition of new tariffs and sanctions is leaving many business leaders confused and worried about the future of their supply chain strategies. Navigating through the complexities of today’s global trade environment presents a multifaceted challenge for businesses.

1 month ago | forrester.com | David Mooter |George Lawrie

I’ve enjoyed watching GraphQL’s evolution during my time as a Forrester analyst. While I can’t say it is a super popular topic in my client calls, I have seen a noticeable uptick in interest. This has happened while objections to GraphQL adoption are being alleviated: monolithic graphs, poor developer experience, and performance issues. Let’s review how each of these barriers is being addressed.

2 months ago | forrester.com | George Lawrie |Michael O'Grady |Paul McKay

Three Steps To Prepare For Your PLM EvolutionThis time last year we analyzed that more than half of manufacturers planned to replace or upgrade their PLM platforms. Why? Because massive changes in markets, regulations, and technology drive the need to develop distinctive competences in product innovation. To help with this transition we have recently published on the three steps they take to transform PLM.

Dec 11, 2024 | forrester.com | George Lawrie |Alvin Nguyen |Julie Mohr

Over recent weeks many Forrester clients have asked us how prospective tariffs might impact their supply chain processes and supporting applications. What Is The Potential Impact Of New Tariffs On Manufacturing? Whilst there is still a lot to speculate about the wider implications of new tariffs, technology executives and supply chain leaders at US and international manufacturers’ should:Anticipate price increases. A new trade environment might involve increases in raw material costs.

Dec 11, 2024 | forrester.com | Frederic Giron |Ted Schadler |George Lawrie

Traditional managed services have long been caught in a fundamental dilemma: achieving high-quality service delivery while maintaining cost-effectiveness. After offshore and cloud, managed services are being reshaped by AI at a fundamental level, introducing a new services paradigm that blends performance-based models, automation, and human-centric refinement. This shift is happening across industries, from HR and supply chain to help desk and manufacturing operations.