6XSSO\Ã&KDLQÃ3ODQQLQJÃDQGÃ6FKHGXOLQJÃ:RUOGZLGHÃ2XWORRNÃÃ6FRSH &KDSWHU 6FRSH This report is intended to serve as an effective planning guide panies providing Supply Chain Planning and Scheduling (SCP) systems as well as companies contemplating entry into the global SCP marketplace. The report is specifically prepared to provide strategic information to industry execu- tives responsible for planning, marketing, sales, and development of their company’s SCP business. Worldwide SCP Outlook Chapter 1 Executive Overview Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Scope and Industry Market Shares of Market Analysis Supplier Profiles Structure Leading Suppliers and Forecast Total By 1999 2004 Study pany Definitions Background Market Industry Data Data History Structure Data By Products Analysis Type While previously referred to as Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS), the market for manufacturing planning and scheduling products now en- compasses a broad range of software for collaborative planning across supply chain entities. To recognize this significant influence, ARC refers to this broader suite of solutions as Supply Chain Planning and Scheduling (SCP). These products work in concert with Supply Chain Execution (SCE) systems, such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Manage- &RS\ULJKWÃÃÃ$5&Ã$GYLVRU\Ã*URXSÃÃ ! 6FRSHÃÃ6XSSO\Ã&KDLQÃ3ODQQLQJÃDQGÃ6FKHGXOLQJÃ:RUOGZLGHÃ2XWORRN ment Systems (TMS) and Enterprise Production Systems (EPS) to provide a complete supply chain management activity. SCP is responsible for deciding what to do while SCE is responsible for supervising the execution of these plans and reporting progress and problems back to the ponent. This study is part of a series of ARC Advisory Group’s Global Manufacturing Software Outlook reports that include: • Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Software • PC-Based Control Software • Controller Programming Software • Simulation